5 Facts About The Indestructible Beat of Soweto

It was released on April 16, 1985. The album came out on the Earthworks label.

It is a compilation of South African mbaqanga music. The tracks were recorded in the early 1980s in Soweto.

The album helped introduce mbaqanga to international audiences. It became a landmark release for world music.

It features artists like the Mahotella Queens and Mahlathini. These performers were key figures in the genre.

The title reflects the resilience of Soweto’s music scene. The beat was considered indestructible despite apartheid’s oppression.