Esa Williams - Amandla: Music To The People

Esa Williams - Amandla: Music To The People

€26.00

Artist:

Esa Williams

Title:

Amandla: Music To The People

Label:

Soundway

Cat. No.:

SNDWLP 131

Released:

2019

Style:

house, african

Format:

2xLP

Condition:

NEW

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This summer, Soundway Records will release Esa Presents Amandla: Music To The People, a double vinyl electronic music compilation by DJ and producer Esa Williams.

Growing up in Cape Town, South Africa, during the last days of Apartheid, Esa recalls the immense power that music had in resisting oppression and division. “Amandla, Awethu”, which literally means “the power is ours”, was an ubiquitous chant echoing throughout the politically charged atmosphere of the time – a call to unite, and a call from which this release derives not only its title, but its intention as well.

“Music was a crucial way of bringing people and communities together”, reflects Esa, “and it’s what I hope to achieve with this compilation, too”.

For Esa Williams is not only a musical polymath but also passionate about connecting people through music. A skilled DJ, producer and educator, Esa has found ways of bringing people together and enhancing the talent present - from being a band leader, reigniting the legendary Ata Kak band from Ghana, or a collaborator with the likes of Tanzanian artist Mim Suleiman, to focusing his energy on electronic music-focused educational programmes in Cuba, Brazil, and East & South Africa

The result is a rainbow of complementary electronic styles hailing from not only South Africa but further afield, including zouk from Brazil and the French Antilles, as well as Afro-futurism and Bacardi House. Together, they form a comprehensive picture that connects the dots of Esa’s musical journey – from growing up in South Africa, to artists he has encountered in his worldwide travels who have helped develop his identity as a musician.

TRACKLIST:

A1. Penny Penny - Shilungu

A2. Alaska - Accuse (Instrumental)

B1. Ze Spirits Band - Tucheza (Esa Extended Mix)

B2. Nonku Phiri - Sifo

B3. Os Panteras - Melo Do Anjo (Outra Edit)

C1. Pascal Latour - Lague Yo (Boulo Edit)

C2. Masalo - Yera

D1. Esa Williams - Pantsula Traxx

D2. Narchbeats - Cheeks

D3. DJ Spoko - #Justsnares

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