PATE, Johnny - Shaft In Africa: 45s Collection (Soundtrack) - Vinyl (double 7")
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Free delivery on many items. Same-day despatch, no-question returns. Authorised dealers - full technical support. Online since 1997. Shop categories Information Johnny PATE Shaft In Africa: 45s Collection (Soundtrack)(double 7") Dynamite Cuts
Cat: DYNAM 7074/7045. Rel: 8 Jun 20
Funk/Rare Groove
Side 1. You Can't Even Walk In The Park (Opening Theme) Side 2. Truck Stop Side 3. Shaft In Africa Side 4. El Jardia
Johnny Pate's musical work on "Shaft In Africa", the 1973 sequel to the better-known "Shaft", has long been regarded as one of the strongest soundtracks of the Blaxploitation era. To prove the point, double seven-inch specialists Dynamite Cuts have gathered together some of the most potent tracks on two "45s". Check first the gloriously over-the-top Afro-beat/Blaxploitation funk fusion that is spiralling opener "You Can't Even Walk In The Park", before diving into the jaunty Afro-funk blast that is "Shaft In Africa" (and yes, it does include some serious wah-wah guitar action). On record two, "Truck Stop" is a more laidback affair where fuzzy horns sharply rise above dense African percussion, while "El Jardia" is a more laidback affair influenced by North and East African jazz and soul.
