Duck Food: African Female Vocal Mbaqanga Classicsis a 1986 compilation celebrating the vibrant female vocal traditions of South African township music. Bringing together recordings rooted in mbaqanga, the collection showcases the distinctive vocal harmonies, infectious rhythms and lively guitar arrangements that characterised South African popular music during the 1960s and 1970s. Combining elements of traditional African music, jazz and township jive, these performances reflect a rich musical culture that developed despite the restrictions of apartheid. Released on Earthworks International, the album offers an engaging introduction to this influential South African sound.
