The Movers

Vol. 1 1970-1976


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The Movers were hugely successful during the 1970s. Despite their legendary status, there was almost no information available on the band or any of its members. The story of The Movers began in 1967 when two unknown musicians – the brothers Norman and Oupa Hlongwane – approached Kenneth Siphayi a stylish and wealthy businessman from the Alexandra township to ask if he could buy them musical instruments. In return he would receive a cut from future life shows and record deals. He eventually became their manager. 

The band exploded onto the country's racially- segregated music scene at the dawn of the 1970s with a sound that applied the rolling organ grooves and elastic rhythms of American soul to songs that came straight from the heart of the townships. Their stylistic range  expanded over the years,  incorporating elements of Marabi, Mbaqanga, jazz, funk, and reggae into their soul- steeped sound. 

By the end of the decade there were no original members left. But at their height The Movers were titans of South African soul who left a legacy of over a dozen albums and countless singles of pure groove. On The Movers 1970– 76, Analog Africa presents 14 of the finest tracks from the band's undisputed peak.

Tracklist

Give Five Or More
Tau Special
Soweto Inn
Soul Crazy
Kudala Sithandana
Oupa Is Back
Balele
Hot Coffee
Gig Soul Party
Ku-Ku-Chi
2nd Avenue
Phukeng Special
Six Mabone
Plenty Time

Soundwave

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=REYOzlE7Hx4