Zulu Rock
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Zulu Rock is the third album of French singer Lizzy Mercier Descloux
, which was released on ZE Records
in 1984 and recorded at the Satbel Studio, Johannesburg, South Africa. Its sound was inspired by African folk music mixed with 80's French pop. An alternate version of the album was entitled "Mais où Sont Passées les Gazelles" ("But Where Have The Gazelles Gone?"; "Mais où Sont Passées les Gazelles" is also the title of the third track off of the album, released as a single in 1984).
and Michel Esteban
. ZE Records reissued a digital remastered album in 2006 (from analogue master tapes). It was remastered by Charlus de la Salle at South Factory Studio.
It was recorded in 1983 at Satbel Studio, Johanesburg, South Africa with the engineer Phil Audoire with :
Special Thanks to Peter Mottico & Julius Levine
London
And additional was recorded and mixed at Berry Street Studio, London 1984 with Brad & Brian as Engineer and Steve as Mixing Engineer (Original sound recording made by CBS ©1984)
Lizzy Mercier Descloux
Lizzy Mercier Descloux was a French singer and musician, a pioneer in the worldbeat genre, as well as a writer and painter....
, which was released on ZE Records
ZE Records
ZE Records was originally a New York-based record label, started in 1978 by Michael Zilkha and Michel Esteban. It has been re-established by Esteban since 2003.-History:Michael Zilkha ZE Records (always written with two capital letters) was originally a New York-based record label, started in...
in 1984 and recorded at the Satbel Studio, Johannesburg, South Africa. Its sound was inspired by African folk music mixed with 80's French pop. An alternate version of the album was entitled "Mais où Sont Passées les Gazelles" ("But Where Have The Gazelles Gone?"; "Mais où Sont Passées les Gazelles" is also the title of the third track off of the album, released as a single in 1984).
Reception
After "Mais où Sont Passées les Gazelles" became a hit single in France, Mercier Descloux' music received some public attention. "Zulu Rock" was highly acclaimed by press and audience; some critics even proclaimed it "album of the year".Track listing
All songs written by Lizzy Mercier Descloux unless otherwise noted.Sound
The album was produced by Adam KidronAdam Kidron
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and Michel Esteban
Michel Esteban
Michel Antoine Gaston Esteban is a French record producer, record company executive, cultural center director and former magazine editor, who founded the influential Paris shop Harry Cover in 1973, was influential in the early development of punk rock, and, together with Michael Zilkha,...
. ZE Records reissued a digital remastered album in 2006 (from analogue master tapes). It was remastered by Charlus de la Salle at South Factory Studio.
Musicians
South AfricaIt was recorded in 1983 at Satbel Studio, Johanesburg, South Africa with the engineer Phil Audoire with :
- Sammy Kiaas : Guitar
- Richard "Bugzie" Hadebe : Guitar
- David Mabaso : Bass
- Desmond Malotana : Organ
- Domesani : Organ
- Hayward (Maichala) Mahlangu : Percussions
- Fats Mlangeni : Drums
- Allian David : Accordion
- Javas Magubane : Saxophone
- Thomas Phale : Saxophone
- The Tiyimeleni Youngs Sisters : Background vocals
- The Roadworkers : Background vocals
- Peter Mottico : Whistle & Background vocals
- John Galanakis : Music co-ordinator
Special Thanks to Peter Mottico & Julius Levine
London
And additional was recorded and mixed at Berry Street Studio, London 1984 with Brad & Brian as Engineer and Steve as Mixing Engineer (Original sound recording made by CBS ©1984)
- Steve Siewell : Trumpet
- David Snell : Harp
- Henry Krein : Accordion on « Les Dents de L'Amour » « Momo in My Mind » & « Wakwazulu Kwezizulu Rock »
- Ross McFarlane : « Les Dents de L'Amour »
- Ross Me Kein : Background Vocals
- Cassia Kidron : Background Vocal