The Pen Of John Edmond From Africa With Love
BOX SET
A 4x CD Collection of songs to bring back memories of the era of the BSAP from 1889 till today.
From the warm heart of Africa inside this box set of 4 x CD albums are 54 songs sung by John that typify what Africa is all about. Albums like FROM THE PEN OF JOHN EDMOND, BORN IN AFRICA, LEGENDS THAT SHAPED SOUTH AFRICA, and CHRISTMAS IN AFRICA,- perfect for the festive and Christmas season.
In this box set you will find:
FROM THE PEN OF JOHN EDMOND
Although the Roan Antelope Music catalogue contains 30 or more cd’s containing songs performed by John Edmond there are many more songs that have been hidden away in archives of record companies, embodied on old vinyl records and tucked away on tapes in the Roan Antelope store. There have been many enquiries about these recordings and with the help of archivists, John’s family and record specialist collectors like Dr. Andre Korkie together with the co-operation of the Gallo record company, these recordings have been re-mastered and prepared for release.
The first album to be released is one containing only John’s compositions and will be entitled "From the pen of – John Edmond". The tracks are varied showing John’s versatility and make good listening. Sleeve notes are written by Grant Edmond and synopses by John of how, when and why the songs were written are also included.
This is indeed a collector’s item containing 16 great songs of adventure, love, humour and patriotism in country, orchestral and pop styles.
1. Mama's Troubadour
2. Lady Bird
3. Lock me in your heart
4. It wasn’t my song she wanted
5. Love ain’t cricket
6. You don’t read me
7. Forward together
8. Flower or my morning
9. Apelila
10. On and on
11. You’re beautiful
12. Wind song
13. Buy a bond
14. The orange banner
15. Bossies
16. Louie the min dae train
BORN IN AFRICA
What a priviledge to have been born in Africa! To have grown up with her unsurpassed flora and fauna her unique peoples and cultures and to have been influenced by her rich musical heritage. Africa is indeed the cradle of mankind and from it's roots the base of all forms of popular music have grown. Some of the songs on this album are directed to great African composers that I have known and my compositions hopefully reflect part of my life in Africa. - John Edmond
For Rhodies Zimbos and Bokke in or out of Africa. You have to hear Drink the Zambezi Water Tigers in Africa and many more new hits plus some nostalgic tracks like The Lion Sleeps Tonight. Indeed Songs to Soak up Africa with. Brilliant Africana!
1. Born In Africa
2. A Zakka-Zee
3. Jambo Kilimanjaro
4. The Lion Sleeps Tonight Medley
5. Give My Love To Africa
6. West Of Zanzibar
7. Little Umfaan
8. Drink The Zembezi Water
9. Medowlands
10. Skokiaan
11. An African Love Song
12. Funga Safari
13. Matabele Guitar
14. Tigers In Africa
15. Where Have All the Eagles Gone?
16. Bush Christmas
LEGENDS THAT SHAPED SOUTH AFRICA
1. The Saga of Wolraad Woltemade
2. U Shaka the Warrior
3. Her name was Racheltjie de Beer
4. Dick King the Peacemaker
5. David
6. John Ross with the Flaming Red Hair
7. Uncle Paul
8. Selous
9. Mrs General Joubert
10. Scotty Smith
11. Baden Powell
12. The Jewel of India
13. Young Winston Churchill
14. Nelson Mandela and Mazawattee Tea
CHRISTMAS IN AFRICA
A Christmas story from deep in the heart of Africa!
