Makhalemele, Mike – The Peacemaker [S. AFRICA 1975 IMPORT] – New LP

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Makhalemele, Mike – The Peacemaker [S. AFRICA 1975 IMPORT] – New LPreissue of 1975 album. The Peacemaker by Mike Makhalemele Hailing from Alexandra and nicknamed "Ratau" (meaning "lion"), saxophonist Mike Makhalemele (1938 2000) was a force of nature with a robust yet soulful tone and seemingly endless breath. He embraced the pop music scene as an enthusiastic collaborator and staked his territory at the intersection of township grooves with modern currents in soul, funk and disco. As a solo artist, he delivered a

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one soundtrack album and one EP alongside a US tour cut short by covid-19

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his debut The Peacemaker was a tour de force that introduced Makhalemele’s heavyweight sax prowess (deftly accompanied by Jabu Nkosi on keys and Sipho Gumede on bass) while showcasing his innovative approach as a composer and arranger

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Clear Vinyl

An anthology of early singles

There are all kinds of compelling things happening in the music compiled here – the hazy repetition of the gentler side of Krautrock is in here

electro-acoustic improvisation

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