11/02/12

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This week we bring you Zambia's international disco queen ANNA MWALE, Shangaan girl group THE DALOM KIDS, solid funk from MELVYN MATTHEWS, crooner ZAYN ADAM and jazzman RATAU MIKE MAKHALEMELE.

Last time we checked out JONATHAN BUTLER's breakthrough second album, seven-man synth act SENSATIONS, a supporter's album for Moroka Swallows by THE SOCCER BOYS, underrated jazz pianist LIONEL PILLAY and the SIX PAK compilation that went down smooth.
Also be sure to download the latest mix - WINNER TAKES ALL - a hot soul stew of recent additions to the library.

Sharp!

COYOTE - Who Is The Lord Of The House (1987)

Gallo, BL606   
Producers: Ray Chikapa Phiri, Lloyd Lelosa and Thapelo Khomo
Engineer: Dave Segal       
Recorded at: RPM Studios   


Tsietsi Daniel Nana Motijoane was born in Lesotho in 1955 and grew up in Sharpeville. He cut his teeth with soul acts the Black Five and Uhuru (later Sankomota) and had huge hits in the mid-80s with Ozila's 'Lifesaver (I'm Suffering)' and 'Take Your Love And Keep It', a timeless duet with Steve Kekana. Nicknamed 'The Wild Dog', he went on to join the mighty Stimela (three members of which produced this album), where his powerful vocals proved the perfect foil to Ray Phiri's.

Coyote's solo albums include Don't You Wanna Know Me, Vuka Zenzele (1989), Majaja (2003) and Mo Fe (2007). He passed away in June 2010, aged 55.

This four-track album serves up Coyote's special brand of Mzansi soul, with traditional Sotho and uplifting gospel touches. 'Malifatjana' is the most upbeat, driven by slick synths, horns and call-and-response vocals.