African Tale (Inc. Shik Stylko Mix)

Calling all characters: There's trouble in Fairy Tale Land! For some reason, the endings of the world's best-known fairy tales are being mysteriously and hilariously sabotaged, and it's up to F.T.P.D. detectives Johnny Legend and Christine Anderson to catch the culprits and set the tales back on track. Join Johnny, Chris and an enchanted team of investigators as they crack the cases of the stolen poisoned apple; the misplaced puppet; the bewitched beauty in peril of oversleeping and more in this...

Sheer Sound's Tales of South African Gospel collects 16 examples of contemporary gospel, a genre that enjoys immense popularity in the region. Some of the slicker tracks, like Lundi's "Thembele Kuye" and Zodwa's "Indlela," have more in common with American urban CCM, but choir-heavy cuts from Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Amadodana Ase Wesile, and St. Thomas YMG dutifully utilize the rich harmonies and melodies that fuel much of South African folk music. ~ James Christopher Monger

In the early 19th century, the British began expanding their empire beyond the South African colonies. As they made their way up the continent's southeastern coast, they encountered a formidable enemy: Shaka Zulu, the most powerful king in that region and founder of the Zulu empire.| Shaka had come to rule his people by being the strongest, more fearless warrior of the tribe -- and he had no intention of allowing the English to achieve their colonialist goals... even if he had to die stopping...