How many Shakatak releases are on Riffiter?

66 releases are catalogued, spanning 1981 to 2025.

When was Shakatak formed?

Shakatak formed in 1980, in London, UK.

What genre is Shakatak?

Shakatak is catalogued under Jazz.

What is the most recent Shakatak release on Riffiter?

45th Anniversary Collection, released in 2025.

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Shakatak

Shakatak is a jazz artist from London, UK formed in 1980. 66 releases are catalogued on Riffiter.

Jazz · London, UK · Best jazz albums

66
Releases: 1981–2025
Active years: 1980
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All Around the World Tonight (Radio Edit)
Single · 2020

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Shakatak is an English jazz-funk band, founded in 1980. Shakatak scored a number of chart entries, including two Top 10 hits in the UK Singles Chart, "Night Birds" (1982) and "Down on the Street" (1984), plus a further 12 entries in the Guinness Book of British Hit Singles. The group are still active and popular throughout the world, particularly in Japan and the Far East, and generally produce a new album every two years on JVC Records. From their first release in August 1980, (the Bill Sharpe composition "Steppin'" on the Polydor record label), and their first album, Drivin' Hard, the band's singles and albums have entered the charts regularly.

Shakatak in brief

How many Shakatak releases are on Riffiter?: 66 releases are catalogued, spanning 1981 to 2025.
When was Shakatak formed?: Shakatak formed in 1980, in London, UK.
What genre is Shakatak?: Shakatak is catalogued under Jazz.
What is the most recent Shakatak release on Riffiter?: 45th Anniversary Collection, released in 2025.