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AHMED BEN ALI - SUBHANA:
Libyan reggae styles (though you get some more traditional North African sounds as well). Listen to "Subhana" or "Damek Majeeb".
Libyan reggae styles (though you get some more traditional North African sounds as well). Listen to "Subhana" or "Damek Majeeb".
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ALI JIHAD RACY - ANCIENT EGYPT:
Deeply soothing music, should appeal to some fans of spiritual jazz. Listen to "Hymn Of Osiris" or "Hymn For Sunrise". Cover has some wear on top seam left. US original.
Deeply soothing music, should appeal to some fans of spiritual jazz. Listen to "Hymn Of Osiris" or "Hymn For Sunrise". Cover has some wear on top seam left. US original.
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ANNARELLA & DJANGO - JOUER:
Beautiful and hypnotic sound on 2024 album by Swedish flautist Annarella Sörlin and Malian ngoni master Django Diabaté. Listen to "Dakar-Örebro" and "Sarajalela".
Beautiful and hypnotic sound on 2024 album by Swedish flautist Annarella Sörlin and Malian ngoni master Django Diabaté. Listen to "Dakar-Örebro" and "Sarajalela".
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BAABA MAAL & MANSOUR SECK - DJAM LEELII:
UK original from 1989.
UK original from 1989.
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DISSIDENTEN & KARNATAKA COLLEGE OF PERCUSSIONGERMANISTAN - I WISH I ...
EXIL - Germany Original
LP · EX/EX · 100 SEK
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DISSIDENTEN & KARNATAKA COLLEGE OF PERCUSSION - GERMANISTAN - I WISH I COULD STAY FAR AWAY:
German original from 1982.
German original from 1982.
afro / tropical / world
ENSEMBLE NATIONAL DES BALLETS DU SÉNÉGALSENEGAL
MUSIQUE DU MONDE - France Original
LP · EX/VG+ · 90 SEK
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ENSEMBLE NATIONAL DES BALLETS DU SÉNÉGAL - SENEGAL:
French original, gatefold sleeve with booklet.
French original, gatefold sleeve with booklet.
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FEMI KUTI - FIGHT TO WIN:
Solid afro sounds from master Fela's son in 2001, check "Do Your Best" and "Fight To Win". French original, includes printed inner sleeves.
Solid afro sounds from master Fela's son in 2001, check "Do Your Best" and "Fight To Win". French original, includes printed inner sleeves.
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GUEM - LES PERCUSSIONS AFRICAINES:
The whole LP is filled with tough, sparse percussion tracks - check "Rhythm Maki". Cover has minor price tag remains on front (not on website photo). Later French pressing with orange labels, comes in tri-fold cover.
The whole LP is filled with tough, sparse percussion tracks - check "Rhythm Maki". Cover has minor price tag remains on front (not on website photo). Later French pressing with orange labels, comes in tri-fold cover.
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HAILU MERGIAPIONEER WORKS SWING (LIVE)
AWESOME TAPES FROM AFR... - USA Original
LP · M/M · 250 SEK
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HAILU MERGIA - PIONEER WORKS SWING (LIVE):
The Ethiopian legend captured live in fine form together with his trio in 2016! Check "Yegle Nesh" and "Yetewat Hilm".
The Ethiopian legend captured live in fine form together with his trio in 2016! Check "Yegle Nesh" and "Yetewat Hilm".
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INNOV GNAWA - LILA:
Traditional Moroccan sounds by contemporary NYC-based gnawa band, listen to "Gnawi Baba Mimoun". US original, black vinyl issue.
Traditional Moroccan sounds by contemporary NYC-based gnawa band, listen to "Gnawi Baba Mimoun". US original, black vinyl issue.
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JOSÉ CARLOS - DJIU DI GALINHA:
1978 album by Bissau-Guinean folk singer/poet, featuring Miriam Makeba on backing vocals. Listen to"Minino De Criacon". Record has plenty of soft marks plus a pretty heavy warp, plays ok on our equipment. Cover has wear, smudging, creasing plus 8 cm split on bottom seam center. Guinea Bissau original.
