Somewhere in Afrika (1983)

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Aug 16, 2024

Title: Somewhere in Afrika
Artist: Manfred Mann's Earth Band
Genre: Progressive Rock
Released: 1983

Tracks:
1 - Redemption Song (No Kwazulu) - 7:38
2 - Somewhere in Africa - 1:40
3 - Tribal Statistics - 4:15
4 - Africa Suite: Brothers and Sisters of Africa / To Bantustan? / Koze Kobenini? (How Long Must We Wait?) / Lalela - 8:42
5 - Eyes of Nostradamus - 3:29
6 - Demolition Man - 3:44
7 - Third World Service - 5:19
8 - Brothers and Sisters of Azania - 2:46

Overview:

Somewhere in Afrika is the eleventh album released by Manfred Mann's Earth Band, relaesed in 1983. It is their last studio album recorded for their long time record label Bronze Records. They would record their next studio album, Criminal Tango for Virgin Records. Bassist Matt Irving joined the band, replacing Pat King for this album.
Musicians
Manfred Mann – keyboards, synthesisers
John Lingwood – drums, percussion
Steve Waller – vocals, guitar ("Eyes of Nostradamus", "Third World Service", "Demolition Man")
Chris Thompson – vocals
Matt Irving – bass, programming (MC4)
Shona Laing – vocals
Trevor Rabin – lead guitar on "Redemption Song", guitar solo on "Runner"

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