Various Artists - Sound City Joburg 1969-1981 (140G) [2LP] | Vinyl

Various Artists – Sound City Joburg 1969-1981 (140G) [2LP]

Description

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.

Highlights

• 2-disc set
• 140G
• 22 tracks

Track Listing

Side A
01. I Dig Soul Part 1 - Beat Set
02. How Long? - Dudu And The Big Time Boys
03. Forget About Him - The Hurricanes
04. Ibhotsotso Khab’Zela - Amasouls
05. The Real Mckay - The Soul Prophets
06. Soweto Sporo 1 - The Suns Of Thunder

Side B
01. Ha Tsatsi Le Tshaba - Kuruhundu
02. Crazy Baby - Phillip Mallela With J.B. Express
03. Till We Meet - Sipho Bhengu And His Jets
04. Todd And Moss - Nzimande All Stars
05. Take It - Philemon Hamole and Abafana Besimanje
06. Feel My Soul - Hardways

Side C
01. I Dig Soul Part 2 - Beat Set
02. Afro Dance - Kenny's Razmataz
03. Got To Give It Up - The Groovers
04. Swing Africa - Reggie Msomi & His Jazz Africa

Side D
01. Can You Feel It - Dudu And The Big Time Boys
02. Kiba - S. Piliso And His Super Seven
03. Congo’s Corner - The Strollers
04. Tshela Jwala Renwe - Amazimzim
05. My Last Word - Elite Swingsters
06. Sana Lwam - The Voodoos

Format Details

• Label: Analog Africa
• Genre: World Music
• Format: Vinyl

• Format: Vinyl
• Genre: World Music
• Released: 2026-12-04