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Paa Kwesi Dennis - Teacher (LP)
Star Family 1, 198? Germany Ultra rare private pressed high-life production by Paa Kwesi Dennis originating from Ghana residing in Germany. Not all DIY records in this field are great but this one comes with firm recommendations. Spotless near m...
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E.C. Arinze - Highlife Of Nigeria (10")
Decca WAL 1017, 195? United Kingdom Big rarity with E.C. Arinze and His Music on best of form. If you dig the early African Highlife grooves this is a prime pick. Sisi, Sisi, Yadiba an Nne Buu Nne stand out but just quality stuff from start to finish. C...
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Mokete Hlake - Khunya Khunya (LP)
Imbongi LZG 42, 198? South Africa So rare this offbeat accordion driven afro folk by Mokete Hlake and His Basotho Group. Trippy vibes from first to last groove. Produced by legendary South African studio head Hamilton Nzimande. Ultra rare record in ne...
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Etoile De Dakar - Xalis (LP)
M. Diaw 86.925, 1978 France Amazing recording by the famous Youssou N'Dour ensemble mixing Senegalese folk and jazz. Melodic yet intense with intriguing solo performances that really pulls you in. A masterpiece and rare treat all in one. Record ...
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Mac & Party - Harambe (7")
Mzuri HL72, 196? Kenya This year is still very much young but I think this will be a contender for best find in 2014 nonetheless. What a blasting piece to drop out and potentially cue in with Saleb Ragab's Amber Of The Nile. Released on the...
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The Original Africans - Sting Me (7")
President PT 169, 1967 United Kingdom This is one of the greatest 45s I have discovered this year. UK only release on President, it never shows up for sale and it just is a killer track. Eddy Grant production from 1967 with some nice ska crossover influen...
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Anna Nkosi - Varitone Jump (LP)
JAS Pride BL 108, 1977 South Africa Really pleased to have caught this masterpiece of South African jazz. The full title reads Anna Nkosi and Friends so my guess would be that Anna is related to either Zacks and/or West Nkosi and that these famous jazzm...
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Charles Iwegbue - Lagos Highlife (10")
Decca WAL 1016, 196? United Kingdom Holy grail highlife Decca 10" release that is up there with the Stargazers Dance Band and E.T. Mensah when it comes to rarity. Give Waya Waya a listen for a feel of an early African jazz soundscape. Marks and scuffs o...
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