BARKAT, Khaled/CHEB TATI/ASIF - Maghreb K7 Club: Disco Singles Vol III - 12"
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Khaled BARKAT / CHEB TATI / ASIF
Maghreb K7 Club: Disco Singles Vol III
Les Disques Bongo Joe
12" Cat: BJR 12005Rel: 28 Oct 24
Disco/Nu Disco/Re-Edits Side 1 - Track 1. Khaled Barkat - Galouli Ensaha Side 1 - Track 2. Cheb Tati - Dub El Hammam Side 2 - Track 1. Khaled Barkat - Zourini Side 2 - Track 2. Asif - Tafsut
Bongo Joe and Sofa Records' third instalment of the Maghreb K7 Club Disco Single series dives deep into Algeria's vibrant 1980s scene, offering four tracks that shine a light on the region's overlooked gems. The A-side is led by two irresistible pop-boogie-funk tracks from Khaled Barkat: 'Galouli Enshara' and 'Zourini'. Self-taught and self-produced in 1983, Barkat's music was a hit at the time but got overshadowed by the rising tide of rai. His dynamic collaboration with Yazid Fentazi, Redouane Ayoub, and Mhenni Benlala resulted in a sound that blends infectious grooves with local flair. Now, for the first time, these tracks are on vinyl, offering fresh ears the chance to rediscover a key player in Algeria's pop history. Cheb Tati takes over on the B-side with 'Dub El Hammam', a heavyweight dub number that showcases his range as a rai vocalist. Tati was flown to London in 1989 to work with dub pioneer Denis Bovell, and this track is a standout from their sessions, merging the pulsating rhythms of reggae with a distinctly North African flavour. Closing out the release is the Kabyle band Asif, whose only known recording, 'Tafsut', serves as a fitting finale. Formed by three brothers in Lille during the late 70s, this beautifully crafted pop-boogie track captures the band's unique sound, bringing a sense of nostalgia and triumph to the collection.
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