The Drive – Move With The Spirit

( South Africa , 1975 , RCA Victor )

posted on 12 / 11 / 2023

For today, I wanted to share with you “Move With The Spirit“, a deep catchy Afro Jazz Funk Soul Instrumental with great saxophone parts, recorded in 1975 by the Southern African band “The Drive” founded in 1971 by Adolphus “Bunny” Luthuli and Henry Sithole.

The band was composed with :

Alto Saxophone : Henry Sithole ;

Bass Guitar : Tony Sauli ;

Drums, Percussion, Congas : Nelson Magwaza ;

Guitar : Adolphus ‘Bunny’ Luthuli ;

Producer : David Thekwane ;

Synthesizer, Electric Piano, Organ : Bhekumuzi “Beki” Mseleku ;

Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone : Stanley Sithole ;

Trumpet : Danny Sithole ;

Splendid & highly recommended music, hope you’ll like it – Enjoy !

The Drive – Move With The Spirit (South Africa, 1975, RCA Victor)

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Have a nice Wednesday, see you on next Sunday for another musical (re)discovery !

Armand de Preseau

Chris Smith & Funky Road – Do Your Thing

( Mozambique , 1976 , RCA Victor )

posted on 28 / 09 / 2022

For today, I wanted to share  with you « Do Your Thing », a dope 10 min long Afro Funk Garage Fuzz Rock track, taken from the only LP recorded & issued in 1976 by the Mozambican composer & singer Chris Smith and his band « Funky Road », that was composed with :

Bass : John Bagwasi ;

Drums : Wilfred Sibumbe ;

Guitar : Ben Rhikot ;

Organ : Joseph Tshabalala ;

Tambourine : Patrick Dlamini ;

Vocals : C. S. Smith ;

This LP was produced by the legendary South African producer & saxophone player David Thekwane – Enjoy !

Chris Smith & Funky Road – Do Your Thing

You can also listen to this song on my Youtube Channel here : https://youtu.be/PjhW1Mm4UMw

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Have a nice Wednesday, see you on next Sunday for another musical (re)discovery !

Armand de Preseau

Joseph Kamaru & Kamaru Celina Band – Ke Wapendane

( Kenya , 1977 , RCA Victor )

posted on 18 / 11 / 2020

For today, I wanted to share with you “Ke Wapendane“, a groovy afro psychedelic benga track taken from the first album of the kenyan legend Joseph Kamaru, backed with his Kamaru Celina band – Enjoy !

You can also listen to this song on my Youtube Channel here : https://youtu.be/q3UjfHT2h3o

Have a nice Wednesday, see you on next Sunday for another musical (re)discovery !

Armand de Preseau

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