Please Sign in to see price
Cat-No:BJR12005
Release-Date:25.10.2024
Configuration:12"
Barcode:
backorder
Last in:24.10.2024
+ Show full info- Close
backorder
Last in:24.10.2024
Cat-No:BJR12005
Release-Date:25.10.2024
Configuration:12"
Barcode:
1
Khaled Barkat - Galouli Ensaha
2
Cheb Tati - Dub El Hammam
3
Khaled Barkat - Zourini
4
Asif - Tafsut
Here's the third installment of Sofa Records' Disco Single series! Featuring four standout tracks from Algeria's 1980s music scene, this collection showcases the cultural diversity and creativity of the country.
Listen here. Galouli Enshara (A1) and Zourini (B1) are two captivating pop-boogie-funk tracks by Khaled Barkat, a self-taught multi-instrumentalist from Algiers. Produced by Khaled himself in 1983, and recorded at the esteemed brothers Torki’s studio in Algiers along with his friends—and talented musicians —Yazid Fentazi, Redouane Ayoub, Mustapha Mekerkeband Mhenni Benlala. The album, if he had a certain success (Khaled Barkat is considered as a pop music iconin his country)was somewhat overshadowed by the popularity of other genres in Algeria, such as raï music. We're thrilled to put if for the first time on vinyl! And spread this music to a wider audience.
Dub El Hammam (A2) is by raï vocalist Cheb Tati, hailing from Oran. In the 1980s, as raï gained recognition in the global music industry, Tati was brought to London in 1989 to record an album with reggae/dub producer Denis Bovell. Among other tracks, this heavy, top-notch 1980s digital dub track resulted from their collaboration.
Last but not least, the final track on the single is sourced from the only known recording of Asif, a Kabyle band from Lille formed by three brothers. The band was created in the late 1970s, and the selected track, Tafsut (B2), was recorded in 1985. A beautiful pop-boogie tune that we considered a marvelous conclusion to this single.
This record was made in collaboration with Les Disques Bongo Joe. All tracks are fully licensed.

A1 - Khaled Barkat - Galouli Ensaha
A2 - Cheb Tati - Dub El Hammam
B1 - Khaled Barkat - Zourini
B2 - Asif - Tafsut More