ALI FARKA TOURE - ALI TOURE DIT FARKA / SAF 50085:
1979 album from the Malian master, just as fantastic as any of his albums from this period. Listen to "Hany" and "Djoungou". Reissue.
1979 album from the Malian master, just as fantastic as any of his albums from this period. Listen to "Hany" and "Djoungou". Reissue.
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ALI FARKA TOURE - SAME / SAF 50016:
4 long, jaw-dropping tracks of Mali blues on this 1976 album by Ali Touré, listen to "Gambari". Reissue.
4 long, jaw-dropping tracks of Mali blues on this 1976 album by Ali Touré, listen to "Gambari". Reissue.
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ALI FARKA TOURE - SAME / SAF 50060:
Another stunning piece of desert blues, this time from 1977. You can pick pretty much any track but start with "Assidou Dondoma". Reissue.
Another stunning piece of desert blues, this time from 1977. You can pick pretty much any track but start with "Assidou Dondoma". Reissue.
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ALI FARKA TOURE - SPECIAL BIENNALE DU MALI - LE JEUNE CHANSONNIER DU MALI / SAF 50020:
Wonderful, deep and laidback music from Mali with a strong blues feel. A pleasure from start to finish, check "Foulbe Kede". Reissue.
Wonderful, deep and laidback music from Mali with a strong blues feel. A pleasure from start to finish, check "Foulbe Kede". Reissue.
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ASNAKE GEBREYES - AHADU:
Ethiopian album released in 1988 on cassette, and sounds very much like Hailu Mergia & The Walias, now on vinyl for the first time. Highly recommended if you enjoy the African tape sound!
Ethiopian album released in 1988 on cassette, and sounds very much like Hailu Mergia & The Walias, now on vinyl for the first time. Highly recommended if you enjoy the African tape sound!
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BABA COMMANDANT & THE MANDINGO BANDJUGUYA
SUBLIME FREQUENCIES - USA Original
LP · NM/NM · 150 SEK
NEW IN STOCK
BABA COMMANDANT & THE MANDINGO BAND - JUGUYA:
Afro-jazzy LP from 2015, listen to "Djanfa". Top copy in shrink, with insert.
Afro-jazzy LP from 2015, listen to "Djanfa". Top copy in shrink, with insert.
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CHRISTY ESSIENEVER LIKED MY PERSON?
LAGOS INTERNATIONAL - Nigeria Original
LP · VG+/VG · 120 SEK
IN STOCK
CHRISTY ESSIEN - EVER LIKED MY PERSON?:
Nigerian afro disco/pop album from 1981, listen to the uplifting disco number "Ka anyi gba egwu" (has a good percussion break too). Cover has creasing, two tears from opening, sticker mark on front. Nigerian original (probably pressed in the UK for the Nigerian market), this is the green vinyl issue.
Nigerian afro disco/pop album from 1981, listen to the uplifting disco number "Ka anyi gba egwu" (has a good percussion break too). Cover has creasing, two tears from opening, sticker mark on front. Nigerian original (probably pressed in the UK for the Nigerian market), this is the green vinyl issue.
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EBO TAYLOR & THE PELIKANS - SAME:
Possibly the rarest Ebo Taylor LP including the great Ghana funk cuts "Come Along" and "Egya Edu"! 2017 reissue.
Possibly the rarest Ebo Taylor LP including the great Ghana funk cuts "Come Along" and "Egya Edu"! 2017 reissue.
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EMILE KANGUÉ - TUBE NIE BOBÉ:
Cameroonian afro pop album from 1983 with a nice tune in the title track! Cover has lamination peeling and yellowing around edges plus a promo sticker on back. French original.
Cameroonian afro pop album from 1983 with a nice tune in the title track! Cover has lamination peeling and yellowing around edges plus a promo sticker on back. French original.
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ETUBOM REX WILLIAMS & HIS NIGERIAN ARTISTESSAME
PHILIPS - Nigeria Original
LP · VG-/VG · 1100 SEK
IN STOCK
ETUBOM REX WILLIAMS & HIS NIGERIAN ARTISTES - SAME:
Very rare Nigerian LP with the killer psychedelic afro funk cut "Akpaisong" plus the wonderful, laidback highlife number "Uwa Idem Mi"! Rest of the album is a really nice listen too. Record has lots of marks and some lightly feelable scratches but plays suprisingly well with just odd clicks and minor distractions. Cover has wear on edges (a little more on opening), creasing, minor lamination peeling and sticker on back. Nigerian original, Philips 6361 052.
