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The soundtrack features Kwaito music performed by South African artist Zola and Afro-pop group Mafikizolo, as well as a score by Mark Kilian and Paul Hepker with the voice of South African protest singer and poet Vusi Mahlasela.
Written and recorded in South Africa – the score features the voice of the inimitable Vusi Mahlasela. Since Mark Kilian and I were Music Supervisors, Music Editors and Composers on the film, we had the unprecedented ability to really ensure that all the music elements in the film worked seamlessly together.
“Tsotsi” is infused with marabi, a popular genre that originated in the townships of South Africa in the early 20th century. The track elevates marabi with a touch of disco, creating a unique fusion that captivated my ears.
Feb 25, 2006 · Out of South Africa comes Tsotsi, one of five Oscar nominees for Best Foreign Language Film. The title means gangster in the slang spoken in Soweto township.
- Bob Mondello
Listen to Tsotsi (Original Soundtrack) by Various Artists on Apple Music. 2006. 19 Songs. Duration: 1 hour, 8 minutes.
The soundtrack features several tracks by South African Kwaito (South Africa’s hip-hop) legend, Zola (who also acts in the film as the gangster Fela), including his most acclaimed hits Mdlwembe, It’s Your Life, Bhambatha as well as other Kwaito/hip-hop musicians.
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Feb 8, 2006 · The South African release is a double CD and includes artists who reflect the mood of the film. There are familiar hits by HHP, Brickz, Prokid, Skeem and Mapaptusi.
