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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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John Nzenze - Mpensi Sofia (7")
Africana MS 7-104, 196? Kenya Lengendary Kenyan 'twist' performer with two rare slices of Swahili sung guitar groove. Seldom seen Africana Microgroove pressing. Softest marks only.
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Keita Fodeba - Les Ballets Africains De Vol. 1 (LP)
Vogue CLVLX 297, 1969 France Music recorded by Keita Fodeba while touring Europe and Africa with his famous African Theatre of Keita Fodeba. No clubby stuff here but an enjoyable listen throughout. Check the Brazzaville Congo styled Kalakato. Dis...
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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 - 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...
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