The Manhattan Brothers

The Manhattan Brothers

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The Manhattan Brothers were a South African vocal group formed in the 1940s by Joe Mogotsi, Ronnie Sehume, Rufus Khoza, and Nathan Mdledle, who met while singing at Pimville Government School in Soweto. Their breakthrough came with the 1956 single "Lovely Lies", which entered the American Billboard Hot 100 and established them as the first South African band to sell millions of records. They released albums, including the compilation The Very Best Of The Manhattan Brothers. Their Greatest Hits (1948–1959), and collaborated with artists such as Miriam Makeba and Joe Zawinul. The group disbanded in 1961 after touring London, and Joe Mogotsi revived the ensemble in 1990, adding new recordings that celebrated their legacy.

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Jikela Emaweni
The Manhattan Brothers
From Marabi to Disco
02:38
Writer: Joseph Mogotsi - Ronnie Sehume - Rufus Khoza - Nathan Mdledle - Miriam Makeba / Composers: Joseph Mogotsi - Ronnie Sehume - Rufus Khoza - Nathan Mdledle - Miriam Makeba

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  • Discography
Albums
Baby Ntsoare - The Early Years
2021 September Songs
25-06-2021
Baby Ntsoare - The Early Years
01
Baby Ntsoare
Miriam Makeba
Baby Ntsoare - The Early Years
03:05
Composers: Traditional
02
Tula Ndivile (Saduva)
Miriam Makeba
Baby Ntsoare - The Early Years
03:11
Composers: Dvushe
03
Laku Tshuni 'Langa
Miriam Makeba
Baby Ntsoare - The Early Years
02:47
Composers: Dvushe
04
Intandane
Miriam Makeba
Baby Ntsoare - The Early Years
02:27
Composers: Unk.
05
Mtshakasi
Miriam Makeba
Baby Ntsoare - The Early Years
02:19
Composers: Sihawu
06
Ndiya Nxila Apha E-Bhayi
Miriam Makeba
Baby Ntsoare - The Early Years
02:30
Composers: Makeba
07
Table Mountain
Miriam Makeba
Baby Ntsoare - The Early Years
02:25
Composers: Sihawu
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The Very Best Of
℗ 1999 Gallo Record Company
18-10-1999
The Very Best Of
01
Yaku Yaku
The Manhattan Brothers
The Very Best Of
02:30
Writer: Joseph Mogotsi - Ronnie Sehume - Rufus Khoza - Nathan Mdledle - Miriam Makeba / Composers: Joseph Mogotsi - Ronnie Sehume - Rufus Khoza - Nathan Mdledle - Miriam Makeba
02
Magnoane (Mangoane)
The Manhattan Brothers
The Very Best Of
02:25
Writer: Joseph Mogotsi - Ronnie Sehume - Rufus Khoza - Nathan Mdledle - Miriam Makeba / Composers: Joseph Mogotsi - Ronnie Sehume - Rufus Khoza - Nathan Mdledle - Miriam Makeba
03
Tula Ndivile
The Manhattan Brothers
The Very Best Of
03:06
Writer: MacKay Davashe / Composers: MacKay Davashe
04
Be My Guest
The Manhattan Brothers
The Very Best Of
02:31
Writer: Joseph Mogotsi - Ronnie Sehume - Rufus Khoza - Nathan Mdledle - Miriam Makeba / Composers: Joseph Mogotsi - Ronnie Sehume - Rufus Khoza - Nathan Mdledle - Miriam Makeba
05
Sinners Are Welcome
The Manhattan Brothers
The Very Best Of
02:33
Writer: Gibson Mtutuzeli Kente / Composers: Gibson Mtutuzeli Kente
06
Jikela Emaweni
The Manhattan Brothers
The Very Best Of
02:38
