Zulu Rock
Zulu Rock is the third album of French singer Lizzy Mercier Descloux, which was released on ZE Records in 1984 and recorded at the Satbel Studio, Johannesburg, South Africa. Its sound was inspired by African folk music mixed with 80's French pop. An alternate version of the album was entitled "Mais où Sont Passées les Gazelles".
Reception
After "Mais où Sont Passées les Gazelles" became a hit single in France, Mercier Descloux' music received some public attention. Zulu Rock was highly acclaimed by press and audience; some critics even proclaimed it "album of the year".Track listing
All songs written by Lizzy Mercier Descloux unless otherwise noted.Personnel
Sound
The album was produced by Adam Kidron and Michel Esteban. ZE Records reissued a digital remastered album in 2006. It was remastered by Charlus de la Salle at South Factory Studio.Musicians
South AfricaIt was recorded in 1983 at Satbel Studio, Johannesburg, South Africa with the engineer Phil Audoire with :
- Sammy Kiaas – guitar
- Richard "Bugzie" Hadebe – guitar
- David Mabaso – bass
- Desmond Malotana – organ
- Domesani – organ
- Hayward Mahlangu – percussions
- Fats Mlangeni – drums
- Allian David – accordion
- Javas Magubane – saxophone
- Thomas Phale – saxophone
- The Tiyimeleni Youngs Sisters – backing vocals
- The Roadworkers – backing vocals
- Peter Mottico – whistle, backing vocals
- John Galanakis – music co-ordinator
London
And additional was recorded and mixed at Berry Street Studio, London 1984 with Brad & Brian as Engineer and Steve as Mixing Engineer
- Steve Sidwell – trumpet
- David Snell – harp
- Henry Krein – accordion on "Les Dents de L'Amour", "Momo in My Mind" and "Wakwazulu Kwezizulu Rock"
- Ross McFarlane – "Les Dents de L'Amour"
- Ross Me Kein – backing vocals
- Cassia Kidron – backing vocals