Disco in Dakar

Because I couldn't help to wait any further, here is the third re-edit off of the soon to be released twelve Cabana Disco Vol.04. This re-edit of Black Soul's 1977 Afro funk gem "Dakar Sound" rounds out the fourth edition of the Cabana Disco Series which also includes re-edits of Buari's "Advice From Father" and Chocolat's "African Choco". As many might know, I also did an edit of Black Soul's "Black Soul Music", however in the end I decided to go with this edit of "Dakar Sound". That being said I hope to, at some point, release the other edit as well. As far as the release of the new Cabana Disco twelve, the record should be available in stores worldwide in a little over a week, therefore look for it at your prefer ed record shop soon. You can now pre-order a copy of the limited edition twelve-inch right now at Piccadilly Records. Of course I will keep everyone posted on when the record is actually released. I'm very excited to get this new twelve out to everyone as I think the record serves as a nice addition to the ever growing Cabana Disco series. I would love to hear everyone's feedback on this edit and the others that appear on the record. Enjoy!

Black Soul - Dakar Sound (Pat Les Stache Re-edit)

Stache Soul Music

As I mentioned yesterday, I've been spending the last couple of months working on the next Cabana Disco (vol.04) release. One of the re-edits I'm considering releasing on the upcoming record is a recent edit I completed of Black Soul's Black Soul Music. The original is taken from the group's amazing 1977 self-titled LP, which was mixed by Tom Moulton. I've found that I've always enjoyed this track right up until the keyboard break, therefore I tried to create an edit that really focused more on the overall repeatitive groove that really helps drive the funky track. I'm not %100 percent certain it's going to make it on the next record, however it's definitely under consideration. I would really love to know what people think about the edit. Enjoy!

Black Soul - Black Soul Music (Pat Les Stache Edit)

Disco in Dakar

Here is another standout gem, titled "Africa Africa" from Black Soul's amazing 1977 self-titled album. I've posted other tracks from this record in previous posts. The album, which was mixed by Tom Moulton, is solid from start to finish with funky African disco cuts like "Black Soul Music", "Mangous Ye", and "People", among others. Overall, I can't recommend this album enough as it remains to be one of my all-time favorites. In my opinion, this record should be considered as one of the greatest African disco records of all-time. Nothing more needs to be said. Enjoy!

Black Soul - Africa Africa

French Afro-Funk

Here is a great afro-disco flavoured cut, entitled "Mangous Ye", from the disco-funk group Black Soul. This longer version of the song was included on the groups 1977 self-titled album which was superbly mixed by disco legend Tom Moulton. As I've mentioned a while back on this blog, an interesting component about this 6-piece goup was that even though they became major players within the Afro Funk scene during the 1970's, they actually resided in France. During the mid to late 1970's Black Soul released some amazing music that blended together elements of disco, soul, latin, and afro-funk. Their music remains to be pretty rare and can cost a pretty pennie or two. "Mangous Ye" is just one of the many personal favorites from the group that I've had the luxury to be exposed to. Hopefully you enjoy it as much as I do!

Black Soul - Mangous Ye