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Showing 46 of a total of 96 afro / tropical / world LPs
image VARIOUS / KENNETH M. BILBY
BONGO, 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.
  afro / tropical / world
image VARIOUS
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS 5. ...
GALLO - South Africa Original
LP · VG+/VG · 225 SEK
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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.
  afro / tropical / world
image ANNARELLA & DJANGO
JOUER
SING A SONG FIGHTER... - Canada Original
LP · M/M · 225 SEK
NEW IN STOCK
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".
  afro / tropical / world
image FEMI KUTI
FIGHT TO WIN
BARCLAY / UNIVERSAL - France Original
2xLP · EX/VG+ · 250 SEK
IN STOCK
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.
  afro / tropical / world
image SHARHABIL AHMED
THE KING OF SUDANESE JAZZ
HABIBI FUNK - Germany Reissue
LP · VG+/NM · 250 SEK
IN STOCK
SHARHABIL AHMED - THE KING OF SUDANESE JAZZ:
Sudanese jazz/r&b/rock 'n' roll that will go down a storm in any hot basement or tiki bar. Listen to "Argos farfish" and "El bambi". No shrink or hype sticker, unlike photo.
  afro reissues
image HAILU MERGIA
PIONEER WORKS SWING (LIVE)
AWESOME TAPES FROM AFR... - USA Original
LP · M/M · 250 SEK
IN STOCK
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".
  afro / tropical / world
image FELA KUTI / FELA ANIKULAPO-KUTI & EGYPT 80
UNDERGROUND SYSTEM
KNITTING FACTORY REC... - Europe Reissue
LP · VG+/EX · 250 SEK
IN STOCK
FELA KUTI / FELA ANIKULAPO-KUTI & EGYPT 80 - UNDERGROUND SYSTEM:
Fela & Egypt 80 in 1992 with two sidelong tracks: "Underground System" and "Pansa Pansa". Reissue.
  afro reissues
image MULATU ASTATKE
ETHIOPIAN MODERN INSTRU...
HEAVENLY SWEETNESS - France Reissue
LP · M/M · 275 SEK
IN STOCK
MULATU ASTATKE - ETHIOPIAN MODERN INSTRUMENTALS HITS:
Ethiopian jazz recordings from 1969-1972. The music is totally unique & has a raw, deep unpolished feel to it. Check the funky jazz monster "Yegele tezeta" with those hard breakbeat drums. Fantastic music of the highest calibre! Reissue of ultra rare original.
  afro reissues
image MULATU ASTATKE FEATURING FEKADE AMDE MASKAL
ETHIO JAZZ
HEAVENLY SWEETNESS - France Reissue
LP · M/M · 275 SEK
JUST SOLD
MULATU ASTATKE FEATURING FEKADE AMDE MASKAL - ETHIO JAZZ:
Ethiopian musician Mulatu Astatke did some incredible music in the late 60s and early 70s. This LP is superb from start to end -listen to "Netsanet", "Yekatit" or "Yekermo sew" and see for yourself. 5 star recommendation! Reissue of ultra rare original.
  afro reissues
image FELA KUTI / FELA ANIKULAPO KUTI & EGYPT 80
ORIGINAL SUFFERHEAD
KNITTING FACTORY - Europe Reissue
LP · M/M · 275 SEK
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FELA KUTI / FELA ANIKULAPO KUTI & EGYPT 80 - ORIGINAL SUFFERHEAD:
"Power Show" another great Fela tune with a jazzy vibe. Reissue from 2024, green vinyl.
  afro reissues
image FELA ANIKULAPO KUTI & EGYPT '80
OVERTAKE DON OVERTAKE O...
KNITTING FACTORY - Europe Reissue
LP · M/M · 275 SEK
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FELA ANIKULAPO KUTI & EGYPT '80 - OVERTAKE DON OVERTAKE OVERTAKE:
Fela still in fine form in '89, featuring the title track in two long parts across both sides. Reissue from 2024, green vinyl.
  afro reissues
image FELA KUTI / FELA RANSOME KUTI & THE AFRICA 70
CONFUSION
KNITTING FACTORY RECORDS - USA Reissue
LP · EX/NM · 300 SEK
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FELA KUTI / FELA RANSOME KUTI & THE AFRICA 70 - CONFUSION:
Monster afrobeat that starts slow but builds and builds over two long cuts. Reissue.
