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SPECIAL CANE MAHLELEBE - Something On My Mind (1985)
Hope, HOPE(E)112Producers: Koloi Lebona, Monty Bogatsu & Japie LebonaEngineer: Fabrizio Grosso"Also produced by Sabata (Lebona) was former deejay, Special Cane Mahlelebe from the Mountain Kingdom...
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MINEBELT - Jealous (1988)
Teal Trutone, KVL5081Producer: Peter MoticoeEngineer: Humphrey MaboteFunky disco grooves produced and composed by the prolific Peter 'Hitman' Moticoe (The Ghetto, Tom Dollar, Joy White, William...
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KATIE PENNINGTON - Look What God Is Doing (1989)
Maranatha, MAR048Producers: Danny Antill & Lukie CarelsonEngineer: Andre GroenewoldRecorded at: MaranathaAn American-born gospel singer who made an impact on the pop scene with her powerful vocals,...
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BYRON - Byron (1990)
David Gresham, DGR1167Producer: John CapekByron (aka Jean-Michel Byron, aka Byron du Plessis) is a singer from East London who miraculously found himself fronting US rock band Toto in 1990 for their...
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THE CHALLENGERS - Lendawo Ingcwele (198?)
Midnight Beat/Dephon, MBT208Producer: Simon NgwenyaEngineer: Phil AudoireRecorded at: Orange 338The Challengers were a popular Zulu gospel group not afraid of a synth or two, as the cover of this album...
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MAKAOTA AKALAME - Tau Ea Thaba No. 2 (1987)
CCP/EMI, RG(O)4051981Producer: SM KhozaEngineer: Graham HandleyVintage Sotho grooves driven by upbeat rhythms, frantic accordian melodies and soaring vocals, still the hallmarks today of the Mountain...
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SUKAZI MKHIZE - Sukazi Mkhize Namadube (1991)
Gaza/Sounds of SowetoGAZA(K)005Producer: Buss NgcoboEngineers: Nevil Fox/Dean HaskinsRecorded at: The Note FactoryDeep maskandi grooves by one Elliot Sukazi Mkhize, in the mould of Ihashi Elimhlophe,...
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LORRAINE STAPLE - Here I Come (Sizolala La) (1986)
Gallo/GRC, HUL40098Producer: Richard SilumaEngineer: David SegalRecorded by: RPM StudiosSoulful grooves with the unmistakeable Stimela influence courtesy of a backing band of Ray Phiri, Thapelo Khomo,...
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RUFARO - Rufaro (1987)
Challenger/Mac-Villa, CHM073-12"Producer: Sidwell DudaEngineers: Sam Wingate & Lee ShortRecorded by: RPM Top-quality disco grooves from a tight, full band along the lines of Zasha and with the...
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HARRY MOYAGA - Jonaaas (1987)
Mabob City/CCP, MMB(O)4061621Producers: Rex Rabanye & Harry MoyagaEngineer: Marks MankwaneRecorded by: Emcee StudiosMoyaga has been a respected musician and visual artist for many years, including...
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UMSALOFU NAMAVIZITHA - Washonaphi Ubaba (1986)
Daylight Beat/CCP, DB(A)4051511Producer: Simon NgwenyaEngineer: Jan SmitRecorded by: EMI StudiosSuperior quality traditional Zulu grooves courtesy of producer Simon Ngwenya (Indod'engaziwa,...
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THE YOUNG STARS - Gold Dust (1989)
Umkhonto, KHON1024Producer: D. SihlanguEngineer: R. SletcherRecorded by: Gateway StudioFresh instrumental fusion of programmed beats, synths and sax jive sounds, with titles like 'Party Time' and 'Lets...
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RONNIE MARTIN - Don't Mess Around (1985)
Rufaro/Gallo/GRC, XRU118Producer: Sipho 'Hotstix' MabuseEngineer:Phil AudoireRecorded by: OvationProduced by Sipho 'Hotstix' Mabuse in his post-Harari prime, 'Don't Mess Around' is typical early...
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LAPPASIDE - Colourblind Fever (1987)
Teal, XPD2472Producer: Potatoes ZumaUnknown early crossover effort by L Joubert and SG Mbatha, evidence that the crossover trend that defied apartheid ran far deeper than the big names typically...
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JOYCE - Fantasy (1988)
RPM, RPM7127Producer: Peter MoticoeEngineer:Humphrey MaboteRecorded by: RPM StudiosFunky Shangaan disco produced by the prolific Peter "Hitman" Moticoe (Tom Dollar, Joy White, The Ghetto), featuring...
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RICHARD JON SMITH - Shangrila (1980)
Bullet/CCP/EMI Brigadiers, BU(L)571Producer: Robert SchroderEngineer: Ian MartinSmith was an influential and popular figure since the 1970s with albums such as Sweet Mama (1973), Superstar Smith (1974)...
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BONNY- Have A 'Bonny' Christmas (1984)
Tru Sound, TSL800Producers: Issy Nathan & Nick BlignautEngineer: Doug van der MerweBonny van der Merwe's mellow synth take on all your timeless Christmas favourites, with instrumentals of 'Silent...
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VA - Give Praise Where Praise is Deserved (1985)
Plum, Teal, KVL5013Producer: Sipho Gumede & Ray Phiri (exec: Charmaine Modjadji)Engineer: Richard MitchellRecorded at: RPM StudiosThe mid-1980s represents the apex of state-sponsored repression in...
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LINGANISA NABAFANA BEJUBANE - Umakoti (1989)
Soul Brothers, MXH7Producer: David MasondoEngineer: Fernando Perdigao & RF GumbiThe Soul Brothers label is synonymous with the enduring quality of the band it's named after, and the skills and...
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THE SOFT SHOES - Soled Out (1983)
RPM, RPM1192Producer: Attie van WykEngineer: Pikes CronjeRecorded at: RPM StudiosLong before today's ubiquitous TV talent searches like Idols and The X-Factor, The Soft Shoes emerged as winners of the...
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