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Various Artists
Africanism
Genres: Dance & Electronic, Pop

Track Listings (16) - Disc #1
1. Intro
2. Bisou Sucre
3. Tourment D Amour
4. Block Party
5. The Dragon
6. Love Is The Answer
7. Do It
8. Kazet
9. My Dub
10. My Beat
11. Call It Jungle Jazz
12. Les Enfants Du Bled
13. Peplum Africa
14. Edony
15. Trompeta Alegre
16. Zulus

French only collection compiled by the house guru, Bob Sinclar. Features many club anthems previously only available on 12', Sinclar gives them a reworking which provides for a seamless eclectic mix. Released on the ace Ye... more »

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All Artists: Various Artists
Title: Africanism
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 0
Label: Import [Generic]
Release Date: 12/26/2002
Album Type: Import
Genres: Dance & Electronic, Pop
Styles: House, Dance Pop
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1

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CD Reviews

Afrobeat Meets Filter Disco

tristanfrank | iowa city, iowa USA | 06/13/2001

(3 out of 5 stars)

"This release compiles the Africanism 12 inch vinyl series released by Yellow Productions in France. Africanism is an ongoing series of vinyl only single releases by such house music producers as Bob Sinclair, Liquid People, DJ Gregory, Mighty Bop, Salome De Bahia, and Lego. The purpose of Africanism is to show the relationship between the afro-beat music of Fela Kuti, and modern house music that is coming out of France. House music, driven by its relentless 4/4 beat, resembles the repetition of afrobeat. When the tribal drums and chants of african origin are subject to the meticulous and technical production found in house music, the results can be awesome. This is the effect of most of the songs present on this disc. Songs such as "Zulu's" and "Call It Jungle Jazz" feature some incredibly groovy percussion work. Others are less advanced, as the b-sides of each release are included, "Love Is The Answer" is another disco sampling workout, while the a-side of its release is truly grand. The shortcoming of this set is its inauthenticity, this is african music being made by french men. It lacks the emotional power of anything by Femi Kuti, although the material is similar. The mix here keeps most of the songs intact, with several pauses. Track this release down if you enjoy french dance music like Daft Punk, Air, or St. Germain. Its smooth."