Mango Groove - Hometalk ❲2026 Release❳

: A high-definition live version of the song was famously captured at Carnival City's Big Top Arena for the band's first commercially distributed concert DVD. If you'd like to dive deeper, I can find: The full tracklist for the Hometalk album. Information on upcoming live performances or residencies. More details on the history of the band during the 1990s.

"Hometalk" is the title track of second multi-platinum studio album , released in 1990 by Gallo Record Company . The song became a defining anthem in South Africa during the transition to democracy, capturing a sense of nostalgia and hope for a liberated future. Production & Recognition Mango Groove - Hometalk

: The song was written by John Leyden, Jack Lerole, Kevin Botha, and Sipho Bhengu , blending Afropop with traditional kwela and marabi rhythms. Modern Reimagining : A high-definition live version of the song

In June 2023, for Youth Day, a new Afro House remix of "Hometalk" was released by world-renowned producer . This version was created to introduce the song’s uplifting values of freedom and homecoming to a new generation of South Africans. Lead singer Claire Johnston expressed delight that the track continues to resonate in modern urban music culture. Visual Legacy More details on the history of the band during the 1990s

: The track was produced and mixed by Alan Lazar, John Leyden, and Chris Birkett . It was recorded at AudioLab in Johannesburg and mixed at Eden Studios in London.

: Because the album was recorded on Ampex tape and achieved massive sales, Mango Groove became the first South African band to receive this prestigious international award.