AFRO 70 BAND - SHANGWE / FLORENCE:
Tanzanian group with a slightly softer sound on this 1973 release. Kenyan original in nice shape.
Tanzanian group with a slightly softer sound on this 1973 release. Kenyan original in nice shape.
afro / tropical / world
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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ANGELIQUE KIDJO - LOGOZO:
Afro pop from 1992 including the singles "We we" and "Batonga". Record in nice shape. Cover is strong VG due to a few tiny tears/scratches on top left front. Small sticker on front, two stickers on back. UK original.
Afro pop from 1992 including the singles "We we" and "Batonga". Record in nice shape. Cover is strong VG due to a few tiny tears/scratches on top left front. Small sticker on front, two stickers on back. UK original.
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ANTIBALAS - UPRISING:
Great afrobeat from one of the finest contemporary bands.
Great afrobeat from one of the finest contemporary bands.
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ARAYA FAMILY - THE ARAYA'S FAMILY:
Sparse, folky Ethiopian sounds on a 1972 EP. Listen to "Engeda negne ene". Vinyl is very clean. Pic sleeve has tiny writing on front. Stamp on A-side label. Original pressing made in Lebanon, black vinyl version with large centre hole.
Sparse, folky Ethiopian sounds on a 1972 EP. Listen to "Engeda negne ene". Vinyl is very clean. Pic sleeve has tiny writing on front. Stamp on A-side label. Original pressing made in Lebanon, black vinyl version with large centre hole.
afro / tropical / world
ATTARAZAT ADDAHABIA & FARADJALLAHAL HADAOUI
HABIBI FUNK - Germany Original
LP · M/M · 250 SEK
IN STOCK
ATTARAZAT ADDAHABIA & FARADJALLAH - AL HADAOUI:
Previously unreleased Moroccan 1973 recordings, taking in huge chunks of funk and rock. Listen to "Al Hadaoui".
Previously unreleased Moroccan 1973 recordings, taking in huge chunks of funk and rock. Listen to "Al Hadaoui".
afro / tropical / world
AYALEW MESFIN - GOOD ADEREGECHEGN:
Ethiopian vintage sounds including the monster tune "Hasabe".
Ethiopian vintage sounds including the monster tune "Hasabe".
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AYALEW MESFIN - WEGENE (MY COUNTRYMEN):
Compilation of Ethiopian vintage sounds including killer tunes as "Teregew nebere" and some unissued material.
Compilation of Ethiopian vintage sounds including killer tunes as "Teregew nebere" and some unissued material.
afro / tropical / world
BELMOND BLACK - NEVER TOO LATE:
Very rare Nigerian LP from 1979. Reissue, limited to 500 copies.
Very rare Nigerian LP from 1979. Reissue, limited to 500 copies.
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.
afro reissues
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.
afro reissues
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.
afro reissues
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
CUBAN MARIMBA BANDKIFO CHA BAVON MARRIE /...
SABA SABA - Kenya Original
7" · EX/EX · 90 SEK
IN STOCK
CUBAN MARIMBA BAND - KIFO CHA BAVON MARRIE / PESA SABUNI YA ROHO:
Two pleasant sides from this accomplished band out of Tanzania. Kenyan original, almost spotless copy.
Two pleasant sides from this accomplished band out of Tanzania. Kenyan original, almost spotless copy.
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D.O.7. SHIRATI JAZZ - OKOTH JABILO / LUO UNION F.C.:
Kicking benga tracks on both sides. Kenyan original, in Kenyan Phonogram Ltd sleeve.
Kicking benga tracks on both sides. Kenyan original, in Kenyan Phonogram Ltd sleeve.
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DOCTEUR NICO & ORCHESTRE AFRICAN FIESTA SUKISAL'AFRIQUE DANSE NO 9
AFRICAN - France Later Pressing
LP · VG-/VG+ · 150 SEK
IN STOCK
DOCTEUR NICO & ORCHESTRE AFRICAN FIESTA SUKISA - L'AFRIQUE DANSE NO 9:
Compilation with this pioneer of soukous music. Listen to "Adieu Freetown". Record has lots of light marks and some deeper ones. Plays with crackle/noise and a few skips. Cover has light wear, lamination creasing. French later pressing.
Compilation with this pioneer of soukous music. Listen to "Adieu Freetown". Record has lots of light marks and some deeper ones. Plays with crackle/noise and a few skips. Cover has light wear, lamination creasing. French later pressing.
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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.
afro reissues
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.
afro reissues
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.
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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".
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GYEDU BLAY AMBOLLEY - AMBOLLEY:
His second LP, from 1982, and with quite a different sound than Simigwa. Nice and funky disco highlife with a touch of jazz. Listen to "It's highlife" and "Walkind down the street", "'Cos I love you" is a nice slowie too. Reissue.
