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Featuring \u003cstrong\u003eMpharanyana And The Cannibals – 'Get Down'\u003c\/strong\u003e on the A-side and \u003cstrong\u003eMpharanyana And The Peddlers – 'Disco'\u003c\/strong\u003e on the flip, the release captures a joyous meeting point between \u003cstrong\u003eSouth African Disco, Funk, Soul and Afro-disco\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorn \u003cstrong\u003eJacob Radebe\u003c\/strong\u003e, Mpharanyana became one of the defining voices of South African Soul, Disco and Funk during the 1970s. Recording with groups including \u003cstrong\u003eThe Cannibals\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eThe Peddlers\u003c\/strong\u003e, and working alongside future legends such as \u003cstrong\u003eRay Phiri\u003c\/strong\u003e, he developed a distinctive sound that brought together Soul, Funk, Disco and \u003cstrong\u003embaqanga\u003c\/strong\u003e influences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe A-side, \u003cstrong\u003eMpharanyana And The Cannibals – 'Get Down'\u003c\/strong\u003e, delivers an irresistible blend of modern Soul, Boogie and South African Disco-Funk. Rhodes-heavy instrumentation, tight musicianship and a celebratory groove give the track an immediate warmth, resulting in a joyous dancefloor cut that feels built for sunny sessions and feel-good selections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the flip, \u003cstrong\u003eMpharanyana And The Peddlers – 'Disco'\u003c\/strong\u003e pushes into a tougher \u003cstrong\u003eAfro-funk and Afro-disco\u003c\/strong\u003e direction. Funky, energetic and made for peak-time play, it combines infectious hooks with driving rhythms and the raw musicality that made Mpharanyana's recordings so distinctive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth tracks were originally recorded in \u003cstrong\u003e1979\u003c\/strong\u003e, with each side showcasing Mpharanyana alongside a different backing band. Despite his cult reputation among collectors, \u003cstrong\u003e'Get Down'\u003c\/strong\u003e has never previously received an official reissue, making its return to vinyl particularly welcome. Paired with the equally sought-after 'Disco', the release brings two rare pieces of South African dance music history together on one record.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe release continues \u003cstrong\u003ePANORAMA Records'\u003c\/strong\u003e mission of uncovering rare and essential music from around the world and returning overlooked records to circulation. More than collector curiosities, these are deeply musical, highly playable tracks that demonstrate why Mpharanyana's work deserves recognition far beyond specialist digging circles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for DJs and collectors into \u003cstrong\u003eSouth African Disco vinyl\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eAfro-funk\u003c\/strong\u003e, Soul, Boogie, Afro-disco and rare African grooves. 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