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The Real Bahamas Volume II (LP)
Nonesuch H-72078, 1978 United States All chilled and laidback, mainly accapella tracks. I have a soft spot for the tune Kneeling Down Inside The Gate. Fascinating to explore the roots of rhythm & blues. Copy has got a sizeable stamp on label and cover, p...
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Heartbeat of Africa - Drums of Africa (7")
Sapra Studio, 19?? Kenya Second and best part of the Drums of Africa series compiling eight different afro drum styles from Kenya. Writing on cover.
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Kalyan - Kalyan (LP)
MCA Rec 2245 , 1977 United States Always had a soft spot for this soca disco release with its fine blend of funk and cosmic africa. Disco Reggae always sounds good in my ears. Nothing rare here but good! US original with cut corner, tiny tear and very...
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Safari Sound Band - Best Of African Songs (LP)
African Safari Club, 1984 Germany Mainly an all afrobeat affair, two tracks stand out, the disco fun on Karibuni Kenya and heavy drum driven Kenya Safari. Both are great. Stunning EX+ copy that could easily pass for NM.
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Gillespie Y Machito - Afro-Cuban Jazz (LP)
Pablo OJC 447, 1976 Germany What an excellent collaboration, Birk, Machito and Chico. The 15 min of Afro Cuban experimental jazz on Oro Incienso Y Mirra is a incredible piece of music. German pressing in stunning condition.
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Various - Afrique Voyage Autour Du Monde (LP)
Philips 843.573, 197? France Interesting field recordings from Ghana, Mali, Senegal, Nigeria and much more. A few traditional sounding tracks on here but also some brilliant guitar driven Mali grooves and folky afro beat from Ghana and Nigeria. C...
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Burundi Black - Burundi Black (12")
Barclay BAX1, 1981 United Kingdom Tribal afro monster from 1981 that sounds well ahead of time. A popular spin among disco, breakbeat and afrobeat DJs. UK original in spotless condition.
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Miriam Makeba - The Voice Of Afrika (LP)
RCA INTS 1307, 1971 Germany Hugh Masekela producton with the South African first lady on fine form and backed by Masekela, William Salter and James Cleveland. Second pressing from 1971 with alternate cover art that I prefer to the original. Weak...
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Zani Diabate & The Super Djata Band (LP)
Mango ILPS 9899, 1988 United Kingdom Long deleted UK re-issue of this fine guitar driven highlife / afrobeat release by Zani Diabate. Listen to my the title track, Super Djata, for an idea of what to expect. Vinyl is strongest EX shape borderline NM, sma...
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Dutch Rhythm Steel & Showband (LP)
Negram HJN 257 , 1975 Netherlands Essential and highly recommended Euro only funk bomb with covers of Funky Stuff, Shaft and Hey Joe. Please note that this copy is very worn, with lots of marks and plays with noice throughout. It is the original 1st p...
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Tabou Combo - The Masters (LP)
Barclay BLP 16.075, 1976 Germany Inflacion still sounds so fresh, it is close to impossible to sit down while listening to the Haitian masters on top form. Weak VG+ copy that plays really well, only light distortion between tracks.
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Gerard Kremer - Senegal (LP)
Arion ARN 33689 , 1982 France Monsieur Kremer busy with his favorite profession in capturing chants, rhythms and more from countries around the world. Bit of everything on here and a great sample fodder. Stack of tribal breaks and vocal snippets. ...
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Zaka Percussion - Zaka Percussion (LP)
Le Chant Du Monde LDX 74740, 1980 France French Afro percussion group with their second studio album. Holds some fantastic percussion solos and batucada grooves well worth mixing with. Some fusion elements in Salsa Sept Club and Matum Jan. Spotless condition.
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King Sunny Ade - Synchro System (LP)
Island ILPS 9737 , 1983 United Kingdom The king of Ju Ju on a recording from 83 with huge potential. Synchro Feelings Ilako is a great mid-tempo afrobeat spin. UK original in near perfect condition.
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Osibisa - Ojah Awake (LP)
Bronze 28 147 XOT, 1976 Germany British afrobeat funksters that never got much credit for their many recordings. Maybe as they are wrongly defined an afrobeat band but in reality more of disco / funk unit. Check Keep On Trying, it sounds pretty fres...
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Calypso Rose - Stepping Out (LP)
Straker's GS 2265, 1986 United States Loud pumpin calypso on seldom seen album release by the self declaired Queen of Calypso. My Carib Man is good but listen to the fast and furious Soca Merengue. Strongest EX++ condition.
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Guem Et Zaka Percussion - Percussions (LP)
Le Chant Du Monde LDX 74674 , 1978 France Debut release from Zaka and they are joined by the famous Nigerian percussionist Guem for a great Afro Cuban record with tons of conga, tumba, bongo and percussion breaks. French original.
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Accolade de New York - La Foi (LP)
Macaya 155, 197? United States Excellent Haitian Compas release with the smashing Accolade La Rive that sounds heavy played out loud. Stunning near mint condition with cover in shrink.
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Various - The Heartbeat Of Soweto (LP)
Shanachie 43051 , 1988 United States If you like the type african music played at street corners of the townships in South Africa this is the real deal. Nothing for the clubs here but just a great record exploring the roots of afrobeat, ju ju, hi life...
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Osibisa - Happy Children (LP)
WB K 56022, 1973 United Kingdom Brilliant jazzy afro funk from the British 5 piece unit with Fire, Kotoku and We Want To Know (Mo) the best three tracks. Lovely gatefold cover art. UK 1st pressing in EX condition, a few very soft lines.
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