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DAN NKOSI - People's Choice (1990)
Leopard/Hit City, LEO060Producers: John Galanakis, RF Gumbi & Dan NkosiRecorded, mixed and programmed by: John Galanakis & RF Gumbi Programming engineers: Vuka Mbele, Andrew Myron & John...
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REGGAE MUNTU - Equalize (1990)
Leopard/Hit City, LEO070Producers: RF Gumbi & Andre MyronRecorded at: PlatinumTop-quality reggae by little-known act Reggae Muntu along the lines of Lucky Dube and Jambo. Each of the six tracks...
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DAVID NYANISI - Misava Ya Dzinginyika (1991)
DPMC,DMH9024Producer: David NyanisiComposer: D. ChaukeSuper slick Tsonga disco with fresh 90s synth sounds and spaced out call-and-response vocals. Co-arranged by Blanket Matuku, keyboardist Rivers...
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TABU LEY ROCHEREAU - Face Ä Face (1991)
Tusk, HIH4002Producers: Tabu Ley, Kayen Madoka & Sam MbendeEngineers: Pascal Portrell & FranakRecorded at: Gimmick Studio, ParisAs leader of Orchestra Afrisa and great rival of Franco's TPOK...
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HAPPY HAPPY - Party Time Again (1988)
White Dove/Hit CityDOV(O)025Producer: Blondie Makhene (exec: John Galanakis)Engineers: Deran McNamara, Quinton King Madlala & Ilan KometzRecorded at: PlatinumNovelty album of synth-heavy Christmas...
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RUFARO - Guitar Man (1989)
SKR Records, SRH9009Producer: Dan NtanziEngineers: Phil Audoire & David MoloeleRecorded at: Orange 338Rufaro (Shona for happiness) was a tight and underrated group along the lines of Harari and...
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POCKET LIPS - The Rhythm of Life (1987)
Teal, KVL5052Producers: Zack Haines, Ian Osrin and Sam WingateRecorded at: RPM & SOSStudio project made up of American Zack Haines, Ian Osrin and Sam Wingate, also featuring Kenny Mathaba...
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NEVILLE NASH - Teaser (1984)
CTV, NALP(V)3320Produced: D. Feigelson, Neville Nash & Richard MitchellEngineer: Richard MitchellMixed by: Richard Mitchell, Neville Nash & Tom MkhizeNash was one of the funkiest guys on the...
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TSHALA MUANA - Nasi Nabali (1991)
Tusk, HIM102Producer: Tshala Muana & Ben NyamaboRecorded at: Studio Diana Music, ParisOne of the central Africa's biggest female stars of her day (along with Mbilia Bel and others), Tshala Muana...
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ZIZI KONGO - Back To Back (1990)
Leopard/Hit City, LEO030Producers & Engineers: John Galanakis & RF GumbiRecorded at: PlatinumFollowing the success of her 1988 debut Come Duze, Zizi Kongo returned with Back To Back. Spreading...
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VA - Roy B's Party Time Vol. 2 (198?)
Roy B, RBL124uRoy B was a successful independent label (aka Dephon) run by Phil Hollis that helped launch the careers of some of the biggest names in the business. The second volume of their Party Time...
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SOUND PROOF - The Greatest Hits Vol. 2 (1980)
Atlantic City/Tela/Gallo, BL255Producer: David ThekwanePre-bubblegum soul produced by the influential David Thekwane (Boyoyo Boys, The Movers), who shares song-writing credits with Jabu Sibumbe...
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MAKWERHU - Daddy Come Back (1990)
Reamusic, RML(V)2059Producer: Enoch NondalaEngineer: Jan SmitRecorded at: TakkFronted by vocalists William Ngobeni and Patrick Mabasa, Makwerhu (Shangaan/Tsonga for 'our brother') were pioneers of the...
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BENJAMIN BALL - In The Jungle (1990)
Tusk/DiamondTUH11Producer: Professor RhythmEngineer: Fab GrossoFollowing the massive success of 'Flash A Flashlight' from his debut solo album Paulina in 1984, Benjamin Ball spent the rest of the 80s...
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SOWETO YOUTH BAND - Hey Kids Wozala (1990)
Music Team/Super Beat, ETL(C)5021Producer: Kelly NdlovuEngineer: Darryl HeilbrunnRecorded at: RPMInstrumental synth and drum machine grooves with a pantsula touch, similar to Ayoboyo Band on the same...
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SUN - Looking For Love (1991)
Diamond/TuskTUH36Producers: Q-Sound & SunEngineer: Q-SoundRecorded at: Tone Def Inc.Sun (real name Poth Nkotsoe) established himself in the late 80s as one half of the popular duo Monwa & Sun....
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Q - One (1989)
DPMC, DMH9001Producer: DPMCKiller bubblegum by unknown band fronted by Manjoe Diphoko with Sammy Q and Dillo Monei on keyboards, Sipho Nziki (bass), Thabana Thabana (drums) and Ennie Williams and Ruth...
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NOVIDADE - Voaria (1991)
Tusk, TUH19Producers: Tata Sibeko & Thokoza MemelaEngineer: Humphrey MaboteRecorded at: RPM StudiosLed by Mozambican guitarist Benjamin Nhassavele, Novidade were a trio also featuring Michael Mancu...
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TAILS OUT - What Makes U Dance (1986)
RPM, 12XMC(C)4007516Producer & Engineer: Bobby SummerfieldRecorded at: The WorkshopBobby Summerfield was a respected club and radio DJ, engineer and producer. Around 1986 he was hired by Hilton...
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JIVARO - Saturday Fever (1989)
Music Team/Roi/Superbeat, ETL5017Producer: V. NdlovuEngineers: P. Audoire & D. MoloeleOne of the few South African disco albums to gain international attention in recent years thanks to online...
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