In Brief

* * * Lebo M., “Rhythm of the Pridelands,” Disney. This album is not, as many apparently think, the sequel to the hit soundtrack from “The Lion King.” The South African singer-songwriter, who worked on the soundtrack, used that material as a jumping-off point for a classy collection of South African-flavored pop tunes--mostly stirring, choral-backed ballads.

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