03/03/12

Yebo baf'wethu! You're at AFROSYNTH, the realest African selection . . .

This week we bring you pre-kwaito trendsetters YMAGE, power-pop from PURE MAGIC, jazz supergroup THE MEMBERS, DEBORAH FRASER's debut solo album and gospel from bubblegum growler SOX.

Last time we checked out 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.
Also be sure to download the latest mix - WINNER TAKES ALL - a hot soul stew of recent additions to the library.

Sharp!

NEVILLE NASH - Diamonds & Pearls and Solid Gold (1982)

Nash/Cartridge Television, NALP(L)3317B   
Producers: Glynn Storm & Roy Carter   
Engineers: Philip Nel, Peter Thwaites, Greg Cutler, Glen Pearce, Pete Walsh
Recorded & mixed at: Wembley Sounds, Audio International, Abbey Road, Townhouse (London), EMI, Satbel


Great album from one of SA's favourite soulmen, sponsored by a popular jewellery chain. "Cover notes for an album of this quality are easy to write, two words would suffice - 'JUST GREAT' ...



"After Cape Flats son Neville Nash and his band The Miracles parted ways, he went solo. By 1985 he had a big hit, 'One Of Those Nights', which was later included in the Concert in the Park double album." Other albums included What's Your Name, What's Your Number? and Why? (1986). He also co-wrote the music of African Image," with Glen/Glynn Storm, this album's producer. (Mojapelo 2008:67).

Featuring some classic oldschool disco-funk on numbers like 'Love Deep', 'Give Me The Love', 'Wind Me Up' and the title track, and some solid reggae vibes on 'Friday Morning'.