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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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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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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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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...
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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...
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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.
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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!
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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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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.
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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...
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King Kobra - Limbo Carnival (LP)
SLP 736, 1972 United States King Kobra and The Venoms showcasing a string of funky calypso and limbo joints. I personally liked Keep Your Head Low and BWI Express. Record with some marks, plays well, cover has tear.
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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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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.
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