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Türk Folklor Kurumu - Turkey (LP)
Request SRLP 8140, 1972 United States One of the best records in this field with a handful of amazingly groovy improvisations on traditional instruments like the zurna, davul, mey, darbuka. Flawless near mint copy with cover in shrink.
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Various - 14 Belly Dances (LP)
Sonora 14, 1984 Greece What a beast of a record, five monster tracks pulling from Greek traditional styles like Laiko and Rebetiko but seriously funky. A must for fans of obscure cosmic tinged Greek funk. Can not imagine this is an easy rec...
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Various - Chant Des Derviches De Turquie (LP)
Arion ARN 33446, 1978 France Picked this up with production in mind and glad I did as it has lots and lots of unique chants, untapped sample ready originals perfect for chopping or fitting in an oriental styled mix. Check Hou Devran Ilahisi.
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Various - D'Afrique Du Nord (LP)
Vogue CLVLX 423, 1970 France Musical tour of North Africa with chants and songs from all of the region. Some great picks on offer here with Hassisen's Allahi Yeltha Bhamou my personal favorite. Original pressing in immaculate condition.
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Various - Hits Hits (LP)
Hed-Arzi BAN 14167, 19 Israel One of the best Israeli hit compilations with a broad scope of musical input from The Shlosharim, Sasi Keshet and fantastic psyched pop gem Shir La Shalom by the famous Nachal Variety Group. Disc with some scuffing bu...
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Various - Holiday In Tunesien (LP)
Columbia 1C 048-11 482, 197? Germany Excellent compilation of Tunisian artists, some traditional others more on a modern note. Record made as promotion for the German airline Lufthansa to encourage visitors to the Tunisia.
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Various - Israel Song Festival 1971 (LP)
Hed-Arzi ?BAN 14174, 1972 Israel Excellent Israeli recording with contenders from the 1971 song competition. A nice blend of styles all on full orchestral backing. Listen to a part of second prize song Sasi Keshet's Umatok Haor Baenayim. Record alomo...
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Various - Lidova Hudba Arnhemske Zeme (LP)
Supraphon 1017 2010, 197? Czech Republic Not that many records capturing authentic grooves from down under but here we go. Commissioned by the Australian Institute Of Aboriginal Studies this record offers a rare listen to singing in Walbiri, Worora or Wunamb...
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Various - Morocco 1 (LP)
Musicaphon BMSL 2027, 198? Germany This release came as a positive surprise with several useful pieces. Obviously more of a producers record with some incredible vocal chants and steady rhythms. Nice oriental drum work...
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Various - Sahara (LP)
Playa Sound PS 33510, 197? France Wonderful field recordings by Gerard Kremer from the Sahara region with a varied mix of offerings from belly dancing vibes to tribal hand clapping dances. Plenty of food for your sampler. Lovely copy with info text in...
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Various - The Near East Vol. 2 (LP)
Lyrichord LLST 7288, 196? United States Brilliant set of recordings from Iran, Iraq, Egypt and Morocco showcasing traditional instruments like the Santoor, Tabla, Tombak, Tar and more. Really cool stuff through and through. Strong EX copy with cover still i...
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Various - Turquie (LP)
Musidisc 30 CV 1108, 197? France Bela Bartok of French folk label Musidisc touring Turkey and capturing some brilliant instrumentals, even some fuzzy folk rock vibes to be found. Listen to Avsar Beyleri by the Les Seigneurs.
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Various - Ugat Tunog Nh Lahi (LP)
Ugat Tunog Nh Lahi TSP 5256, 1978 Philippines Amazing compilation on Filipino talents signed to the pioneering Ugat Tunog Nh Lahi label. Rare stuff by Asin, Pen Pen, Verde At Clarino, Coritha and Freddie Aguilar. Some of these tracks are exclusively available her...
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Voyages Autour Du Monde - Turquie (LP)
Philips 844.936 BY, 197? France Great set of Turkish chants and folk songs, many of which are recorded in great quality. Give the opener Su Karsi Yaylada Goc Kater Kater a go for starters. Strongest EX shape that could pass for NM.
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Warda - Layali El Ghorba (LP)
Boussiphone IMA 55, 197? France One of the hottest Warda records around, the Algerian singer ripping things up on thrilling Arabic psych backing. Definitely a fat record for fans of oriental beats. Mega rare Boussiphone original with disc in straigh...
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Western Union Band - Western Union Band (LP)
EMI EMGS-5010, 1977 Singapore Singaporean rock unit covering a string of big hitters. Not all tight but Stand By Me, Come Together and First Cut Is The Deepest are all useful. Rare original pressing with EX vinyl, cover has one bent corner and tin...
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Yma Sumac - Voice Of The Xtabay (LP)
Regal REG 2007, 1956 United Kingdom Little hard to imagine a record collection without at least one Yma Sumac album. The Peruvian diva was the pioneering voice of south american music during the 50s and 60s. Les Baxter providing the musically backing he...
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Yma Sumac - Yma Sumac (LP)
Electrecord EDE 073, 1961 Romania Cracking stuff by the Peruvian diva with something for latin, jazz as well as dub (yes dub) fans. Very clean copy but pressing with lightest background noice. Listen to the unique Chuncho.
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Zeki Müren - Askn Icimde Rüya (7")
Grafson 3788, 1972 Turkey Peep this Zeki Müren picture cover, musically not his (or her) best but the sleeve makes up for a lot... Strong VG condition close to VG+ with just a tiny tear to cover and faint marks on disc.
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Zeki Müren - Gözleri Aska Gülen (7")
Grafson 3089, 1964 Turkey Rare pick by the Turkish superstar. Mellow vocal piece with good solo work. Grafson original in VG condition, plays through fine with only light noise.
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