Really pleased to have caught this masterpiece of South African jazz. The full title reads Anna Nkosi and Friends so my guess would be that Anna is related to either Zacks and/or West Nkosi and that these famous jazzm...

Nigerian superstar Sonny Okosun with one of his very best albums. Funk, reggae, afrobeat, even elements of jazz and highlife to be found on this '78 release. Liberation, Steady and Slow, Fire In Soweto. All tracks are...

Hypnotic highlife by Sir Mayor and the Original Brothers International out of Nigeria. The title track is amazing and builds for more than 17 minutes. If you like Ikenga Super Stars of Africa or Rocafill Jazz this alb...

Amazing album with Armindo Pires teaming up with Luis Morais, Paulino Vieira and other top Sengalese jazz / funk artists. Quality tropical instrumentals from start to finish on a very rare original that does not show ...

Great great record by the Senegales composer Luis Morais joined by Franck Cavaquinho. Strong mix of afro cuban and cumbia throughout with highlights in Mari Giralda, Caninha and Saragarca. Copy looks average with many...

Original press from Trinidad that is a much harder come up than any of the US pressings. Top takes of Don't Leave Me This Way, Dance Little Lady and the monster afro disco dancer Lovie Dovie. Clean EX condition vinyl,...

Mega rare cruise line ship promotional release with an obvious Caribbean influence but overall very soulful and funky sound. Not your everyday record. Writing on cover, many soft lines but plays great, check soundclip.

Forget about traditional steel drum action here, this is more of a roots / rocksteady album and a really good one. Add to that a spotless EX++ copy and this is a real winner.

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...

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.

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...

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.

Inflacion still sounds so fresh, it is close to impossible to sit down while listening to the Haitian masters on top form. Weak VG+ copy that plays really well, only light distortion between tracks.

Not a rare pick by Tabou Combo but hey, it is a really great record with Respect, Courage and New York City these cats take off completely. Partytime...

Really got to love this album with Ma Bo Ya sounding like a dead funky scat vocal piece to my ears (no disrespect to the Cameroonians here). Overall a good listen that should appeal to jazz, afro and funk fans alike. ...

Famous leader of the Osofo Dadzie Guitar Band from Ghana on a Highlife solo tip, pressed in tiny numbers here in Germany. Was not to sure what to expect but in all ways a positive surprise with Ateeaa, Abusua Bcne and...

Super rare private pressing with quality highlife penned for the floor. The main cut Akatine Special is 13 minutes long and builds nicely. The copy was sealed, has been checked and is now in shrink with pratically unp...

Jazz funk from Haiti with a modern styled album release but still get it right. Listen to La Vie for a feel, it is a great album in near perfect condition.

Whenever Hugh Masekela is involved you can expect something funky even on a musical joint like this one. Although the line up here is somewhat better than the actual result, the title track is still a good groover. St...

Unqiue mix of afro, roots and rock-steady vibes on this Toure Kunda classic from '85. Check Santhiaba Silo for an idea of the musical direction that is a little different to their earlier albums. Soild EX copy with st...