Writer: Joseph Mogotsi - Ronnie Sehume - Rufus Khoza - Nathan Mdledle - Miriam Makeba / Composers: Joseph Mogotsi - Ronnie Sehume - Rufus Khoza - Nathan Mdledle - Miriam Makeba
07
Malayisha (Iza Nezembe)
The Manhattan Brothers
The Very Best Of
02:38
Writer: Joseph Mogotsi - Ronnie Sehume - Rufus Khoza - Nathan Mdledle - Miriam Makeba / Composers: Joseph Mogotsi - Ronnie Sehume - Rufus Khoza - Nathan Mdledle - Miriam Makeba
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Their Greatest Hits (1948-1959)
01-01-1999
Their Greatest Hits (1948-1959)
01
Laku Tshoni 'Ilanga
The Manhattan Brothers
Their Greatest Hits (1948-1959)
02:46
02
Marie
The Manhattan Brothers
Their Greatest Hits (1948-1959)
02:33
03
Mangoane
The Manhattan Brothers
Their Greatest Hits (1948-1959)
02:28
04
Ulova
The Manhattan Brothers
Their Greatest Hits (1948-1959)
02:44
05
Sinners Are Welcome
The Manhattan Brothers
Their Greatest Hits (1948-1959)
02:35
06
Thaba Tseu
The Manhattan Brothers
Their Greatest Hits (1948-1959)
02:43
07
Manyeo
The Manhattan Brothers
Their Greatest Hits (1948-1959)
02:49
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Sound Offerings from South Africa, Vol. 2
℗ 1999 Gallo Record Company
30-08-1999
Sound Offerings from South Africa, Vol. 2
01
Remember Me
Lucky Dube
Sound Offerings from South Africa, Vol. 2
04:23
Writer: Richard Siluma / Composers: Richard Siluma
02
Kwela Hotspot (Live)
Big Voice Jack Lerole
Sound Offerings from South Africa, Vol. 2
04:10
Writer: Aaron Jack Lerole / Composers: Aaron Jack Lerole
03
The Warrior
Ipi 'N Tombia Cast
Sound Offerings from South Africa, Vol. 2
04:03
Writer: Bertha Egnos - Gail Lakier / Composers: Bertha Egnos - Gail Lakier
04
Mbube (Wimoweh)
Mahotella Queens
Sound Offerings from South Africa, Vol. 2
03:55
Writer: Solomon Linda / Composers: Solomon Linda
05
Jabulani
Hotline
Sound Offerings from South Africa, Vol. 2
04:00
Writer: G.L. van Dyk / Composers: G.L. van Dyk
06
Tumelo
I.P.C.C.
Sound Offerings from South Africa, Vol. 2
04:43
Writer: Nicholas Ntuli / Composers: Nicholas Ntuli
07
Sebephelile
Nganeziyamfisa No Khamba Lomvaleliso
Sound Offerings from South Africa, Vol. 2
03:39
Writer: Mzikayifani Thembinkosi Ntuli / Composers: Mzikayifani Thembinkosi Ntuli
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Grand Masters Collection: Voices of Africa
℗ 2015 Gallo Record Company
11-09-2015
Grand Masters Collection: Voices of Africa
01
Mayine
Simphiwe Dana
Grand Masters Collection: Voices of Africa
07:06
Writer: Sinethemba Simphiwe Dana / Composers: Sinethemba Simphiwe Dana
02
Because I Love You
Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Grand Masters Collection: Voices of Africa
04:06
Writer: Joseph Shabalala / Composers: Joseph Shabalala
03
Heaven Can Wait
Phinda
Grand Masters Collection: Voices of Africa
04:10
Writer: Phinda (Mtya) Matlala - Steve Dyer - Zamo Mbutho / Composers: Phinda (Mtya) Matlala - Steve Dyer - Zamo Mbutho
04
Bvongodza Muto (Shanda Live)
Oliver Mtukudzi
Grand Masters Collection: Voices of Africa
06:14
Writer: Oliver Mtukudzi / Composers: Oliver Mtukudzi
05
Dance Sum More
Mango Groove
