ADMAS - SONS OF ETHIOPIA:
1984 album with a marvellous indie synth boogie sound on "Kalatashew Waga" and some mellow, soothing moments as "Astawesalehu". Reissue including a nice info booklet.
1984 album with a marvellous indie synth boogie sound on "Kalatashew Waga" and some mellow, soothing moments as "Astawesalehu". Reissue including a nice info booklet.
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ALPHONSE - LA MUSIQUE CREOLE:
1974 creole album from Lousiana. Check "Le Boss". Record has some storage wear. Cover has corner wear, sticker mark on front. US original.
1974 creole album from Lousiana. Check "Le Boss". Record has some storage wear. Cover has corner wear, sticker mark on front. US original.
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ANTIBALAS - TALKATIF:
Solid modern afrobeat - if you dig Fela, this is a pretty safe bet. Listen to "Talkatif" or "N.E.S.T.A.". Light scratch at the end of side 2 causes just a few scattered clicks. Hype sticker on front cover. UK original.
Solid modern afrobeat - if you dig Fela, this is a pretty safe bet. Listen to "Talkatif" or "N.E.S.T.A.". Light scratch at the end of side 2 causes just a few scattered clicks. Hype sticker on front cover. UK original.
afro / tropical / world
AYALEW MESFIN - GOOD ADEREGECHEGN:
Ethiopian vintage sounds including the monster tune "Hasabe".
Ethiopian vintage sounds including the monster tune "Hasabe".
afro / tropical / world
BLO - CHAPTER ONE:
Nigerian psych/funk album with the deep "Chant to mother earth" and the funkier "Don't". Reissue.
Nigerian psych/funk album with the deep "Chant to mother earth" and the funkier "Don't". Reissue.
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C.K. MANN & HIS CAROUSEL 7 - FUNKY HIGHLIFE:
"Asafo beesuon" heavy funky highlife with hard drums on this Ebo Taylor-arranged LP from 1975. Reissue.
"Asafo beesuon" heavy funky highlife with hard drums on this Ebo Taylor-arranged LP from 1975. Reissue.
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CAP'TAIN CREOLE - NI BEL JOUNIN:
Two slices of French reggae/carib/afro with a laidback vibe. Reissue. Brand new copy straight from the label but with one minor corner bump from transport.
Two slices of French reggae/carib/afro with a laidback vibe. Reissue. Brand new copy straight from the label but with one minor corner bump from transport.
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CHRISTY ESSIEN IGBOKWE - GIVE ME A CHANCE:
Nigerian LP from 1980 including the disco funk gems "Rumours" and "Nothing can stop you", both surefire dancefloor movers. Reissue.
Nigerian LP from 1980 including the disco funk gems "Rumours" and "Nothing can stop you", both surefire dancefloor movers. Reissue.
afro / tropical / world
EBO TAYLOR - PALAVER:
Previously unreleased 1980 album from the king of Ghanaian funky-highlife, including a killer afrobeat track in "Help Africa" plus nice vibes on the more highlife-y title track!
Previously unreleased 1980 album from the king of Ghanaian funky-highlife, including a killer afrobeat track in "Help Africa" plus nice vibes on the more highlife-y title track!
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EBO TAYLOR JNR WITH WUTA WAZUTU - GOTTA TAKE IT COOL:
1978 album by Ebo Taylor's son, including the raw afro funker "Mondo Soul Funky" (killer track!) that was comped on "Ghana Soundz Volume 2". "Swinging Soul For Love" in nice too in the same style. Reissue.
1978 album by Ebo Taylor's son, including the raw afro funker "Mondo Soul Funky" (killer track!) that was comped on "Ghana Soundz Volume 2". "Swinging Soul For Love" in nice too in the same style. Reissue.
