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ORCHESTRE LES WANYIKA - NILIPI LA AJABU:
1988 album by Kenya-based group led by Prof. Omari Shabani and John Ngereza. Nice sound throughout with four long tracks, all starting mellow and taking off a bit in - check "Afro"! Record close to EX grading, just a few sleeve marks and mild paleness from storage, plays alright. Small tear on side 1 label (at spindlehole). Cover in fine shape except for a minor price tag mark with a couple of tear dots on front top right. Vintage shop sticker on back cover. Kenyan original.
1988 album by Kenya-based group led by Prof. Omari Shabani and John Ngereza. Nice sound throughout with four long tracks, all starting mellow and taking off a bit in - check "Afro"! Record close to EX grading, just a few sleeve marks and mild paleness from storage, plays alright. Small tear on side 1 label (at spindlehole). Cover in fine shape except for a minor price tag mark with a couple of tear dots on front top right. Vintage shop sticker on back cover. Kenyan original.
afro / tropical / world
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.
afro / tropical / world
D.O.7. SHIRATI JAZZ - ROSE ATIENO:
Solid 1988 album by this very popular Kenyan group, check "Atila Min Jopesa". Clean record, cover in fine shape too save for 7 cm split on bottom seam center. Kenyan original.
Solid 1988 album by this very popular Kenyan group, check "Atila Min Jopesa". Clean record, cover in fine shape too save for 7 cm split on bottom seam center. Kenyan original.
afro / tropical / world
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.
afro / tropical / world

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC FROM...
TANGENT - UK Original
LP · NM/VG+ · 600 SEK

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VARIOUS / JEAN JENKINS - INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC FROM MONGOLIA:
Field recordings from 1974 by the "Godmother of world music". The yatga in "The Love Of Two Young Men" is beautiful. Record in superb shape. Cover has light wear, tiny stain on back. UK original.
Field recordings from 1974 by the "Godmother of world music". The yatga in "The Love Of Two Young Men" is beautiful. Record in superb shape. Cover has light wear, tiny stain on back. UK original.
afro / tropical / world
PRESSMEN BAND - DASH-DASH:
Kenyan LP with nice drum machine-driven tracks in "Musenangu" and "Sofia". Kenyan original in very nice shape.
Kenyan LP with nice drum machine-driven tracks in "Musenangu" and "Sofia". Kenyan original in very nice shape.
afro / tropical / world

VOCAL MUSIC FROM MONGOL...
TANGENT - UK Original
LP · EX/VG+ · 400 SEK

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VARIOUS / JEAN JENKINS - VOCAL MUSIC FROM MONGOLIA (MONGOLIA VOL. 1):
Some astounding vocal excercises here, check "Khöömii / Xöömii". Clean record. Cover has light wear, minor creasing. UK original, with printed inner sleeve with English translations of the songs.
Some astounding vocal excercises here, check "Khöömii / Xöömii". Clean record. Cover has light wear, minor creasing. UK original, with printed inner sleeve with English translations of the songs.
afro / tropical / world
VARIOUS - CONGO FUNK! SOUND MADNESS FROM THE SHORES OF THE MIGHTY CONGO RIVER:
Various Congolese vintage sounds, as implied by the sub-title "Kinshasa/Brazzaville 1969-1982". A right melting pot of influences - check Petelo Vicka on "Sungu Lubuka"!
Various Congolese vintage sounds, as implied by the sub-title "Kinshasa/Brazzaville 1969-1982". A right melting pot of influences - check Petelo Vicka on "Sungu Lubuka"!
afro reissues

