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OLATUNJI - MORE DRUMS OF PASSION:
Later US pressing with red labels/yellow logos. CBS-stickers on front and back cover + labels. Cover has ring and edge wear + small round sticker on front (not on website photo).
Later US pressing with red labels/yellow logos. CBS-stickers on front and back cover + labels. Cover has ring and edge wear + small round sticker on front (not on website photo).
afro / tropical / world
VARIOUS - MUSIK FRÅN TANZANIA:
Swedish original from 1974, with booklet.
Swedish original from 1974, with booklet.
afro / tropical / world
LU-SHENG ENSEMBLECHINA: SHANTUNG FOLK MU...
NONESUCH - USA Later Pressing
LP · EX/VG+ · 60 SEK
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LU-SHENG ENSEMBLE - CHINA: SHANTUNG FOLK MUSIC & TRADITIONAL INSTRUMENTAL PIECES:
US later pressing. Cover has tiny top split.
US later pressing. Cover has tiny top split.
afro / tropical / world
VARIOUS / GRAHAM HYSLOPFOLK MUSIC OF EAST AFRI...
PHILIPS - UK Original
LP · VG/VG · 60 SEK
IN STOCK
VARIOUS / GRAHAM HYSLOP - FOLK MUSIC OF EAST AFRICA VOL. 1:
Kenyan field recordings on LP from 1972. Listen to "Siiriri". Cover has some wear and creasing plus writing on back. UK original.
Kenyan field recordings on LP from 1972. Listen to "Siiriri". Cover has some wear and creasing plus writing on back. UK original.
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.
afro / tropical / world
YOUSSOU N'DOUR - SET:
European original, with printed inner sleeve.
European original, with printed inner sleeve.
afro / tropical / world
VARIOUS / JOHN CHIPPY CHIPMAN'S JUNKANOO DRUMSCARNIVAL IN PARADISE
CARIB - Bahamas 2nd Pressing
LP · VG+/VG+ · 75 SEK
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VARIOUS / JOHN CHIPPY CHIPMAN'S JUNKANOO DRUMS - CARNIVAL IN PARADISE:
Early 60s album recorded at Nassau's Junkanoo carnival. Bahamas 2nd issue wih black labels.
Early 60s album recorded at Nassau's Junkanoo carnival. Bahamas 2nd issue wih black labels.
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
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
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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.
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
VARIOUSTRINIDAD & 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
ALAIN DANIÉLOUINDIA 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
KARUKURICHI P. ARUNACHALAMNADASAWARA
HIS MASTER... - India Later Pressing
LP · VG+/VG+ · 120 SEK
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KARUKURICHI P. ARUNACHALAM - NADASAWARA:
Indian Classical/Carnatic album from 1964. Listen to "Chakkani Raja". Record has a mild warp, plays fine on our equipment. Indian later pressing from the 70s.
Indian Classical/Carnatic album from 1964. Listen to "Chakkani Raja". Record has a mild warp, plays fine on our equipment. Indian later pressing from the 70s.
afro / tropical / world
ALAIN DANIELOUINDIA I - VEDIC RECITAT...
BÄRENREITER-MUSIC... - Germany Original
LP · VG+/VG+ · 120 SEK
IN STOCK
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
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
GEORGE DANQUAH - HOT AND JUMPY:
Afro-tropical/reggae/funk set from 1978 - listen to "Just for a moment" and "Mese medo no". Reissue, black vinyl edition, hand-numbered on back.
Afro-tropical/reggae/funk set from 1978 - listen to "Just for a moment" and "Mese medo no". Reissue, black vinyl edition, hand-numbered on back.
afro reissues
BANDA - S. AROM / G. DOURNON-TAURELLEMUSIQUES BANDA - REPUBL...
DISQUES VOGUE - France Original
LP · EX/VG+ · 150 SEK
IN STOCK
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
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.
