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Lord Creator - Big Bamboo (LP)
Dynamic Sounds DY 3318 , 1964 Jamaica If you are into the early ragga Kingston sound, Lord Creator is a very justifiable investment. Cover art shows Lord holding his Big Bamboo and with tracks such as Shame & Scandal, Bang Bang Lulu and Pussycat you are i...
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Fortuné Bracieux & Vénus 1 (LP)
Guérardisques GD 77308, 197? France Only recording by Fortune Bracieux which is a real shame judging by the outcome. Excellent mix of zouk and dancefloor friendly afrobeat. Check out a snippet of Maco Maco and you will know what I am talking about. Fren...
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Toure Kunda - Toure Kunda (LP)
Celluloid CEL 6599 , 1982 France Debut release by the Senegalese heavy hitters is a must in my eyes/ears. Killer mix of funk, deep drumming and quality afrobeat. French original in solid EX condition with sticker residue on front cover.
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Fodé Youla & Africa Djolé - Basikolo (LP)
FMP SAJ-48, 1984 Germany Of all the Africa Djole recordings on FMP this is the best with drum breaks for days but also some really tight spiritual pieces like O Ya Mousoda E. Hypnotic! Vinyl is solid VG+, cover with tear to front.
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De Paur Chorus - Songs Of New Nations (LP)
Mercury SR90382, 1964 United States Top item for DJs / producers with original chants, drum patterns and much more ready for chopping. Tribal pieces from Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana... Lovely clean EX copy, cover has a tiny punchhole.
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Koffi Olomide - Tcha Tcho (LP)
Tcha Tcho TC 1301, 1988 France Quality Soukous album by the hugely popular Congolese singer, producer, composer... Soft hairlines but great playback. Rare French original on Koffi's own label.
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Scorpio Universel - Compas 94 (LP)
Antilles Prod 795711, 1994 France If not familiar with Haiti's famous Compas unit you are in for a treat. Party time vibes all day every day and surely the sun will be coming out. Strong EX vinyl grade, cover has one bent corner and stoarge print on f...
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Magnum Band - La Seule Difference (LP)
Cine CR 12-158, 1983 France La Kay is a stomping Haitian funk groove with lots of potential. I really like the unusual carnival styled Entioutioute as well. Cover has a circle and small sticker residue on front.
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Steel Band Des Caraibes - Goldene Hits... (LP)
Arion AR33612, 1981 Italy Rare calpyso steel drum recording made to promote a Caribean flavoured chocolate by Alfred Ritter (Ritter Sport). Covers of Sam Cooke, Eric Gale, Ed Watson in store for you and a cool lad back cover of the Bob Marley ...
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King Eric & His Knights - All Time Favourites (LP)
Elite OE-24, 1966 Bahamas Very much slept on Bahamas soul groover hidden as last track on this calypso recording. King Eric covering big hitters like Yelow Bird and Nassua Market but round things up with the brilliant Lonely For My Baby. Kille...
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Keita Fodeba - Les Ballets Africains De Vol. 1 (LP)
Vogue CLVLX 297, 1969 France Music recorded by Keita Fodeba while touring Europe and Africa with his famous African Theatre of Keita Fodeba. No clubby stuff here but an enjoyable listen throughout. Check the Brazzaville Congo styled Kalakato. Dis...
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Rex Gyamfi - Sweet Lady (LP)
MSH 01183 , Germany Brilliant German only synthy afro beat that disco and boogie heads should give a go. A handful of traditional highlife styled tracks and then 4 arrangements that are spot on funky with great brass and synth work. Soft...
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Madlala Brothers - Thandiwe (LP)
Tusk 8002, 1988 Mexico Scarce afro synth production by the horse loving duo (all their albums have horses on the cover so taken a wild guess). Check the mid tempo Uyozisola. Strong EX record grade, cover with light edge wear only. A solid c...
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Tabu Ley - Faya Tess & Beyou Ciel (LP)
Genidia GEN 129, 1989 France Rare danceable afro synth with a pinch of Sokous by Tabu Ley backed by wonderful Faya Tess & Beyou Ciel. Solid EX shape cover and disc.
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Franco & Son T.P.O.K. Jazz - Ekaba-Kaba (LP)
Melodie 9508, 1987 France Wonderful afro jazz with the title track Ekaba Kaba spanning almost 16 minutes. Expect quality guitar picking and vocal works laid down on a mesmerizing jazzy groove by the T.P.O.K. Jazz
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Francis Bebey - Afrikanischer Frühling (LP)
Marifon A 5633, 1980 Germany Minty fresh copy of this classic Francis Bebey live recording on German Marifon. Not in any way as rare as his other album from this period but does not mean it is not good, actually a great pick for cheap.
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Cheb Khaled - Hada Raykoum (LP)
Triple Earth 102, 1985 United Kingdom Masterpiece Khaled Hadj Brahim album, the King Of Rai showcasing his talents. Marvelous album that I can not recommend enough. NM vinyl and cover in nice shape but has 2o written in upper left corner.
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Cheb Mami - Prince Of Rai (LP)
Triple Earth 105, 1988 United Kingdom Mohammed Khelifati or Cheb Mami with his biggest selling Rai album. The Algerian singer really shines on this in part cosmic tinged backing.
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Papa Wemba - La Vie Est Belle (LP)
Stern's Africa 1028, 1988 United Kingdom Soukous soundtrack release with Papa Wemba hitting it hard. Nice clubby vibe on most tracks with percussion / drum / synthy breakdowns. A few traditional sounding folk tracks on here as well. Copy in pretty average sh...
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Various - Folklore International (LP)
Eterna 8 35 057, 1973 Germany Scarce Eterna compilation that is essential for the heavy afro funkster Allah Wakbarr by Ofo The Black Company. Epic...
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