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!
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!
THE SOCCER BOYS - Follow the Birds (1985)
Mankwane/DJ Music, MANR002
Team song for the Dube Birds aka Moroka Swallows, with a healthy dose of disco soul ala The Cannibals. Featuring live commentary In Zulu and Sotho. On the label of legendary guitarist Marks Mankwane of the Makgona Tsohle Band (Mahlatini & the Mahotella Queens).