1978 album by Bissau-Guinean folk singer/poet, featuring Miriam Makeba on backing vocals. Listen to"Minino De Criacon". Record has plenty of soft marks plus a pretty heavy warp, plays ok on our equipment. Cover has wear, smudging, creasing plus 8 cm split on bottom seam center. Guinea Bissau original.
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LES VETERANS - WA DUG MA:
Early 80s soukous sounds from Cameroon - listen to "Nlongkak". Record has some light marks, nothing major but the pressing is slightly noisy. Cover has partial edge wear and a creased corner. French original.
Early 80s soukous sounds from Cameroon - listen to "Nlongkak". Record has some light marks, nothing major but the pressing is slightly noisy. Cover has partial edge wear and a creased corner. French original.
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MAHAPURUSH MISRATHE TRANDSCENDENTAL TAL
CONNOISSEUR SOCIETY - USA Original
LP · VG-/VG+ · 45 SEK
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MAHAPURUSH MISRA - THE TRANDSCENDENTAL TAL:
US original. Cover has small writing on back.
US original. Cover has small writing on back.
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MANDINGO - WATTO SITTA:
Bill Laswell-produced electro afro featuring Herbie Hancock on DX-7 on "Harima" and "Dewgal". French original, blue labels version.
Bill Laswell-produced electro afro featuring Herbie Hancock on DX-7 on "Harima" and "Dewgal". French original, blue labels version.
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MANDINGO GRIOT SOCIETY - MIGHTY RHYTHM:
Afro/fusion with Maulawi Nururdin and Hamid Drake a.o., check "Festival On Crazy Street". Clean copy in shrink except for some tearing and bits of paper stuck on side 2 label. US original.
Afro/fusion with Maulawi Nururdin and Hamid Drake a.o., check "Festival On Crazy Street". Clean copy in shrink except for some tearing and bits of paper stuck on side 2 label. US original.
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MANU DIBANGO - SAME:
Heavy afro disco/funk in "Motapo" & "Sun explosion". Vinyl has surface marks, noting major, plays ok. Cover has worn edges and ring wear (more than on photo). Swedish original from 1978.
Heavy afro disco/funk in "Motapo" & "Sun explosion". Vinyl has surface marks, noting major, plays ok. Cover has worn edges and ring wear (more than on photo). Swedish original from 1978.
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MIDNITE GROOVERS - SOUFE:
1984 cadence/reggae set from this Dominican group, check "Soufe" and the roots reggae track "Conqueror". Record in great shape. Cover has ring wear, small worn spots on edges, minor grubiness on back. Dominican-only original.
1984 cadence/reggae set from this Dominican group, check "Soufe" and the roots reggae track "Conqueror". Record in great shape. Cover has ring wear, small worn spots on edges, minor grubiness on back. Dominican-only original.
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MIRIAM MAKEBA - A PROMISE:
Killer vocal afro-jazz version of "Samba". Record is slightly dished, plays fine. European-only LP (no US release), this is the Scandinavian original.
Killer vocal afro-jazz version of "Samba". Record is slightly dished, plays fine. European-only LP (no US release), this is the Scandinavian original.
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MULATU ASTATKE - MULATU STEPS AHEAD:
Mulatu in 2010, sounds like a cross between the Ethiopian Quintet and "Mulatu Of Ethiopia" LPs. From deep, mellow jazz to latin style cuts to funkier numbers. Check the version of "I Faram Gami I Faram", "Ethio Blues" and "Mulatu's Mood".
Mulatu in 2010, sounds like a cross between the Ethiopian Quintet and "Mulatu Of Ethiopia" LPs. From deep, mellow jazz to latin style cuts to funkier numbers. Check the version of "I Faram Gami I Faram", "Ethio Blues" and "Mulatu's Mood".
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MUSTAPHA TETTEY ADDYMASTER DRUMMER FROM GHANA
TANGENT RECORDS - UK Original
LP · VG+/VG+ · 90 SEK
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MUSTAPHA TETTEY ADDY - MASTER DRUMMER FROM GHANA:
Traditional drumming and percussion from Ghana. Listen to "Dagomba Drums". Name sticker on back cover. UK original.
