Various Artists – Club Africa vol.1-2 (1999-2000)

Label
Strut

Release Date
2025-06-25

Cat#
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Various Artists – Club Africa vol.1-2 (1999-2000) is a curated Afro-Beat, Afro-Funk, Afro-Jazz compilation and album release issued via Strut (2025-06-25). Spanning a total runtime of 01:05:45 / 01:16:39 across 31 tracks, this release delivers club-ready production, crisp low-end weight, and refined electronic grooves tailored for DJs and modern dancefloor selectors.

Tracklist:

Club Africa Vol. 1

01. Oneness Of Juju – River Luv Rite (8:06)

02. W. Ganda Kenya – Shakalaode (7:32)

03. The Daktaris – Eltsuhg Ibal Lasiti (5:06)

04. Buari – Karam Bani (4:23)

05. Sookie – Rhythm On Rhythm (3:39)

06. Mandingo – The Cheetah (3:27)

07. The Gaytones – Soul Makossa (2:50)

08. Mombasa – Kenia (6:44)

09. Living Funk – Silver Black Summer Day (4:16)

10. Nico Gomez & His Afro Percussion Inc. – Ritual (3:53)

11. Nkengas – Jungle Funk (3:27)

12. Peter King – Afro Funk (3:52)

13. Ashantis – Everybody's Groove (3:19)

14. Miriam Makeba – Samba (5:06)

Club Africa Vol. 2

01. Max B. – Bananaticoc (4:04)

02. Manu Dibango – New Bell (6:48)

03. Exile One – Funky Crookie (3:33)

04. Hugh Masekela – A Long Ways from Home (2:17)

05. Peter King – Jo Jolo (5:59)

06. West African Cosmos – Wuyé Wuy (5:32)

07. Roy Ayers – Black Family (9:15)

08. Bukky Leo & Black Egypt – Precious Mother (5:10)

09. Living Funk – Let Your Mind Take the Place of Your Body (6:10)

10. Rex Williams – Ererimbot Ayafung Oko (6:22)

11. Babatunde Olatunji – Takuta (6:01)

12. Antonio Carlos & Jocafi – Simbarer (2:37)

13. Hugh Masekela & The Union Of South Africa – Dyambo (3:51)

14. Ginger Johnson & His Africa Messengers – Talking Drum (4:07)

15. Letta Mbulu – Mahlalela (4:43)

Editorial Note (EN):
From a DJ and production perspective, Various Artists – Club Africa vol.1-2 (1999-2000) highlights the signature sonic aesthetic of Strut within the Afro-Beat, Afro-Funk, Afro-Jazz spectrum. The arrangement balances punchy drum programming, atmospheric textures, and mix-friendly transitions that integrate seamlessly into warm-up, peak-time, or late-night club sets.

От редакции (RU):
Various Artists – Club Africa vol.1-2 (1999-2000) на лейбле Strut — это полноформатный релиз и компиляция в стилях Afro-Beat, Afro-Funk, Afro-Jazz, отличающийся плотным клубным мастерингом и выверенной динамикой. Материал отлично ложится в микс и станет надежным пополнением профессиональной медиатеки диджеев и ценителей электронной сцены.