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Original Tropicana Steel Band - Tropicana (LP)
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Original Tropicana Steel Band - Tropicana (LP)
Polydor 2460 261, 1976 United Kingdom
Essential steel drum breakbeat recording with Calypso Rock and Funky Abbey Road both classic b-boy anthems. UK Polydor pressing in lovely shape, a conservative EX grade for both vinyl and cover, they could pass for NM.
Gospel Nightingales - Nyama Adwuma (LP)
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Gospel Nightingales - Nyama Adwuma (LP)
Yetrama CHYP 001, 198? Netherlands
Unique gospel recording on sulime highlife backing by the Temple Sounds. Really groovy stuff on hard to find private pressed Dutch release. Nice clean EX condition, cover with faint edge wear but really minimal.
Ebenezer Obey - Austerity (LP)
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Ebenezer Obey - Austerity (LP)
Obey Waps 548, 1982 Nigeria
One of many essentials by the mighty Chief Commander Ebenezer Obey and His Inter Reformers Band. Kari Batise, Ofi Kokoro Pamo, A Ti Foro Agbe Sere and many more key cuts on offer. Nigerian original
Prince Nico Mbarga - Cool Money (LP)
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Prince Nico Mbarga - Cool Money (LP)
RAS 35, 1981 France
Prince Nico Mbarga with backing by the magnificent Rocafil Jazz International this is bound to turn out a blast. Nice synthesized highlife with Afufu Uwa and Cool Money my faves but all in all a nice listen. Record as...
Harry Belafonte - Jump In The Line (7")
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Harry Belafonte - Jump In The Line (7")
RCA 47-9370, 196? Germany
Mr. Calypso himself with a guaranteed dancefloor winner. Super rare pick on 45. To my knowledge this only had a German release as single. VG/VG- copy with marks and some light noice plus occasional click, check soundc...
Various - Mali Music (LP)
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Various - Mali Music (LP)
Stern's Africa STERNS 3001, 1988 United Kingdom
Essential compilation of Mali bands including Rail Band and regional groups from Segou, Mopti, Kayes and Sikasso. This record holds several exclusive tracks and is very rarely for sale so here is your chance. Listen t...
Patchwork - Afro Disiac / Laughing Sam (7")
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Patchwork - Afro Disiac / Laughing Sam (7")
Hansa 12228 AT, 1972 Germany
Such a great item. Laughing Sam is packed with huge breaks and Afrodisiac such a hypnotic afro funk spin. Very clean copy with vinyl bordering near mint. Light creasing to cover.
Jewel Ackah - Supa Pawa (12")
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Jewel Ackah - Supa Pawa (12")
Koaky Int'l KYK 005, 198? United States
Jewel 'Hi-Life' Ackah gone afrobeat and highlife on this 4 track EP. Incredible stuff that will definitely get you smiling. Jewel Ackah makes good feel music. Vinyl is unplayed, cover strong EX.
Le Ry-Co Jazz - Cherie Na Ngai (EP)
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Le Ry-Co Jazz - Cherie Na Ngai (EP)
Vogue EPL 7845, 1961 France
Pioneering jazz unit famous for introducing congo / rumba / meregue into West Africa and consequently paving a new musical direction. This is one of the rarest Dansons avec Le Ry-Co Jazz EPs and should sit well with f...
Lord Foodoos - Mister Calypso (LP)
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Lord Foodoos - Mister Calypso (LP)
Mode Disques MDINT 9235, 196? France
Very rare calypso / mento release with a traditional yet funky sound. A must to anyone diggin the origins of reggae and caribbean music. Listen to That's How Me Come Over for a feel of what to expect. Rare flip back o...
Drum-Pact - Percussion Unlimited (LP)
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Drum-Pact - Percussion Unlimited (LP)
Extraplatte EX 316 149, 1989 Austria
Mega rare ethno jazz release on Austrian experimental label Extraplatte. Lots of percussion and drum breaks obviously but more on offer with the spiritual Dedicace to J.C., Steps For Two and spiritual Earthbound. Unpl...
Various - Something New From Africa (LP)
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Various - Something New From Africa (LP)
Decca LK 4292, 1958 United Kingdom
Released in 1958 this counts as one of the earliest African compilations released in Europe. Nice jazzy compositions performed with solo work on the Kwela. Little Lemmy, Jimmy Pratt and debut appearance of Miriam Make...
Herbert Misango - David In Muluhya (7")
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Herbert Misango - David In Muluhya (7")
Equator RA 7-20, 1965 Kenya
Flipside to the frequently comped Msichana Omari but this track is much better and so much harder to come by as single only release on Equator Records. Grooves slightly dirty and a few marks but plays solid VG+ throug...
Gaby Omolo - Tutakula Aya Ajabu (7")
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Gaby Omolo - Tutakula Aya Ajabu (7")
Afrian Eagles ER 7-14, 197? Kenya
Hidden as flipside to Gaby Omolo's biggest hitter Lunch Time the track Tutakula Aya Ajabu is such a hypnotic Swahili groove but still uptempo enough to work the floor. Rare Kenyan original in lovely EX shape.
Baba Gaston Band - Kayi Kayi (7")
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Baba Gaston Band - Kayi Kayi (7")
HMV JP 2434, 196? Kenya
Excellent dancefloor track by famous Congolese band leader residing and recording a lifetime in Kenya. I can not help thinking of how this style must have inspired early Soukous. Two great sides that would also fit a ...
Mombasa - Peace Maker (LP)
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Mombasa - Peace Maker (LP)
Pläne 88268, 1981 Germany
Fifth and final album by Lou Blackburn and crew. Quality stuff throughout and with highlights in The Path, Snake Dance and Peace Love & Harmony. Spotless NM vinyl grade, cover with lightest edge wear and a 4-5 mm rip ...
Prince Nico Mbarga - Experience 001 (LP)
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Prince Nico Mbarga - Experience 001 (LP)
RAS 40, 1981 France
Surely one of the best albums by Prince Nico Mbarga and the Rocafill Jazz International. The instrumentation is so on point and with the Prince sharing his thoughts on Polygamy and Simple Truth this can only turn out ...
Jean Claude - Rythmes De L'Ocean Indien (LP)
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Jean Claude - Rythmes De L'Ocean Indien (LP)
Nano Disc 790001, 197? France
Very scarce record from Martinique with some fine tribal sounding folk that should come useful in the right hands. Lovely shining vinyl with only one light inaudible hairline. Lamination of cover is peeling on both si...
Sathima Bea Benjamin - Windsong (LP)
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Sathima Bea Benjamin - Windsong (LP)
Ekapa 006, 1986 United States
Stunning unplayed first pressing of this largely underrated realease on Ekapa. Sathima's vocals are beautiful and the backing by Kenny Barron, Buster Williams and Billy Higgins makes for funky setting throughout. List...
Ze Soares - Samba / Hot Funana (12")
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Ze Soares - Samba / Hot Funana (12")
Private Press 140958, 198? Germany
Modern afrobeat with some afro boogie undertones. German private press that is first time in stock. Check out our favorite here, Hot Funana. Stamp on back cover. Vinyl is crispy clean.
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