Very rare Nigerian LP with the killer psychedelic afro funk cut "Akpaisong" plus the wonderful, laidback highlife number "Uwa Idem Mi"! Rest of the album is a really nice listen too. Record has lots of marks and some lightly feelable scratches but plays suprisingly well with just odd clicks and minor distractions. Cover has wear on edges (a little more on opening), creasing, minor lamination peeling and sticker on back. Nigerian original, Philips 6361 052.
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FELA ANIKULAPO KUTI & THE AFRIKA 70SHUFFERING AND SHMILING
BARCLAY - France Reissue
LP · VG+/VG+ · 180 SEK
IN STOCK
FELA ANIKULAPO KUTI & THE AFRIKA 70 - SHUFFERING AND SHMILING:
Another great album by him. If you like Fela you can't really go wrong here - check the clip from part 1. Reissue.
Another great album by him. If you like Fela you can't really go wrong here - check the clip from part 1. Reissue.
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FRANCIS BEBEY - PSYCHEDELIC SANZA 1982-1984:
Deep, trancey music from this versatile Cameroonian artist. Well-made compilation - check "Sanza tristesse" and "Africa sanza".
Deep, trancey music from this versatile Cameroonian artist. Well-made compilation - check "Sanza tristesse" and "Africa sanza".
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GBOYEGA ADELAJACOLOURFUL ENVIRONMENT
ODION LIVINGSTONE - Nigeria Reissue
LP · M/M · 300 SEK
IN STOCK
GBOYEGA ADELAJA - COLOURFUL ENVIRONMENT:
Nigerian disco funk from 1979 - listen to the title track or "Ere aladun". Reissue.
Nigerian disco funk from 1979 - listen to the title track or "Ere aladun". Reissue.
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GUADELOUPE REFLEXIONSUN JEUDI A L'ARAWAK
DISQUES SOPRAN'N - Japan Reissue
LP · NM/EX · 180 SEK
NEW IN STOCK
GUADELOUPE REFLEXIONS - UN JEUDI A L'ARAWAK:
Afro fusion LP out of Guadeloupe, from 1980. Check the wonderful "Eduardo 3/4" or "Samba Arawak"! No shrink on this copy but still in lovely condition. Reissue.
Afro fusion LP out of Guadeloupe, from 1980. Check the wonderful "Eduardo 3/4" or "Samba Arawak"! No shrink on this copy but still in lovely condition. Reissue.
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GYEDU-BLAY AMBOLLEYTHE MESSAGE / AKOKO BA
ANALOG AFRICA - Germany Reissue
12" · M/M · 300 SEK
NEW IN STOCK
GYEDU-BLAY AMBOLLEY - THE MESSAGE / AKOKO BA:
Superb funky sound of Ghana. 4 tracks, check the clip from "Akoko ba". Reissue in pic sleeve, coloured vinyl.
Superb funky sound of Ghana. 4 tracks, check the clip from "Akoko ba". Reissue in pic sleeve, coloured vinyl.
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HUGH MASEKELA / VARIOUSTHE CHISA YEARS 1965-19...
BBE - Europe Reissue
2xLP · M/M · 300 SEK
IN STOCK
HUGH MASEKELA / VARIOUS - THE CHISA YEARS 1965-1976 (RARE AND UNRELEASED):
Rare and unreleased tracks from the vaults of Hugh Masekela's label Chisa. Listen to "Witch doctor" by Baranta or Ojah's "Afro beat blues". 2018 issue.
Rare and unreleased tracks from the vaults of Hugh Masekela's label Chisa. Listen to "Witch doctor" by Baranta or Ojah's "Afro beat blues". 2018 issue.
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J.M. TIM & FOTY - AFRICAN FUNK EXPERIMENTALS 1977-1979:
Jazzy and soulful funk out of Cameroon, from 77-79. Listen to "Douala by night", "Funky Bafoussam" and "Love is light".
Jazzy and soulful funk out of Cameroon, from 77-79. Listen to "Douala by night", "Funky Bafoussam" and "Love is light".
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JO TONGO - AFRICAN FUNK EXPERIMENTALS 1968 - 1982 + 2017:
Compilation of the top tunes by dentist student Jo Tongo, with the great "Jangolo" and "Piani", plus the funkier "Dig it babe" in two parts. Fragile silver cover has some mild creasing.
Compilation of the top tunes by dentist student Jo Tongo, with the great "Jangolo" and "Piani", plus the funkier "Dig it babe" in two parts. Fragile silver cover has some mild creasing.
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KINE LAM - CHEICKH ANTA MBACKE:
1988 LP from Senegalese artist, listen to "Cheickh Anta Mbacke" and the deep "Dogo". Minor price tag mark on front cover. France original.
