Antal is no novice to tracking down dance music from all corners of the globe as evidenced by his latest endeavor. The Dutch DJ, producer and Rush Hour Music label boss partnered with DJ Okapi on a compilation of South African post-disco titled Pantsula! The Rise Of Electronic Dance Music In South Africa, 1988-90.
The music included in the 12-track album was a staple of pantsula dancers – a performance art that emerged in South Africa during the 1950s and ’60s, and evolved into a form of protest during the Apartheid era. A statement made by Rush Hour’s staff explains, “The sound represents the culmination of the bubblegum era, when South Africa’s disco artists outgrew their American influences and forged an increasingly electronic and local pop sound.”
Enoch Ndlela, who had been involved with two of the outfits featured on the compilation, has also said:
The bass is the main driving force in this music. It’s electronic, it has that distinctive sound. The most important thing was the drum programming—you had to start with the drums. Then you’d have the bass. You create all these sounds, then the vocals come right at the end.
Pantsula! The Rise Of Electronic Dance Music In South Africa, 1988-90 comes out on Antal’s Rush Hour Music imprint near the end of 2017. Find the tracklist for the effort below.
01. The Equals – New Lover
02. Jazino – Ushelakanjani
03. Jivaro – What Next
04. S.Y.B – Jika Magogo
05. Scotch Band – Watsotasama
06. Kakappa – Sisonke
07. Spirro – Ma Hero (Dub Mix)
08. The Hard Workers – Ayoba-yo
09. Ayobayo Band – Sorry Bra
10. Rush feat. Linda Ziqubu – Sobohla Manyosi
11. Chaka – Via Tembisa
12. La Viva – Go Siami
Source: Resident Advisor
