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THE COMFORTERS - Month-End Lover (1986)
Leopard/Hit City, LEO(O)056Producers: Steve McNamara & Albert KhumaloEngineer: Steve McNamaraComposer: C. MukwevhoRecorded at: PlatinumColbert Mukwevho grew up in the rhythm section of family band...
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DAN NKOSI - Uyakuni Maria (1986)
Leopard/Hit City, LEO(O)036Producer: John GalanakisEngineer: John GalanakisRecorded at: PlatinumBreakthrough album from one of bubblegum's finest, Dan Nkosi had only recently moved to Johannesburg when...
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STEVE DYER - Southern Freeway (1991)
Soul Brothers/Gramma, SMH1Producer: Steve DyerEngineer: Peter van DeventerRecorded at: Frontline StudiosBorn in Pietermaritzburg in 1960, Steve Dyer studied sax and flute at the University of Natal....
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BANJO - Phuza Face (1988)
Hit City, HC(O)805Producer: John GalanakisEngineers: Deran McNamara, Quinton King & Ilan KometzHit City crossover studio project Banjo (Banzi and John) first emerged in 1985 with the politically...
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BLONDIE - Spreading Love (1987)
Hit CityHC(E)701Producers: Blondie Makhene, John Galanakis & Steve McNamaraEngineers: Steve McNamara & John GalanakisRecorded at: PlatinumA key figure in South African disco, Blondie was born...
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KOFFI OLOMIDE - Diva (1991)
Tusk, HIM100Producer: Koffi OlomideEngineer: Roland LeclercqRecorded at: Studio Madeleine, BrusselsOne of the most successful and enduring artists to come from the DR Congo, Koffi Olomide was born in...
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MONWA - Mama Kuse (1991)
Diamond/TuskTUSB3013Producer: Selwyn ShandelEngineers: Jorge Arrigone & Selwyn ShandelRecorded at: Shandel MusicBig-selling duo Monwa & Sun had a massive hit with 'Orlando Hangover' and...
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OKIE - I'm Missing You (1990)
Tusk, TUH4Producer: P. NelRecorded at: Universal StudiosCatchy bubblegum from Okie Mashiloane, slickly produced if a little derivative of established acts like Hotstix ('I'm Missing You'), Steve Kekana...
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ALMOMO - Tando (1989)
Hit CityHC(O)905Producer: Charles MogaleEngineers: Richard Sletcher & Quinton King MadlalaRecorded at: Gateway & PowerhouseAlvin 'Almomo' Mogale released this his only album, produced by his...
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THE RHYTHM KINGS - Mantwa (1982)
City Lights/Rainbow, CGH5004Producer: Maxwell MngadiSmooth Sotho soul with a healthy dose of early pre-bubblegum organ sounds, produced by Maxwell Mngadi (Soul Brothers, Super Tens, Soul Fire, Peace...
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PROFESSOR RHYTHM 4: Radihepehepe (1992)
Diamond/Tusk, TUH38Producer: Professor RhythmEngineer: David MoloeleRecorded at: Shandel MusicThami Mdluli started out as bass player for the Hot Soul Singers and got into production during stints with...
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LES CHAMPIONS DU ZAIRE - Hommage a Franco OK Jazz (1991)
Tusk, HIH4000Producer: Didier BoluweEngineer: Alan WardRecorded at: Studio Madeleine, BrusselsCongolese soukous from Les Champions du Zaire, paying homage to the legendary Franco Luambo Makiadi and his...
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AYOBAYO BAND - Sorry Bra (1989)
Roi/Music Team, RLLPC061Producer: Zenzele 'Sister Monica' MagwazaEngineer: Mr MixerComposed by: ZE MntungwaRecorded at: 338"The eighties saw the mushrooming of 'Mapantsula' dance groups both in urban...
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THE CRACKERS - Zama (1980)
Masterpiece, LMS561Producers: Moses Dlamini & Stanley NkosiEngineer: Phil AudoireRecorded at: SatbelMore smooth Sotho soul from the beginning of the decade. Featuring on bass Peter Moticoe, who...
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MASUTUTSA DANCE BAND - Vol 1: Setsokotsane (1991)
Diamond, TUH35Producers: Professor & Doc MiceMixed by: David MoloeleEngineers: T. Mdluli & A. CadabraCo-produced and composed by Thami Mdluli (Professor Rhythm, Taboo, CJB), one of the leading...
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AFRICAN YOUTH BAND - Thula Sizwe (1989)
Leopard/Hit City, LEO(V)069Producer: Blondie MakheneEngineer: Deran McNamaraBy the late 1980s Blondie Makhene had done it all as a solo artist, bandleader and producer. As musicians were drawn...
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RAMASHELENG - Masemys (1990)
TFM/NB Records, TFML79Producers: Tom Mkhize & V. MthimkhuluEngineer: Jan SmitRecorded at: Takk StudiosCatchy pre-kwaito pantsula grooves heavily influenced by the likes of Chicco, Splash and Dan...
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NANA ET BANIEL - Bouger le Coq chante (1991)
Tusk, HIH4001Producer: Mukubwa SammyEngineers: Alan Ward, Mike B. & TonyRecorded at: Studio Madeleine, BrusselsCongolese female vocal duo Baniel Mbambo and Nana Akumu featured on Franco's TPOK Jazz...
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VENDA KIDS - Wake-Up (1985)
Leopard/Hit City, LEO(A)085Producers: Banzi Khubeka & John GalanakisEngineer: John GalanakisComposer: S. SingoRecorded at: PlatinumEarly album by the Venda Kids, a popular family band featuring the...
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SHADRACK NDLOVU - Cheleni Cheleni (1989)
Hit City, HC(O)911Producers: Felani Gumbi, Freddy Gwala & Vusi ShangeRecorded at: PlatinumShadrack 'Majazana' Ndlovu put together this solo album with the help of Felani Gumbi, Freddy Gwala...
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