SAFARI TO SIERRA LEONE
MAKOSSA - USA Original
LP · VG/VG+ · 350 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". A cluster of small scratch marks cause a bit of crackle in the end of A1, also some marks and scuffs but rest plays ok with minor distractions only. Cover shows light wear and some paper bubbling on 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". A cluster of small scratch marks cause a bit of crackle in the end of A1, also some marks and scuffs but rest plays ok with minor distractions only. Cover shows light wear and some paper bubbling on back. US original.
afro / tropical / world
VARIOUS - SAFARI SOUVENIR VOLUME 5 - TRIBAL MUSIC FROM KENYA:
Kenyan comp. that's a really nice listen through both sides, check Kajulu Boys Band's "Oyugi Kaska" and Lulus Band's "Wendo Ni Wendo". Nice copy, just mild ring wear and creasing on cover. Kenyan original.
Kenyan comp. that's a really nice listen through both sides, check Kajulu Boys Band's "Oyugi Kaska" and Lulus Band's "Wendo Ni Wendo". Nice copy, just mild ring wear and creasing on cover. Kenyan original.
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
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".
afro / tropical / world

A PAS DE GEANT
KABA DISQUES - France Original
LP · VG+/VG+ · 300 SEK

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MAMADI DIABATE & LES AMBASSADEURS - A PAS DE GEANT:
Strong LP from Malian artist Mamadi Diabate - the hypnotic "Moriba Kaba" is superb! Side B label is a bit stained. Cover has light wear and bumped corners. French original.
Strong LP from Malian artist Mamadi Diabate - the hypnotic "Moriba Kaba" is superb! Side B label is a bit stained. Cover has light wear and bumped corners. French original.
afro / tropical / world
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.
afro / tropical / world

U.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"!
afro / tropical / world
VICTOR UWAIFO - THE BEST OF:
Compilation from 1981 of earlier works released in Nigeria. "Do Lelzi" and "Guitar Boy" are my picks. Clean record, cover has some ring wear. US original on Makossa.
Compilation from 1981 of earlier works released in Nigeria. "Do Lelzi" and "Guitar Boy" are my picks. Clean record, cover has some ring wear. US original on Makossa.
afro / tropical / world
VARIOUS - SOCA JAMS:
Soca (as implied) jams catered for the get-down time! For a taste, check Richard X's "I Come to Fete" here remixed by Sentinel Island.
Soca (as implied) jams catered for the get-down time! For a taste, check Richard X's "I Come to Fete" here remixed by Sentinel Island.
afro / tropical / world
VARIOUS - THE FIRST AUSTRALIANS:
1978 compilation featuring both fine folky tunes aswell as didgeridoo solos. Cover has heavy lamination creasing on back. Australian original.
1978 compilation featuring both fine folky tunes aswell as didgeridoo solos. Cover has heavy lamination creasing on back. Australian original.
afro / tropical / world
K.K.'S NO 2 BAND - VOICES SUPREME:
Ghanaian highlife with A.K. Yeboah & his band - nice listening through both sides with "Womma Menya Me Kyefa" and "Ankoben Nana" standing out for me. LOTS of marks and some scratches on record, still quite enjoyable with fairly mild background crackle and occassional ticks. Writing on both labels. Cover has heavy wear/aging, water damage (staining) on lower part, edge splits and small rips, writing front and back. Ghanaian original.
Ghanaian highlife with A.K. Yeboah & his band - nice listening through both sides with "Womma Menya Me Kyefa" and "Ankoben Nana" standing out for me. LOTS of marks and some scratches on record, still quite enjoyable with fairly mild background crackle and occassional ticks. Writing on both labels. Cover has heavy wear/aging, water damage (staining) on lower part, edge splits and small rips, writing front and back. Ghanaian original.
afro / tropical / world
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.
afro / tropical / world

PIONEER 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".
afro / tropical / world
NUBIYAN TWIST - JUNGLE RUN:
2nd album from 2019 by UK outfit mixing afrobeat, soul, r&b and jazz/fusion, check "Basa Basa". With booklet.
2nd album from 2019 by UK outfit mixing afrobeat, soul, r&b and jazz/fusion, check "Basa Basa". With booklet.
afro / tropical / world
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".
afro / tropical / world
VARIOUS - SONGS AND RHYTHMS OF SRI LANKA:
1972 compilation from Sri Lanka, listen to "Goyam Gee". Fine copy with little wear. Cover has old price sticker on back. Sri Lanka original.
1972 compilation from Sri Lanka, listen to "Goyam Gee". Fine copy with little wear. Cover has old price sticker on back. Sri Lanka original.
afro / tropical / world