Grand Masters Collection: Voices of Africa
02:55
Writer: John W.H. Leyden - Jack Lerole - Kevin Botha - Benjamin Lewis - M. Mtswala - Ngcono Richard Hlombe / Composers: John W.H. Leyden - Jack Lerole - Kevin Botha - Benjamin Lewis - M. Mtswala - Ngcono Richard Hlombe
06
African Changes (Live)
Stimela
Grand Masters Collection: Voices of Africa
05:11
Writer: Lloyd Lelosa - Khomo Thapelo - David Segal / Composers: Lloyd Lelosa - Khomo Thapelo - David Segal
07
Izilo
Thandiswa
Grand Masters Collection: Voices of Africa
05:21
Writer: Thandiswa Mazwai / Composers: Thandiswa Mazwai
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African Songbook, Vol. 1
℗ 2012 Gallo Record Company
07-09-2012
African Songbook, Vol. 1
01
Market Place (Live)
Hugh Masekela
African Songbook, Vol. 1
16:37
Writer: Hugh Masekela / Composers: Hugh Masekela
02
Burn Out
Sipho 'Hotstix' Mabuse
African Songbook, Vol. 1
04:54
Writer: Sipho Mabuse / Composers: Sipho Mabuse
03
Diphororo
Jonas Gwangwa
African Songbook, Vol. 1
03:21
Writer: Jonas Gwangwa / Composers: Jonas Gwangwa
04
Mzilikazi
Dorothy Masuka
African Songbook, Vol. 1
04:58
Writer: Dorothy Masuka / Composers: Dorothy Masuka
05
Fire Passion Ecstacy (Live)
Stimela
African Songbook, Vol. 1
06:20
Writer: Julian Miller - Raymond Chikapa Phiri / Composers: Julian Miller - Raymond Chikapa Phiri
06
Lakutshon' Ilanga
The Manhattan Brothers
African Songbook, Vol. 1
02:43
Writer: MacKay Davashe / Composers: MacKay Davashe
07
Mbombela
Jabu Khanyile
African Songbook, Vol. 1
05:54
Writer: Jabu Khanyile - Sello Mphatsoane - Mfaniseni Thusi - Sbongiseni Zulu - Arthur Tshabalala - Themba Mkhize / Composers: Jabu Khanyile - Sello Mphatsoane - Mfaniseni Thusi - Sbongiseni Zulu - Arthur Tshabalala - Themba Mkhize
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Grand Masters Collection: African Roots
℗ 2015 Gallo Record Company
11-09-2015
Grand Masters Collection: African Roots
01
Sossie
Hugh Masekela
Grand Masters Collection: African Roots
06:41
Writer: Hugh Masekela / Composers: Hugh Masekela
02
Ingoma
Simphiwe Dana
Grand Masters Collection: African Roots
06:10
Writer: Sinethemba Simphiwe Dana / Composers: Sinethemba Simphiwe Dana
03
Umkami
Bhekumuzi Luthuli
Grand Masters Collection: African Roots
03:07
Writer: Bhekumuzi S. Luthuli / Composers: Bhekumuzi S. Luthuli
04
Back to My Roots
Lucky Dube
Grand Masters Collection: African Roots
03:59
Writer: Lucky Philip Dube / Composers: Lucky Philip Dube
05
Homeless
Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Grand Masters Collection: African Roots
04:14
Writer: Joseph Shabalala - Paul Simon / Composers: Joseph Shabalala - Paul Simon
06
Gazette (Kazet)
Mahlathini and the Mahotella Queens
Grand Masters Collection: African Roots
04:06
Writer: Obed Ngobeni - West Nkosi / Composers: Obed Ngobeni - West Nkosi
07
Imbizo
Phuzekhemisi
Grand Masters Collection: African Roots
03:58
Writer: Moses Mbhele - Zibokwakhe Johnston Mnyandu - Zibonele Zenzile Mnyandu / Composers: Moses Mbhele - Zibokwakhe Johnston Mnyandu - Zibonele Zenzile Mnyandu
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African Jazz 'n Jive
