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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Guem - Special Percussions (LP)
Le Chant Du Monde LDX 74567, 1975 France Educational record by the Nigerian master percussionist Guem addressing different rhythm techniques. Some exceptional afro cuban breaks for you on this one. French original gatefold pressing.
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Black Blood - Chicano (LP)
WEA Musik WB 56 175, 1975 Germany At least 3 quality tracks on here with AIE, Jesus Wa-Basungu and Avenue Louise all being top spins, particularly the latter downbeat funk works great. Pen cross on front cover.
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Exile One - Exile One (LP)
Barclay BLP 16090, 1976 Germany Essential album by one of the funkiest african groups to record in France. Stack sof club anthems on here including Rester A L'Ecole and Dominica Strut. Some water damage to cover, mainly affecting the back.
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Zaka Percussion - Space (LP)
Le Chant Du Monde LDX 74775, 1982 France Absolute essential Zaka release. A unique blend of afro cuban percussion works, jazz fusion and a touch of electronics makes for a brilliant album by the French combo. Tres Bien!!
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Manu Dibango - Super Kumba / Wasa N Dolo (7")
Atlantic 45-3263 , 1975 United States Great double sider with two thrilling afro funk spins. US pressing in Atlantic company sleeve. Soft scuffs only, plays almost EX. Pen marks on label.
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Manu Dibango - Dangwa / Oboso (7")
Atlantic 45-2983, 1972 United States This Dibango 45 does not show up very often. I love both tracks but Oboso just has this hypnotic feel to it that I can not get enough of.... US Atlantic pressing in strong VG+ condition, plays EX.
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Chief Ebenezer Obey - Miliki Plus (LP)
Virgin VM 7, 1983 United Kingdom Plenty of thrilling Juju and Highlife hits from his Eyi Yato, Singing For The People, What God Has Joined Together and Celebration albums. If not familiar with the Chief this is a great starting point.
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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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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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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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Tabou Combo - Tabou Combo Super Stars (LP)
TC-LP 7979 , 1979 United States Surprised to find such a brilliant boogie cut on this album but Ooh La La is a bomb and would work on the dancefloor any day. Cover in shrink but record itself has got many marks and some scratches. The main track Ooh...
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Albatros - Africa / Ha-Ri-Ah (7")
Metronome M 25.651, 1975 Germany Dancefloor favorite with Ha-Ri-Ah always a popular spin useful for disco, afro beat and funk DJs. European only release in picture sleeve cover.
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