Sada Bonaire 1992 (Vinyl)

Until recently, it was thought that we had heard all there was to hear fromSada Bonaire. The German studio projects 1980s recordings had been compiled on the now cult-classic double LPSada Bonaire, released by Captured Tracks in 2013. Though the group had continued working until 1994, founder Ralph von Richthoven had firmly stated that all of their post-1986 work was lost. Released now for the first time ever,1992compiles the bands long-lost early nineties material. Produced between Bremen and New York City, the 12 songs presented here capture the groups attempts at steering their trademark fusion sound (reggae, afro-funk, Eastern music, and sultry German female vocals) into uncharted nu jazz, trip-hop, and house territories.

Its no surprise, given both the time lapse and the fluid nature of the project, that these recordings differ sonically from the 1980s material.1992findsSada Bonairefolding new influences from the time (house, hip-hop, rap) into their eclectic sonic universe. Vocalist Andrea Eberts soulful voice the result of a church choir background and an early love of American soul and jazz music offset Stephanie Langes laid-back, more German-sounding vocals. This unique interplay bolstered the bands new direction – evident in their inspired takes on James Browns Woman and Syreeta Wright and Stevie Wonders To Know You Is To Love You. The American influence was also made literalvia contributions by renowned DJ Matthias Heillbronn and rapper Jimmy Lee Patterson, both of whom lent some stardust to the track sat Franois Kevorkians Axis Studios in NYC. Unfortunately, the demo recordings were considered too bizarre for 1990’s record label standards, and as a result were never published. As with all things Sada Bonaire, the discovery of these discarded recordings feels like a sort of magical impossibility. Its been nearly ten years since the release of the last compilation, and thirty since the recordings were originally captured. That they still manage to sound fresh and avant garde is a testament to Sada Bonaires flair for creating pop music for past, present, and future outsiders.

TRACK LIST

1. Woman
   2. To Know You Is To Love You
   3. Extremes
   4. So Many Dreams
   5. Running
   6. Okay Its Over
   7. Thats Right
   8. Lovelife
   9. Your Prince
   10. 7th House
   11. Move From The Heart
   12. Follow Your Mind