Traditional drumming and percussion from Ghana. Listen to "Dagomba Drums". Name sticker on back cover. UK original.
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MUSTAPHA TETTEY ADDYMASTER DRUMMER FROM GHA...
TANGENT RECORDS - UK Original
LP · VG+/VG+ · 60 SEK
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MUSTAPHA TETTEY ADDY - MASTER DRUMMER FROM GHANA - VOLUME TWO:
Traditional drumming and percussion out of Ghana. Cover has a small sticker on back. UK original from 1980.
Traditional drumming and percussion out of Ghana. Cover has a small sticker on back. UK original from 1980.
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OLUMO SOUNDZU.N. (UNITED NONSENSE)
BELIEVE! INTERNATIONAL - Sweden Original
LP · M/M · 300 SEK
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OLUMO SOUNDZ - U.N. (UNITED NONSENSE):
Fine debut album by Swedish afrobeat group with an infectious groove and pure Fela-vibe, just check "Sunday Jump" and "Wahala Dey Come"!
Fine debut album by Swedish afrobeat group with an infectious groove and pure Fela-vibe, just check "Sunday Jump" and "Wahala Dey Come"!
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ORCHESTRE SOSSA - SAME:
Wonderful soukous album by Congolese band. Sparse, pretty raw sound and lovely guitar work, just check the 2nd parts of "Bolingo Clemence" and "Maria Na Lembi". Record in fine shape, cover has light ring wear, some minor creases around edges plus discrete price tag residue mark on front. French original.
Wonderful soukous album by Congolese band. Sparse, pretty raw sound and lovely guitar work, just check the 2nd parts of "Bolingo Clemence" and "Maria Na Lembi". Record in fine shape, cover has light ring wear, some minor creases around edges plus discrete price tag residue mark on front. French original.
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PATIENCE DABANY - ASSOCIE II:
Fine soukous sounds from 1987 - listen to "Associe". Nice copy in shrink, just a small sleeve scuff on vinyl. US original.
Fine soukous sounds from 1987 - listen to "Associe". Nice copy in shrink, just a small sleeve scuff on vinyl. US original.
afro / tropical / world
PETER OWINO RACHAR & THE GOLDEN KINGS BANDSAFARI TO SIERRA LEONE
MAKOSSA - USA Original
LP · VG+/VG · 500 SEK
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PETER OWINO RACHAR & THE GOLDEN KINGS BAND - SAFARI TO SIERRA LEONE:
LP from 1980 with a mix of deep, rootsy folkloric songs and guitar based swinging afro pop. Listen to "Safari To Sierra Leone". Record in strong VG+ with a few minor marks only. Cover is pretty strong VG with some ring wear and creasing, paper bubbles on back plus small nick on opening edge back. US original.
LP from 1980 with a mix of deep, rootsy folkloric songs and guitar based swinging afro pop. Listen to "Safari To Sierra Leone". Record in strong VG+ with a few minor marks only. Cover is pretty strong VG with some ring wear and creasing, paper bubbles on back plus small nick on opening edge back. US original.
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PIERRE CLAVER ZENG - SAME:
Gabonese singer on a 1978 album. Small distribution sticker on back cover. French original.
Gabonese singer on a 1978 album. Small distribution sticker on back cover. French original.
afro / tropical / world
PILITAPHILIPPINE LOVE SONGS V...
PLAKA PILIPINO - Philippines Original
LP · VG+/VG · 60 SEK
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PILITA - PHILIPPINE LOVE SONGS VOLUME 1:
Philippines original from 1972. Gatefold sleeve has partial seam splits and two pieces of tape on spine.
Philippines original from 1972. Gatefold sleeve has partial seam splits and two pieces of tape on spine.
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POLYPHONIES MONGO - BATWA EKONDA:
French original, gatefold sleeve. Cover is a bit bubbly and has some small stains front and back (not in photo).
French original, gatefold sleeve. Cover is a bit bubbly and has some small stains front and back (not in photo).
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PROFESSEUR BYLLEDEY ET SES KINHOUANDESOFFENSIVE CULTURELLE VO...
