Clik here to view.
KATLEHONG CHOIR - N'kosi ya Makosi (1986)
Racey/Orange338, RACES301-12"Producers: PH Phaake, C Sejeng & E NkosiEngineer: Marks MankwaneFunky gospel grooves from Joburg's East Rand, with a vintage bubblegum feel. The B-Side instrumental...
View ArticleClik here to view.
ROOP.C - Top Top (1989)
Gallo, HUC40194Producers: Alec Khaoli & Colin SmithEngineer: Colin SmithClassic late-80s release showing Mzansi's new love for the dancefloor grooves that became kwaito and house. "Long before we...
View ArticleClik here to view.
IZINKANYAMBA - Uqondeni (1988)
CCP/EMI, YELP(O)4063801Producer: SM KhozaEngineer: Graham HandleyRecorded at: Sweet SixteenClassy mbaqanga driven alternatively by potent synths and timeless saxophones reminiscent of the old days of...
View ArticleClik here to view.
BREEZE - Love Seeker (1989)
Music Team/Roi, TTK802Producer: Phil Audoire (exec: Mannie Tulsie)Engineers: David Moloele & Phil AudoireRecorded at: Orange 338, JhbLong-lost bubblegum classic by a cast of unknowns: Peter...
View ArticleClik here to view.
PLATFORM 1 - Isencane (1990)
KGM/Sounds of Soweto, KGM502Producers: Freddy Gwala & Quinton MadlalaEngineer: Graham HandleyRecorded at: Sweet SixteenWith gospel proving hugely popular since the late 80s, Platform 1 carved a...
View ArticleClik here to view.
THEKWANE AND THE SOUND BROTHERS - Ka Thlahetswe Ke Mehlolo (1983)
Muziwakithi/GRC, MZK607Producer: Banzi KubhekaEngineer: Keith ForsythPre-bubblegum Sotho soul heavily influenced by the late 70s Sotho soul king Mpharanyana and his backing band The Cannibals (who went...
View ArticleClik here to view.
SUNSHINE SINGERS - Sithethelele (1986)
On Record, ONH002Producer: Charles Sejeng, Ernest Nkosi & Julian Laxton (exec: Ronnie Robot)Engineer: Bobby SummerfieldRecorded at: Minc StudioEarly release from the On Record stable and one of the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
JULIAN LAXTON - Sithethelele (1986)
On Record, ONH003Producer: Julian Laxton (exec: Ronnie Robot)Engineer: Bobby SummerfieldComposers: Sejeng, Nkosi & LaxtonAn influential figure on the rock scene since the late 60s, Laxton played...
View ArticleClik here to view.
RONNIE JOYCE - For The First Time (1984)
Smash, XMAS859Producers: Emil Zoghby & John GalanakisA child star from the Cape Town fishing village of Kalk Bay, Ronnie Joyce was approached at age 14 by Clive Calder and Ralph Simon (a few years...
View ArticleClik here to view.
SLAVES - Talkin' Reggae (1992)
Gallo, HUL40286Producer: Richard SilumaEngineer: Dave SegalRecorded at: Downtown Studios, Jhb"Lucky Dube's band Slaves was named after his 1987 album of the same name. They released their debut album...
View ArticleClik here to view.
MONWA & SUN - Majekeje Basoba (1988)
Cool Spot, SPOT(V)001Producer: Mally Watson (exec: Ken Haycock)Engineer: Mally WatsonLandmark debut album that established new independent label Cool Spot as a force to be reckoned with and helped...
View ArticleClik here to view.
JOY - High Life (1981)
RPM, PVBL9002Producers: Patric van Blerk, Fransua Roos & Greg CutlerEngineer: Greg CutlerRecorded at: RPM StudiosMade up of the late Anneline Malebo, Felicia Marion and Thoka Ndlozi, Joy pre-empted...
View ArticleClik here to view.
FACE TO FACE - Face To Face (1984)
RPM, RPM1200Producer: Kevin KrugerEngineer: Richard MitchellRecorded at: RPM StudiosFor white music fans starved of international live acts during the 80s, Face To Face burst onto the scene as teenage...
View ArticleClik here to view.
MATSHIKOS - Innocent Man (1992)
Gallo, HUL40287Producer: Dan TshandaEngineer: Dave SegalRecorded at: Downtown Studios, JhbBesides fronting the big-selling bubblegum outfit Splash, "The Boss" Dan Tshanda was a prolific producer and...
View ArticleClik here to view.
DR VICTOR - Hello Africa (1991)
CSR, ENL3Producers: Chris Ghelakis & Marvin W. MosesEngineers: Chris Ghelakis & Marvin W. MosesRecorded at: TRS Music StudiosVictor Khojane first emerged came from Kimberley to Joburg in the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
STEM NET - Ja/Nee (1992)
Music Team/DongaDONGA(U)101Producers: Nico Carstens & Fred WoodsAs apartheid came to a close, in March 1992 a referendum was held among white voters to gauge their support for the reforms and...
View ArticleClik here to view.
JOSEPH DEE - Ikhethele / Choose For Yourself (1986)
Teal Sound, XPD2471Producer: Joseph MakwelaEngineer: Phil NelJoseph Dumako made his name leading the prolific Holy Spirits Choir and the Forever Mass Choir, where he helped fuse gospel's...
View ArticleClik here to view.
HARAMBE - Nweti Yi Herile (1986)
Umhlanga, UMM005Producers: Rev. Joseph Tshawane & Cloud KingFunky bubblegum grooves packed full of synths. Sadly this obscure four-track album slipped below the radar, probably due to it being in...
View ArticleClik here to view.
KHUMO - Rejoice & Party (1991)
BK/Tusk, BKH6004Producers: G. Nzuza & L MasithaEngineers: Meir Eshel, Graham & AndriaanRecorded at: MiditoneCool 90s grooves from Bethuel 'Khumo' Maseko, produced by Godfrey Nzuza, the man who...
View ArticleClik here to view.
DAVID CHANKE - Xhimovana (1988)
SKR/Priority, SRH9003Producer: Dan NtanziEngineer: J VermeulenRecorded at: Audiotrax More obscure bubblegum grooves, split between Shangaan tracks on side 1 and Zulu on side 2 (something seldom...
View Article