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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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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
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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PETER OWINO RACHAR & THE GOLDEN KINGS BANDSAFARI TO SIERRA LEONE
MAKOSSA - USA Original
LP · VG+/VG · 500 SEK
IN STOCK
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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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.
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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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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
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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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.
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OLUMO SOUNDZU.N. (UNITED NONSENSE)
BELIEVE! INTERNATIONAL - Sweden Original
LP · M/M · 300 SEK
IN STOCK
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 UWAIFOTHE BEST OF
MAKOSSA INTERNATIONAL ... - USA Original
LP · EX/VG+ · 300 SEK
NEW IN STOCK
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.
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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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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.
afro / tropical / world
VUMBI DEKULA - CONGO GUITAR:
Lovely vibes on this album from legendary Congolese guitarist Kahanga "Vumbi" Dekula. Solo guitar with occassional sparse backing (rhythm box, percussion, field recordings, piano etc.). Listen to "Afro Blues" and "Weekend".
Lovely vibes on this album from legendary Congolese guitarist Kahanga "Vumbi" Dekula. Solo guitar with occassional sparse backing (rhythm box, percussion, field recordings, piano etc.). Listen to "Afro Blues" and "Weekend".
afro / tropical / world
VARIOUS / KENNETH M. BILBYBONGO, BACKRA & COO...
FOLKWAYS - USA Original
LP · VG+/VG+ · 225 SEK
IN STOCK
VARIOUS / KENNETH M. BILBY - BONGO, BACKRA & COOLIE - JAMAICAN ROOTS VOLUME 2:
Jamaican traditional music - revival zion, wake, quadrille and fife & drum. US original, no booklet.
Jamaican traditional music - revival zion, wake, quadrille and fife & drum. US original, no booklet.
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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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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
VARIOUSTRINIDAD ALL TIME CALYP...
TELCO - Trinidad and Tobago Original
LP · VG+/VG+ · 180 SEK
JUST SOLD
VARIOUS - TRINIDAD ALL TIME CALYPSO HITS 1961:
Trinidadian calypso compilation featuring tracks by Mighty Dougla, Nap Hepburn and Mighty Robin.
Trinidadian calypso compilation featuring tracks by Mighty Dougla, Nap Hepburn and Mighty Robin.
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
SIR WARRIOR & HIS - ROTHERS INTERNATIONAL...ONYE OBULA ZOBA ISI ONWEYA
OTI - UK Original
LP · VG+/VG+ · 180 SEK
IN STOCK
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
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.
afro / tropical / world
BAABA MAAL & MANSOUR SECK - DJAM LEELII:
UK original from 1989.
UK original from 1989.
afro / tropical / world
VARIOUSUMA CARTUCHEIRA CHEIA D...
CONSELHO NAC... - Guinea Bissau Original
LP · VG+/VG+ · 150 SEK
IN STOCK
VARIOUS - UMA CARTUCHEIRA CHEIA DE CANCOES:
Guinea-Bissau original.
Guinea-Bissau 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.
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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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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.
afro / tropical / world
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).
afro / tropical / world
VARIOUSAIRS A DANSER POUR CITH...
ANTHOLOGIE DE LA MU... - France Original
LP · VG+/VG+ · 120 SEK
IN STOCK
VARIOUS - AIRS A DANSER POUR CITHARE SUD-OUEST DE MADAGASCAR:
French original in fine shape.
French original in fine shape.
afro / tropical / world
VARIOUS - MUSIQUE TRADITIONNELLE DE BURUNDI:
USSR original.
USSR original.
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
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
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.
afro / tropical / world
VARIOUSTRINIDAD & TOBAGO S...
RCA VI... - Trinidad and Tobago Original
LP · VG+/VG+ · 100 SEK
IN STOCK
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
DISSIDENTEN & KARNATAKA COLLEGE OF PERCUSSIONGERMANISTAN - I WISH I ...
EXIL - Germany Original
LP · EX/EX · 100 SEK
IN STOCK
DISSIDENTEN & KARNATAKA COLLEGE OF PERCUSSION - GERMANISTAN - I WISH I COULD STAY FAR AWAY:
German original from 1982.
German original from 1982.
afro / tropical / world
PROFESSEUR BYLLEDEY ET SES KINHOUANDESOFFENSIVE CULTURELLE VO...
ECHOS SONORES GRATAI... - Benin Original
LP · VG/VG · 100 SEK
IN STOCK
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
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.
afro / tropical / world
MUSTAPHA TETTEY ADDYMASTER DRUMMER FROM GHANA
TANGENT RECORDS - UK Original
LP · VG+/VG+ · 90 SEK
IN STOCK
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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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
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.
afro / tropical / world
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.
afro / tropical / world
ENSEMBLE NATIONAL DES BALLETS DU SÉNÉGALSENEGAL
MUSIQUE DU MONDE - France Original
LP · EX/VG+ · 90 SEK
IN STOCK
ENSEMBLE NATIONAL DES BALLETS DU SÉNÉGAL - SENEGAL:
French original, gatefold sleeve with booklet.
French original, gatefold sleeve with booklet.
afro / tropical / world
VARIOUS - DECOUVREZ L'AFGHANISTAN:
French original.
French original.
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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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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.
afro / tropical / world
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.
afro / tropical / world
YOUSSOU N'DOUR - SET:
European original, with printed inner sleeve.
European original, with printed inner sleeve.
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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