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Fortuné Bracieux & Vénus 1 (LP)
Guérardisques GD 77308, 197? France Only recording by Fortune Bracieux which is a real shame judging by the outcome. Excellent mix of zouk and dancefloor friendly afrobeat. Check out a snippet of Maco Maco and you will know what I am talking about. Fren...
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De Paur Chorus - Songs Of New Nations (LP)
Mercury SR90382, 1964 United States Top item for DJs / producers with original chants, drum patterns and much more ready for chopping. Tribal pieces from Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana... Lovely clean EX copy, cover has a tiny punchhole.
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Cheb Khaled - Hada Raykoum (LP)
Triple Earth 102, 1985 United Kingdom Masterpiece Khaled Hadj Brahim album, the King Of Rai showcasing his talents. Marvelous album that I can not recommend enough. NM vinyl and cover in nice shape but has 2o written in upper left corner.
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Exile One - Rosita / Réflexion (7")
Barclay M28144, 1976 Germany Reflexion is the joint here and a smoking hot one of you like the pulsating sounds of French afro funk favorites Exile One. Killer track that builds perfectly. Stunning copy with cover and vinyl in EX condition.
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Equator Sound Band - Pole Musa (7")
Equator 7 EU 290, 196? Kenya Peter Tsotsi leading the Equator Sound Band on a nice midtempo piece with jazzy vibes. Crispy clean EX shape, pressing with lightest background noice. Fitted in company sleeve.
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Steel Band Des Caraibes - Goldene Hits... (LP)
Arion AR33612, 1981 Italy Rare calpyso steel drum recording made to promote a Caribean flavoured chocolate by Alfred Ritter (Ritter Sport). Covers of Sam Cooke, Eric Gale, Ed Watson in store for you and a cool lad back cover of the Bob Marley ...
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Tabu Ley - Faya Tess & Beyou Ciel (LP)
Genidia GEN 129, 1989 France Rare danceable afro synth with a pinch of Sokous by Tabu Ley backed by wonderful Faya Tess & Beyou Ciel. Solid EX shape cover and disc.
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Cheb Mami - Prince Of Rai (LP)
Triple Earth 105, 1988 United Kingdom Mohammed Khelifati or Cheb Mami with his biggest selling Rai album. The Algerian singer really shines on this in part cosmic tinged backing.
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Them Mushrooms Band - Jambo, Bwana (7")
Mercury 6066250, 1982 Germany Likely the rarest Them Mushrooms release, picture sleeve issue with the great Mombaza flipside. Clean EX condition vinyl, cover with tiny tear at upper seam and little creasing.
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Franklin Boukaka - Le Bucheron (7")
ASL 3251, 1972 Kenya Back in stock! Rare afro jazz double sider arranged by Manu Dibango on the collectable ASL label out of Kenya. Stunning copy in original ASL company sleeve.
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Papa Wemba - La Vie Est Belle (LP)
Stern's Africa 1028, 1988 United Kingdom Soukous soundtrack release with Papa Wemba hitting it hard. Nice clubby vibe on most tracks with percussion / drum / synthy breakdowns. A few traditional sounding folk tracks on here as well. Copy in pretty average sh...
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Various - Folklore International (LP)
Eterna 8 35 057, 1973 Germany Scarce Eterna compilation that is essential for the heavy afro funkster Allah Wakbarr by Ofo The Black Company. Epic...
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Franco & Son T.P.O.K. Jazz - Ekaba-Kaba (LP)
Melodie 9508, 1987 France Wonderful afro jazz with the title track Ekaba Kaba spanning almost 16 minutes. Expect quality guitar picking and vocal works laid down on a mesmerizing jazzy groove by the T.P.O.K. Jazz
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Peter Tsotsi - Mpenzi Zaina (7")
Equator 7 EU 159, 196? Kenya Back in stock! Rarest Peter Tsotsi release on Equator Records, laidback melodic guitar driven tune sung in Swahili. Lightest inaudible scuffing, playback is EX.
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Lord Creator - Big Bamboo (LP)
Dynamic Sounds DY 3318 , 1964 Jamaica If you are into the early ragga Kingston sound, Lord Creator is a very justifiable investment. Cover art shows Lord holding his Big Bamboo and with tracks such as Shame & Scandal, Bang Bang Lulu and Pussycat you are i...
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Koffi Olomide - Tcha Tcho (LP)
Tcha Tcho TC 1301, 1988 France Quality Soukous album by the hugely popular Congolese singer, producer, composer... Soft hairlines but great playback. Rare French original on Koffi's own label.
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The Mighty Sparrow - Mr Walker / Jane (7")
Stateside MEL 5002, 196? Ghana Killer groove by the self proclaimed calypso king Birdie, aka Mighty Sparrow. Jane on the flip is also good. Mega rare original Stateside Ghana pressing. Copy looks strong VG but plays much better.
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Scorpio Universel - Compas 94 (LP)
Antilles Prod 795711, 1994 France If not familiar with Haiti's famous Compas unit you are in for a treat. Party time vibes all day every day and surely the sun will be coming out. Strong EX vinyl grade, cover has one bent corner and stoarge print on f...
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King Eric & His Knights - All Time Favourites (LP)
Elite OE-24, 1966 Bahamas Very much slept on Bahamas soul groover hidden as last track on this calypso recording. King Eric covering big hitters like Yelow Bird and Nassua Market but round things up with the brilliant Lonely For My Baby. Kille...
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Franklin Boukaka - Le Bucheron / Nakoki (7")
ASL 3251, 1972 Kenya Mega rare afro beat / highlife double sider arranged by Manu Dibango on the collectable ASL label out of Kenya. Superficial lines not affecting play. Comes in original ASL company sleeve. RARE!
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