Label: Captured Tracks

Reissued 10/4/2024, Originally released 1999

The fantastic German disco/world music project from Bremen which never was meant to be. Formed by Bremen DJ Ralf Behrendt in 1982, SAADA BONAIRE was a unique concept band centered around two sultry female vocalists (Stefanie Lange and Claudia Hossfeld) and dozens of local musicians culled from the local immigration center. Originally signed to EMI in 1982, their first and only single, "You Could Be More As You Are" was produced by legendary MATUMBI, SLITS and POP GROUP producer Dennis Bovell in KRAFTWERK's studio in Cologne. Its fusion of husky female vocals, Eastern instruments, dub and African music aesthetics, drum computers and synthesizers remains unique to this day. EMI canceled the project upon its release. SAADA BONAIRE compiles two songs from the original EMI single plus eleven previously unreleased songs recorded between 1982 and 1985. Also included are never before published photos and in-depth interviews with band members and a full gatef old cover for those dedicated vinyl buyers. A bizarre mix of KRAFTWERK, GRACE JONES, and MARLENE DIETRICH. These lost recordings from the early eighties still sound fresh on today's dance floor.

Track listing:

1. You Could Be More As You Are
2. Invitation
3. Little Sister
4. More Women
5. I Am So Curious
6. Second Face
7. Heart Over Head
8. Shut the Door
9. The Facts
10. Give Me a Call
11. Wake Up City
12. Joanna
13. Your Touch