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Melike Demirag - Behind The Iron Bars (LP)
Folkways FSS 37705, 1982 United States Masterpiece Melike Demirag album that moves from progish yet funky tunes like Hasret or Ellerinz to the deep melodic Saz and Kurban. Rare and recommended pick on Folkways. Record is solid EX and cover still partly in ...
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Supaporn - Supaporn (LP)
Sermvit LPS 125, 197? Thailand Fancy a bit of ultra rare Thai soul beat here is a perfect pick. Supaporn and her brother getting busy on funky arrangements by none other than The Impossibles leader Prajeen Songpaow. Great tracks including As Tears ...
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Melih Kibar - Hisseli Harikalar Kumpanyasi (LP)
Balet LP 230, 1980 Turkey Great Turkish variety album featuring a string of prominent actors and artist like Kartal Kaan, Erol Evgin, Nevra Serezli and many more. Musically a broad scope of ethnic traditionals, disco and some cool sounding ins...
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Bülent Ersoy - Ne Duamsin (LP)
Türküola 7454, 198? Germany Seldom seen Turkish synth release by Bülent Ersoy. Useful stuff for an alternative disco / synth / cosmic mix. Record has brushed hairlines causing light distortion but no deep scratches. Top quality pressing on Türkü...
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Muazzez Abaci - Yasamadimki (LP)
Türküola 7471, 198? Germany Impossibly rare Turkish 80s release that should be heaven for anyone with a sampler and a drum machine. Several tracks on this baby opens with a useful loop before heading into the vocal parts. Anything from cosmic di...
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Ertugrul Cayiroglu - Kendin Cal (LP)
Günes 78337, 197? Turkey This is pure heat in my ears. Mad obscure Turkish relase that blend everything from oriental disco, folky vocals and some seriously funky breakbeat pieces with loud drum work and flashy baglama playing. Estergon Kales...
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Apo Hiking Society - Songwriter (LP)
Jem JLP-102, 1976 Philippines Surely this record is worth the money alone for that amazing gangsta persona cover shot. Forget about Crystal, gotta be flashing the Martini next time you are out and about. Musically a nice folk-pop-rock on offer, ac...
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Warda - Layali El Ghorba (LP)
Boussiphone IMA 55, 197? France One of the hottest Warda records around, the Algerian singer ripping things up on thrilling Arabic psych backing. Definitely a fat record for fans of oriental beats. Mega rare Boussiphone original with disc in straigh...
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Various - Ugat Tunog Nh Lahi (LP)
Ugat Tunog Nh Lahi TSP 5256, 1978 Philippines Amazing compilation on Filipino talents signed to the pioneering Ugat Tunog Nh Lahi label. Rare stuff by Asin, Pen Pen, Verde At Clarino, Coritha and Freddie Aguilar. Some of these tracks are exclusively available her...
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Payvar & Tehrani - Persian Traditional Music (LP)
Ahang Rooz 24, 1974 Iran Faramarz Payvar and wing man Hossein Teherani getting busy on the Santoor and Tonbak respectively. The gents not shy on a bit of singing too. Not a funky dancefloor record but authentic Persian vibes. Hard to find ori...
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Various - 14 Belly Dances (LP)
Sonora 14, 1984 Greece What a beast of a record, five monster tracks pulling from Greek traditional styles like Laiko and Rebetiko but seriously funky. A must for fans of obscure cosmic tinged Greek funk. Can not imagine this is an easy rec...
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Cinderella - Cinderella 2 (LP)
Sunshine TSP 5197, 197? Philippines The famous Manila Sound captured by superstar group Cinderella. All mellow kick-back-in-the-sunshine vibes that represented the popular Filipino sound of that time. Rare pick in EX condition, cover in shrink and text ...
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Abdel Halim Hafez - Mawoud (LP)
Soutelphan 33 S 33, 1971 Egypt Egyptian superstar Abdel Halim Hafez with one of his most popular records on Soutelphan. Authentic intriguing vibe on this live session from Cairo anno 1971. Record with a few non-feelable marks but audibly will pass ...
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Sri Chinmoy - Meditation-Sun (LP)
Alo Niloy 737-01, 1977 Canada The records of Sri Chinmoy are always mega rare and very rarely for sale. He counts as one the main Indian spirituals and was famed for playing a wide range of instruments from cello to synth over more exotic treats l...
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Ravi Shankar - Raga Khamaj Raga Lalit (LP)
EMI ASD.2341, 1967 India Ravi Shankar with wingmen Alla Rakha and Kamala on these famous Raga Khamaj and Raga Lalit recordings. Rare original pressing with record NM and cover VG+ showing one dent corner.
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Hemant Kumar - Devotion And Love (LP)
Oriental BGRP 1047, 1984 United States Obscure Indian album with Hermant Kumar recording eleven songs in honor of the immortal saint Sri Ramakrishna. Not funky per say but it does have an unusual vibe, check Aye Jo Tum Jeeban Me.
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Nora Aunor - Today (LP)
Apha LP 058, 197? Philippines Wonderful sunshine pop by Filipina actress, singer and superstar Nora Aunor. Twelve English sung covers with a nice soulful touch on offer. Record with a handful of marks but not battered, cover has heavy edge wear.
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Pandit Ravi Shankar - The Genius Of (LP)
Oriental Records 1051, 197? United States Sitar and Ravi Shankar goes hand in hand, like James Brown and funk, bread and butter, you name it. Relaxed, meditative styled Indian classical at first but then the gang gets going and lands some tough upbeat cuts. U...
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Shivkumar Sharma - Hundred Strings Of (LP)
Chhanda Dhara ?SP 11286, 1086 Germany Mega rare live recording with Shivkumar Sharma joined by Zakir Hussian and Shefali Nag. Nothing for the clubs on these modern Indian recordings but deep meditative ragas and a piece of heaven for the ambient producer ...
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Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan - Qawwal And Party 1 (LP)
Womad 004 , 1986 United Kingdom Seriously groovy stuff by one of Pakistan's finest in Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan. This album is a type of reproduction of earlier works with new arrangements created for the World Of Music & Arts festival. Rare and recomme...
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