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
PAZY & THE BLACK HIPPIES - WA HO HA:
Nigerian album from 1978. Reissue, top copy in shrink with hype sticker.
Nigerian album from 1978. Reissue, top copy in shrink with hype sticker.
afro reissues
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
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
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
VARIOUS - MORE ETHIOPIAN SOUL AND GROOVE - ETHIOPIAN URBAN MODERN MUSIC VOL. 3:
Another great Ethiopian comp - if you like the Mulatu stuff, this is a sureshot. Check Girma Beyene's monster tune "Ene negn bay manesh", Hirut Bekele "Ewnetegna feqer" and Samuel Belay "Qeresh endewaza". No shrink or sticker on this copy, unlike photo.
Another great Ethiopian comp - if you like the Mulatu stuff, this is a sureshot. Check Girma Beyene's monster tune "Ene negn bay manesh", Hirut Bekele "Ewnetegna feqer" and Samuel Belay "Qeresh endewaza". No shrink or sticker on this copy, unlike photo.
afro / tropical / world
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".
afro / tropical / world
FELA KUTI / FELA ANIKULAPO-KUTI & EGYPT 80UNDERGROUND SYSTEM
KNITTING FACTORY REC... - Europe Reissue
LP · VG+/EX · 250 SEK
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FELA KUTI / FELA ANIKULAPO-KUTI & EGYPT 80 - UNDERGROUND SYSTEM:
Fela & Egypt 80 in 1992 with two sidelong tracks: "Underground System" and "Pansa Pansa". Reissue.
Fela & Egypt 80 in 1992 with two sidelong tracks: "Underground System" and "Pansa Pansa". Reissue.
afro reissues
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
ORIENTAL BROTHERS INTERNATIONALSAME / DWAPS 59
AFRODISIA - Nigeria 2nd Pressing
LP · VG+/VG · 250 SEK
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ORIENTAL BROTHERS INTERNATIONAL - SAME / DWAPS 59:
Highlife LP from 1975 with a pretty traditional sound, overall a good listen if this is your bag. Listen to "Akwa Uwa". Cover has ring/rub wear and small tear on front upper right. Nigerian 2nd pressing from 1981.
Highlife LP from 1975 with a pretty traditional sound, overall a good listen if this is your bag. Listen to "Akwa Uwa". Cover has ring/rub wear and small tear on front upper right. Nigerian 2nd pressing from 1981.
afro / tropical / world
TLAHOUN GESSESSEETHIOPIAN URBAN MODERN ...
HEAVENLY SWEETNESS - France Reissue
LP · M/M · 275 SEK
IN STOCK
TLAHOUN GESSESSE - ETHIOPIAN URBAN MODERN MUSIC VOL. 4:
Compilation of mindblowing Ethiopian jazz/funk tracks. Listen to "Alegntaye" and "Aykedashem Lebe".
Compilation of mindblowing Ethiopian jazz/funk tracks. Listen to "Alegntaye" and "Aykedashem Lebe".
afro reissues
FELA ANIKULAPO KUTI & EGYPT '80OVERTAKE DON OVERTAKE O...
KNITTING FACTORY - Europe Reissue
LP · M/M · 275 SEK
IN STOCK
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.
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
HALLELUJAH CHICKEN RUN BANDTAKE ONE
ANALOG AFRICA - Germany Reissue
LP · EX/NM · 300 SEK
NEW IN STOCK
HALLELUJAH CHICKEN RUN BAND - TAKE ONE:
Compilation featuring 14 tracks from this popular Zimbabwean group - wonderful, warm sounds on tracks like "Sekai" and "Mudzimu Ndiringe"!
Compilation featuring 14 tracks from this popular Zimbabwean group - wonderful, warm sounds on tracks like "Sekai" and "Mudzimu Ndiringe"!
afro reissues
MAHA - ORKOS:
The only solo album by Cairo Jazz Band vocalist Maha, with production by Hany Shenoda of Al Massrieen. Recorded in 1979 and originally released on cassette only, listen to "Orkos" and "Kabl Ma Nessallem We Nemshy".