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EBO TAYLOR, PAT THOMAS & UHURU YENZUHITSVILL RE-VISITED
MR BONGO - UK Reissue
LP · M/M · 250 SEK
IN STOCK
EBO TAYLOR, PAT THOMAS & UHURU YENZU - HITSVILL RE-VISITED:
Upbeat highlife from Ebo Taylor, Pat Thomas and Uhuru Yenzu. Listen to "Go slow" or "Uhuru special". Reissue.
Upbeat highlife from Ebo Taylor, Pat Thomas and Uhuru Yenzu. Listen to "Go slow" or "Uhuru special". Reissue.
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ERICK COSAQUE - CHINAL KA 1973-1995:
Great compilation featuring 1973-1995 recordings with this Guadelopean artist, ranging from earlier Gwoka and West Indies fusion sounds to later digital zouk tracks. Includes the stunning "Guadeloupe, Ile De Mes Amours" that's been a big home listening favourite of mine for many years, listen to that plus "Kominiké" and "Embawgo".
Great compilation featuring 1973-1995 recordings with this Guadelopean artist, ranging from earlier Gwoka and West Indies fusion sounds to later digital zouk tracks. Includes the stunning "Guadeloupe, Ile De Mes Amours" that's been a big home listening favourite of mine for many years, listen to that plus "Kominiké" and "Embawgo".
afro / tropical / world
FAIROUZ - MAARIFTI FEEK:
Lebanese mid-80s sound with a moody, cinematic vibe and light vocals. Listen to A3 and B5. Reissue.
Lebanese mid-80s sound with a moody, cinematic vibe and light vocals. Listen to A3 and B5. Reissue.
afro / tropical / world
GROUPE RTD - DANCING DEVILS OF DJIBOUTI:
2019 album recorded in Djibouti, taking in a heap of various influences over the four sides. Listen to "Buuraha U Dheer".
2019 album recorded in Djibouti, taking in a heap of various influences over the four sides. Listen to "Buuraha U Dheer".
afro / tropical / world
KAMAL KEILA - MUSLIMS AND CHRISTIANS:
Early 90s Sudanese recordings with sharp backing and an irresistible groove. Listen to "Shmasha" or "Agricultural revolution".
Early 90s Sudanese recordings with sharp backing and an irresistible groove. Listen to "Shmasha" or "Agricultural revolution".
afro / tropical / world
LINDA BABE MAJIKA - DON'T TREAT ME SO BAD:
Afro/boogie LP from 1988 includng the banging dance tunes "Let's make a deal" and "Don't treat me so bad"! Reissue.
Afro/boogie LP from 1988 includng the banging dance tunes "Let's make a deal" and "Don't treat me so bad"! Reissue.
afro / tropical / world
MARCY LUARKS & CLASSIC TOUCH - ELECTRIC MURDER:
Nigerian boogie from 1983 with a bunch of lo-fi dance hits. Listen to "Inspiration" and "Shake" - if you like them you'll like the rest. Reissue.
Nigerian boogie from 1983 with a bunch of lo-fi dance hits. Listen to "Inspiration" and "Shake" - if you like them you'll like the rest. Reissue.
afro / tropical / world
MARUMO - MODIEHI:
South African LP from 1982 with a real stunner in the deep but dancefloor-y afro disco track "Khomo Tsaka Deile Kae?", highly recommended tune! "Toitoi" is nice too in the same style. Reissue.
South African LP from 1982 with a real stunner in the deep but dancefloor-y afro disco track "Khomo Tsaka Deile Kae?", highly recommended tune! "Toitoi" is nice too in the same style. Reissue.
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MULATU ASTATKE + BLACK JESUS EXPERIENCETO KNOW WITHOUT KNOWING
AGOGO - Germany Original
LP · M/M · 250 SEK
IN STOCK
MULATU ASTATKE + BLACK JESUS EXPERIENCE - TO KNOW WITHOUT KNOWING:
Mulatu's 2020 album with highlights for me in the vocal tunes "Ambassa lemdi" and "Kulun mankwaleshi".
