AFROSYNTH XI: ON THE MOVE

AFROSYNTH XI: ON THE MOVE

1. 'It's Raining In My Heart' - Cisco The Champ (1989)
2. 'Yes I Love You' - Funky Masike (1988)
3. 'Don't Give My Love Away' - Melvyn Matthews (1985)
4. 'Searchin' - Phumi Maduna (1987)
5, 'We're On The Move' – Future (1986)
6. 'Afro Breakdance' – Tata (1985)
7. 'You Look So Good' – Ymage (1990)
8. 'Take Your Time' - Om Alec (1987)
9. 'Julia' - Dan Nkosi (1989)
10. 'Matsidiso' - Zone 3  (1987)
11. 'The Boss Is Back' – CJB (1987)
12, 'Liar' - Ali Katt (1988)
13. 'No Divorce' – Mordillo (1989)
14. 'Xipitifaya' – Lazarus Kgagudi (1989)
15. 'Waar's My Pyp?' - Oom Hansie (1986)

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YMAGE - Time Changes (1990)

CCP/EMI    CCP(V)1063   
Producers: Ymage & Fernando Perdigao   
Engineer: Fernando Perdigao       

Formed by members of Umoja, Om Alec Khaoli's post-Harari project that achieved some success in the US, Europe and Australia. The line-up on this album consisted of Donovan Knox (guitar, vocals), Don Laka (keys, backing vocals), Godfrey Mgcina (drums) and Jimmy Mngwandi (bass). Other members over the years included Neo Maphaka (from CJB), Benjamin Dube, Solly Sithole and Sello Twala, who got his nickname from a popular Image hit, 'Chicco'.

The group changed their name from Image to Ymage after discovering another group of the same name during an overseas tour. Other albums include Human (1991). Most of their tracks were written by multi-instrumentalist Don Laka, who went on to cultivate 'kwai-jazz', an ambitious blend of kwaito and jazz.

Time Changes falls into the awkward phase between bubblegum/pantsula and kwaito. Its influences are mainly from overseas - hi-NRG/eurobeat and early house, best on tracks like 'Come and Get It' and 'Leave It Up To You'. The title track tells it like it is:  "Changes are what we need, changes are what we want", with rapping and scratching on the b-side dub mix.

ZASHA - Hayi Ngodlame (1989)

Teal Trutone, SUF2
Producer: Thapelo Khomo
Engineer: Ian Osrin

 

Funky, sophisticated Afro-pop where real musicians trump programmed beats. Fronted by singer Steven Mthimkulu and guitarist Skipper Shabalala, who recently made a comeback as a solo act. Produced by Thapelo Khomo, who also worked with acts like Kamazu, Pappa, Jabu Khanyile (Bayete) and more recently Simphiwe Dana. Dedicated to "our late brother 'Boxie' Lekalakala, who passed away in 1987". Hair by Superkurl, 68 Simmonds St, Joburg!

In a nod to their infuences, the title track features Coyote (v) and Jabu Sibumbe (bass) from Stimela, and Jimmy Mngwandi from Image. "Every brother is our brother, every sister is our sister". Highlights on this 6-track album include 'Stop That Game' and 'A Letter To My Family'. Other Zasha albums include Love Target (1986), I'll Be There For You (1991), Stop That Game (1992) and Save The World (1994).