Marumo - ModiehiWe were first introduced to Marumos Modiehi album via DJ Okapi's amazing resource the Afrosynth blog, which archives South African bubblegum disco from the 80s & early 90s. Aside from this blog, this music would otherwise remained unknown outside of South Africa, apart from the most hardcore of digger and record collector. Modiehi was originally released on Spades Record in 1982 and was recorded by producer West Nkosi, who was a member of supergroup

Thanks to Discomatin

Brazilian patterns and folk

His distinct charm is an irresistible blend of soul

while always keeping a focus on powerful dancefloor oriented electro grooves

It’s a metaphor where the gift of cherries stands for offering someone your love

soul and pop music of the most incredible kind

Dream Girl (Mickey Oliver Mix) 5:44

curated and edited by Chicago's Marc Davis and Sadar Bahar

Minas Gerais

After tracking down the original owner of the 90’s Cairo based label ‘Digitec Records’ the duo embarked on a series of online meetings and idea exchanges between Amr (the original composer of both tracks) and Eternal Love

so much raw energy

The stars and their reflection on the sea still inspire Pellegrino and his live band Zodyaco