Mulatu's 2020 album with highlights for me in the vocal tunes "Ambassa lemdi" and "Kulun mankwaleshi".
afro / tropical / world
NKONO TELES - PARTY BEATS:
Afro-boogie with stinging drums and light synths! Check the garage-y "Love vibration" and the freestyle-like "Party beats". Reissue.
Afro-boogie with stinging drums and light synths! Check the garage-y "Love vibration" and the freestyle-like "Party beats". Reissue.
afro / tropical / world
NKOTTI FRANCOIS & THE BLACK STYLS 77DE BONABERI A DOUALA
NANGA BOKO - France Reissue
LP · M/M · 180 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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ODU AFROBEAT ORCHESTRAREVENGE OF THE ONE-EYED...
SAGITTARIUS A-STAR - Italy Original
LP · EX/EX · 1200 SEK
IN STOCK
ODU AFROBEAT ORCHESTRA - REVENGE OF THE ONE-EYED HYENA:
Modern afrobeat from 2010 with 4 long tracks, check "Afrobeat principles #01" (A1) and "No more, no more" (B1). Italian original, this is the edition which comes with animal fur, limited to 26 copies (this is #11). With inserts.
Modern afrobeat from 2010 with 4 long tracks, check "Afrobeat principles #01" (A1) and "No more, no more" (B1). Italian original, this is the edition which comes with animal fur, limited to 26 copies (this is #11). With inserts.
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BBE - Europe Reissue
LP · M/M · 225 SEK
IN STOCK
OJO BALINGO (JUJU MASTER) - AFROTUNES BEST OF JUJU VOL 2:
Nigerian LP from 1985 with the bubbling club tune "Igbe eiye oloburo"! Well worth checking if you like King Sunny Ade's "Ja funmi". Reissue.
Nigerian LP from 1985 with the bubbling club tune "Igbe eiye oloburo"! Well worth checking if you like King Sunny Ade's "Ja funmi". Reissue.
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PAT THOMAS & KWASHIBU AREA BAND - SAME:
Strong 2015 album from one of Ghana's finest singers, aided by a terrific band that provides a jazzy backing. Listen to "Gyae su" and "Me ho asem".
Strong 2015 album from one of Ghana's finest singers, aided by a terrific band that provides a jazzy backing. Listen to "Gyae su" and "Me ho asem".
afro / tropical / world
PETER KING - OMO LEWA:
"Ajo" and "Omo Lewa" monster afro/funk tunes! Reissue.
"Ajo" and "Omo Lewa" monster afro/funk tunes! Reissue.
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SEUN KUTI & EGYPT 80NIGHT DREAMER DIRECT TO...
NIGHT DREAMER - UK Original
LP · NM/EX · 180 SEK
IN STOCK
SEUN KUTI & EGYPT 80 - NIGHT DREAMER DIRECT TO DISC SESSIONS:
Mighty afrobeat sound from Fela's youngest son. Listen to "Struggle sounds". As new copy except for a couple of tiny corner creases.
Mighty afrobeat sound from Fela's youngest son. Listen to "Struggle sounds". As new copy except for a couple of tiny corner creases.
afro / tropical / world
SHINA WILLIAMS & HIS AFRICAN PERCUSSIONISTSAGBOJU L'OGUN
STRUT - UK Reissue
12" · M/M · 150 SEK
IN STOCK
SHINA WILLIAMS & HIS AFRICAN PERCUSSIONISTS - AGBOJU L'OGUN:
Afro disco monster that builds up a storm. Reissue in pic sleeve.
Afro disco monster that builds up a storm. Reissue in pic sleeve.
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SMOKEY HAANGALA - AUNKA MA KWACHA:
1976 album out of Zambia, mixing a folky sound with some psyched-out parts. Listen to "Tulondoke".
1976 album out of Zambia, mixing a folky sound with some psyched-out parts. Listen to "Tulondoke".
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STAR BEAMS - PLAY DISCO SPECIALS:
Rare South African disco/funk album including the 10 minute afro disco burner "Disco Stomp"! Reissue.