AFRICAN FUNK EXPERIMENT...
AFRICA SEVEN - Europe Original
LP · EX/EX · 225 SEK

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EKAMBI BRILLANT - AFRICAN FUNK EXPERIMENTALS 1975-1982:
Compilation of 70s/80s material from this Cameroonian artist. Check the funky gem "Aboki"!
Compilation of 70s/80s material from this Cameroonian artist. Check the funky gem "Aboki"!
afro / tropical / world
SOLEYA MAMA & LE WAATOO SITA - VOL. 2:
Mid 70s Senegalese sounds featuring kora master Lamine Konté. Nice listening through both sides but the incredibly deep "Bamba Bodian" stands out - awesome tune! Sleeve marks and lines on record, plays ok. Cover has some shelf wear and creasing plus vintage shop sticker on front. French original.
Mid 70s Senegalese sounds featuring kora master Lamine Konté. Nice listening through both sides but the incredibly deep "Bamba Bodian" stands out - awesome tune! Sleeve marks and lines on record, plays ok. Cover has some shelf wear and creasing plus vintage shop sticker on front. French original.
afro / tropical / world
K.O.G. - DON'T TAKE MY SOUL:
Modern day afrobeat-ish sounds by Ghana-born, UK-based artist Kweku Sackey a.k.a. Kweku of Ghana. Check "Don't Take My Soul".
Modern day afrobeat-ish sounds by Ghana-born, UK-based artist Kweku Sackey a.k.a. Kweku of Ghana. Check "Don't Take My Soul".
afro / tropical / world
FANTASTIC TCHICO - AFRO FESTIVAL / MÉDITATION:
Congolese artits Pambou "Tchico" Tchicaya on an early 80s album. Nice vibe throughout, I especially like "Meditation". Cover has 9+7 cm splits on bottom seam. US original.
Congolese artits Pambou "Tchico" Tchicaya on an early 80s album. Nice vibe throughout, I especially like "Meditation". Cover has 9+7 cm splits on bottom seam. US original.
afro / tropical / world

IN PARIS
EDITIONS D'IVOIRE - Kenya Original
LP · VG/VG+ · 200 SEK

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SAMBA MAPANGALA & VIRUNGA - IN PARIS:
Late 80s soukous set recorded in Paris. Listen to "Vunja Mifupa". Small scratch causes a few light ticks in the intro of B1, rest plays ok. Cover shows light shelf wear only. Kenyan original.
Late 80s soukous set recorded in Paris. Listen to "Vunja Mifupa". Small scratch causes a few light ticks in the intro of B1, rest plays ok. Cover shows light shelf wear only. Kenyan original.
afro / tropical / world
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.
afro / tropical / world

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.
afro / tropical / world

SEARCHING FOR MY LOVE
SUNNY ALADE - Nigeria Original
LP · VG+/VG · 150 SEK

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KING SUNNY ADE & HIS AFRICAN BEATS - SEARCHING FOR MY LOVE:
Lovely album from 1980 on his own label. Cover on this copy some tears, rips and pieces of paper stuck front and back (unlike website photo), not too bad plus distribution sticker on back. Nigerian original.
Lovely album from 1980 on his own label. Cover on this copy some tears, rips and pieces of paper stuck front and back (unlike website photo), not too bad plus distribution sticker on back. Nigerian original.
afro / tropical / world

A MUSICAL ANTHOLOGY OF ...
BÄRENREITER-MUSIC... - Germany Original
LP · VG+/VG+ · 150 SEK

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VARIOUS - A MUSICAL ANTHOLOGY OF THE ORIENT - AFGHANISTAN:
German original, with booklet. No sticker on this copy, unlike photo.
German original, with booklet. No sticker on this copy, unlike photo.
afro / tropical / world

