CHAKALAKA JAZZ - A SELECTION OF SOUTH AFRICAN GEMS by VARIOUS ARTISTS

CD Version
SKU136290
ArtistVARIOUS ARTISTS
TitleCHAKALAKA JAZZ - A SELECTION OF SOUTH AFRICAN GEMS
LabelHEAVENLY SWEETNESS
Catalog #HS263 CD
Tag
ReleaseW 47 - 2024
FormatCD - EUCD
EAN Barcode3521383491416
Import
 € 16,20 incl. VAT, excl. shipping

Tracks

  1. the sacred lion dance - clarence wilson
    https://objectstore.true.nl/rushhourrecords:files/tracks/h/hs263_cd_chakalaka_jazz_-_a_selection_of_south_african_gems/01_-_the_sacred_lion_dance_-_clarence_wilson_-_from_heavenly_sweetness.mp3
  2. 02 - saduva - gibson kente
    https://objectstore.true.nl/rushhourrecords:files/tracks/h/hs263_cd_chakalaka_jazz_-_a_selection_of_south_african_gems/02_-_saduva_-_gibson_kente_-_from_heavenly_sweetness.mp3
  3. 03 - what you say - the soweto boys
    https://objectstore.true.nl/rushhourrecords:files/tracks/h/hs263_cd_chakalaka_jazz_-_a_selection_of_south_african_gems/03_-_what_you_say_-_the_soweto_boys_-_from_heavenly_sweetness.mp3
  4. 04 - zone no.6 - the drive
    https://objectstore.true.nl/rushhourrecords:files/tracks/h/hs263_cd_chakalaka_jazz_-_a_selection_of_south_african_gems/04_-_zone_no.6_-_the_drive_-_from_heavenly_sweetness.mp3
  5. 05 - revelation - the cliffs feat. mankunku ngozi
    https://objectstore.true.nl/rushhourrecords:files/tracks/h/hs263_cd_chakalaka_jazz_-_a_selection_of_south_african_gems/05_-_revelation_-_the_cliffs_feat._mankunku_ngozi_-_from_heavenly_sweetness.mp3
  6. 06 - seven steps lament - the four sounds
    https://objectstore.true.nl/rushhourrecords:files/tracks/h/hs263_cd_chakalaka_jazz_-_a_selection_of_south_african_gems/06_-_seven_steps_lament_-_the_four_sounds_-_from_heavenly_sweetness.mp3
  7. 07 - zandile - the jazz ministers
    https://objectstore.true.nl/rushhourrecords:files/tracks/h/hs263_cd_chakalaka_jazz_-_a_selection_of_south_african_gems/07_-_zandile_-_the_jazz_ministers_-_from_heavenly_sweetness.mp3
  8. 08 - tail feathers - the tailfeathers
    https://objectstore.true.nl/rushhourrecords:files/tracks/h/hs263_cd_chakalaka_jazz_-_a_selection_of_south_african_gems/08_-_tail_feathers_-_the_tailfeathers_-_from_heavenly_sweetness.mp3
  9. 09 - doctor al - cassidy clarke band
    https://objectstore.true.nl/rushhourrecords:files/tracks/h/hs263_cd_chakalaka_jazz_-_a_selection_of_south_african_gems/09_-_doctor_al_-_cassidy_clarke_band_-_from_heavenly_sweetness.mp3
  10. 10 - kubi - zim ngqawana
    https://objectstore.true.nl/rushhourrecords:files/tracks/h/hs263_cd_chakalaka_jazz_-_a_selection_of_south_african_gems/10_-_kubi_-_zim_ngqawana_-_from_heavenly_sweetness.mp3
  11. 11 - magwaza - johnny dyani
    https://objectstore.true.nl/rushhourrecords:files/tracks/h/hs263_cd_chakalaka_jazz_-_a_selection_of_south_african_gems/11_-_magwaza_-_johnny_dyani_-_from_heavenly_sweetness.mp3

Description

While music traditions are often defined by established and protected sets of characteristics, popular music in South Africa betrays a willingness to adapt homegrown styles and an enthusiasm to adopt new influences. Musical currents like marabi, goema and mbaqanga help define what makes indigenous jazz unique, but it’s the eclecticism and hybridisation found in South African crates that keeps vinyl archaeologists like Fred “Voom Voom” Spider digging deeper. If we consider jazz to be a global musical dish, it follows that South Africa brings a distinct sonic salsa to the table. Spider calls it “Chakalaka Jazz” after the local tomato, onion and chilli relish that frequently accompanies South African meals. It’s the essential ingredient that unites and spices this diverse selection of tracks spanning the years 1969 through 2003. Featuring locals, exiles and expats with a reverent nod to the golden years of the 1970’s, these rare musical treasures are held together by that magical South African flavour.

Compiled by Fred Spider, Notes by Calum MacNaughton, Executive Producer: Franck Descollonges for Heavenly Sweetness.

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