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...

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.

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.

Second and best part of the Drums of Africa series compiling eight different afro drum styles from Kenya. Writing on cover.

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...

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.

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.

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...

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. ...

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...

Georges Decimus teams up with the Kassav crew for some off the radar cosmic afrobeat that builds nicely.

Seldom seen Afrobeat from South Africa on exlcusive German only Piranha single release. 3 tracks, all with strong political message.

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 ...

That this afro disco burner does not get play I do not understand. Eddie put it in simple terms himself... Funky Highlife!!

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.

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.

The rarest Black Blood 45 on US Mainstream. This pressing has Rastiferia on the flip which is the better cut in my books.

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.

Karibuni Kenya, a largely untaped afro disco track that has not been fully explored. Stunning EX condition bordering NM.

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 ...