MUSIQUES BANDA - REPUBL...
DISQUES VOGUE - France Original
LP · EX/VG+ · 150 SEK

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BANDA - S. AROM / G. DOURNON-TAURELLE - MUSIQUES BANDA - REPUBLIQUE CENTRAFRICAINE:
"Trompes Traversières Appariées" - nice piece with instruments reserved for the water spirit Eyelede. French original, with booklet. No sticker on this copy, unlike photo.
"Trompes Traversières Appariées" - nice piece with instruments reserved for the water spirit Eyelede. French original, with booklet. No sticker on this copy, unlike photo.
afro / tropical / world
VARIOUS - IRAN II:
German original, with booklet.
German original, with booklet.
afro / tropical / world

UMA CARTUCHEIRA CHEIA D...
CONSELHO NAC... - Guinea Bissau Original
LP · VG+/VG+ · 150 SEK

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VARIOUS - UMA CARTUCHEIRA CHEIA DE CANCOES:
Guinea-Bissau original.
Guinea-Bissau original.
afro / tropical / world
ALAIN DANIÉLOU - CAMBODIA:
German original, with booklet.
German original, with booklet.
afro / tropical / world

THE STREAM MUSIC OF THE...
DIHAVINA - Vietnam Original
LP · VG+/VG+ · 150 SEK

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VIETNAM CENTRAL ORCHESTRA OF TRADITIONAL MUSIC AND SONG - THE STREAM MUSIC OF THE T'RUNG:
Album from 1978 with traditional Vietnamese music, listen to "A Date". Vietnamese original.
Album from 1978 with traditional Vietnamese music, listen to "A Date". Vietnamese original.
afro / tropical / world

INDIA I - VEDIC RECITAT...
BÄRENREITER-MUSIC... - Germany Original
LP · VG+/VG+ · 120 SEK

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ALAIN DANIELOU - INDIA I - VEDIC RECITATION AND CHANT:
German original, with booklet. No sticker on this copy, unlike photo.
German original, with booklet. No sticker on this copy, unlike photo.
afro / tropical / world

AIRS 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.
afro / tropical / world
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.
afro / tropical / world

MUSIC FROM RWANDA
BÄRENREITER-MUSIC... - Germany Original
LP · VG+/VG+ · 120 SEK

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TUTSI / HUTU / TWA - MUSIC FROM RWANDA:
Record has a surface mark side A not affecting play. German original, with booklet.
Record has a surface mark side A not affecting play. German original, with booklet.
afro / tropical / world
VARIOUS - TUNISIA:
German original, with booklet.
German original, with booklet.
afro / tropical / world

LA VOIX D'OR / GOL...
AFRO-RYTHMES - France Original
LP · VG+/VG+ · 120 SEK

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TCHICO ET SON ORCHESTRE KILIMANDJARO - LA VOIX D'OR / GOLDEN VOICE:
Soukous/afro pop LP from 1986. Vinyl has some light marks and a minor shade, plays fine. Cover has minor shelf wear and a sticker on back. French original.
Soukous/afro pop LP from 1986. Vinyl has some light marks and a minor shade, plays fine. Cover has minor shelf wear and a sticker on back. French original.
afro / tropical / world
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
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.
afro / tropical / world
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.
afro / tropical / world

TRINIDAD & TOBAGO S...
RCA VI... - Trinidad and Tobago Original
LP · VG+/VG+ · 100 SEK

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VARIOUS - TRINIDAD & TOBAGO STEELBAND MUSIC FESTIVAL VOLUME III - FINALS:
Trinidad & Tobago stereo original, LPS-3044 with black/silver deep groove labels. "Living stereo"-stamp on back cover.
Trinidad & Tobago stereo original, LPS-3044 with black/silver deep groove labels. "Living stereo"-stamp on back cover.
afro / tropical / world

INDIA II - MUSIC OF THE...
BÄRENREITER-MUSIC... - Germany Original
LP · VG+/VG · 100 SEK

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ALAIN DANIÉLOU - INDIA II - MUSIC OF THE DANCE AND THEATRE OF SOUTH INDIA:
German original, with booklet. Cover has bent corner.
German original, with booklet. Cover has bent corner.
afro / tropical / world
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".
afro / tropical / world