Shangaan Electro - New Wave Dance Music From South Africa, Vinyl 2 x LP

A compilation of obscure South-African electronic music emninating from Soweto, SA. The Shangaan sound is fast paced, with drum sounds set at around 180 BPM, drawing inspiration and often compared to Chicago's 'footwork' and Caribbean 'Soca' styles. Marimba-laden, afro-dance diamonds hewn from rickety drum machines and keyboards shaped into dazzling fillips of pure dance energy alongside soulful African vocals.