Universal Men is the debut album from Juluka, a South African band led by Johnny Clegg and Sipho Mchunu.

[1] The album explores the experiences of a Zulu migrant worker, caught between his traditional rural background and the city where he lives and works.

Juluka's early albums did not receive much airplay from the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) at the time because the racially mixed band and fusion of Western and African music were contrary to the country's apartheid policy at the time.

[2] However the album's release coincided with the launch of Capital Radio 604, the station which broke the SABC's monopoly.

[3] Brass – Duke Makasi, George Tyefumani, Thabo Mashishi Backing Vocals – Anneline Malebo, Bafazane Qoma, Samson Makhunga, Thoko Ndlozi, Umncengeni Ngubane, Umsuthu Nxele, Umvovo Shelembe, Vayisa Mahlaba