The Toreadors - Thembi / GwinyitsheThis deep soul jazz double sider, recorded on October 3rd 1972, was released as a seven inch single on Motella, one of the many labels of the Mavuthela Music division of Gallo Africa (now Gallo Record Company). Mavuthela was founded by the talent scout and producer Rupert Bopape in 1964. This recording of 'The Toreadors', a one off session group, was produced by Ray Nkwe who worked as an independent producer for several different companies and was

I want to show raw orchestration and instrumentation can be the sole source” The origins of the title came from a period where cktrl was looking to find solace in himself after an introspective period of grief and heartbreak

Legend has it that an ancient portal to the realm of long-forgotten gods and spirits shall be opened upon the day that this record is played

where she channels the psychedelic energies of rave and love -- the music reflects the power of transition and of fully becoming who you are

B-side 'It's My Life' is perhaps a little less 'known' than 'Koro Koro' but it is just as deadly

in the case of The Telescopes and their fantastic 1991 single ‘Flying’

San Francisco in 1977

A 4 track compilation brought to you by a stellar lineup of Jhobei

He joined Oonops for his shows on Brooklyn Radio several times as well as appeared on his last Resenses

Tony Newton also recorded several solo albums during his impressive career

with contrasting tracks on each side of the record

Lee Fields is arguably the greatest soul singer alive today

they are set to release their fourth album ‘Esengo’ via Canopy Records