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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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Black Blood - Kirie Kirio (7")
Phlips 6109133, 1976 Kenya Afro disco group spearheaded by Ralph Benatar. They gained a fair bit of success in Kenya, Ghana and around Europe. Listen to the flipside Yayaya Yayaya. Rare Kenyan original in strongest EX shape.
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King Sunny Ade & His African Beats - Aura (LP)
Island 206 418-320, 1984 Germany Nothing rare but these King Sunny Ade records are really worthwhile if you dig synthy sounding afro beat. Start with Ase but Ogunja and Oremi are great too. Soft hairlines but playback not affected.
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Heartbeat of Africa - Drums of Africa (7")
Sapra Studio, 19?? Kenya Second and best part of the Drums of Africa series compiling eight different afro drum styles from Kenya. Writing on cover.
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Kalyan - Kalyan (LP)
MCA Rec 2245 , 1977 United States Always had a soft spot for this soca disco release with its fine blend of funk and cosmic africa. Disco Reggae always sounds good in my ears. Nothing rare here but good! US original with cut corner, tiny tear and very...
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Safari Sound Band - Best Of African Songs (LP)
African Safari Club, 1984 Germany Mainly an all afrobeat affair, two tracks stand out, the disco fun on Karibuni Kenya and heavy drum driven Kenya Safari. Both are great. Stunning EX+ copy that could easily pass for NM.
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Gillespie Y Machito - Afro-Cuban Jazz (LP)
Pablo OJC 447, 1976 Germany What an excellent collaboration, Birk, Machito and Chico. The 15 min of Afro Cuban experimental jazz on Oro Incienso Y Mirra is a incredible piece of music. German pressing in stunning condition.
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The Real Bahamas Volume II (LP)
Nonesuch H-72078, 1978 United States All chilled and laidback, mainly accapella tracks. I have a soft spot for the tune Kneeling Down Inside The Gate. Fascinating to explore the roots of rhythm & blues. Copy has got a sizeable stamp on label and cover, p...
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Various - This Is Soca (LP)
London LONDP 43 , 1987 United Kingdom Soca compilation with the hits of 87 that includes a really good second record with David Rudder & Charlies Roots. My pick here is Scrunter with She Wants Me To Sing In The Party for a idea of how this record sounds. ...
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Hugh Masekela - Waiting For The Rain (LP)
Jive 6.26155 BL, 1985 Germany I am personally a huge fan of Masekela and despite this not being a rare pick there a handful of worthwhile tracks on here. Lots of jazzy / funky groovers but I opted for the boogie vibes on Run No More that is a grea...
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Georges Decimus - Kassav & Decimus (LP)
Celluloid CEL 6131, 1987 United States Georges Decimus teams up with the Kassav crew for some off the radar cosmic afrobeat that builds nicely.
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Mzwakhe - Ignorant (7")
Piranha 568.22008, 198? Germany Seldom seen Afrobeat from South Africa on exlcusive German only Piranha single release. 3 tracks, all with strong political message.
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Miriam Makeba - African Convention (LP)
Pläne 88 199, 1980 Germany Thinking back just how often I have passed on this album while diggin in Germany is a joke. Despite the later recording date there are 2-3 good cuts here and a huge groover in Chicken (Kikirikki) with potential to be ...
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Eddie Quansah - Che Che Kule (7")
Island 17 059 AT, 1976 Germany That this afro disco burner does not get play I do not understand. Eddie put it in simple terms himself... Funky Highlife!!
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Manu Dibango - Soul Makossa (7")
Decca DL 25 585, 1973 Germany Must have material in super cool picture sleeve. Lily on the flipside so two essentials on one 45. Visual marks and lines (VG) but plays decent, price is reduced accordingly.
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Various - Tropical Hits (LP)
Metronome MLP 15951 LF, 1976 Germany Top choice DJ item with dancefloor friendly tunes throughout. Caribbean, African, Brazilian grooves from the likes of Jorge Ben, The Exotics or Burundi Steiphenson Black pave the way.
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Black Blood - Chicano / Rastiferia (7")
Mainstream MRL 5574 , 1975 United States The rarest Black Blood 45 on US Mainstream. This pressing has Rastiferia on the flip which is the better cut in my books.
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Chaino - Voodoo Drums (LP)
Metro 2356 052, 196? Germany Amazing afro cuban breaks and beats by famous exotica percussionist Leon Johnson. Cheapo copy with most of side 1 scratched badly whereas the better side 2 is clean EX. Great album at a ridiculos price.
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Nabil And The Savannahs - Karibuni Kenya (7")
Polydor POL 7-388, 198? Kenya Karibuni Kenya, a largely untaped afro disco track that has not been fully explored. Stunning EX condition bordering NM.
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Merry Makers Of Trinidad - Fiesta (LP)
Sunset SLS 50 237 Z, 196? Germany If you dig your steel drum action on the fast lane this is a recommended pick with the percussion heavy Bongo Night that takes off completely. Estaa Cubana is also good with rest of the album mostly cover versions of ...
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