'''Amaryoni (“The Lions”)''' has become one of South Africa’s finest Mbube vocal groups. The group’s music is strongly influenced by the Is’cathamiya style, but Amaryoni also arrived at their special and unique sound by adding plenty of township vibes, along with some “Bandit” music, and strong Gospel influences. Their debut album The Lions released in 2000 featured beautiful a cappella songs bringing the group to the attention of the country—and established Amaryoni as one of the country’s top Mbube groups. Tracks like Thembalami, Imali Yam, and Voet Sek and ‘Go Once’ have become staple radio hits and paved the way for the success of the group’s second album, Aza’pella which includes classics like Lion Sleeps No More and Shosholoza as you've never heard them before. Amaryoni is: Zamo Mbutho, Thulani Galane, Thami Mbatha, ‘Spencer’ Smanza Nokwe, and Nathi Scabashe. see [www.africancreammusic.com] for more