1988 LP from Senegalese artist, listen to "Cheickh Anta Mbacke" and the deep "Dogo". Minor price tag mark on front cover. France original.
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LOI TOK TOK EBOMACHAKACHA / MUNGWANA
AFRO7 / ATHI RIVER - Norway Reissue
7" · M/M · 120 SEK
IN STOCK
LOI TOK TOK EBOMA - CHAKACHA / MUNGWANA:
Psychedelic afro funk doublesider out of Nairobi, Kenya! Well-made reissue, comes in beautiful silk screened Afro7 sleeve.
Psychedelic afro funk doublesider out of Nairobi, Kenya! Well-made reissue, comes in beautiful silk screened Afro7 sleeve.
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LOS CAMAROES - RESURRECTION LOS:
Live recorded 1979 LP from Cameroon with a danceable mix of Makossa, Bikutsi and cavacha. Listen to "Resurrection los" and "Belon sala". High quality reissue with a poster-like insert.
Live recorded 1979 LP from Cameroon with a danceable mix of Makossa, Bikutsi and cavacha. Listen to "Resurrection los" and "Belon sala". High quality reissue with a poster-like insert.
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MANSA MUSA - HOLD ON TO THE FAITH:
Deep and heavy Trinidad LP from 1976 with a rootsy island/calypso jazz feel. Listen to "Hold on to the faith", "Beat the drum" (that was on a Madlib mix ages ago) or "Who told you". Reissue.
Deep and heavy Trinidad LP from 1976 with a rootsy island/calypso jazz feel. Listen to "Hold on to the faith", "Beat the drum" (that was on a Madlib mix ages ago) or "Who told you". Reissue.
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MANU DIBANGO - BIG BLOW:
Swedish original.
Swedish original.
MANU DIBANGO - MAKOSSA MAN:
"Weya" great afro/funk classic. Cover has partial edge wear and a minimal cutout. US original on Atlantic, red/green labels with Rockefeller adress.
"Weya" great afro/funk classic. Cover has partial edge wear and a minimal cutout. US original on Atlantic, red/green labels with Rockefeller adress.
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MANU DIBANGO - MAKOSSA MAN:
"Weya" great afro/funk classic. French original.
"Weya" great afro/funk classic. French original.
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MANU DIBANGO - SUPER KUMBA:
"Super Kumba" wicked afro/funk tune. Dancefloor madness! German original.
"Super Kumba" wicked afro/funk tune. Dancefloor madness! German original.
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MOMO WANDEL SOUMAH - MATCHOWE:
Beautiful, spiritual afro jazz set from Guinea, recorded in 1992 but not released on vinyl until this release. Wonderful music with saxophone, flute and kora, featuring a stunning version of "Afro Blue". Listen to a clip from that, and "Tepe".
Beautiful, spiritual afro jazz set from Guinea, recorded in 1992 but not released on vinyl until this release. Wonderful music with saxophone, flute and kora, featuring a stunning version of "Afro Blue". Listen to a clip from that, and "Tepe".
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NKOTTI FRANCOIS & THE BLACK STYLS 77DE BONABERI A DOUALA
NANGA BOKO - France Reissue
LP · M/M · 250 SEK
IN STOCK
NKOTTI FRANCOIS & THE BLACK STYLS 77 - DE BONABERI A DOUALA:
Psychedelic makossa rock from Cameroon, with stone groove and wah wah organ. Listen to "Loko la mboa" and "Muboledi". Reissue.
Psychedelic makossa rock from Cameroon, with stone groove and wah wah organ. Listen to "Loko la mboa" and "Muboledi". Reissue.
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PETER KING - MILIKI SOUND:
Jazzy afro set from 1975 including the driving club tracks "Jo jolo" and "Ijo olomo". Reissue.
Jazzy afro set from 1975 including the driving club tracks "Jo jolo" and "Ijo olomo". Reissue.
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PIERRE ANTOINE - KALABULEY WOMAN:
Two smoking sides of afrobeat from the Ivory Coast with a pretty huge backing band. Reissue. 1 LP, shipping weight as for 2.
Two smoking sides of afrobeat from the Ivory Coast with a pretty huge backing band. Reissue. 1 LP, shipping weight as for 2.
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ROGER ESSE - HELLO FRIENDS:
Cheesy but funky, afro/soca thing recorded in Sweden - listen to "African way". Record looks unplayed. Cover almost excellent. Swedish original.
Cheesy but funky, afro/soca thing recorded in Sweden - listen to "African way". Record looks unplayed. Cover almost excellent. Swedish original.