ECHOS SONORES GRATAI... - Benin Original
LP · VG/VG · 100 SEK
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PROFESSEUR BYLLEDEY ET SES KINHOUANDES - OFFENSIVE CULTURELLE VOL. 2:
Rootsy, percussive sounds out of Benin. Plenty of surface wear on vinyl, plays with some surface noise but still ok. Cover has general wear, minor staining, faint stamp front and back, discrete pressure marks from scriblings on front. Beninese original.
Rootsy, percussive sounds out of Benin. Plenty of surface wear on vinyl, plays with some surface noise but still ok. Cover has general wear, minor staining, faint stamp front and back, discrete pressure marks from scriblings on front. Beninese original.
afro / tropical / world
SIPHO MABUSE - SAME:
1987 album from the former Beaters/Harari member. UK original.
1987 album from the former Beaters/Harari member. UK original.
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SIR WARRIOR & HIS - ROTHERS INTERNATIONAL...ONYE OBULA ZOBA ISI ONWEYA
OTI - UK Original
LP · VG+/VG+ · 180 SEK
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SIR WARRIOR & HIS ORIENTAL BROTHERS INTERNATIONAL BAND-ORIGINAL - ONYE OBULA ZOBA ISI ONWEYA:
Two fine sidelong highlife tracks on LP from 1981. Listen to "Ndo Ma Ike". Fine VG+ copy, no major issues at all. UK original.
Two fine sidelong highlife tracks on LP from 1981. Listen to "Ndo Ma Ike". Fine VG+ copy, no major issues at all. UK original.
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TINARIWEN - AMAN IMAN: WATER IS LIFE:
2006 album from this popular Tuareg group, listen to "Matadjem Yinmixan". Very nice and clean copy! UK original, with insert.
2006 album from this popular Tuareg group, listen to "Matadjem Yinmixan". Very nice and clean copy! UK original, with insert.
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VARIOUS - AFRICAN HIGHLIFE:
Mid 60s highlife compilation that's a nice listen through both sides, listen to "Eka Wo Nko" by The Happy Stars to get an idea of the sound. Cover has 5 cm split top seam right and 9 cm split bottom seam right plus basic shelf wear. US original.
Mid 60s highlife compilation that's a nice listen through both sides, listen to "Eka Wo Nko" by The Happy Stars to get an idea of the sound. Cover has 5 cm split top seam right and 9 cm split bottom seam right plus basic shelf wear. US original.
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VARIOUS - AFRICAN JOURNEY - A SEARCH FOR THE ROOTS OF THE BLUES VOLUME 1:
Field recordings from Gambia, Senegal and Mali. Both percussive and melodic instruments - listen to the folky "Kelefa ba" and "Bowdi". No sticker on this copy (unlike website photo). UK original, with booklet.
Field recordings from Gambia, Senegal and Mali. Both percussive and melodic instruments - listen to the folky "Kelefa ba" and "Bowdi". No sticker on this copy (unlike website photo). UK original, with booklet.
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VARIOUS - AFRICAN JOURNEY - A SEARCH FOR THE ROOTS OF THE BLUES VOLUME 2:
Stripped-down field recordings from Ghana, Togo and Gambia, listen to "Ewe drumming". No sticker/sticker mark on this copy (unlike website photo). UK original, with booklet.
Stripped-down field recordings from Ghana, Togo and Gambia, listen to "Ewe drumming". No sticker/sticker mark on this copy (unlike website photo). UK original, with booklet.
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VARIOUS - AFRICAN MOVES:
Soukous/highlife compilation from 1986.
Soukous/highlife compilation from 1986.
afro / tropical / world
VARIOUSAIRS A DANSER POUR CITH...
ANTHOLOGIE DE LA MU... - France Original
LP · VG+/VG+ · 120 SEK
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VARIOUS - AIRS A DANSER POUR CITHARE SUD-OUEST DE MADAGASCAR:
French original in fine shape.
French original in fine shape.
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VARIOUS - CALYPSO IN RAGE:
Compilation from 1973 brimming with hits from Lord Valentino, Migthty Terror, Lord Smiley etc. Listen to "The house wife" or "The Chinese man". Nice copy, both the record and the strikingly beautiful cover are nice and clean.
