Pre-Order: Sound City Joburg 1969-1981 / Various - Sound City Joburg 1969-1981 / Various (Gate) (LP, With Booklet) (New (N))

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During the 60s and 70s, American soul and funk crossed the Atlantic Ocean, landed on South Africa's fertile shores, and found a new life in the hands of local musicians who began experimenting, fusing these alien sounds with their own traditional rhythms and jazz, forging a uniquely South African style they dubbed "Township Soul" - an umbrella term for a myriad of musical styles, some of which had no names yet. Competition in Johannesburg was fierce, and for many artists with little more than their instruments and dreams of fame, breaking into the city's music scene was a gamble. Facing police harassment, apartheid pass and curfew laws, they risked everything; yet, driven by ambition, they kept going, unable to resist the pull of music.Centered around record labels, recording studios, and performance venues and inspired by visionary music producers, Johannesburg - also known as eGoli, the City of Gold - became a melting pot of musical ideas as musicians competed, collaborated, and pushed each other forward to create an extraordinary music scene, captured in Soundcity Joburg and highlighted with 22 of the finest "Township Soul" songs that emerged between 1969 and 1981.

Tracklist:

  1. I Dig Soul Part 1 - Beat Set
  2. How Long? - Dudu and the Big Time Boys
  3. Forget About Him - the Hurricanes
  4. Ibhotsotso Khab'zela - Amasouls
  5. The Real McKay - the Soul Prophets
  6. Soweto Sporo 1 - the Suns of Thunder
  7. Ha Tsatsi Le Tshaba - Kuruhundu
  8. Crazy Baby - Phillip Mallela with J.B. Express
  9. Till We Meet - Sipho Bhengu and His Jets
  10. Todd and Moss - Nzimande All Stars
  11. Take It - Philemon Hamole and Abafana Besimanje
  12. Feel My Soul - Hardways
  13. I Dig Soul Part 2 - Beat Set
  14. Afro Dance - Kenny's Razmataz
  15. Got to Give It Up - the Groovers
  16. Swing Africa - Reggie Msomi ; His Jazz Africa
  17. Can You Feel It - Dudu and the Big Time Boys
  18. Kiba - S. Piliso and His Super Seven
  19. Congo's Corner - the Strollers
  20. Tshela Jwala Renwe - Amazimzim
  21. My Last Word - Elite Swingsters
  22. Sana Lwam - the Voodoos

UPC: 4260126062283
Label: Analog Africa
Release Date: 12.4.26
Format: Vinyl

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    During the 60s and 70s, American soul and funk crossed the Atlantic Ocean, landed on South Africa's fertile shores, and found a new life in the hands of local musicians who began experimenting, fusing these alien sounds with their own traditional rhythms and jazz, forging a uniquely South African style they dubbed "Township Soul" - an umbrella term for a myriad of musical styles, some of which had no names yet. Competition in Johannesburg was fierce, and for many artists with little more than their instruments and dreams of fame, breaking into the city's music scene was a gamble. Facing police harassment, apartheid pass and curfew laws, they risked everything; yet, driven by ambition, they kept going, unable to resist the pull of music.Centered around record labels, recording studios, and performance venues and inspired by visionary music producers, Johannesburg - also known as eGoli, the City of Gold - became a melting pot of musical ideas as musicians competed, collaborated, and pushed each other forward to create an extraordinary music scene, captured in Soundcity Joburg and highlighted with 22 of the finest "Township Soul" songs that emerged between 1969 and 1981.

    Tracklist:

    1. I Dig Soul Part 1 - Beat Set
    2. How Long? - Dudu and the Big Time Boys
    3. Forget About Him - the Hurricanes
    4. Ibhotsotso Khab'zela - Amasouls
    5. The Real McKay - the Soul Prophets
    6. Soweto Sporo 1 - the Suns of Thunder
    7. Ha Tsatsi Le Tshaba - Kuruhundu
    8. Crazy Baby - Phillip Mallela with J.B. Express
    9. Till We Meet - Sipho Bhengu and His Jets
    10. Todd and Moss - Nzimande All Stars
    11. Take It - Philemon Hamole and Abafana Besimanje
    12. Feel My Soul - Hardways
    13. I Dig Soul Part 2 - Beat Set
    14. Afro Dance - Kenny's Razmataz
    15. Got to Give It Up - the Groovers
    16. Swing Africa - Reggie Msomi ; His Jazz Africa
    17. Can You Feel It - Dudu and the Big Time Boys
    18. Kiba - S. Piliso and His Super Seven
    19. Congo's Corner - the Strollers
    20. Tshela Jwala Renwe - Amazimzim
    21. My Last Word - Elite Swingsters
    22. Sana Lwam - the Voodoos

    UPC: 4260126062283
    Label: Analog Africa
    Release Date: 12.4.26
    Format: Vinyl

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