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Showing 50 of a total of 119 afro / tropical / world items
image FEMI KUTI
FIGHT TO WIN
BARCLAY / UNIVERSAL - France Original
2xLP · EX/VG+ · 250 SEK
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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.
  afro / tropical / world
image KISSOON RAMASAR
TASSA KALINDAH / SHAKIL...
K.D.R.... - Trinidad and Tobago Original
7 · VG+/Gen · 250 SEK
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KISSOON RAMASAR - TASSA KALINDAH / SHAKILA HOO:
Two Indian-flavoured tracks out of Trinidad - the percussive "Tassa Kalindah" has a minimal, hypnotic groove that could work great in the open-minded DJ's set! Trinidad & Tobago original.
  afro / tropical / world
image HAILU MERGIA
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".
  afro / tropical / world
image NUBIYAN TWIST
JUNGLE RUN
STRUT - UK Original
2xLP · EX/NM · 250 SEK
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NUBIYAN TWIST - JUNGLE RUN:
2nd album from 2019 by UK outfit mixing afrobeat, soul, r&b and jazz/fusion, check "Basa Basa". With booklet.
  afro / tropical / world
image BOMBENGA
MOBALE / COLOSSABE
ESENGO - Congo Original
7 · VG/Gen · 275 SEK
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BOMBENGA - MOBALE / COLOSSABE:
Excellent and very scarce Congolese rumba by Jeannot Bombenga, accompanied by Nico's Orchestre African Jazz. Disc has scuff marks all over, but plays much enjoyably. Congolese original.
  afro / tropical / world
image MAMADI DIABATE & LES AMBASSADEURS
A PAS DE GEANT
KABA DISQUES - France Original
LP · VG+/VG+ · 300 SEK
JUST SOLD
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.
  afro / tropical / world
image COTI WORRELL Y SU ORQUESTA
MUHAMMAD ALI IN THE RIN...
SUPER RECORDS - Panama Original
7 · VG-/M · 300 SEK
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COTI WORRELL Y SU ORQUESTA - MUHAMMAD ALI IN THE RING / STAND IN LINE:
Scarce Panama 45 with two instant hit sides. Record has lots of surface wear but no terrible marks, plays pretty decent with some background crackle and pop. The pressing is loud, so the music powers through well. Writing on labels. Panama original.
  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 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 VICTOR UWAIFO
THE BEST OF
MAKOSSA INTERNATIONAL ... - USA Original
LP · EX/VG+ · 300 SEK
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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
SOCA JAMS
SENTINEL ISLAN... - Netherlands Original
LP · M/M · 300 SEK
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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.
  afro / tropical / world
image VARIOUS
THE FIRST AUSTRALIANS
ABORIGINAL ARTIS... - Australia Original
LP · EX/VG · 300 SEK
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VARIOUS - THE FIRST AUSTRALIANS:
1978 compilation featuring both fine folky tunes aswell as didgeridoo solos. Cover has heavy lamination creasing on back. Australian original.
  afro / tropical / world
image K.K.'S NO 2 BAND
VOICES SUPREME
ESSIEBONS - Ghana Original
LP · VG-/VG- · 300 SEK
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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.
  afro / tropical / world
image KAMAL KEILA
MUSLIMS AND CHRISTIANS
HABIBI FUNK - Germany Original
2xLP · M/M · 325 SEK
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KAMAL KEILA - MUSLIMS AND CHRISTIANS:
Early 90s Sudanese recordings with sharp backing and an irresistible groove. Listen to "Shmasha" or "Agricultural revolution".
  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 PETER OWINO RACHAR & THE GOLDEN KINGS BAND
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.
  afro / tropical / world
image VARIOUS
SAFARI SOUVENIR VOLUME ...
POLYDOR - Kenya Original
LP · VG+/VG+ · 350 SEK
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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.
  afro / tropical / world
image VARIOUS
CONGO FUNK! SOUND MADNE...