His second LP, from 1982, and with quite a different sound than Simigwa. Nice and funky disco highlife with a touch of jazz. Listen to "It's highlife" and "Walkind down the street", "'Cos I love you" is a nice slowie too. Reissue.
afro reissues
GYEDU BLAY AMBOLLEY & ZANTODA MARK III - CONTROL:
Rare 1980 LP from the Ghanaian legend, containing the killer afro-funk track "The Message (God Is Love)"! Reissue.
Rare 1980 LP from the Ghanaian legend, containing the killer afro-funk track "The Message (God Is Love)"! Reissue.
afro reissues
GYEDU-BLAY AMBOLLEY - SIMIGWA:
Very strong mid 70s LP out of Ghana. Irresistible funky sound with some jazz touches. Check the clip from "Akoko ba". Reissue.
Very strong mid 70s LP out of Ghana. Irresistible funky sound with some jazz touches. Check the clip from "Akoko ba". Reissue.
afro reissues
HOTLINE - YOU ARE MINE:
Tough Nigerian boogie from 1986 with some serious Moog work. Listen to "Doing it in Lagos" or "Can you do it". Reissue, includes insert.
Tough Nigerian boogie from 1986 with some serious Moog work. Listen to "Doing it in Lagos" or "Can you do it". Reissue, includes insert.
afro / tropical / world
JAMASIS SOUND BAND - ESTHER / YALEMBECH:
Two fine Kenyan 70s sides. Record appears unplayed, only a few light sleeve marks. Minimal label tear on A-side.
Two fine Kenyan 70s sides. Record appears unplayed, only a few light sleeve marks. Minimal label tear on A-side.
afro / tropical / world
JAMASIS SOUND BAND - ELIZA MOYA / TUMNDO:
Kalenjin benga sides. Kenyan original in solid shape.
Kalenjin benga sides. Kenyan original in solid shape.
afro / tropical / world
JOSEPH KAMARU & SISTERMBECA CIA IHAKI / NIWAT...
K.M.S. - Kenya Original
7" · VG+/VG+ · 45 SEK
IN STOCK
JOSEPH KAMARU & SISTER - MBECA CIA IHAKI / NIWATHII WATHOINI:
Acoustic Kikuyu sides. Label staining on B-side. Kenyan original.
Acoustic Kikuyu sides. Label staining on B-side. Kenyan original.
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JOSEPH MWINGI KITUI - YONA:
Folky stuff with a campfire vibe.
Folky stuff with a campfire vibe.
afro / tropical / world
KAKUKU BOYS BAND - CATHERINE / NTHINA WA MISYI:
Kikamba cavacha sides. Record is VG to VG+, plays ok with a few pops. Kenyan original.
Kikamba cavacha sides. Record is VG to VG+, plays ok with a few pops. Kenyan original.
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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
KIARUTARA MWANZO BOYSNDUKAMATHIKIRIRIE / NDA...
SIKI PRODUCTIONS - Kenya Original
7" · VG+/M · 90 SEK
IN STOCK
KIARUTARA MWANZO BOYS - NDUKAMATHIKIRIRIE / NDATHII UU NDATHII UU:
Two driving Kikuyu sides with a hard kick. Some light marks, plays fine. Kenyan original.
Two driving Kikuyu sides with a hard kick. Some light marks, plays fine. Kenyan original.
afro / tropical / world
KIMILISI NASUSI BANDRAASI LUKEMBE ELALA / E...
CHIKHOLO CHIE BABUKUSU - Kenya Original
7" · VG+/M · 180 SEK
IN STOCK
KIMILISI NASUSI BAND - RAASI LUKEMBE ELALA / EKOMBE MBAYO BULIMI:
"Ekombe" bouncy club tune that takes off in the second part! Staining on A-side label. Kenyan original.
"Ekombe" bouncy club tune that takes off in the second part! Staining on A-side label. Kenyan original.
afro / tropical / world
KING SUNNY ADE & HIS AFRICAN BEATSBOBBY
SUNNY ALADE - Nigeria Original
LP · EX/VG+ · 180 SEK
IN STOCK
KING SUNNY ADE & HIS AFRICAN BEATS - BOBBY:
LP from 1983 with an infectious soft groove on "Bagogo Ba Ti Dun". Clean record, cover has light shelf wear, sticker mark on front plus distribution sticker on back. Nigerian original.
LP from 1983 with an infectious soft groove on "Bagogo Ba Ti Dun". Clean record, cover has light shelf wear, sticker mark on front plus distribution sticker on back. Nigerian original.
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KIRU STARS - WAIRIMU / UTONGA NI WA NGAI:
"Wairimu" swinging Kikuyu benga for the DJs that takes off in the later part of the tune. Kenyan original.
"Wairimu" swinging Kikuyu benga for the DJs that takes off in the later part of the tune. Kenyan original.
