Cerrone's Kongas - Africanism

Formed in France in the early 1970's the Kongas boasted several members that would change the face of disco music, among them Don Ray and Cerrone.
After launching his own successful solo-career, Cerrone reunited with his old pals to produce their sophmore effort. Recorded in September and October of 1977, Cerrone used three top studios to piece together his masterpiece. Basic tracks were laid down at Trident Studios in London, vocals and overdubs at Musicland Studios in Munich, (where he used two of Giorgio's favorite singers Kay Gardner and Sue Glover) and the mixdown was completed at Ferber Studios in Paris.
Released in early 1978 on Barclay Records, "Africanism" shot up the charts in Europe then Polydor Records quickly licensed it for American dancers. The album featured a side-long medley of "Africanism/Gimme Some Loving" the former a collaboration between Don Ray and Cerrone and the latter a pounding remake of the Spencer Davis hit. Two other tracks rounded out the album, "Tatoo Woman" and another Ray-Cerrone favorite "Dr. Doo-Dah." The album attained classic status immediately, but it was apparent that Cerrone had no desire to permanently reunite with his old pals. And without Cerrone in the group it's second album "Anikana-O," released On Salsoul in 1978, failed to replicate their earlier success.
Tracks

01 - Africanism-Gimme Some Lovin'
02 - Tatoo Woman
03 - Dr. Doo Dah