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Flash Tropical Steel & Brass Band - Casandra (7")
EX
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Flash Tropical Steel & Brass Band - Casandra (7")
Private Pressing, 1984 Netherlands
Ultra rare private pressing with killer tropical funk. Both sides are winners and if you like records not readily available this is a perfect pick. Creasing and tear to cover, record is clean EX but pressing causing l...
Franklin Boukaka - Le Bucheron (7")
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EX
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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.
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!
Franklin Boukaka - Le Bucheron / Nakoki (7")
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EX
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Franklin Boukaka - Le Bucheron / Nakoki (7")
ASL 3251, 1972 Kenya
Last copy! Rare afro beat and highlife double sider arranged by Manu Dibango on the collectable ASL label out of Kenya. Nice copy in rare original ASL company sleeve.
Gaby Omolo - Sir James (7")
EX
NA
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Gaby Omolo - Sir James (7")
Afrian Eagles ER 7-3, 196? Kenya
Coolest Kenyan Rumba and Soro laid down by Gaby Omolo and The Eagles. Very popular style on very rare pressing on Afrian Eagles Recording out of Nairobi. Keep Change on the flip. Faintest marks, plays EX.
Gaby Omolo - Tutakula Aya Ajabu (7")
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Gaby Omolo - Tutakula Aya Ajabu (7")
Afrian Eagles ER 7-14, 197? Kenya
Hidden as flipside to Gaby Omolo's biggest hitter Lunch Time the track Tutakula Aya Ajabu is such a hypnotic Swahili groove but still uptempo enough to work the floor. Rare Kenyan original in lovely EX shape.
Harry Belafonte - Jump In The Line (7")
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Harry Belafonte - Jump In The Line (7")
RCA 47-9370, 196? Germany
Mr. Calypso himself with a guaranteed dancefloor winner. Super rare pick on 45. To my knowledge this only had a German release as single. VG/VG- copy with marks and some light noice plus occasional click, check soundc...
Heartbeat of Africa - Drums of Africa (7")
VG+
VG+
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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.
Herbert Misango - David In Muluhya (7")
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Herbert Misango - David In Muluhya (7")
Equator RA 7-20, 1965 Kenya
Flipside to the frequently comped Msichana Omari but this track is much better and so much harder to come by as single only release on Equator Records. Grooves slightly dirty and a few marks but plays solid VG+ throug...
Ice - Bobo Step / Passion (7")
EX
EX
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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...
Jam Kishy - Jean Jean (7")
VG+
VG+
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Jam Kishy - Jean Jean (7")
Emi Pathe 00615134M, 196? France
Off the radar afro beat in a Hi-Fives or Bantou vein. Great hypnotic vibes on a track that has not blown up yet. Single only release. Faintest marks only, plays close to EX, nice and loud. Cover has ringwear and a few...
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.
John Wijenje - Watoto Musiache Masomo (7")
VG+
NA
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John Wijenje - Watoto Musiache Masomo (7")
Twist TT 18, 196? Kenya
Über rare 45 on one of the very first labels set up in Kenya. Guitar driven highlife with a warm soundscape and Swahili vocals. Strong VG+ condition, almost EX which is unusual for a an early sixties African record. L...
Kenya Police Band - Husia Kwa Vijana (7")
EX
NA
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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 ...
Le Ry-Co Jazz - Cherie Na Ngai (EP)
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Le Ry-Co Jazz - Cherie Na Ngai (EP)
Vogue EPL 7845, 1961 France
Pioneering jazz unit famous for introducing congo / rumba / meregue into West Africa and consequently paving a new musical direction. This is one of the rarest Dansons avec Le Ry-Co Jazz EPs and should sit well with f...
Mac & Party - Harambe (7")
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Mac & Party - Harambe (7")
Mzuri HL72, 196? Kenya
This year is still very much young but I think this will be a contender for best find in 2014 nonetheless. What a blasting piece to drop out and potentially cue in with Saleb Ragab's Amber Of The Nile. Released on the...
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.
Manu Dibango - Soul Makossa (7")
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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.
Manu Dibango - Soul Makossa / Lily (7")
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VG+
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Manu Dibango - Soul Makossa / Lily (7")
Fiesta 51.199, 1972 France
Classic afro funk material on scarce french 45 picture sleeve. Cover is VG+ and wax VG. Plays with noice.
Manu Dibango - Super Kumba / Wasa N Dolo (7")
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VG+
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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.