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Various Artists - Africa Oscura Reloved Vol. 1 / Various [New 12" Vinyl]

Artist: Various Artists

Title: Africa Oscura Reloved Vol. 1 / Various

Format: 12" Vinyl

Genre: Electronic

UPC: 652733212153

Release Date: 2021

Record Label: Four Flies Records

Album Tracks

1. Pad - Oasi Nella Giungla (Afro Temple Mix)
2. Painé - Africa Oscura (Drums of Passion Mix)
3. L.U.C.A. - Iniziazione (Ritual Quirky Mix)

Back in 2018, Four Flies Records unearthed the previously unheard 'Africa Oscura', considered by many as the "dark side" of 'Zoo Folle' - Giuliano Sorgini's masterpiece (reissued by Four Flies Records in 2016) - and partly recorded during the same session in 1974. The original work portrays a fictional and mysterious continent, providing a soundtrack tinged with dark moods and cosmic shades. 'Africa Oscura' was entirely recorded by the composer, who played all instruments in his studio in Rome. This resulted in a formal spareness, minimalism that gives it a modern quality, something which makes it stand the test of time or at least resonate with contemporary taste. Since it's release, 'Africa Oscura' has become a classic - a pivotal release not only within Sorgini's discography but also one that made his name more known and accessible to a new generation of music professionals, DJs and fans of electronic music. Four Flies have thus decided to celebrate it's modernity with a double 12" featuring 7 reworks by six of Italy's most visionary DJs/producers: Jolly Mare, L.U.C.A. (aka Francisco), pAd, Painé, and Quiroga & Dario Bass. The original tracks have been reworked with different approaches, sometimes into full reinterpretations, and with demanding dance floors in mind. The result is a stunning collection of electronic, cosmic, downtempo and Balearic reworks that preserve the spirit of the original versions while projecting them into the future.