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Ze Soares - Samba / Hot Funana (12")
Private Press 140958, 198? Germany Modern afrobeat with some afro boogie undertones. German private press that is first time in stock. Check out our favorite here, Hot Funana. Stamp on back cover. Vinyl is crispy clean.
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Africa - Jungle / Baby Baby (7")
EMI 5C 006-98 566, 1975 Netherlands Impossible to find discofied afrobeat only ever released in the Netherlands. Produced by famous South African studio head Billy Forest. VG+ condition wax with some inaudible lines, cover looks pretty dirty but is inta...
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Bayan Boys - Caribbean Rhythms (LP)
Linea C, 197? Italy Mega rare cruise line ship promotional release with an obvious Caribbean influence but overall very soulful and funky sound. Not your everyday record. Writing on cover, many soft lines but plays great, check soundclip.
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Original Brothers Intl - Iheoma Ogo... (LP)
Rogers All Stars 20, 1981 France Hypnotic highlife by Sir Mayor and the Original Brothers International out of Nigeria. The title track is amazing and builds for more than 17 minutes. If you like Ikenga Super Stars of Africa or Rocafill Jazz this alb...
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Sonny Okosun - Fire In Soweto (LP)
EMI NEMI (LP) 0330, 1978 Nigeria Nigerian superstar Sonny Okosun with one of his very best albums. Funk, reggae, afrobeat, even elements of jazz and highlife to be found on this '78 release. Liberation, Steady and Slow, Fire In Soweto. All tracks are...
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Orchestre Conga De Johny Bokelo - 1981 (LP)
Afric Music AFMS 008, 1981 France Killer stuff by Le Formidable aka Johny Bokelo and crew. Funky souk with great drum work and amazing guitar playing on all four tracks. French only pressing in solid EX shape, disc with a few faint hairlines but compl...
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Kapingbdi - Don't Escape (LP)
Trikont US-0081, 1981 Germany Beautiful copy of this Libyrian afro jazz masterpiece. Nothing bad to be said about their third album on German Trikont Records. Spiritual at times, dead funky at others, always on point. Graded VG+ due to light scuff...
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Dube - Wings Of Our Thoughts (LP)
Record Partner 89177174 , 1988 Germany Minty fresh copy of this now rare small label afro album release from '88. Splendid blend of jazz and afro beat with a touch of Soweto funk. Listen to Bana Boma Africa. Spotless copy fitted in original text inner slee...
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Original Brothers Intl - Iheoma Ogo Egbulem (LP)
Rogers All Stars 20, 1981 France Hypnotic highlife by Sir Mayor and the Original Brothers International out of Nigeria. The title track is amazing and builds for more than 17 minutes. If you like Ikenga Super Stars of Africa or Rocafill Jazz this alb...
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Jean Claude - Rythmes De L'Ocean Indien (LP)
Nano Disc 790001, 197? France Very scarce record from Martinique with some fine tribal sounding folk that should come useful in the right hands. Lovely shining vinyl with only one light inaudible hairline. Lamination of cover is peeling on both si...
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Sathima Bea Benjamin - Windsong (LP)
Ekapa 006, 1986 United States Stunning unplayed first pressing of this largely underrated realease on Ekapa. Sathima's vocals are beautiful and the backing by Kenny Barron, Buster Williams and Billy Higgins makes for funky setting throughout. List...
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Various - Mali Music (LP)
Stern's Africa STERNS 3001, 1988 United Kingdom Essential compilation of Mali bands including Rail Band and regional groups from Segou, Mopti, Kayes and Sikasso. This record holds several exclusive tracks and is very rarely for sale so here is your chance. Listen t...
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Patchwork - Afro Disiac / Laughing Sam (7")
Hansa 12228 AT, 1972 Germany Such a great item. Laughing Sam is packed with huge breaks and Afrodisiac such a hypnotic afro funk spin. Very clean copy with vinyl bordering near mint. Light creasing to cover.
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Jewel Ackah - Supa Pawa (12")
Koaky Int'l KYK 005, 198? United States Jewel 'Hi-Life' Ackah gone afrobeat and highlife on this 4 track EP. Incredible stuff that will definitely get you smiling. Jewel Ackah makes good feel music. Vinyl is unplayed, cover strong EX.
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Le Ry-Co Jazz - Cherie Na Ngai (EP)
Vogue EPL 7845, 1961 France Pioneering jazz unit famous for introducing congo / rumba / meregue into West Africa and consequently paving a new musical direction. This is one of the rarest Dansons avec Le Ry-Co Jazz EPs and should sit well with f...
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Lord Foodoos - Mister Calypso (LP)
Mode Disques MDINT 9235, 196? France Very rare calypso / mento release with a traditional yet funky sound. A must to anyone diggin the origins of reggae and caribbean music. Listen to That's How Me Come Over for a feel of what to expect. Rare flip back o...
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Drum-Pact - Percussion Unlimited (LP)
Extraplatte EX 316 149, 1989 Austria Mega rare ethno jazz release on Austrian experimental label Extraplatte. Lots of percussion and drum breaks obviously but more on offer with the spiritual Dedicace to J.C., Steps For Two and spiritual Earthbound. Unpl...
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Various - Something New From Africa (LP)
Decca LK 4292, 1958 United Kingdom Released in 1958 this counts as one of the earliest African compilations released in Europe. Nice jazzy compositions performed with solo work on the Kwela. Little Lemmy, Jimmy Pratt and debut appearance of Miriam Make...
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Herbert Misango - David In Muluhya (7")
Equator RA 7-20, 1965 Kenya Flipside to the frequently comped Msichana Omari but this track is much better and so much harder to come by as single only release on Equator Records. Grooves slightly dirty and a few marks but plays solid VG+ throug...
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Gaby Omolo - Tutakula Aya Ajabu (7")
Afrian Eagles ER 7-14, 197? Kenya Hidden as flipside to Gaby Omolo's biggest hitter Lunch Time the track Tutakula Aya Ajabu is such a hypnotic Swahili groove but still uptempo enough to work the floor. Rare Kenyan original in lovely EX shape.
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