Rare South African disco/funk album including the 10 minute afro disco burner "Disco Stomp"! Reissue.
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TOURE KUNDA - SAME:
Senegalese afro pop LP from 1982, listen to the clip from the Cuban-inspired "Banny". This copy looks lovely in shrink, no sticker as on photo. US pressing from the later 80s, a few years after the European release.
Senegalese afro pop LP from 1982, listen to the clip from the Cuban-inspired "Banny". This copy looks lovely in shrink, no sticker as on photo. US pressing from the later 80s, a few years after the European release.
afro / tropical / world
VARIOUS - AFRICAN SCREAM CONTEST 2:
Heavy afrobeat/funk selecctions from Benin. Listen to "A min we vo nou we" by Les Sympathics de Porto-Novo or Stanislas Tohon's "Dja dja dja". As usual with Analog Africa, it comes with a thick booklet filled with photos and reading.
Heavy afrobeat/funk selecctions from Benin. Listen to "A min we vo nou we" by Les Sympathics de Porto-Novo or Stanislas Tohon's "Dja dja dja". As usual with Analog Africa, it comes with a thick booklet filled with photos and reading.
afro / tropical / world
VARIOUS - ALEFA MADAGASCAR - SALEGY, SOUKOUS & SOUL FROM THE RED ISLAND 1974-1984:
70s/80s sounds out of Madagascar. Plenty of club smashers here - check Charles Maurin Poty's "Amboliako Fary" and "Andosy Mora" by Jean Kely Et Basth!
70s/80s sounds out of Madagascar. Plenty of club smashers here - check Charles Maurin Poty's "Amboliako Fary" and "Andosy Mora" by Jean Kely Et Basth!
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VARIOUS - CALABAR-ITU ROAD - GROOVY SOUNDS FROM SOUTH EASTERN NIGERIA (1972-1982):
More Nigerian vintage sounds compiled, including jazzy killer tunes from Cross River Nationale and Emmanuel Ntia. Includes 44-page booklet.
More Nigerian vintage sounds compiled, including jazzy killer tunes from Cross River Nationale and Emmanuel Ntia. Includes 44-page booklet.
afro / tropical / world
VARIOUS - MORE ETHIOPIAN SOUL AND GROOVE - ETHIOPIAN URBAN MODERN MUSIC VOL. 3:
Another great Ethiopian comp - if you like the Mulatu stuff, this is a sureshot. Check Girma Beyene's monster tune "Ene negn bay manesh", Hirut Bekele "Ewnetegna feqer" and Samuel Belay "Qeresh endewaza".
Another great Ethiopian comp - if you like the Mulatu stuff, this is a sureshot. Check Girma Beyene's monster tune "Ene negn bay manesh", Hirut Bekele "Ewnetegna feqer" and Samuel Belay "Qeresh endewaza".
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VARIOUS - NEXT STOP SOWETO:
Strong comp of South African-sounds from late 60s and 70s, listen to The Mgababa Queens "Maphuthi" and S. Piliso & His Super Seven "Kuya Hanjwa".
Strong comp of South African-sounds from late 60s and 70s, listen to The Mgababa Queens "Maphuthi" and S. Piliso & His Super Seven "Kuya Hanjwa".
afro / tropical / world
VARIOUS - POP MAKOSSA - THE INVASIVE DANCE BEAT OF CAMEROON 1976-1984:
Strong selection of songs from Cameroon between 1976-1984, going from the killer psychedelic funk of the opening "Pop makossa invasion" by Dream Stars to the more discofied sounds of "Ye medjuie" by Emmanuel Kahe & Jeanette Kemogne. Includes 20 page booklet with amazing photos.
Strong selection of songs from Cameroon between 1976-1984, going from the killer psychedelic funk of the opening "Pop makossa invasion" by Dream Stars to the more discofied sounds of "Ye medjuie" by Emmanuel Kahe & Jeanette Kemogne. Includes 20 page booklet with amazing photos.
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