℗ 2000 Gallo Record Company
07-08-2000
African Jazz 'n Jive
01
U.S.A. Special
N.D. Hotshots
African Jazz 'n Jive
02:39
Writer: Reggie Msomi / Composers: Reggie Msomi
02
Daddy Wami
Ntemie's alexandra all star band
African Jazz 'n Jive
02:34
Writer: Ntemi Piliso / Composers: Ntemi Piliso
03
Holilili
The Skylarks
African Jazz 'n Jive
02:33
Writer: Alan Silinga / Composers: Alan Silinga
04
Beer Club
Orlando Six
African Jazz 'n Jive
02:34
Writer: Jury Mpehlo / Composers: Jury Mpehlo
05
Dinokza
The Elite Swingsters
African Jazz 'n Jive
02:18
Writer: Shumi Ntutu / Composers: Shumi Ntutu
06
Banana Ba Rustenburg
Spokes Mashiyane
African Jazz 'n Jive
02:32
Writer: Spokes Mashiyane / Composers: Spokes Mashiyane
07
Emsengeni
King Jury and His Band
African Jazz 'n Jive
02:22
Writer: Jury Mpehlo / Composers: Jury Mpehlo
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African Classics and Township Jazz Collection
℗ 2001 Gallo Record Company
29-10-2001
African Classics and Township Jazz Collection
01
Dollar's Moods
The Jazz Epistles
African Classics and Township Jazz Collection
05:26
Writer: Hugh Masekela / Composers: Hugh Masekela
02
Sip 'n Fly
African Jazz Pioneers
African Classics and Township Jazz Collection
04:14
Writer: Ntemi Piliso / Composers: Ntemi Piliso
03
Tlhapi Ke Noga
Dolly Rathebe
African Classics and Township Jazz Collection
03:01
Writer: Sam Maile / Composers: Sam Maile
04
Lonely Days
Zacks Nkosi
African Classics and Township Jazz Collection
04:04
Writer: Patrick Jabu Nkosi / Composers: Patrick Jabu Nkosi
05
Chobolo
Spokes Mashiyane
African Classics and Township Jazz Collection
02:57
Writer: Spokes Mashiyane / Composers: Spokes Mashiyane
06
Be My Guest
The Manhattan Brothers
African Classics and Township Jazz Collection
02:31
Writer: Joseph Mogotsi - Ronnie Sehume - Rufus Khoza - Nathan Mdledle - Miriam Makeba / Composers: Joseph Mogotsi - Ronnie Sehume - Rufus Khoza - Nathan Mdledle - Miriam Makeba
07
Mannenberg, Pts. I and II
Robbie Jansen
African Classics and Township Jazz Collection
11:23
Writer: Abdullah Ibrahim / Composers: Abdullah Ibrahim
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From Marabi to Disco
℗ 1994 Gallo Record Company
06-06-1994
From Marabi to Disco
01
Zulu Piano Medley, No. 1, Pt. 1
Thomas Mabiletsa
From Marabi to Disco
02:45
Writer: Thomas Mabiletsa / Composers: Thomas Mabiletsa
02
Rea Gae
Pietersburg Melodians
From Marabi to Disco
03:08
Writer: Griffiths Motsieloa - Emily Motsieloa / Composers: Griffiths Motsieloa - Emily Motsieloa
03
Mbube
Solomon Linda's Original Evening Birds
From Marabi to Disco
02:44
Writer: Solomon Linda / Composers: Solomon Linda
04
Khala Zome
Royal Players
From Marabi to Disco
02:24
Writer: Thembu Shozi / Composers: Thembu Shozi
05
Meadowlands Mielieland
Nancy Jacobs and her Sisters
From Marabi to Disco
02:24
Writer: Strike D. Vilakazi / Composers: Strike D. Vilakazi
06
Unomeva (Isileyi Sami)
Dolly Rathebe
From Marabi to Disco
02:35
Writer: Welcome Lulama Duru / Composers: Welcome Lulama Duru
07
Jikela Emaweni
The Manhattan Brothers
From Marabi to Disco
02:38
