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, a 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 fans of electronic music.
Four Flies have thus decided to celebrate its 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.
You can buy AFRICA OSCURA RELOVED (vol. 1 and 2, Vinyl or Digital) here:
https://fourfliesrecords.bandcamp.com/album/africa-oscura-reloved-vol-1
pAd – Oasi Nella Giungla (Afro Temple Mix) / Painé – Africa Oscura (Drums of Passion Mix) / L.U.C.A – Iniziazione (Ritual Quirky Mix)
https://fourfliesrecords.bandcamp.com/album/africa-oscura-reloved-vol-2
Giuliano Sorgini & Jolly Mare – Afro Sortilegio / pAd – Notte Nella Savana (Mondo Bali Mix) / Quiroga & Dario Bass – Oasi Nella Giungla (Lamaro Mix) / Painé – Miraggio (Desert Dub Mix)
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