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Jam Kishy - Jean Jean (7")
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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...
Baba Gaston Band - Kayi Kayi (7")
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Baba Gaston Band - Kayi Kayi (7")
HMV JP 2434, 196? Kenya
Excellent dancefloor track by famous Congolese band leader residing and recording a lifetime in Kenya. I can not help thinking of how this style must have inspired early Soukous. Two great sides that would also fit a ...
Super Mambo Jazz 69 - Naenda Nhkuta (7")
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Super Mambo Jazz 69 - Naenda Nhkuta (7")
AIT 113, 1972 Kenya
Ultra rare Kenyan jazz single on the collectable AIT label. Both sides are rocking with tempo change and jazzy breaks all over the place. Heavy vinyl in VG+ condition, lightest noice at intro turns but overall a great...
Franklin Boukaka - Le Bucheron / Nakoki (7")
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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 - 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.
Gaby Omolo - Sir James (7")
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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.
Ambassador Golden Eagles - Owu Daho.. (7")
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Ambassador Golden Eagles - Owu Daho.. (7")
Philips 382410, 195? Ghana
Rare early Highlife or Fanti as this style is sometimes refered to on Philips West African records. First time to cross paths with Ambassador Golden Eagles but I guess it was a dance big band from Ghana. Certainly has...
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.
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...
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.
Fadhili William - Hakuna Mwingine (7")
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Fadhili William - Hakuna Mwingine (7")
Equator EU 7130, 197? Kenya
Nice little Swahili afro beat on Equator Records. Both sides are groovy but start with Hakuna Mwingine. Original Nairobi pressing in lovely VG+ shape.
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...
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.
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.
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.
Daudi Kabaka - Bibi Moupe (7")
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Daudi Kabaka - Bibi Moupe (7")
Equator EU 7-127, 196? Kenya
Folky yet groovy guitar beat released on collectable Equator Records. Few soft marks but great playback (EX). Note that the centerpiece is pushed out.
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.
Black Blood - Mandingo (7")
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Black Blood - Mandingo (7")
Philips 6172578, 1978 Kenya
Great pick for disco heads and a hard find Kenyan original. Flipside with He Nana He is pretty funky too. Clean record and labels, could pass for NM. Fitted in company sleeve.
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.
Cuban Marimba Band - Africa Muye Muye (7")
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Cuban Marimba Band - Africa Muye Muye (7")
Philips HL 7 178, 197? Tanzania
Super rare single only release by the Cuban Marimba Band here led by Juma Kilaza. Groovy guitar work and Kiswahili vocals on both sides. Record is clean NM but african pressing so little background noice.
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