Musiq House

This collection featuring various South African artists spotlights the region's stylistic range and idiomatic diversity. There's the frenetic sound of The Boyoyo Boys, Nkuku and Jopie Sisters and the Newcastle Five Roses, as well as individual vocalists like Percy Kay, Dilka and Ivangeli Loxolo. Both modern and classic approaches are presented, with township, South Sotho, mbube and mbaqanga all on display. While there's been a boom in African anthologies and international music in general, there's still always room for good samplers, especially those with thorough liners geared toward newcomers and novices.