Various - As-Shams Archive Vol. 1 - South Africa Jazz, Funk & Soul 1975-1982 (2xLP, Album) 

ASA 101

As-Shams Archive Vol. 1 introduces the core catalogue of As-Shams/The Sun, the independent record label that documented some of the most exciting developments in jazz, funk and soul from South Africa in the 1970s. With 10 tracks from 10 iconic albums featuring 10 different artists and 10 original compositions, this 2LP compilation delivers 85 minutes of South African music history.

Including essential tracks by the likes of Dick Khoza, Black Disco and Harari, remastered from the original analog tapes and housed in a gatefold art sleeve, As-Shams Archive Vol. 1 is an unbeatable introduction to South African rare groove for new listeners as well as a long-awaited first anthology for the label’s many devoted followers.

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A1. Kippie Moketsi - Umgababa 11:10
A2. Pat Matshikiza - Dreams are Wonderful 10:37
B1. Tete Mbambisa - Umthsakazi (The Bride) 8:08
B2. Dick Khoza - Lilongwe 7:31
B3. Mike Makhalemele - Spring Is Here 6:13
C1. Black Disco - Night Express 11:31
C2. Lionel Pillay - Blues For Yusef  9:29
D1. Harari - Musikana 6:33
D2. Movement in the City - Blue Sunday 4:58
D3. Sathima Bea Benjamin - Music 8:53