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kumasi - i know you feel it - smiling c - vinyl

New Copy

Genre: African - South Africa

1. Anomakoliwa
2. She's A Queen
3. What's On Your Mind?
4. I Know (You Feel It)
5. Dali Wam
6. Picnic (Moger)

Much anticipated re-release of the only album by the South African disco funk outfit. Incl the track Picnic (Moger). VERY strong from start to finish. So groovy...

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Kumasi was a group comprised of Ray Phiri, Jabu Sibumbe, Isaac Mtshali and Lloyd Lelosa. Sometime between their formation as The Cannibals (*needing reissues*) and the almighty group Stimela, Kumasi released one album and a couple of singles. The artists had contracts under Gallo and couldn't reveal that they were linked to the music in any way, leading Kumasi to have only a brief mysterious run in the early 80s.

But the secrets out! This release presents a collection of five songs from their incredibly rare full length LP, and adds to that their version of the South African classic, ‘Picnic’. Pressed as a 2x12” compilation, sounding incredible! Kumasi brings a unique blend of disco funk with that special South African tinge.

Ray Phiri died in 2017 - this album goes out in his dedication.

*Release has four variations of the Protea flower sticker*