SHALOM - Africanism (1987)

Hot Stuff/CCP/EMI, HST(E)4051761   
Producer: Tata 'TNT' Sibeko   
Engineer: Jan Smit   
Composers: Gwadiso Nqolase, T Sibeko & E Ndlela   
Recorded at: Powerhouse, Jhb                               

Powerful Afro-soul from the late Glen Malema, soon after his departure from crossover act Zia. Produced by Tata "TNT" Sibeko, former bass player of influential Harari spin-off Kabasa. Featuring a host of big names, including Vusi Khumalo (drums and percussion), saxman Mandla Masuku, Madoda Malotana from Cheek to Cheek on piano and backing vocals by Jackson Cassidy, Melvyn Matthews and duo Oshakati. "This album is dedicated to all those people who have been subjected to the perils and injustices of this world for their sincere and honest involvement in the struggle for peace". Followed in 1988 by The Sky is the Limit.

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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TATA - It's A Mess (1985)

Hot Stuff/CCP/EMI, 12HST(C)1507   
Producers: Tata 'TNT' Sibeko & Graham Handley           

African disco funk maxi with 'It's a Mess' and 'Afro Breakdance'. Tata Sibeko was the bass player for Kabasa, who released two albums on Atlantic in the early 80s, along with keyboardist Madoda Malotona (Cheek To Cheek).  He also recorded using the name Shalom.