Esa Presents Amandla: Music To The People

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2.	Alaska - Accuse (Instrumental) 06:14	buy track
3.	Ze Spirits Band - Tucheza (Esa Extended Mix) 04:57	buy track
4.	Nonku Phiri - Sîfó (feat. Dion Monti) 04:28	buy track
5.	Os Panteras - Melo Do Anjo (Outra Edit) 05:00	buy track
6.	Pascal Latour - Lague Yo (Boulo Edit) 05:55	buy track
7.	Masalo - Yera (feat. Doussou Koulibaly) 06:25	buy track
8.	Esa - Pantsula Traxx 04:35	buy track
9.	Narchbeats - Cheeks 03:38	buy track
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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.

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released September 6, 2019

Tracks compiled and selected by Esa Williams.
Artwork by Marko Vuleta-Djukanov.
Mastering by Frank Merritt at The Carvery, London. Restoration by Neal Birnie at The Carvery, London

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"Simply put, England's Soundway label equals quality. " Pitchfork

Founded in 2002 by English DJ and Producer Miles Cleret, Soundway Records has released a number of critically acclaimed compilation albums and re-issues of African, Caribbean, Latin and Asian music from the 1950s-80s.

Since 2012, the label has also begun to issue original contemporary releases from around the world. ... more

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