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KIRU STARS - TATA WA MUOKI / KAA NI KAKWA:
Kikuyu benga sides. Kenyan original.
Kikuyu benga sides. Kenyan original.
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KYANGANGA BOYS BAND - NYINYA WA MUTHIANI / MWAITU WAKWA:
Cavacha 45 on the Mwambi label. Kenyan original.
Cavacha 45 on the Mwambi label. Kenyan original.
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KYANGANGA BOYS BAND - EKA KUIA MWANA / RUTHI:
More Cavacha sounds from Kyanganga. Record has some marks, plays decent but with occasional clicks. Kenyan original.
More Cavacha sounds from Kyanganga. Record has some marks, plays decent but with occasional clicks. Kenyan original.
afro / tropical / world
L'ORCHESTRE TEKE-TEKE - NABIMAKI NA MASSA:
Classy 1977 release with some very sweet vocal harmonizing. Record is VG to VG+ with minor marks, plays well. Small label tearing, tiny sticker on A-side. Kenyan original in Kenyan Polygram sleeve (worn and split).
Classy 1977 release with some very sweet vocal harmonizing. Record is VG to VG+ with minor marks, plays well. Small label tearing, tiny sticker on A-side. Kenyan original in Kenyan Polygram sleeve (worn and split).
afro / tropical / world
LE PRINCE EDOUARD OUEDRAOGO & L'ORCHESTRE NA...VOL. 2
DISC-ORIENT - Ivory Coast Original
LP · VG-/VG- · 180 SEK
IN STOCK
LE PRINCE EDOUARD OUEDRAOGO & L'ORCHESTRE NAKOMBISSE - VOL. 2:
Ivory Coast only LP from this Burkino Faso-artist - "La Mort Est Obligatoire" in nice! Lots of marks and wear on record, plays with constant but fairly low surface noise (especially on side A, side B is better) and occassional clicks and pops but not too bad, still enjoyable. Neat writing on side B label. Cover is fully intact but has heavy ring/rub wear and dirtying plus neat writing on front. Ivory Coast original.
Ivory Coast only LP from this Burkino Faso-artist - "La Mort Est Obligatoire" in nice! Lots of marks and wear on record, plays with constant but fairly low surface noise (especially on side A, side B is better) and occassional clicks and pops but not too bad, still enjoyable. Neat writing on side B label. Cover is fully intact but has heavy ring/rub wear and dirtying plus neat writing on front. Ivory Coast original.
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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.
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M'PONGO LOVE - YOKO / DESTINE:
Early 80s Lingala pop from this Congolese singer. Kenyan original in worn ASL company sleeve.
Early 80s Lingala pop from this Congolese singer. Kenyan original in worn ASL company sleeve.
afro / tropical / world
MALAKISI JAZZ BANDNYONGESA KHAKHUREBE / O...
ESAMBO YE - Kenya Original
7" · VG+/M · 90 SEK
IN STOCK
MALAKISI JAZZ BAND - NYONGESA KHAKHUREBE / OMUKHASI OMUKESI:
Nice, jazzy Bukusu 45! Kenyan original.
Nice, jazzy Bukusu 45! Kenyan original.
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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.
afro reissues
MULATU ASTATKE & THE HELIOCENTRICSINSPIRATION INFORMATION
STRUT - Europe 2nd Pressing
2xLP · M/M · 275 SEK
IN STOCK
MULATU ASTATKE & THE HELIOCENTRICS - INSPIRATION INFORMATION:
Mulatu & the Heliocentrics combining a funky backing with Ethiopian harmonies. Listen to "Dewel" or "Cha cha". 2nd pressing from 2019.
Mulatu & the Heliocentrics combining a funky backing with Ethiopian harmonies. Listen to "Dewel" or "Cha cha". 2nd pressing from 2019.
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.
afro reissues
NYAHURURU BOYS BAND - NDI WAKU / RACHEL:
"Ndi waku" fast-paced Kikutu benga dancefloor track that takes off in the later part. Lots of marks and scratches, more like G condition (which I can't set due to site issues). Plays with constant crackle but still pretty enjoyable to hear. Kenyan original.
"Ndi waku" fast-paced Kikutu benga dancefloor track that takes off in the later part. Lots of marks and scratches, more like G condition (which I can't set due to site issues). Plays with constant crackle but still pretty enjoyable to hear. Kenyan original.
afro / tropical / world
NYAHURURU SHARP SHOOTERSMUBARISAI / MUIHOKO MUNENE
WENDO - Kenya Original
7" · VG/M · 90 SEK
IN STOCK
NYAHURURU SHARP SHOOTERS - MUBARISAI / MUIHOKO MUNENE:
Two charming Kikuyu sides! Record has some marks but plays alright. A little label wear/staining. Kenyan original with 3-prong centre.
Two charming Kikuyu sides! Record has some marks but plays alright. A little label wear/staining. Kenyan original with 3-prong centre.
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