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Miriam Makeba - Emavungwini (7")
Reprise RA 0755, 1968 Germany The South African queen with a continuation of her smash Pata Pata. Cheerful good-feel summertime vibes! Some soft marks but plays solid VG+
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Somo Somo - Somo Somo (LP)
Stern's Africa STERNS 1007, 1985 United Kingdom Great afrobeat from Zaire. If you like some of the Mali groups like the Rail Band or Orchestre National A this album is very similar in style. Top condition.
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Miriam Makeba - Iphi Ndilela (7")
Reprise RA 0804, 1969 Germany Essential slice of Makeba! Afro breakbeat drum intro turns jazzy midtempo vocal groover and then she brings the break back into play. Nice one! Bob Dylan cover on the flip.
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Juluka - Scatterlings (LP)
Safari 813 125-1, 1982 Germany Record here has a Afro Pop stamp on the cover and that is pretty much what is in store but the tracks Siyayilanda and Shake My Way does have a funky afrobeat vibe to them making the album worthwhile. Flawless EX copy ...
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Osibisa - Woyaya (LP)
MCA Records MAPS 5617, 1971 Germany Underrated debut release by Osibisa that is well funky throughout. My favorites here are Move On and Rabiatu. Original 1st pressing with stunning gatefold cover.
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Amampondo - Feel The Pulse Of Africa (LP)
Claremont AM 20, 1989 South Africa Great live setting by this famous South African powerhouse of rhythm. Brilliant version of State Of Emergency that would fit tribal house and disco mixes perfectly while Sukulila is also really funky. Like new copy wi...
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Orchestra Makassy - Agwaya (LP)
Virgin 204 948, 1982 Germany Not at all rare but a solid album with particular the single output Mambo Bado a real treat for the floor. Also like the midtempo ;ke Wangu with great drum and guitar work. Record in lovely EX shape, cover has tear.
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Ben Brako - Baya (LP)
MCL 870801, 1987 United Kingdom Private pressed Highlife album out of the UK holding a few decent boogie instrumentals. My favorites is the Adom Tomorrow with great potential in my ears. Reduced price item due to marks and scuffs causing occasional ...
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King Sunny Ade - Juju Music (LP)
Island 204 770, 1982 Germany This King Sunny Ade & His African Beat album really pulls you in. Hypnotic brilliance...! Soft marks but great playback and audible grade is EX, cover has sticker tear.
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20th Century Steel Band - Dance Away (7")
UA 36213, 1977 Germany Steelband disco all over the place on this exclusive German picture sleeve release. Kind of a weird combo with steeldrums and disco... There Will Be A Time on the flip.
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Osibisa - Fire / Adwoa (7")
WB 16 350, 1974 Germany British afro funk group Osibisa with two nice tracks on very clean EX++ single. Should sit well with fans of afro as well as cosmic tinged beats. Check Adwoa for starters...
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20th Century Steel Band - Say I Do (7")
UA 36144 AT, 1976 Germany Famed for the breakbeat classic Heaven & Hell but the 20th Century guys have a lot more on offer. Rare German only release.
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Osibisa - The Warrior / Uhuru (7")
Bronze BRZ 011, 1975 France Quality jazzy afrobeat on rare French press with different jacket. Nice looking EX- copy with tiny writing on back cover.
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Daudi Kabaka - Bibi Moupe (7")
Equator EU 7-127, 196? Kenya Folky yet groovy guitar beat released on collectable Equator Records. Few soft marks but great playback (EX). Note that the centerpiece is pushed out.
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Mehrez M. Sekni - Soug Jemalek (7")
El Fen FA 007, 196? Tunisia Tunisian 60s folk useful for oriental mixes or sampling. Scarce original Tunisian 4 track EP. Writing on cover and some crackle as common for 60s African pressings.
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Dembo Konte & Kausu Kuyateh - Simbomba (LP)
Rogue FMSL 2011, 1987 United Kingdom Great rhythmetic vocal track with the guys getting busy on the Kora. It looks and sound like they are having good fun...
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Soulef Et Groupe Elfen - Sidi Mansour (7")
El Fen FA 006, 196? Tunisia North african folk from Tunisia. Some belly dancing and vintage arabic resemblances here. Some noice and writing on cover.
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A La Railli Ma Amalli - Tunisian Folk (7")
Ennagham STD 35J, 196? Tunisia North african folk 45 from Tunisia. Would work in experimental mixes by the creative DJ. Vintage Belly Dancing style. Writing on cover and some noice.
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Fadhili William - Hakuna Mwingine (7")
Equator EU 7130, 197? Kenya Nice little Swahili afro beat on Equator Records. Both sides are groovy but start with Hakuna Mwingine. Original Nairobi pressing in lovely VG+ shape.
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Manu Dibango - Afrijazzy (LP)
Polydor 831 720-1, 1986 Germany Bill Laswell giving the Dibango classic a '87 feel. You also get a handful of credible afrobeat and dub tracks.
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