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Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan & Party (LP)
Jaro 4149, 1990 Germany Rare pick by Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan and crew. They play a religious styled music called Qawwali. Obviously not clubby bangers on here but a very original soundscape ready to be played with. Top quality pressing in stun...
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Yma Sumac - Voice Of The Xtabay (LP)
Regal REG 2007, 1956 United Kingdom Little hard to imagine a record collection without at least one Yma Sumac album. The Peruvian diva was the pioneering voice of south american music during the 50s and 60s. Les Baxter providing the musically backing he...
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Yma Sumac - Yma Sumac (LP)
Electrecord EDE 073, 1961 Romania Cracking stuff by the Peruvian diva with something for latin, jazz as well as dub (yes dub) fans. Very clean copy but pressing with lightest background noice. Listen to the unique Chuncho.
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Various - The Near East Vol. 2 (LP)
Lyrichord LLST 7288, 196? United States Brilliant set of recordings from Iran, Iraq, Egypt and Morocco showcasing traditional instruments like the Santoor, Tabla, Tombak, Tar and more. Really cool stuff through and through. Strong EX copy with cover still i...
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Various - Sahara (LP)
Playa Sound PS 33510, 197? France Wonderful field recordings by Gerard Kremer from the Sahara region with a varied mix of offerings from belly dancing vibes to tribal hand clapping dances. Plenty of food for your sampler. Lovely copy with info text in...
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Various - D'Afrique Du Nord (LP)
Vogue CLVLX 423, 1970 France Musical tour of North Africa with chants and songs from all of the region. Some great picks on offer here with Hassisen's Allahi Yeltha Bhamou my personal favorite. Original pressing in immaculate condition.
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Ravi Shankar - In San Francisco (LP)
Liberty LBS 83 137 I, 1967 Germany Some exceptional Tabla and Sitar solo action by Alla Rakha and Ravi Shankar respectively. The former definately takes off...
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Ravi Shankar - Ustad A. Thirakhwa (LP)
Melodisc SMLP 12-161, 1971 United Kingdom Minty fresh copy of this always popular sitar and table extravagance by Pandit Ravi Shankar and Ustad Ahmedjan Thirakhwa. Press play, lean back and close your eyes. Trippy....
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Nikhil Banerjee - Raga Desh (LP)
Amigo AMLP 831, 1979 Sweden Sitar master Nikhil Banerjee with a trippy raga session recorded live in Stockholm. Anindo Chatterjee and Ratan Mukherjee joining in on tabl and tanpura respectively. Swedish original in solid EX condition, it plays f...
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Shefali Nag - Indian Dance Music (LP)
Chhanda Dhara 1676, 197? Germany Obscure private recording made by Shefali Nag for a local dance school called Chhanda Dhara. Traditional Indian vibes from first to last groove, some meditative others upbeat.
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George Abdo - The Art Of Belly Dancing (LP)
Monitor MFS 752, 1973 United States More belly dancing treats by George Abdo. From fast upbeat vocal pieces to mid tempo instrumental, this has it all. Superb copy with educational insert included.
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George Abdo - The Magic Of Belly Dancing (LP)
Monitor MFS 803, 1979 United States George Abdo was clearly one of the most productive heads in creating music for belly dancing. Not the worst job either, fat moustache pimping it in the clubs. Game on...
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Georges Yazbek - Thousand & One Nights (LP)
VOS 10 001, 197? France Thrillig set of Lebanese belly dancers by Georges Yazbek And His Orchestra. Gotta love the cover shot, looks like the cats are having fun at the local get-down. Top condition, NM vinyl and straight EX cover grades.
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Belly Dance - Spectacular Rhythms... (LP)
EMI GVDL 74, 1974 Lebanon Great pick in the Voix De L'Orient Series featuring Ziad Rahbani, Setrak Sarkissian and Mohammed Abdel Wahab. Record looks unplayed, cover has a tear to opening seam.
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Pandit Ram Narayan - Inde Du Nord (LP)
Ocora ?OCR 69, 1971 France Raga performance by Suresh Talwalkar and Jhorna Bose taking you off to a different place, far away from the turmoil of day to day life..... VG copy with hairlines causing some light background distortion.
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Mahmud Mirza & Latif Ahmed Khan - Inde (LP)
Mercury 135.716 MCY, 197? France Great duo performance with Tabla and Sitar playing a folky yet funky North Indian styled raga. French original in strong VG condition, some marks and little scuffing but plays well.
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Satya Sai Baba - Chants The Bajans (LP)
Liberty WPS 21 465 K, 1969 Germany Minty fresh copy of this famous spiritual recording by Shri Sathya Sai Baba. Nice mellow vibes from startto finish and a great sample source.
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Voyages Autour Du Monde - Maroc (LP)
Philips 844.926 BY, 197? France One of several excellent picks on the Voyages Autour Du Monde series on Philips. If you fancy a feel of authentic Morocco look no further. Chants, singing, drums and much more on offer. Great sample source too...
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Voyages Autour Du Monde - Turquie (LP)
Philips 844.936 BY, 197? France Great set of Turkish chants and folk songs, many of which are recorded in great quality. Give the opener Su Karsi Yaylada Goc Kater Kater a go for starters. Strongest EX shape that could pass for NM.
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Deben Bhattacharya - Turkey (LP)
Philips 831 214 PY, 197? France Deben Bhattacharya capturing a number of excellent Turkish grooves. Great use of cumbus, tamborine, divan, darabuka and other traditional instruments. Plenty of upbeat stuff on offer.
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