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Heartbeat of Africa - Drums of Africa (7")
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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.
Manu Dibango - Super Kumba / Wasa N Dolo (7")
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Manu Dibango - Super Kumba / Wasa N Dolo (7")
Atlantic 45-3263 , 1975 United States
Great double sider with two thrilling afro funk spins. US pressing in Atlantic company sleeve. Soft scuffs only, plays almost EX. Pen marks on label.
Manu Dibango - Dangwa / Oboso (7")
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Manu Dibango - Dangwa / Oboso (7")
Atlantic 45-2983, 1972 United States
This Dibango 45 does not show up very often. I love both tracks but Oboso just has this hypnotic feel to it that I can not get enough of.... US Atlantic pressing in strong VG+ condition, plays EX.
Albatros - Africa / Ha-Ri-Ah (7")
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Albatros - Africa / Ha-Ri-Ah (7")
Metronome M 25.651, 1975 Germany
Dancefloor favorite with Ha-Ri-Ah always a popular spin useful for disco, afro beat and funk DJs. European only release in picture sleeve cover.
Them Mushrooms Band - Mombasa (7")
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Them Mushrooms Band - Mombasa (7")
Polydor POL 446, 198? Nairobi
The only really good Them Mushrooms Band 45 with Mombasa a brilliant midtempo groover. Kenya Hakuna Matata on the flip. Near perfect condition in original Phonogram Nairobi company sleeve. Nice one!
Sugar Bus - Jambo Jambo (7")
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Sugar Bus - Jambo Jambo (7")
Polydor 2041390, 1973 Ghana
Not entirely sure of the origins of Sugar Bus with a psychedelic feel and a certain Nowy (Ralf maybe?) credited but nice stuff nonetheless. Drumbreak intro and cool flute solo work. This is the original pressing from ...
Kenya Police Band - Husia Kwa Vijana (7")
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Kenya Police Band - Husia Kwa Vijana (7")
Moto 7 17, 196? Kenya
Brilliant upbeat jazzy dancer by the famous police unit of Kenya. Flip with Kenya Ni Taifa Yetu is nice too although a little more laidback. Lovely EX shape with perfectly clean labels and centerpiece intact. Rare in ...
Black Blood - Kirie Kirio (7")
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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.
Black Blood - Muko Wapi (7")
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Black Blood - Muko Wapi (7")
Philips 6109 144, 1977 Kenya
Ralph Benatar production with Alan Toko and crew on top form. Quality afro disco made in Belgium and worked on dancefloors all over the world. Kenyan original in clean EX shape and company sleeve.
Exodus - Africa / Hey Dakar (7")
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Exodus - Africa / Hey Dakar (7")
Ariola 16 280 AT, 197? Germany
Flip this over and enjoy a brilliant Euro only funk 45. Hey Dakar sounds like S.O.U.L. with a superbly funky flute and grooving bass. Cover with creasing, wax with a few scuffs but Hey Dakar plays excellent. VG(+) con...
Ice - Bobo Step / Passion (7")
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Ice - Bobo Step / Passion (7")
Bellaphon BF 18416, 1976 Germany
In demand disco groover by famed Parisian afrobeat unit also known under their Lafayette Afro Rock Band. This is the recommended pressing with Passion on the flip that has huge potential on soul floors and would fit a...
Exile One - Rosita / Réflexion (7")
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Exile One - Rosita / Réflexion (7")
Barclay M28144, 1976 Germany
Reflexion is the joint here and a smoking hot one of you like the pulsating sounds of French afro funk favorites Exile One. Killer track that builds perfectly. Stunning copy with cover and vinyl in EX condition.
Them Mushrooms Band - Jambo, Bwana (7")
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Them Mushrooms Band - Jambo, Bwana (7")
Mercury 6066250, 1982 Germany
Likely the rarest Them Mushrooms release, picture sleeve issue with the great Mombaza flipside. Clean EX condition vinyl, cover with tiny tear at upper seam and little creasing.
The Mighty Sparrow - Mr Walker / Jane (7")
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The Mighty Sparrow - Mr Walker / Jane (7")
Stateside MEL 5002, 196? Ghana
Killer groove by the self proclaimed calypso king Birdie, aka Mighty Sparrow. Jane on the flip is also good. Mega rare original Stateside Ghana pressing. Copy looks strong VG but plays much better.
Franklin Boukaka - Le Bucheron / Nakoki (7")
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Franklin Boukaka - Le Bucheron / Nakoki (7")
ASL 3251, 1972 Kenya
Mega rare afro beat / highlife double sider arranged by Manu Dibango on the collectable ASL label out of Kenya. Superficial lines not affecting play. Comes in original ASL company sleeve. RARE!
Peter Tsotsi - Mpenzi Zaina (7")
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Peter Tsotsi - Mpenzi Zaina (7")
Equator 7 EU 159, 196? Kenya
Rarest Peter Tsotsi release on Equator Records, laidback melodic guitar driven tune sung in Swahili. Lightest scuffing, completely inaudible, playback is EX.
Equator Sound Band - Pole Musa (7")
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Equator Sound Band - Pole Musa (7")
Equator 7 EU 290, 196? Kenya
Peter Tsotsi leading the Equator Sound Band on a nice midtempo piece with jazzy vibes. Crispy clean EX shape, pressing with lightest background noice. Fitted in company sleeve.
Franklin Boukaka - Le Bucheron (7")
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Franklin Boukaka - Le Bucheron (7")
ASL 3251, 1972 Kenya
Back in stock! Rare afro jazz double sider arranged by Manu Dibango on the collectable ASL label out of Kenya. Stunning copy in original ASL company sleeve.
Peter Tsotsi - Mpenzi Zaina (7")
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Peter Tsotsi - Mpenzi Zaina (7")
Equator 7 EU 159, 196? Kenya
Back in stock! Rarest Peter Tsotsi release on Equator Records, laidback melodic guitar driven tune sung in Swahili. Lightest inaudible scuffing, playback is EX.
John Nzenze - Mpensi Sofia (7")
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John Nzenze - Mpensi Sofia (7")
Africana MS 7-104, 196? Kenya
Lengendary Kenyan 'twist' performer with two rare slices of Swahili sung guitar groove. Seldom seen Africana Microgroove pressing. Softest marks only.