Writer: Joseph Mogotsi - Ronnie Sehume - Rufus Khoza - Nathan Mdledle - Miriam Makeba / Composers: Joseph Mogotsi - Ronnie Sehume - Rufus Khoza - Nathan Mdledle - Miriam Makeba
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Grand Masters Collection: Pennywhistle and Marabi
℗ 2015 Gallo Record Company
11-09-2015
Grand Masters Collection: Pennywhistle and Marabi
01
Little Lemmy
Little Lemmy And Big Joe
Grand Masters Collection: Pennywhistle and Marabi
02:33
Writer: Dan Hill / Composers: Dan Hill
02
Ten Ten's Tavern
Big Voice Jack Lerole
Grand Masters Collection: Pennywhistle and Marabi
03:24
Writer: Aaron Jack Lerole / Composers: Aaron Jack Lerole
03
Mama Thula
Mahotella Queens
Grand Masters Collection: Pennywhistle and Marabi
02:16
Writer: Ellison Temba / Composers: Ellison Temba
04
Mbube
Solomon Linda's Original Evening Birds
Grand Masters Collection: Pennywhistle and Marabi
02:44
Writer: Solomon Linda / Composers: Solomon Linda
05
Goli Kwela
Kippie Moeketsi
Grand Masters Collection: Pennywhistle and Marabi
02:55
Writer: Kippie Moeketsi / Composers: Kippie Moeketsi
06
Unomeva (Isileyi Sami)
Dolly Rathebe
Grand Masters Collection: Pennywhistle and Marabi
02:35
Writer: Welcome Lulama Duru / Composers: Welcome Lulama Duru
07
First Stop Dube
Abia Themba
Grand Masters Collection: Pennywhistle and Marabi
02:10
Writer: Abia Themba - Michael Sithole / Composers: Abia Themba - Michael Sithole
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The Very Best of Miriam Makeba
Africa for Music Records
30-07-2020
The Very Best of Miriam Makeba
01
Nomalungelo
Miriam Makeba
The Very Best of Miriam Makeba
02:22
Writer: Nomonde Sihawu / Composers: Nomonde Sihawu
02
Kilimanjaro
Miriam Makeba
The Very Best of Miriam Makeba
02:45
Writer: Tom Glazer / Composers: MacKay Davashe
03
Do Unto Others
Miriam Makeba
The Very Best of Miriam Makeba
02:35
Writer: Mark A Lindsay - Terry Nelcher / Composers: Mark A Lindsay - Terry Nelcher
04
Live Humble
Miriam Makeba
The Very Best of Miriam Makeba
02:21
Writer: Yusef A Lateef / Composers: Yusef A Lateef
05
The Click Song
Miriam Makeba
The Very Best of Miriam Makeba
02:30
Writer: DP / Composers: DP
06
Table Mountain
Miriam Makeba
The Very Best of Miriam Makeba
02:21
Writer: DP / Composers: DP
07
Mtshakazi
Miriam Makeba
The Very Best of Miriam Makeba
02:14
Writer: Normunde Sihawu / Composers: Normunde Sihawu
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African Songbook, Vol. 2
℗ 2014 Gallo Record Company
21-03-2014
African Songbook, Vol. 2
01
Ingoma
Thandiswa
African Songbook, Vol. 2
06:12
Writer: Thandiswa Mazwai / Composers: Thandiswa Mazwai
02
Wankolota
Jabu Khanyile
African Songbook, Vol. 2
04:25
Writer: Jabu Khanyile - Thapelo Sechaba Khomo / Composers: Jabu Khanyile - Thapelo Sechaba Khomo
03
Bantu Biko Street
Simphiwe Dana
African Songbook, Vol. 2
04:59
Writer: Sinethemba Simphiwe Dana / Composers: Sinethemba Simphiwe Dana
04
Ten Ten Special
African Jazz Pioneers
African Songbook, Vol. 2
04:08
Writer: Zacks Nkosi / Composers: Zacks Nkosi
05
Stokfel Jive
Mahlathini and the Mahotella Queens
African Songbook, Vol. 2