Compilation from 1973 brimming with hits from Lord Valentino, Migthty Terror, Lord Smiley etc. Listen to "The house wife" or "The Chinese man". Nice copy, both the record and the strikingly beautiful cover are nice and clean.
afro / tropical / world
VARIOUS - CARIBBEAN ISLAND MUSIC:
1972 LP with field recordings of "songs and dances of Haiti, The Dominican Republic & Jamaica". US original, with obi for the Japanese market.
1972 LP with field recordings of "songs and dances of Haiti, The Dominican Republic & Jamaica". US original, with obi for the Japanese market.
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VARIOUS - DECOUVREZ L'AFGHANISTAN:
French original.
French original.
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VARIOUS - LE DISQUE D'OR DU RAI VOLUME 1:
Compilation from 1987 with tracks by Cheb Khaled, Chab Sahraoui, Rahmane etc.
Compilation from 1987 with tracks by Cheb Khaled, Chab Sahraoui, Rahmane etc.
afro / tropical / world
VARIOUS - LIBERATION SOUTH AFRICA - FREEDOM SONGS:
Late 70s album released by the South African Freedom Committee, featuring Abdullah Ibrahim/Dollar Brand, Sathima Bea Benjamin and John Betsch. US original.
Late 70s album released by the South African Freedom Committee, featuring Abdullah Ibrahim/Dollar Brand, Sathima Bea Benjamin and John Betsch. US original.
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VARIOUS - MUSIC WAS BORN IN AFRICA:
Compilation of South African recordings from the mid-50s - listen to "Waye Tshilo" by African Mills Brothers. Marks and scuffs on record, plays with occasional clicks/pops/distortion. Flipback cover has minor lamination peeling, minor sticker remains on front plus a few tiny rips on opening. UK original, MG 20026.
Compilation of South African recordings from the mid-50s - listen to "Waye Tshilo" by African Mills Brothers. Marks and scuffs on record, plays with occasional clicks/pops/distortion. Flipback cover has minor lamination peeling, minor sticker remains on front plus a few tiny rips on opening. UK original, MG 20026.
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VARIOUS - MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS 5. XYLOPHONES:
"Luba" sounds like a bad trip at the rave. Cover has ring/corner wear, lamination loosening. South African original.
"Luba" sounds like a bad trip at the rave. Cover has ring/corner wear, lamination loosening. South African original.
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VARIOUS - MUSIK FRÅN TANZANIA:
Swedish original from 1974, with booklet.
Swedish original from 1974, with booklet.
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VARIOUS - MUSIQUE TRADITIONNELLE DE BURUNDI:
USSR original.
USSR original.
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VARIOUS - NORTH AFRICA:
Compilation of deep traditional sounds that could appeal to people into Sudanese, Etiopian and taarab music. Listen to El Ghalia's "Guelbi hzine".
Compilation of deep traditional sounds that could appeal to people into Sudanese, Etiopian and taarab music. Listen to El Ghalia's "Guelbi hzine".
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VARIOUS - SOUND D'AFRIQUE:
1981 comp featuring artists from Zaire, Senegal, Congo, Cameroun, Ivory Coast and Upper Volta - nice vibes on Pablo's "Bo Mbanda"! No shop sticker on front cover on this copy (unlike website photo). UK original.
1981 comp featuring artists from Zaire, Senegal, Congo, Cameroun, Ivory Coast and Upper Volta - nice vibes on Pablo's "Bo Mbanda"! No shop sticker on front cover on this copy (unlike website photo). UK original.
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VARIOUS - SOUND D'AFRIQUE 2 - SOUKOUS:
Compilation from 1982 featuring artists from Mali, Zaire, Congo, Cameroun etc. UK original.
Compilation from 1982 featuring artists from Mali, Zaire, Congo, Cameroun etc. UK original.
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VARIOUS - SOUNDS OF WEST AFRICA (THE KORA & THE XYLOPHONE):
Traditional music and rhythms from across West Africa. Listen to the balophon led "Highlife". Cover has sticker with writing on front. US original.
Traditional music and rhythms from across West Africa. Listen to the balophon led "Highlife". Cover has sticker with writing on front. US original.
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