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SAM MANGWANA - RUMBA MUSIC:
80s release from this Congolese singer, listen to "Suzana". French original in great shape.
80s release from this Congolese singer, listen to "Suzana". French original in great shape.
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SAMMY KASULE - SAME:
Kenyan LP from 1984 by Ugandan artists Sammy Kasule - nice vibes on "Kukupenda" and "Shauri Yako"! Cover has small round sticker mark and a tiny tear dot on front. Kenyan original.
Kenyan LP from 1984 by Ugandan artists Sammy Kasule - nice vibes on "Kukupenda" and "Shauri Yako"! Cover has small round sticker mark and a tiny tear dot on front. Kenyan original.
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SCORPIOS - SAME:
First contemporary release on the Afro7-label featuring a London-based band hailing from Central Sudan. Deep and hypnotic sounds, check "El Sheikh Sairo", "Kirfaya Mosa" and "Saparna".
First contemporary release on the Afro7-label featuring a London-based band hailing from Central Sudan. Deep and hypnotic sounds, check "El Sheikh Sairo", "Kirfaya Mosa" and "Saparna".
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SIR WAZIRI OSHOMAH AND HIS TRADITIONAL SOUND MAKERSSAME
SUPERFLY - France Reissue
2xLP · M/M · 250 SEK
IN STOCK
SIR WAZIRI OSHOMAH AND HIS TRADITIONAL SOUND MAKERS - SAME:
Funky Highlife with a very nice sound not far from Ebo Taylor's best stuff. Listen to "Omhona - Omhona" and "Oshiomegie idonigie". High quality reissue by Superfly, made in Japan. 1 LP but shipping cost as for 2 LPs due to weight.
Funky Highlife with a very nice sound not far from Ebo Taylor's best stuff. Listen to "Omhona - Omhona" and "Oshiomegie idonigie". High quality reissue by Superfly, made in Japan. 1 LP but shipping cost as for 2 LPs due to weight.
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SORY BAMBA DU MALI - SAME:
1979 album ranging from more traditional sounds to synthesizer-spiced disco funk - check "Mayel" and "Kanaga 78"! Reissue of tough original, red vinyl version.
1979 album ranging from more traditional sounds to synthesizer-spiced disco funk - check "Mayel" and "Kanaga 78"! Reissue of tough original, red vinyl version.
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SOULJAZZ ORCHESTRA - MANIFESTO:
2009 afrobeat with two hot Fela-style tracks in "Parasite" and "Interested benevolence". Also a few slower, jazzier cuts. Canadian original.
2009 afrobeat with two hot Fela-style tracks in "Parasite" and "Interested benevolence". Also a few slower, jazzier cuts. Canadian original.
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STEVE BLACK - VILLAGE BOOGIE:
1979 Nigerian afro funk/boogie/highlife business with a nice party vibe, and an unusually good afro reggae tune! Listen to "Precious time" and "Step out when you're down".
1979 Nigerian afro funk/boogie/highlife business with a nice party vibe, and an unusually good afro reggae tune! Listen to "Precious time" and "Step out when you're down".
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SURVIVAL - SIMMER DOWN:
Nigerian funk/rock with a psych leaning. Check "Simmer down" & "Survival". Well-made reissue, with insert.
Nigerian funk/rock with a psych leaning. Check "Simmer down" & "Survival". Well-made reissue, with insert.
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TRIO MADJESI & ORCHESTRE SOSOLISO - VOL 1:
Folky early 70s sound, just gorgeous on "Massengo Malingi Yo" and "Madjesi". Very nice copy, just a tiny corner cut and a little rubbing on back. Kenyan original.
Folky early 70s sound, just gorgeous on "Massengo Malingi Yo" and "Madjesi". Very nice copy, just a tiny corner cut and a little rubbing on back. Kenyan original.
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VARIOUS - FLEE ISSUE NO 1:
Three tracks of Kenyan Benga music, with edits on the B-side, a silk screened magazine and a ginormous printed cardboard mailer. Listen to C.K. Jazz Band's "Rapar wuon osimbo" and the Africaine 808 edit of "Anyango maggy". Shipping weight as for 2 LPs, will not ship along with other records due to the oversized packaging.
Three tracks of Kenyan Benga music, with edits on the B-side, a silk screened magazine and a ginormous printed cardboard mailer. Listen to C.K. Jazz Band's "Rapar wuon osimbo" and the Africaine 808 edit of "Anyango maggy". Shipping weight as for 2 LPs, will not ship along with other records due to the oversized packaging.