The only solo album by Cairo Jazz Band vocalist Maha, with production by Hany Shenoda of Al Massrieen. Recorded in 1979 and originally released on cassette only, listen to "Orkos" and "Kabl Ma Nessallem We Nemshy".
afro reissues
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
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
MULATU ASTATKE - MULATU OF ETHIOPIA:
Legendary funky jazz album with that Ethio twist. Absolutely fantastic music from start to finish. Check the smokey breakbeat track "Kasalefkut-hulu" or "Kulunmanqueleshi", but otherworldly music all the way. Reissue.
Legendary funky jazz album with that Ethio twist. Absolutely fantastic music from start to finish. Check the smokey breakbeat track "Kasalefkut-hulu" or "Kulunmanqueleshi", but otherworldly music all the way. Reissue.
afro reissues
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
IBEX BAND - STEREO INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC:
Sole album by Ethiopian band that provided the musical backing for legends such as Mulatu Astatke, Mahmoud Ahmed, Aster Aweke and Tilahun Gessesse. Deep and jazzy instrumental Ethio sounds with a hypnotic vibe - a safe bet if you like Mulatu or Hailu Mergia! Listen to "Yezemed Yebada", "Meleyayet Mot Naw" and "Yenuro Meten'sh'n". This is the first ever vinyl issue of cassette only release from 1976. Well-made remastered release in gatefold cover with liner notes.
Sole album by Ethiopian band that provided the musical backing for legends such as Mulatu Astatke, Mahmoud Ahmed, Aster Aweke and Tilahun Gessesse. Deep and jazzy instrumental Ethio sounds with a hypnotic vibe - a safe bet if you like Mulatu or Hailu Mergia! Listen to "Yezemed Yebada", "Meleyayet Mot Naw" and "Yenuro Meten'sh'n". This is the first ever vinyl issue of cassette only release from 1976. Well-made remastered release in gatefold cover with liner notes.
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
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".
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
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
FELA KUTI / FELA ANIKULAPO KUTI & AFRIKA 70NO AGREEMENT
KNITTING FACTORY RECORDS - USA Reissue
LP · M/M · 350 SEK
IN STOCK
FELA KUTI / FELA ANIKULAPO KUTI & AFRIKA 70 - NO AGREEMENT:
Another strong Fela album, this one from 1977. Check the title track to get the idea. Reissue.
Another strong Fela album, this one from 1977. Check the title track to get the idea. Reissue.
afro reissues
FELA KUTI / FELA & THE AFRICA 70SHAKARA
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.
The afrobeat masterpiece "Shakara Oloje" b/w the slower but equally great "Lady" = essential album. Reissue.
afro reissues
LEON KEITA - SAME:
Compilation featuring 5 long tracks by Malian artist Leon Keita culled from his rare LPs. Very nice listening through both sides, but the real standout is "Dakan Sate, Korotoumi" - deep and awesome tune! Limited release in silkscreen printed cover.
Compilation featuring 5 long tracks by Malian artist Leon Keita culled from his rare LPs. Very nice listening through both sides, but the real standout is "Dakan Sate, Korotoumi" - deep and awesome tune! Limited release in silkscreen printed cover.
afro / tropical / world
FELA KUTI / FELA & AFRICA 70NOISE FOR VENDOR MOUTH
KNITTING FACTORY REC... - Europe Reissue
LP · M/M · 350 SEK
IN STOCK
FELA KUTI / FELA & AFRICA 70 - NOISE FOR VENDOR MOUTH:
Another killer Fela LP with two sidelong tracks - the great title track and the equally good "Mattress" on the flip. Reissue, red vinyl.
Another killer Fela LP with two sidelong tracks - the great title track and the equally good "Mattress" on the flip. Reissue, red vinyl.
afro reissues