Unmistakable sounds from the great South African diva, released a year after her death and including nine previously unreleased tracks. 12 tracks, SOUTH AFRICA. STERN'S

An album of South African hip hop. 19 tracks, 6:39 mins, SOUTH AFRICA. GHETTO RUFF PUBLISHING.

Another album by South African band Peacock, with a new lead singer Mpendulo Dandile. 8 tracks, 40:23 mins, SOUTH AFRICA. DALOM MUSIC.

An album of dance tracks by an up and coming South African duo. 8 tracks, 42:55 mins, SOUTH AFRICA. DALOM MUSIC.

2004 Compact Disc

A selection of power-packed songs by the queen of South African pop. 10 tracks, 51:26 mins, SOUTH AFRICA. CCP RECORD COMPANY.

The greatest hits of Brenda Fassie, the golden voiced, queen of African pop. 20 tracks, 77:13 mins, SOUTH AFRICA.

Snapshot of the 1990s Kwaito scene. 12 tracks, SOUTH AFRICA. EMI MUSIC SOUTH AFRICA.

Classic Kwaito tracks by Mandoza, Skeem, Boom Shaka, Mapaputsi, Jamela and Trompies. 14 tracks, 71:31 mins, SOUTH AFRICA. EMI MUSIC SOUTH AFRICA,

An album of South African hip hop. 18 tracks, 74:37 mins, SOUTH AFRICA. GALLO RECORD COMPANY.

Twelve new tracks from the South African singer. 12 tracks, 60:35 mins, SOUTH AFRICA.

A collection Kwaito tracks representing the range of music produced by urban South Africa from the 1990s to today, with fusions of house, afrohouse and hip hop. Includes tracks by Mandoza, Mafikizolo, H2O, Godessa, Earnie Deane and Skwatta Kamp. Also includes a 26 page booklet describing the Kwaito scene and describing the artists represented. Text in English and German. 15 tracks, 73:16 mins, GERMANY. TRIKONT,

The greatest hits of Brenda Fassie. Includes the songs Vul'indlela, Thola Madlozi, Weekend Special, and Black President. EMI will donate all profits from the CD to the Nelson Mandela Foundation. 20 tracks, 77:15 mins, SOUTH AFRICA. EMI MUSIC SOUTH AFRICA.

Township jive: urban dance grooves. For almost 30 years the Soul Brothers have been at the top of the South African record charts. This CD chronicles their suc-cess. 20 tracks, 77.47 mins. UK. ROUGH GUIDES,

The name of this African township outside Johannesburg hit the headlines in 1976, with the famous Soweto Rebellion. But Soweto is also famed for its traditional music. On this recording traditional pieces are interspersed with modern African sounds. This album, shows up the connection between African rhythms and the music of today. FRANCE. AIRMAIL MUSIC.

South African hip hop band. 18 tracks, UK.

A pop album by the South African singer. 8 tracks, 40:01 mins, SOUTH AFRICA. DALOM MUSIC.