Abacothozi - Thema MabonengAbacothozi were formed in 1973 by bassist Berthwel Maphumulo, formerly of the Elite Swingsters. Together with Mac Mathunjwa on organ, his brother Innocent Mathunjwa on drums, and Joe Zikhali on guitar, they recorded at least two albums: "Thema Maboneng" released in 1975 and "Night in Pelican" released in 1976 (reissued on Matsuli Music Compilation "Night In Pelican"). These six sizzling tracks were originally recorded by West Nkosi for the Mavuthela

in saying the right thing anymore

it now commands serious attention

we’d be putting out an album by one of our musical heroes: Mike Paradinas

Florent F also from France

Attention Italo fans

Calibrated over the years and ready to be released now

Blossoming in unison with Le Bon’s own iconic voice and an insistent bassline that recalls the band’s innovative ‘Night Versions’

while retaining the original charm in the sound that made the tracks stand out to Sam in the first instance

2 was a strictly limited edition and now finally 2

and two unsung Jay Dee beats: 'Still Shining

bright string lines and rumbling subs

here in Manchester and everywhere