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KAKAPPA - Washaniseka (1990)
Super Beat/Music Team, ETL(T)5022Producer: Danny Bridgens (exec: Enoch Ndlela)Engineer: Adrian StrydomRecorded at: Syntrax StudioFive tracks of wicked synth grooves with a Shangaan touch, followed...
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SDLODLO - Uzola (1985)
Music Team/Roi/Superbeat, ETL(C)5006Producer: E. 'Shamba' LeroleEngineer: Phil AudoireRecorded at: Orange 338Traditional Zulu grooves get a heavy synth makeover on this album from the mid-80s, produced...
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SOWETO YOUTH BAND - Buya Africa (1990)
Music Team/Roi/Superbeat, ETL5025Producer: Kelly NdlovuEngineer: David MoloeleBesides the better-known Hey Kids Wozala, the Kelly Ndlovu-led Soweto Youth Band put out another album in the same year of...
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JACKSON MAXIMBYI & THE MPFUMARHI SISTERS - Inyoka Hansi No. 1 (1990)
Music Team/Super Beat/Roi, ETL(C)5019Producer: Shamza (exec: Enoch Ndlela)Engineer: David MoloeleRecorded at: 338 StudioShangaan grooves by Jackson Maximbyi and his backing singers, incorporating...
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GY - Vakon'wana (1988)
Power/Genesis. POH5000Producer: Thomas J Masingi (exec: Joseph Mathebula)Engineer: Jan SmitRecorded at: Takk Studios, JHBUnknown band Gy put out this album of six great songs, catchy but a little...
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ANGIE - Fela Ke Yaya (1989)
Leopard/Hit City, LEO(O)119Producer: RF GumbiEngineer: RF GumbiRecorded at: PlatinumAngelinah Gumbi aka Ntombi Yomsuthu is the wife of multi-talented Richard Felani Gumbi (Volcano, Sgu, Spirro etc),...
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V.O. - Mashisa (1990)
Music Team/Roi/Superbeat, ETL(J)5023Producer: Eddie MagwazaEngineers: Jan Smit & Lucky MatanteThis relatively obscure album from 1990 has over the past year circulated internationally on the...
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GIFT BROTHERS - Mune Wanga (1990)
Tusk, QBH1128Producer: Ananias MaphwanyaEngineers: Darryl Heilbrunn & Peter PearlsonRecorded at: RPMProduced by Ananias Maphwanya, Mune Wanga (my father) is great album of guitar-driven grooves...
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CHAKA - 5 Cases (1989)
Music Team/Roi/Red Label, RLLP050Producer: Tsietsi Mafabatho (exec: Mannie Tulsie)Engineer: David MoloeleRecorded at: Orange 338Fantastic bubblegum grooves - not particularly original but better than...
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AYOBAYO BAND - Phuza Face (1990)
Music Team/Roi/Red Label, RLLP070Producer: Zenzele 'Sister Monica' MagwazaEngineer: Danny BridgensRecorded at: Syntrax StudioComposed by ZE Mtungwa and produced by Eddie Magwaza, here using the name...
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THE SCOTCH BAND - Mkongwana (1989)
RPM/Music Team/Red Fish/Red Label, RLLP(C)048Composers: N. Selepe & P. Wright Another obscure classic finally gaining some international recognition 27 years after the fact. Packed full of hot...
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VOLCANO - Tshigubu Tshanga (1993)
Eric Frisch/ZMC, EFL1087Producers: Doctor X & R. MakhubeleEngineers: L. Mokoena & M. MakumeMixed by: L. Mokoena & M. MakumeRecorded at: Suite 3 StudiosOne of the biggest bubblegum bands of...
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FAST MOVE - Uzolala La (1989)
Music Team/Roi/Red Label, RLLP055Producers: Danny Bridgens & ZE Magwaza (exec: Enoch Ndlela)Engineers: Darryl Heilbrunn & Ralph MartinComposer: ZE MagwazaRecorded at: RPM StudioAnother winner...
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SPOKES 'H' - Tamati 'So' (1987)
Black Talent, BTMR(0)009Producer: Spokes I. HlatshwayoEngineer: Gerhard J. van NiekerkRecorded at: Black Talent Music StudioEarly pantsula classic by Spokes H, credited as one of the originators of...
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VENDA KIDS - Ditshiwana (1992)
Music Team/Leopard, WHR(C)104Producers: John Galanakis & RF GumbiEngineers: John Galanakis & RF GumbiThe Venda Kids were a big-selling boy band synonymous for most of their career with the Hit...
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PAMELA NKUTHA - Xaniseka (Kokwana) (1993)
Music Team, CT103Producers: Themba Mawelela & Fred WoodsPamela Nkutha emerged near the end of the 80s as a rival to Yvonne Chaka Chaka, Mercy Pakela, Nomuntu and others. Following the success of...
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THE HARD WORKERS - Ayoba-Yo (1988)
Music Team/CTV/Mbali/Red Label, RLLP(J)038Producer: Tom MkhizeEngineers: David Moloele & Tom MkhizeRecorded at: Orange 338p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 16.0px Helvetica} p.p2...
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THE EQUALS - Don’t Take Me For Granted (1989)
Music Team/Red Fish/Red Label, RLLP0551Composer: G. HadebeAnother long-lost gem rediscovered in recent years alongside V.O. and Jivaro. Belying the no-budget cover art, the album was ahead of its time...
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RUSH (with Linda Ziqubu) - Molo Bas (Looking for a Job) (1989)
Music Team/Roi/CTV, CT81Producer: Danny Mokoka (exec: Mannie Tulsie)Engineer: David MoloeleRecorded at: Orange 338More top-quality electronic grooves from the Music Team stable, with keyboards by Linda...
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JOHNNY BOKELO ISENGE ET SON GROUPE MBONDA AFRICA - Anti Balle (1991)
Tusk, HIM101Producer: Mme DeniseRecorded at: Studio Diana Music, ParisJean ‘Johnny’ Bokelo Isenge was a popular Congolese guitarist who began his music career as a teenager in the 1950s. Recorded in...
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