Nomvula won the South African Music Award (SAMA) for Best Adult Contemporary Album in 2009 and was nominated for several other SAMAs, including Album of the Year. Internationally, it received rave reviews from BBC Radio 3, Songlines magazine, and The Guardian, which praised the band’s “effortless fusion of township swing and European folk.”
The album’s success allowed Freshly Ground to tour Europe, Japan, and the Americas, sharing stages with acts like Zap Mama, Thievery Corporation, and even playing alongside Paul Simon at a benefit concert. freshly ground nomvula album zip download link
For collectors, Nomvula is also available on CD from online retailers like Takealot (South Africa) or Discogs (secondhand market). Some independent record stores may carry it. Nomvula won the South African Music Award (SAMA)
For collectors and new listeners alike, here’s a look at the standard Nomvula tracklist: Some independent record stores may carry it