Sugar Shake by Errol Dyers

A dog named Sugar was a regular patron at a gig that Errol had during the 1980s. Errol said that this dog would get up when this melody was played and do a stretch/shake every time. This song is a funkier version of Mbaqanga with the iconic Capetonian slapdruk. The original version from the album Sonesta (1997) featured the legendary saxophonist Winston ‘Mankunku’ Ngozi and bassist Spencer Mbadu.

This “No Drums” version leaves the rhythmic pocket entirely to you, backed by the authentic, high-fidelity bass and keyboard stems from the original session. Designed for live drummers to work on their feel, dynamic sensitivity, and traditional Jazz patterns alongside world-class session players.