  afro reissues
image FADOUL
AL ZMAN SAIB
HABIBI FUNK - Europe Reissue
LP · M/M · 300 SEK
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FADOUL - AL ZMAN SAIB:
Moroccan funk/r&b with a raucous male vocal! Especially make sure to check the James Brown cover "Sid rehad". Reissue.
  afro reissues
image SCORPIONS & SAIF ABU BAKR
JAZZ, JAZZ, JAZZ
HABIBI FUNK - Germany Reissue
LP · M/M · 300 SEK
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SCORPIONS & SAIF ABU BAKR - JAZZ, JAZZ, JAZZ:
Sudanese jazz/funk outfit with an LP that was originally released circa 1980. Listen to the disco funky "Farrah Galbi Aljadeed" (A4) or "Nile waves" (B2). Reissue.
  afro reissues
image HAMID EL SHAERI
THE SLAM! YEARS (1983-1...
HABIBI FUNK - Germany Reissue
LP · M/M · 300 SEK
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HAMID EL SHAERI - THE SLAM! YEARS (1983-1988):
Fine compilation of cassette-only mid 80s tracks by Libyan-Egyptian superstar Hamid El Shaeri, including the wonderful "Ayonha" and "Maktoub Aleina"!
  afro reissues
image ORCHESTRE ABASS
ORCHESTRE ABASS (DE BAS...
ANALOG AFRICA - Germany Reissue
LP · VG+/NM · 300 SEK
IN STOCK
ORCHESTRE ABASS - ORCHESTRE ABASS (DE BASSARI TOGO):
Compilation of raw afrofunk sounds out of Togo, check the scorching "Haka Dunia" and the hypnotic "Kissagui"! Pretty jaw-dropping stuff, recommended! No shrink or hype sticker on this copy, unlike photo.
  afro reissues
image MAJID SOULA
CHANT AMAZIGH
HABIBI FUNK - Germany Reissue
LP · M/M · 300 SEK
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MAJID SOULA - CHANT AMAZIGH:
Compilation of 1980-1988 tracks by Algerian born Amazigh-singer Majid Soula, fusing traditional sounds with modern instrumentation such as synths and drum machines. Check "Lgira" and "Algerie Maroc".
  afro / tropical / world
image LES VETERANS
WA DUG MA
EBOBOLO FIA PRODUCTION - France Original
LP · VG+/VG+ · 300 SEK
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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.
  afro / tropical / world
image VARIOUS
CALYPSO IN RAGE
STRAKER'S - USA Original
LP · VG+/EX · 300 SEK
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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.
  afro / tropical / world
image OLUMO SOUNDZ
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"!
  afro / tropical / world
image FELA KUTI / FELA RANSO- MP; THE AFRICA 70 WIT...
WHY BLACK MAN DEY SUFFER
KNITTING FACTORY REC... - Europe Reissue
LP · EX/EX · 300 SEK
IN STOCK
FELA KUTI / FELA RANSOME-KUTI & THE AFRICA 70 WITH GINGER BAKER - WHY BLACK MAN DEY SUFFER:
1971 Fela-album with two long cuts, both absolutely awesome but "Ikoyi Mentality Versus Mushin Mentality" is probably my favourite! Cover has a lightly creased corner. Reissue, yellow transparent vinyl.
  afro reissues
image VICTOR UWAIFO
THE 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.
  afro / tropical / world
image VARIOUS
HEAVENLY ETHIOPIQUES - ...
HEAVENLY SWEETNESS - France Reissue
2xLP · M/M · 325 SEK
IN STOCK
VARIOUS - HEAVENLY ETHIOPIQUES - THE BEST OF THE ETHIOPIQUES SERIES:
4 sides of terrific Ethiopian 60s & 70s recordings from Alemayehu Eshete, Mulatu Astatke, Girma Beyene, Mahmoud Ahmed etc. Contains monster tunes as Eshete's "Tashamanaletch" and Wallias Band's "Muziqawi Silt".
  afro / tropical / world
image MULATU ASTATKE
MULATU STEPS AHEAD
STRUT - Europe Original
2xLP · M/M · 325 SEK
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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".
  afro / tropical / world
image AHMED BEN ALI
SUBHANA
HABIBI FUNK - Germany Original
LP · M/M · 325 SEK
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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".
