In 1980s black South Africa, a local form of pop music evolved as the disco boom died down and slowly mutated. It was often ubiquitously described as Bubblegum - usually stripped-down and lo-fi with a predominance of synths, keyboards and drum-machines and overlaid with the kind of deeply soulful trademark vocals and harmonies that South African music is famous for.
Compilers Miles Cleret (Soundway) and DJ Okapi (Afrosynth Records) present a selection of 16 rare, handpicked 1980s cuts that highlight the period that nestles in between the ‘70s (where American-influenced jazz, funk and soul bumped shoulders with local Mbaqanga) and the ‘90s, when Kwaito and eventually house-
music ruled the dancefloors of urban South Africa.
Compilers Miles Cleret (Soundway) and DJ Okapi (Afrosynth Records) present a selection of 16 rare, handpicked 1980s cuts that highlight the period that nestles in between the ‘70s (where American-influenced jazz, funk and soul bumped shoulders with local Mbaqanga) and the ‘90s, when Kwaito and eventually house-
music ruled the dancefloors of urban South Africa.
Tracklist
- The Survivals - My Brother
- Stimela - Mind Games
- Hot Soul Singers - Hlala Nami
- Zoom - Wayawaya
- Ashiko - Gumba Fire (Madlakadlaka)
- Monwa & Sun - Heartbeat
- Ntombi Ndaba - Do You Trust Amajita?
- The Black Five - Selallane
- Starlight - Picnicing
- Zasha - Hayi Ngodlame
- Sabela - Africa
- Condry Ziqubu - She's Impossible
- General Peter Maringa - Listen To Me
- Zasha - Arrow Dub
- Ozila - Wola Wola
Please note that Gumba Fire: Bubblegum Soul & Synth Boogie In 1980's South Africa is currently not in store but is with our local supplier.
Most of the time it takes around 2-5 days from the time you place the order for the item to arrive here and be sent out but it can take longer if there are any delays.