Various Artists - Soundcity Joburg: South Africa's Township Soul 1969-1981
Soundcity Joburg: South Africa's Township Soul 1969-1981 is an Analog Africa compilation documenting the vibrant Johannesburg scene that emerged as American soul and funk met South African rhythms, jazz and local musical traditions. Across 22 tracks, the collection captures the sound known broadly as Township Soul and the musicians, labels and studios that helped shape it during a period of extraordinary creativity.
Presented as a double LP in a gatefold sleeve, the release includes a 16-page magazine-size booklet packed with rare photographs, vintage newspaper material, biographies and archival content, offering a deeper look at Johannesburg's musical community during the era.
1. Beat Set - I Dig Soul Part 1
2. Dudu And The Big Time Boys - How Long?
3. The Hurricanes - Forget About Him
4. Amasouls - Ibhotsotso Khab'Zel
5. The Soul Prophets - The Real Mckay
6. The Suns Of Thunder - Soweto Sporo 1
7. Kuruhundu - Ha Tsatsi Le Tshaba
8. Phillip Mallela With J.B. Express - Crazy Baby
9. Sipho Bhengu And His Jets - Till We Meet
10. Nzimande All Stars - Todd And Moss
11. Philemon Hamole and Abafana Besimanje - Take It
12. Hardways - Feel My Soul
13. Beat Set - I Dig Soul Part 2
14. Kenny's Razmataz - Afro Dance
15. The Groovers - Got To Give It Up
16. Reggie Msomi & His Jazz Africa - Swing Africa
17. Dudu And The Big Time Boys - Can You Feel It
18. S. Piliso And His Super Seven - Kiba
19. The Strollers - Congo's Corner
20. Amazimzim - Tshela Jwala Renwe
21. Elite Swingsters - My Last Word
22. The Voodoos - Sana Lwam
