The Soul of the City - Light up the light

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Channel: keurspel (Leon Rossouw) · 2018 · Music

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South African band formed in Johannesburg in the 1970s by 6 of the best musicians this country has ever had:

• Trevor Rabin – guitar, keyboards, bass, vibes
• Kevin Kruger – drums, percussion
• Malcolm Watson – guitar
• Mike Makhalemele – tenor sax
• Themba Mehlomakulu – trumpet
• Kiepie Moeketsi – alto sax

As per the cover notes, “Soul of the City were born out of Johannesburg, South Africa, and reflect the music and feelings of ‘Egoli’ – the City of Gold”.

This song is off the album "Jungle Money", a compilation of the best songs released by Satbel South Africa between 1973 and 1976. This is a shortened version of a song written by Patric van Blerk and first released on the album “City Soul And Diagonal Street Blues” in 1975.

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