Buskaid Live!, a compilation of extraordinary live international performances by the
Buskaid Ensemble between 2001 and June 2005 was released in late 2005.

This double album features a breathtaking rendition of Grieg’s Holberg Suite,
as well as the romantic slow movement of the Elgar Serenade, recorded in
Southwark Cathedral in 2002 by the Ensemble under the baton of Sir John Eliot Gardiner,
who won the prestigious Gramophone Award for 2005. In addition,
the internationally acclaimed mezzo-soprano Bernarda Fink sings Handel arias
and Spirituals in a performance recorded in London in 2001.

Also featured are talented soloists from within the Ensemble, including
the charismatic vocalist Teboho, the wonderfully earthy singer Mathapelo, exciting
lead violinists Samson and Kabelo, and the haunting sounds of cellist Innocentia.

The Buskaid Ensemble’s collection of its own magical Kwela
arrangements - including a number of stunning vocal solos - was
recorded at the Snape Maltings in July 2002.

“This recording is a complete joining of happiness, spirit and rhythm,
and hence it is called Tshwaranang (Unite). This CD unifies our
predecessors, our contemporaries and the Buskaid Ensemble with
anyone and everyone who purchases this CD. However, the whole
production of the CD went too quickly for me....and although it
was just work-work-work, it gave an insight to everybody’s capabilities
of achieving good results in a short space of time.”
Samson Diamond, Leader

Buskaid and the members of the Ensemble are indebted to
De Beers and Nedbank for their generous sponsorship of Tshwaranang,
which was launched at the magnificent Nedbank Atrium in
Sandton on 10 July 2003.

Recorded in Johannesburg in April 2000, this CD is a collection of
mostly traditional dance music from around the world - English, Irish,
Gypsy American Bluegrass and our very own African Kwela, arranged
by the Buskaid players themselves.

Pachelbel’s Canon and Albinoni’s Adagio are also included on this CD
and provide the listener with not only a wonderful insight into the players’
stylistic flair but also that rich African sound unique to Buskaid.

Buskaid’s first CD, recorded eighteen months after the Project’s inception
All proceeds from the sale of this CD go directly to the Buskaid Trust

Also available from leading record stores and the Buskaid Office +27 (11) 442 9676