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Tabou Combo - New York City (LP)
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Tabou Combo - New York City (LP)
Barclay BLP 16.066, 1975 Germany
Not a rare pick by Tabou Combo but hey, it is a really great record with Respect, Courage and New York City these cats take off completely. Partytime...
Invaders Steelband - Gimme Dat (LP)
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Invaders Steelband - Gimme Dat (LP)
Telefunken 623 422, 1978 Germany
Steelband funk with a solid club track Watu Cada and a decent cover of Watermelon Man. Super clean vinyl, cover with small tear to upper right hand cover.
Manu Dibango - Afrijazzy (LP)
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Manu Dibango - Afrijazzy (LP)
Polydor 831 720-1, 1986 Germany
Bill Laswell giving the Dibango classic a '87 feel. You also get a handful of credible afrobeat and dub tracks.
Toure Kunda - Natalia (LP)
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Toure Kunda - Natalia (LP)
Celluloid CEL 6740, 1985 France
Unqiue mix of afro, roots and rock-steady vibes on this Toure Kunda classic from '85. Check Santhiaba Silo for an idea of the musical direction that is a little different to their earlier albums. Soild EX copy with st...
Mbongeni Ngema - Sarafina! (LP)
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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...
 Dembo Konte & Kausu Kuyateh - Simbomba (LP)
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Dembo Konte & Kausu Kuyateh - Simbomba (LP)
Rogue FMSL 2011, 1987 United Kingdom
Great rhythmetic vocal track with the guys getting busy on the Kora. It looks and sound like they are having good fun...
Somo Somo - Somo Somo (LP)
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Somo Somo - Somo Somo (LP)
Stern's Africa STERNS 1007, 1985 United Kingdom
Great afrobeat from Zaire. If you like some of the Mali groups like the Rail Band or Orchestre National A this album is very similar in style. Top condition.
Osibisa - Woyaya (LP)
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Osibisa - Woyaya (LP)
MCA Records MAPS 5617, 1971 Germany
Underrated debut release by Osibisa that is well funky throughout. My favorites here are Move On and Rabiatu. Original 1st pressing with stunning gatefold cover.
Ben Brako - Baya (LP)
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Ben Brako - Baya (LP)
MCL 870801, 1987 United Kingdom
Private pressed Highlife album out of the UK holding a few decent boogie instrumentals. My favorites is the Adom Tomorrow with great potential in my ears. Reduced price item due to marks and scuffs causing occasional ...
The Real Bahamas Volume II (LP)
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The Real Bahamas Volume II (LP)
Nonesuch H-72078, 1978 United States
All chilled and laidback, mainly accapella tracks. I have a soft spot for the tune Kneeling Down Inside The Gate. Fascinating to explore the roots of rhythm & blues. Copy has got a sizeable stamp on label and cover, p...
Various - This Is Soca (LP)
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Various - This Is Soca (LP)
London LONDP 43 , 1987 United Kingdom
Soca compilation with the hits of 87 that includes a really good second record with David Rudder & Charlies Roots. My pick here is Scrunter with She Wants Me To Sing In The Party for a idea of how this record sounds. ...
Georges Decimus - Kassav & Decimus (LP)
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Georges Decimus - Kassav & Decimus (LP)
Celluloid CEL 6131, 1987 United States
Georges Decimus teams up with the Kassav crew for some off the radar cosmic afrobeat that builds nicely.
Hugh Masekela - Waiting For The Rain (LP)
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Hugh Masekela - Waiting For The Rain (LP)
Jive 6.26155 BL, 1985 Germany
I am personally a huge fan of Masekela and despite this not being a rare pick there a handful of worthwhile tracks on here. Lots of jazzy / funky groovers but I opted for the boogie vibes on Run No More that is a grea...
Miriam Makeba - African Convention (LP)
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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 ...
Safari Sound Band - Best Of African Songs (LP)
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Safari Sound Band - Best Of African Songs (LP)
African Safari Club, 1984 Germany
Mainly an all afrobeat affair, two tracks stand out, the disco fun on Karibuni Kenya and heavy drum driven Kenya Safari. Both are great. Stunning EX+ copy that could easily pass for NM.
Various - Tropical Hits (LP)
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Various - Tropical Hits (LP)
Metronome MLP 15951 LF, 1976 Germany
Top choice DJ item with dancefloor friendly tunes throughout. Caribbean, African, Brazilian grooves from the likes of Jorge Ben, The Exotics or Burundi Steiphenson Black pave the way.
Chaino - Voodoo Drums (LP)
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Chaino - Voodoo Drums (LP)
Metro 2356 052, 196? Germany
Amazing afro cuban breaks and beats by famous exotica percussionist Leon Johnson. Cheapo copy with most of side 1 scratched badly whereas the better side 2 is clean EX. Great album at a ridiculos price.
Merry Makers Of Trinidad - Fiesta (LP)
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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 ...
Juluka - Scatterlings (LP)
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Juluka - Scatterlings (LP)
Safari 813 125-1, 1982 Germany
Record here has a Afro Pop stamp on the cover and that is pretty much what is in store but the tracks Siyayilanda and Shake My Way does have a funky afrobeat vibe to them making the album worthwhile. Flawless EX copy ...
Amampondo - Feel The Pulse Of Africa (LP)
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Amampondo - Feel The Pulse Of Africa (LP)
Claremont AM 20, 1989 South Africa
Great live setting by this famous South African powerhouse of rhythm. Brilliant version of State Of Emergency that would fit tribal house and disco mixes perfectly while Sukulila is also really funky. Like new copy wi...
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