Sunburst was an African band that was formed in 1970 by Zairean guitarist Hembi Flory Kongo. One of its members was Eric Allandale who used to be with The Foundations, and previously the New Orleans Knights. The band is a part of African music history.
Biographical Their music was a combo of Afro-rock, Zamrock, and Kitoto.Juno Records SUNBURST Following a radio session in 1973, the band gained national attention. A month after that in July they won a band competition in Dar Es Salaam and grew more popular. They also recorded singles in Kenya. In 1976 they were working on an album.Artist Trove Sunburst Their album was released in 1977 and around that time they had split up. Prior to the recording of their album, they had recorded a session for Tanzanian radio.Afropop Worldwide Ave Africa: The Kitoko Sound of East Africa 1973-1976, Reviewed by Ben Richmond
They were managed by Peter Bagshawe.Africa Live CD-Tipp: SUNBURST, AVE AFRICA – The Kitoto Sound Of East Africa: 1973-1976 - 31. Mai 2016 Allgemein, Kultur Prior to becoming the manager for the band, Bagshawe originally from Yorkshire was a steam train enthusiast and living in Zambia at the time.!K7 Music Group Sunburst
in 2016, the Ave Africa, The Complete Recordings 1973-1976 album was released.Okay Africa Hear An Hour-Long Mixtape of 1970s East African Rock 45s, 5.19.16 It was released on Strut Records.Electronic Beats These Musicians Are Making A Contemporary East African Sound
Band members Hembi Flory Kongo Johnny “Rocks” Fernandes Bashir Idi Farhan Kassim Magati James Mpungofipradio.fr Sunburst le son afro-rock de Tanzanie Le 24 mai 2016 par Guillaume Schnee Eric AllandaleRecord Collector Sunburst - Ave Africa
Management and other Peter Bagshawe (Manager)
Releases
+ 7" vinyl recordings Year Note Title Label catalogue # 1973 Kenyan release Enzi Za Utumwani / Matatizo Nyumbani Moto Moto MOTO 7-108 1973 French release Enzi Za Utumwani / Matatiso Nyumbani RCA VictorAfricana series FWBO 9301 1973 Kenyan release Let's Live Together / Black Is Beautiful Moto Moto MOTO 7-107 1973 French release Let's Live Together / Black Is Beautiful RCA VictorAfricana series FWBO 9302 1976 Tanzanian release Kipato Sina / Mai Wetu Mai TFC TFC 2003 1976 Tanzanian release Vijana / K.K. of Zambia TFC TFC 2005 1976 Tanzanian release Simba Anguruma / Banchikicha TFC TFC 2004
+ Albums Year Note Title Label Catalogue # 1976 Zambian release (LP) Ave Africa Kitoto Records KTL 001 2016 UK release2 × Vinyl, LP, Compilation, 180 Gram Ave Africa: The Complete Recordings 1973-1976 Strut STRUT128LP 2016 UK release2 × CD, Compilation Ave Africa: The Complete Recordings 1973-1976 Strut STRUT128CD Discogs Sunburst (6) Discography Note: The limited-edition version includes a bonus cassette, Strut STRUT128CDiscogs Sunburst (6) – Ave Africa: The Complete Recordings 1973-1976
References
Links Interview with manager Peter Bagshawe