03:54
Writer: West Nkosi / Composers: West Nkosi
06
Zwakala (Come to Me)
Stimela
African Songbook, Vol. 2
04:07
Writer: Raymond Chikapa Phiri - Lloyd Lelosa / Composers: Raymond Chikapa Phiri - Lloyd Lelosa
07
Do Like Miles
Dennis Mpale
African Songbook, Vol. 2
06:52
Writer: Inner City / Composers: Inner City
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Winnie Mandela: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
(P) 2012 Equinoxe Films
30-08-2013
Winnie Mandela: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
01
Bleed For Love (with Soweto Gospel Choir) (From "Winnie Mandela" Soundtrack)
Jennifer Hudson
Winnie Mandela: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
04:03
Writer: Diane Warren / Composers: Diane Warren
02
Sunrise
Laurent Eyquem
Winnie Mandela: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
03:15
Composers: Laurent Eyquem
03
A New Season
Laurent Eyquem
Winnie Mandela: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
01:59
Composers: Laurent Eyquem
04
Halleluja (La Passionata)
St. Teresa's Intermediate School Choir
Winnie Mandela: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
02:21
Writer: Ralph Siegel / Composers: Ralph Siegel
05
Sound of Hope
Laurent Eyquem
Winnie Mandela: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
01:40
Composers: Laurent Eyquem
06
Enchantment
Laurent Eyquem
Winnie Mandela: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
01:38
Composers: Laurent Eyquem
07
You Could
Sidney James
Winnie Mandela: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
01:47
Writer: Sidney James / Composers: Sidney James
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Van Tuka - Vintage, Marabi Jazz, Swingish (2025 Remastered)
℗ 2025 The Gallo Record Company Vault
29-08-2025
Van Tuka - Vintage, Marabi Jazz, Swingish (2025 Remastered)
01
Lakutshon'ilanga (2025 Remastered)
The Manhattan Brothers
Van Tuka - Vintage, Marabi Jazz, Swingish (2025 Remastered)
02:44
Writer: MacKay Davashe / Composers: MacKay Davashe
02
Strange Things Happen (2025 Remastered)
King Kong Original Cast
Van Tuka - Vintage, Marabi Jazz, Swingish (2025 Remastered)
02:28
Writer: Pat Williams - Todd Matshikiza / Composers: Pat Williams - Todd Matshikiza
03
Mfishane (2025 Remastered)
Father Huddleston Band
Van Tuka - Vintage, Marabi Jazz, Swingish (2025 Remastered)
02:17
Writer: Jonas Gwangwa / Composers: Jonas Gwangwa
04
Nozizwe (2025 Remastered)
Dolly Rathebe
Van Tuka - Vintage, Marabi Jazz, Swingish (2025 Remastered)
03:04
Writer: Samuel Molle / Composers: Samuel Molle
05
El Yow (Phata Phata) (2025 Remastered)
Dorothy Masuka
Van Tuka - Vintage, Marabi Jazz, Swingish (2025 Remastered)
02:20
Writer: Dorothy Masuka / Composers: Dorothy Masuka
06
Midnight Ska (2025 Remastered)
Reggie Msomi's Hollywood Jazz band
Van Tuka - Vintage, Marabi Jazz, Swingish (2025 Remastered)
02:28
Composers: Reggie Msomi
07
Banana Ba Rustenburg (2025 Remastered)
Spokes Mashiyane
Van Tuka - Vintage, Marabi Jazz, Swingish (2025 Remastered)
02:32
Composers: Spokes Mashiyane
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