  afro / tropical / world
image FELA KUTI / FELA RANSOME-KUTI & THE AFRICA 70
NA POI
KNITTING FACTORY RECORDS - USA Reissue
LP · M/M · 350 SEK
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FELA KUTI / FELA RANSOME-KUTI & THE AFRICA 70 - NA POI:
Tough afrobeat LP with Fela's band at their peak! All 3 tracks on this LP are great. "Na poi part 1 & 2" are slow and funky, Tony Allen kills it on the drums for sure! But the real KILLER for me is "You no go die... unless". Reissue.
  afro reissues
image FRANCIS BEBEY
PSYCHEDELIC SANZA 1982-...
BORN BAD - Europe Reissue
2xLP · M/M · 350 SEK
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FRANCIS BEBEY - PSYCHEDELIC SANZA 1982-1984:
Deep, trancey music from this versatile Cameroonian artist. Well-made compilation - check "Sanza tristesse" and "Africa sanza".
  afro reissues
image FELA KUTI / FELA & THE AFRICA 70
SHAKARA
KNITTING FACTORY RECORDS - USA Reissue
LP · M/M · 350 SEK
IN STOCK
FELA KUTI / FELA & THE AFRICA 70 - SHAKARA:
The afrobeat masterpiece "Shakara Oloje" b/w the slower but equally great "Lady" = essential album. Reissue.
  afro reissues
image VARIOUS
HABIBI FUNK - AN ECLECT...
HABIBI FUNK - Germany Reissue
2xLP · M/M · 350 SEK
IN STOCK
VARIOUS - HABIBI FUNK - AN ECLECTIC SELECTION OF MUSIC FROM THE ARAB WORLD, PART 2:
Various Arab sounds, some funky and some more traditional. Check the breakbeat tune "Music De Carneval" by Magdy El Hussainy or Sal Davis' "Qaboos". Black vinyl version.
  afro / tropical / world
image FELA KUTI / FELA & AFRICA 70
KALAKUTA SHOW
KNITTING FACTORY REC... - Europe Reissue
LP · M/M · 350 SEK
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FELA KUTI / FELA & AFRICA 70 - KALAKUTA SHOW:
Another killer LP with two long, powerful afrobeat tracks - "Kalakuta Show" and "Don't Make Ganran Ganran". Reissue, blue vinyl.
  afro reissues
image FELA KUTI / FELA RANSO- MP; THE AFRICA 70 WIT...
WHY BLACK MAN DEY SUFFER
KNITTING FACTORY REC... - Europe Reissue
LP · M/M · 350 SEK
IN STOCK
FELA KUTI / FELA RANSOME-KUTI & THE AFRICA 70 WITH GINGER BAKER - WHY BLACK MAN DEY SUFFER:
1971 Fela-album with two long cuts, both absolutely awesome but "Ikoyi Mentality Versus Mushin Mentality" is probably my favourite! Reissue, yellow transparent vinyl. Reissue, yellow transparent vinyl.
  afro reissues
image FELA KUTI / FELA RANSOME KUTI & THE AFRICA 70
EXCUSE O
KNITTING FACTORY REC... - Europe Reissue
LP · M/M · 350 SEK
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FELA KUTI / FELA RANSOME KUTI & THE AFRICA 70 - EXCUSE O:
1976 album with the uptempo and driving "Excuse O" and the more laidback "Mr Grammarticalogy-Lisationalsim Is The Boss". Reissue, orange vinyl.
  afro reissues
image FELA KUTI / FELA & EGYPT 80
BEASTS OF NO NATION
KNITTING FACTORY RECORDS - USA Reissue
LP · M/M · 350 SEK
IN STOCK
FELA KUTI / FELA & EGYPT 80 - BEASTS OF NO NATION:
1989 album with the slow and great title track in vocal and instrumental version! Reissue.
  afro reissues
image PATIENCE DABANY
ASSOCIE II
DABANY PRODUCTIONS - USA Original
LP · EX/EX · 350 SEK
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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.
  afro / tropical / world
image MULATU ASTATKE
NEW YORK - ADDIS - LOND...