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VARIOUS - LONDON IS THE PLACE FOR ME 3:
Compilation of lovely african music from Ambrose Adekoya Campell that moved from Nigeria to the UK. A man who helped spread the African music tradition in Europe & he's been a big influence for the UK jazz scene back in the 60's. This compilation cover his early works & is truly beautiful if you are into rootsy african music.
Compilation of lovely african music from Ambrose Adekoya Campell that moved from Nigeria to the UK. A man who helped spread the African music tradition in Europe & he's been a big influence for the UK jazz scene back in the 60's. This compilation cover his early works & is truly beautiful if you are into rootsy african music.
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VARIOUS - NEW AFRICA:
Compilation from 1985 with dubby afro tracks from Mandingo ("Harima" on the soundclip) and Manu Dibango, plus Fela's "Government chicken boy" and a few highlife cuts from Toure Kunda. Record is super clean, cover has one creased corner. US original.
Compilation from 1985 with dubby afro tracks from Mandingo ("Harima" on the soundclip) and Manu Dibango, plus Fela's "Government chicken boy" and a few highlife cuts from Toure Kunda. Record is super clean, cover has one creased corner. US original.
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VARIOUS - THE SHRINE - AFROBEAT:
Great compilation with top tracks from artists like Fela Kuti, Mulatu Astatke, C.K. Mann & Guedo Blay Ambulley etc. Cover has two stickers plus minor price tag mark on front.
Great compilation with top tracks from artists like Fela Kuti, Mulatu Astatke, C.K. Mann & Guedo Blay Ambulley etc. Cover has two stickers plus minor price tag mark on front.
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VICTOR OLAIYA & HIS COOL CATSABANIJE / IYAWO ONIGBESE
PHILIPS - Holland Original
7" · VG+/EX · 200 SEK
IN STOCK
VICTOR OLAIYA & HIS COOL CATS - ABANIJE / IYAWO ONIGBESE:
Club-friendly 60s highlife! Some light marks on vinyl, plays fine. Dutch original in Philips "West African" sleeve.
Club-friendly 60s highlife! Some light marks on vinyl, plays fine. Dutch original in Philips "West African" sleeve.
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VOICES OF DARKNESS - SAME:
Nigerian funk with a raw, slightly psychedelic feel and glass-shattering vocals. Listen to "We're gonna make it" and "Mota ginya". High quality reissue of extremely rare original. 1 LP but shipping cost as for 2 LPs due to weight.
Nigerian funk with a raw, slightly psychedelic feel and glass-shattering vocals. Listen to "We're gonna make it" and "Mota ginya". High quality reissue of extremely rare original. 1 LP but shipping cost as for 2 LPs due to weight.
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WILSON PETER KINYONGA & SIMBA WANYIKASHILLINGI MAUWA TENA YAUA
POLYDOR - Kenya Original
LP · EX/EX · 800 SEK
IN STOCK
WILSON PETER KINYONGA & SIMBA WANYIKA - SHILLINGI MAUWA TENA YAUA:
Rare and great soukous LP from 1983, listen to "Shillingi". Close to perfect copy, just one light sleeve scuff on record and a tiny sticker on front cover. Kenyan original.
Rare and great soukous LP from 1983, listen to "Shillingi". Close to perfect copy, just one light sleeve scuff on record and a tiny sticker on front cover. Kenyan original.
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ZAGADA - THE ZAGADA AND FANS / WITHOUT YOU:
Afro-Caribbean 4 track EP. Check the clips from the two tracks on side 1. Record has surface marks but nothing deep, plays well. Picture sleeve has some edge wear but looks alright overall. Original issue, AJB 1001/ZA 01, pressed in the UK.
Afro-Caribbean 4 track EP. Check the clips from the two tracks on side 1. Record has surface marks but nothing deep, plays well. Picture sleeve has some edge wear but looks alright overall. Original issue, AJB 1001/ZA 01, pressed in the UK.
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ZAIKO LANGA LANGAICI CA VA ...FUNGOLA MO...
MOTO MUSIC - France Original
LP · EX/EX · 200 SEK
IN STOCK
ZAIKO LANGA LANGA - ICI CA VA ...FUNGOLA MOTEMA:
1990 soukous/afro-pop, check "Déception B." and "Exil". French original, Moto Music issue.
1990 soukous/afro-pop, check "Déception B." and "Exil". French original, Moto Music issue.
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ZISKAKAN - PEI BATO FOU:
Rare 1983 album from the small island of Reunion. Folky and deep, with a slight Francis Bebey feel at times. Listen to "Bato fou" and "Romans pour Rico". Reissue.
Rare 1983 album from the small island of Reunion. Folky and deep, with a slight Francis Bebey feel at times. Listen to "Bato fou" and "Romans pour Rico". Reissue.
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