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Africa Oscura Reloved Vol. 2

Four Flies Records

FLIES DJ-08

12” Black $27
  • A reworked homage to Africa Oscura by Giuliano Sorgini
  • Featuring six of Italy’s most visionary DJ’s and producers including
  • Afro-cosmic, electronic, Balearic tracks with demanding dance floors in mind

Description

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 its 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...

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Preview Tracklist

  • 1 Jolly Mare - Afro Sortilegio
  • 2 pAd - Notte nella Savana (Mondo Bali Mix)
  • 3 Quiroga & Dario Bass - Oasi nella Giungla (L'Amaro Mix)
  • 4 Painé - Miraggio (Desert Dub Mix)