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Nganeziyamfisa No Khambalomvaleliso - Y.. (LP)
Soul Soul IAL 3015, 198? South Africa First thing first, what a band name.... And now, introducing, South Africa's finest, Nganeziyamfisa No Khambalomvaleliso !! They play an infectious and complex folk that will win you over for sure. Check Sikhalile for...
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Nana Tuffour - Ye Wo Asaase (LP)
EMI F 668.767, 198? Germany One of the best african recordings I have ticked off recenty. Ye Wo Assase is a mindblowing 13 minutes long hypnotic jazz piece with solo work in all areas. Little hard to capture the extend of it on a short soundclip...
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Nana Tuffour - Odo Ben Ni (LP)
Lispo 001, 198? United Kingdom Likely the rarest Nana Tuffour record with a unqiue blend of high-life, jazz, afrobeat and reggae. A gentleman of many talents which really comes to show on the Sikyi Medley. This is the UK pressing on Lispo with supe...
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Nan Mayen - From The Best (LP)
RP 30220, 198? Germany Super rare private pressing with a excellent mix of afro jazz, funk and electro smashers. Warrior Dub that is a crackin electro tune with a great loud bassline and quality synth. Super hard to find item in perfect con...
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N'Dedy Dibango - Epapala (LP)
Africa Oumba, 197? France 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. ...
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Mustapha Tettey Addy - Master Drummer... (LP)
Tangent TGS 113, 1972 United Kingdom The master showcasing his talents with drums and percussion in all forms and shapes. Great pick for fans of percussive spiritualism and turntabilst with a need for beats. Flawless EX copy, could pass for near mint.
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Moses Mchunu - Sigiya Ngengoma (LP)
Motella BL 252, 1980 South Africa Moses Mchunu plays an unusual Soweto styled guitar that pulls from a variety of styles. Very authentic and at times pretty funky. Super clean EX plus plus condition, cover with light corner wear.
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Mombasa - Peace Maker (LP)
Pläne 88268, 1981 Germany Fifth and final album by Lou Blackburn and crew. Quality stuff throughout and with highlights in The Path, Snake Dance and Peace Love & Harmony. Spotless NM vinyl grade, cover with lightest edge wear and a 4-5 mm rip ...
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Mokete Hlake - Khunya Khunya (LP)
Imbongi LZG 42, 198? South Africa So rare this offbeat accordion driven afro folk by Mokete Hlake and His Basotho Group. Trippy vibes from first to last groove. Produced by legendary South African studio head Hamilton Nzimande. Ultra rare record in ne...
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Miriam Makeba - The Voice Of Afrika (LP)
RCA INTS 1307, 1971 Germany Hugh Masekela producton with the South African first lady on fine form and backed by Masekela, William Salter and James Cleveland. Second pressing from 1971 with alternate cover art that I prefer to the original. Weak...
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Miriam Makeba - Miriam Makeba (LP)
London HA 2332, United Kingdom Debut album release by the South African superstar regarded as Mama Africa by many. I like her authentic stuff like Iya Gaduza, Mbube or Novame most but an enjoayble listen throughout. UK mono pressing from 1960 in fl...
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Miriam Makeba - African Convention (LP)
Pläne 88 199, 1980 Germany Thinking back just how often I have passed on this album while diggin in Germany is a joke. Despite the later recording date there are 2-3 good cuts here and a huge groover in Chicken (Kikirikki) with potential to be ...
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Mighty Sparrow - Hotter Than Ever (LP)
Ra - RA 3112 , 1972 Barbados This original promo release (pre Trojan) is not only crazy rare but a sublime recording by the king of calypso. Recorded at the Dynamic Sounds Studio and produced by the legendary Byron Lee, the Mighty Sparrow deliver...
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Mighty Pelay - First Time Around (LP)
WIRL 1445, 1977 Barbados Mighty Pelay debut with a number of upbeat calypso groovers like Frenchie, Mr. Panman or My Calypso Dance. Carnival season in Barbados...
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Mhlambe Mthombeni - Nofanezile (LP)
Mabob City MMC 952, 1982 South Africa Wilson Ndlovu is the brains behind this funky Soweto album on Mabob City. Essential pick for fans of South African records and a super rare find. Add to that the immaculate EX plus plus condition, this is surely a win...
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Merry Makers Of Trinidad - Fiesta (LP)
Sunset SLS 50 237 Z, 196? Germany If you dig your steel drum action on the fast lane this is a recommended pick with the percussion heavy Bongo Night that takes off completely. Estaa Cubana is also good with rest of the album mostly cover versions of ...
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Mbongeni Ngema - Sarafina! (LP)
Celluloid 66833-1 , 1987 France 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...
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Manu Dibango - Soul Makossa (LP)
Decca SLK 17 025-P, 1973 Germany Essential record from Manu with his hard hitting Soul Makossa and superb mellow afro jazz tracks Hibiscus and Dangwa. This copy has got lots of marks, scuffs, lines but plays overall really well. Listen to New Bell an...
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Manu Dibango - Soul Makossa (LP)
Score 9037 , 1983 France What to say about this masterpiece recording that has not been said already. A must have, essential afro funk record that should be shelved in every home. Soul Makossa, Oboso, Lily, Dangwa, the list is long.... Later ...
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Manu Dibango - Manu 76 (LP)
Decca 6.22642, 1976 Germany The multi talented Cameroonian pulling weights with the floorfriendly Bokilo's Boogie and must have afro beat gem Angola. German pressing in strong EX condition, crisp looking and sounding cover and disc.
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