Alec “Om” Khaoli -bass
At the end of 1982 the original line-up of the South African band Harari disbanded. By the early eighties a number of musicians had joined and left the band. Most of these members pursued solo careers.
The disco-related track “You Are The One (Bambo Wangu)” by Om’ Alec Khaoli, released in 1984 worldwide, may be slightly familiar with lovers of electro and hi-nrg but today’s post shines a light on an album released earlier, in South Africa in 1982 ; ‘Magic Touch’, a solo effort from the former bass player and founder member of Harari and Umoja.
The groove is definitely early 80’s, all synthesizers, vocoders, warm fender rhodes, guitars and of course fender bass. An all important groove is present on the six tracks on this album, Om’ Khaoli even sings on a few tracks while Masike Mohapi is responsible for the vocals on ‘Tonight’. Stompie Manana plays the flugel horn and trumpet and Barney Rachabane brings the alto saxophone to life in ‘Be My Wife’, one of the stronger tracks on this album.
Tracklisting
side 1.1 -Number One
1.2 -Jog On
1.3 -Magic Touch
side 2.1 -Tonight
2.2 -Paradise
2.3 -Be My Wife
All songs composed, arranged and produced by Alec “Om” Khaoli.
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see also my precious post the homebrew of Harari -Township Soul & Boogie pt 3
“Magic Touch” released by Gallo Records 1982 South Africa (GALLO ML4611)
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I heard and read about but never got a chance to listen to it. I’m his great fan whoz got special trust in his musical touch and magic. I would love to have it some day. #Om Alec Khaoli
I need this albums magic touch and everybody needs somebody by Alec Khaoli
agreed
Yu are the Boss but struggling to get and buy your music where can we go to Om ?
SEKOTLO
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It would be greatly appreciated if Bra Alec can redo the other collection album which will include all the songs of 1985. Songs like Satisfy your lover, feels good, Party and Oya. Kae