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Burundi Black - Burundi Black (12")
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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.
King Sunny Ade - Synchro System (LP)
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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.
Various - The Heartbeat Of Soweto (LP)
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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...
Nokokoye - Talking Drums (LP)
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Nokokoye - Talking Drums (LP)
Maus Records 870705, 197? Germany
As the title suggest there is plenty of drums on this private pressing blending afro funk and highlife. It holds a good handful of tracks with drum breaks that could be useful in the right hands and another handful of...
Africa Oye - Africa Oye (LP)
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Africa Oye - Africa Oye (LP)
Celluloid Records, 198? France
Fantastic album packed with breaks. Mid tempo to the extremely fast percussion battles. Pretty hard to find item with near perfect vinyl, cover has got a tear on both front and back.
Guem - Possession (LP)
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Guem - Possession (LP)
Le Chant Du Monde LDX 74845 , 1985 France
Another killer album by famous Nigerian percusionist Guem. You know the deal when Guem gets busy, it is back to back percussion breaks. French original with only the lightest of scuffs.
Manu Dibango - Soul Makossa (LP)
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Manu Dibango - Soul Makossa (LP)
Decca SLK 17 025-P, 1973 Germany
Essential record from Manu with his hard hitting Soul Makossa and superb mellow afro jazz tracks Hibiscus and Dangwa. This copy has got lots of marks, scuffs, lines but plays overall really well. Listen to New Bell an...
LaSo - LaSo (LP)
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LaSo - LaSo (LP)
MCA 2247, 1977 United States
Joe Bataan caribbean disco project that I rate highly thanks to the dancefloor friendly version of Stevie's Another Star and the Fania salsa heat in Puerto Rico Me Llama. US original with vinyl in perfect condition, c...
Miriam Makeba - The Voice Of Afrika (LP)
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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...
Osibisa - Ojah Awake (LP)
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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...
Osibisa - Happy Children (LP)
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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.
Osibisa - Osibisa (LP)
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Osibisa - Osibisa (LP)
MCA 28297, 1971 Germany
Highly recommende debut album release by British afro funk band Osibisa. The soundscape is very progressive with a authentic african vibe throughout. Second German press from 1971 in strong EX condition, one soft line...
Them Mushrooms Band - Mombasa (7")
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Them Mushrooms Band - Mombasa (7")
Polydor POL 446, 198? Nairobi
The only really good Them Mushrooms Band 45 with Mombasa a brilliant midtempo groover. Kenya Hakuna Matata on the flip. Near perfect condition in original Phonogram Nairobi company sleeve. Nice one!
Tabou Combo - The Masters (LP)
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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.
Calypso Rose - Stepping Out (LP)
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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.
Starlift Steel Orchestra - Carnival 70 (LP)
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Starlift Steel Orchestra - Carnival 70 (LP)
Canadian Imperial Bank, 1970 Canada
Seldom seen steel drum competition record released by the Canadian Imperial Bank Of Commerce. Nice covers of Sock It To Me and Saturday Night. Record and cover in top shape.
Rising Sun Steel Band - Solid Steel (LP)
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Rising Sun Steel Band - Solid Steel (LP)
Star Records LP-1002 , 197? Jamaica
Top condition Jamiacan steel drum album with the Rising Sun covering Watermellon Man, Fire In You Wire and really get to shine on their own compositions like Governors Ball and Sandra. NM cover and wax. Rare in this c...
 Tyrone & the Clouds - Steel Band & Calypso (LP)
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Tyrone & the Clouds - Steel Band & Calypso (LP)
Merry Disc 1032, 1975 Barbados
Forget about traditional steel drum action here, this is more of a roots / rocksteady album and a really good one. Add to that a spotless EX++ copy and this is a real winner.
Various - Soweto (LP)
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Various - Soweto (LP)
Zensor 05, 1982 Germany
Off the radar Soweto compilation with a raw style involving hard drums and fuzzy guitar. Almost psychedelic sounding at time. Give the clip of Saul Malapane a go...
Miriam Makeba - Miriam Makeba (LP)
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Miriam Makeba - Miriam Makeba (LP)
London HA 2332, United Kingdom
Debut album release by the South African superstar regarded as Mama Africa by many. I like her authentic stuff like Iya Gaduza, Mbube or Novame most but an enjoayble listen throughout. UK mono pressing from 1960 in fl...
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