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REGGAE MANIA!



1. ‘Sound Of Africa’ - Steve Kekana (1981)
2. ‘Thule’ - O'yaba (1991)
3. ‘No Man Kill Another Man’ – Jambo (1991)
4. ‘Phambili La Siyakhona’ – Izindlovu (1990)
5. ‘Friday Morning’ - Neville Nash (1982)
6. ‘Babylon Water’ – Cokes (1988)
7. ‘Take It Easy’ – Pongolo (1989)
8. ‘Siyadudula’ – Buthelezi (1988)
9, ‘Reggae Music’ - Dread Warriors (1983)
10. ‘Fire In The Ghetto’ – Zasha (1988)
11. ‘Stop The War’ - Prince And The Buffaloes (1990)
12. ‘Don't Take A Chance’ - Rasta Kids (1984)
13. ‘Good Night Out’ – Kariba (1981)
14. ‘Reggae Mania’ – Quinton (1989)
15. ‘Flash A Flashlight’ - Benjamin Ball (1984)

Following performances in the early 80s by international superstars Jimmy Cliff in Soweto, Peter Tosh in Swaziland and Bob Marley in Zimbabwe, reggae quickly became popular amongst South African of all races and backgrounds. Reggae artists used music and lyrics to take on the apartheid establishment. The latest AFROSYNTH mix, REGGAE MANIA showcases some of the early progenitors of the genre in its uniquely South African, bubblegum-influenced sound. Ripped from the original vinyl and compiled by DJ OKAPI, the lineup includes well-known acts such as O'YABA and JAMBO, lesser known bands like the DREAD WARRIORS, the RASTA KIDS and PONGOLO, and artists from other genres who experimented with reggae (STEVE KEKANA, NEVILLE NASH, ZASHA). It offers a sample of a rich and varied reggae scene and does not include influential figures like Lucky Dube, Carlos Djedje and Colbert 'Harley' Mukwevho. Sit back, light up and enjoy Mzansi"s finest oldskool reggae jams. MO FAYA!

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O'YABA - Caught Up (1991)

Gallo (GMP), HUL40245
Producer: West Nkosi
Engineers: John Lindemann & Alan Cameron
Composers: Tshidiso Fako & Oupa Mokhwena
Recorded at: The Audio Lab (mixed at Bop Studios by Dave Segal)


O'yaba were an eight-piece act fronted by Tshidiso Alexis Faku, who shared songwriting credits with Oupa Mokoena. Produced by the late great West Nkosi (Mahlathini & the Mahotella Queens), O'yaba was a key band in forging Mzansi's unique reggae sounds, influenced by Jamaican roots but not derivative, and made some inroads overseas. Highlights of this album include 'Mayibuye' (let it return), 'Tsie' and 'Thube'. Caught Up was the follow up to Tomorrow Nation (1990), and preceded One Foundation (1993), Unhinged (1996), Crazy Love (1998) and the compilation The Game Is Over (Mojapelo 2008:163).