11/02/12

Ho$h! You're at AFROSYNTH, the realest African selection . . .

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!

Q-TEX - Chickie / My Della (1987)

On Record/WEA, ONM 005   
Producers: Charles Sejeng, Julian Laxton, Ronnie Robot   
Engineer: Paul Hughes       
Recorded at: Syntrax                       


Following Chicco's example, this is another great example of pop musicians side-stepping censors by a subtle change in lyrics at a time with mentioning Mandela's name would get a song banned.

"My Della, the children want you, the children need you."

"Charles was the producer who had discovered Katlehong's Dee Dee Antonio and recorded her 1987 mini album Confusion on the On Record label. His voice will always be remembered for the hit 'Mashonisa'." (Mojapelo 2008: 155)