Really pleased to have caught this masterpiece of South African jazz. The full title reads Anna Nkosi and Friends so my guess would be that Anna is related to either Zacks and/or West Nkosi and that these famous jazzm...

Holy grail highlife Decca 10" release that is up there with the Stargazers Dance Band and E.T. Mensah when it comes to rarity. Give Waya Waya a listen for a feel of an early African jazz soundscape. Marks and scuffs o...

Amazing recording by the famous Youssou N'Dour ensemble mixing Senegalese folk and jazz. Melodic yet intense with intriguing solo performances that really pulls you in. A masterpiece and rare treat all in one. Record ...

Big rarity with E.C. Arinze and His Music on best of form. If you dig the early African Highlife grooves this is a prime pick. Sisi, Sisi, Yadiba an Nne Buu Nne stand out but just quality stuff from start to finish. C...

Ultra rare private pressed high-life production by Paa Kwesi Dennis originating from Ghana residing in Germany. Not all DIY records in this field are great but this one comes with firm recommendations. Spotless near m...

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...

Killer album by Pat Thomas with a thrilling set of Disco Reggae and Disco Highlife tunes as he defines them. The latter with Yesu San Bra and Yamona are seriously funky and a treat for any afro tinged mix or dancefloo...

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...

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...

This is one incredible 'wolf in sheep's clothing' record. Childrens dance music release on Fidulafon but packed with jazz, funk and afro break beat spins. Watussi Drums, Black Lady, Sunset in Ghana... Small stamp to c...

Stunning near mint RCA original of what I rate as one of the greatest afro funk records around with Advice From Fatcher, Ku Ka Maria and the breakbeat funk favorite Karam Bani. Bernhard Purdie joining the fun and abso...

Ultra rare Decca 10" with pioneering jazz / highlife recorded in Lagos. Charles Iwegbue, E.C. Arinze, Ojindo and much more on offer. Copy looks BAD with LOTS of marks but still plays through so if you don't mind the c...

Not all Unesco Anthology Of African Music releases are groovy but this Nigerian Igbo compilation definately has got that something really special to it. Tribal breaks topped with Ikorodo chants. Useful stuff for addin...

Rare Jairos Jiri album recorded live at the Brot Für Die Welt concert in Stuttgart. Mix of highlife, jazz and rock tunes. Pretty sure this was never commercially distributed and pressed in very small numbers.

Super rare South African folk release with Raymond Mbele playing the xhosa accordian adding only vocal and love. Pretty cool cover art too on this one. Fresh off the press near mint copy, cover is EX. Hard to find in ...

Really happy to be able to offer a copy of this crazy rare highlife masterpiece by the grand daddy of Ghana, Jewel Ackah and The Butterfly Six. I have never seen it before and doubt I will see it again. It holds two f...

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...

Impossible to find Malcolm's Lock Caribbean Rock album on Happy Bird with the alternate cover art. This pressing is super super rare and pretty much never seen for sale. Musically this is an amazing Herbolzheimer prod...

Private pressed afrobeat made in Germany. Heavy on synth, moog and drum machine programming. Listen to Bikourssi for a feel of direction here. Crispy clean vinyl, close to unplayed, cover with sticker on front.

Star trio comprising Pepe Kalle, Papy Tex and Dilu Dilumona joined by Nyboma Mwan'dido how can things go wrong. Very rare and very popular Soukous album with top choice treats like Zouke Zouke and Dodo Limbisa Ngai. R...