STRUT - Europe Reissue
2xLP · M/M · 375 SEK
JUST SOLD
MULATU ASTATKE - NEW YORK - ADDIS - LONDON: THE STORY OF ETHIO JAZZ 1965-1975:
Amazing value-for-money pack with all the big tunes from Mulatu, both instrumentals and with various vocalists. "Ebo la la", "Yegele tezeta", "Yekermo sew", "Asiyo bellema", "Emnete" and the list goes on.
  afro reissues
image VERCKYS & L'ORCHESTRE VEVE
CONGOLESE FUNK, AFROBEA...
ANALOG AFRICA - Germany Reissue
2xLP · M/M · 375 SEK
IN STOCK
VERCKYS & L'ORCHESTRE VEVE - CONGOLESE FUNK, AFROBEAT & PSYCHEDELIC RUMBA 1969-1978:
11 tracks from this mighty Congolese band. Check clips from the funky "Cheka sana" and "Oui Verckys"!
  afro reissues
image GOOD SAMARITANS
NO FOOD WITHOUT TASTE I...
ANALOG AFRICA - Germany Reissue
LP · M/M · 375 SEK
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GOOD SAMARITANS - NO FOOD WITHOUT TASTE IF BY HUNGER:
Very rare Edo funk album from 1982 with an irresistible groove throughout, just check "Ughamwen-Rhienenemwen" and "Onughara"! Reissue on 180 gram orange vinyl, in screen-printed cover.
  afro reissues
image BITORI
LEGEND OF FUNANÁ - THE...
ANALOG AFRICA - Germany Reissue
LP · M/M · 375 SEK
IN STOCK
BITORI - LEGEND OF FUNANÁ - THE FORBIDDEN MUSIC OF THE CAPE VERDE ISLANDS:
Cape Verdean album recorded in 1997. Driving party stuff with a hard kick - listen to "Rabelado". Reissue.
  afro / tropical / world
image VARIOUS
CAMEROON GARAGE FUNK 19...
ANALOG AFRICA - Germany Reissue
2xLP · M/M · 400 SEK
IN STOCK
VARIOUS - CAMEROON GARAGE FUNK 1964-1979:
As it says, funky Cameroonian sounds on the rough side. Check Jean-Pierre Djeukam's "Africa iyo" or Los Camaroes' "Esele Mulema Moam". Excellent, info-crammed package as usual from Analog Africa.
  afro reissues
image VARIOUS
SPACE ECHO
ANALOG AFRICA - Germany Reissue
2xLP · M/M · 400 SEK
IN STOCK
VARIOUS - SPACE ECHO:
Spacey early 80s music from Cabo Verde, with a sound (not!) coming from a sudden and mysterious influx of electronic musical equipment and synthesizers. Listen to "Pinta manta", "Dia ja manche" or "Corre riba, corre baxo". 2023 repress.
  afro / tropical / world
image VARIOUS
NIGERIA SPECIAL: PART 2
SOUNDWAY - UK Reissue
2xLP · VG+/EX · 450 SEK
IN STOCK
VARIOUS - NIGERIA SPECIAL: PART 2:
Nigerian funk, jazz, blues & highlife from 1970 to 1976. Massive tracks from The Nigerian Police Force Band, Dan Satch and loads more. Records are VG+ to EX with some light sleeve lines only. Cover in great shape.
  afro / tropical / world
image AHARON AMRAM
SOUNDS OF YEMEN 1962-1987
FORTUNA RECORDS - Europe Reissue
2xLP · M/M · 450 SEK
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AHARON AMRAM - SOUNDS OF YEMEN 1962-1987:
Compilation featuring 20 tracks by the godfather of Yemenite-Israeli music Aharon Amram. Spanning over three decades so a quite varied sound but start with "Kweit Ruhi" and "Ladema Eini".
  afro / tropical / world
image PETER OWINO RACHAR & THE GOLDEN KINGS BAND
SAFARI 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.
  afro / tropical / world
image TINARIWEN
AMAN IMAN: WATER IS LIFE
INDEPENDIENTE - UK Original
LP · NM/NM · 600 SEK
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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.
  afro / tropical / world
image MIDNITE GROOVERS
SOUFE
NATURE ISLAND REC... - Dominica Original
LP · EX/VG+ · 600 SEK
IN STOCK
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.
  afro / tropical / world
image ORCHESTRE SOSSA
SAME
PATHÉ MARCONI EMI - France Original
LP · EX/VG+ · 800 SEK
IN STOCK
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.
  afro / tropical / world