ANALOG AFRICA - Germany Original
2xLP · M/M · 375 SEK
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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"!
  afro reissues
image VARIOUS / JEAN JENKINS
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.
  afro / tropical / world
image VARIOUS / SOFRITO SPECIALS
TROPICAL SOUNDCLASH
SOFRITO SPECIALS - UK Original
12 · VG+/EX · 500 SEK
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VARIOUS / SOFRITO SPECIALS - TROPICAL SOUNDCLASH:
Edit 12" with four tropical club slayers: "Rift Valley Groove" sounds like a more obscure "Greedy G" plus cumbia/disco crossover on "Cumbia Colombiana" and afro disco on "Tabou For The People". 4 mm scratch causes some light ticks on A1, in great shape apart from that. Comes in original stickered sleeve (with minor wear to centerhole).
  afro / tropical / world
image ARAYA'S FAMILY
SAME / AE 630
AMHA RECORDS - Ethiopia Original
7 · VG+/VG · 500 SEK
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ARAYA'S FAMILY - SAME / AE 630:
Scarce Ethiopian pic sleeve 45 with 4 tracks in the religous vein, listen to "Engeda Negne Ene". Vinyl in fine shape, pic sleeve has some creasing, small splits and tiny writing on front. Ethiopian original (made in Lebanon).
  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 VARIOUS / JEAN JENKINS
INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC FROM...
TANGENT - UK Original
LP · NM/VG+ · 600 SEK
IN STOCK
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.
  afro / tropical / world
image PRESSMEN BAND
DASH-DASH
CBS - Kenya Original
LP · EX/EX · 600 SEK
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PRESSMEN BAND - DASH-DASH:
Kenyan LP with nice drum machine-driven tracks in "Musenangu" and "Sofia". Kenyan original in very nice shape.
  afro / tropical / world
image DELE OJO & HIS STAR BROTHERS BAND
ILU OYINBO DARA / BOUNC...
PHILIPS WEST AFRIC... - Nigeria Original
7 · VG+/VG+ · 700 SEK
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DELE OJO & HIS STAR BROTHERS BAND - ILU OYINBO DARA / BOUNCING BONA:
Nigerian Yoruba highlife 45 by the reliable Dele Ojo and his Star Brothers. Listen to "Bouncing Bona". Strong VG+ copy, shiny and black with a few minor marks only, plays very well. Nigerian original, 4-prong center issue. Comes with company sleeve (a bit worn and aged).
  afro / tropical / world
image ORCHESTRE SOSSA
SAME
PATHÉ MARCONI EMI - France Original
LP · EX/VG+ · 800 SEK
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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.
  afro / tropical / world
image D.O.7. SHIRATI JAZZ
ROSE ATIENO
POLYDOR - Kenya Original
LP · EX/VG+ · 800 SEK
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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.
  afro / tropical / world
image ORCHESTRE LES WANYIKA
NILIPI LA AJABU
POLYGRAM - Kenya Original
LP · VG+/VG · 1500 SEK
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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.
  afro / tropical / world
image ALEMAYEHU ESHETE
BECHAYANE TEGODAHU / TE...
AMHA RECORDS - Ethiopia Original
7 · VG/Gen · 1600 SEK
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ALEMAYEHU ESHETE - BECHAYANE TEGODAHU / TEREDECHEWALEHU:
"Bechayane Tegodahu" scorching Ethio funk! Flipside "Teredechewalehu" is on a more mellow and folkloristic tip but with a deep sound and very nice too. Vinyl is more or less free from marks and scuffs but has a cloudy pattern on side A, side B looks better but both sides play a bit noisy (pressing is low so some of the noise is pressing related). Ethiopian original, this is the Lebanon-made version without pic sleeve.
  afro / tropical / world
image VARIOUS / JOHN CHIPPY CHIPMAN'S JUNKANOO DRUMS
CARNIVAL 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.
  afro / tropical / world
image DANIEL DIMBAS / LA DIFERENCIA
LA DIFERENCIA EDITS
NOT ON LABEL - Netherlands 2nd Pressing
12 · M/M · 180 SEK
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DANIEL DIMBAS / LA DIFERENCIA - LA DIFERENCIA EDITS:
Two carribbean disco scorchers re-edited by Antal and Palms Trax! Repress of 2024.
  afro / tropical / world
image ORIENTAL BROTHERS INTERNATIONAL
SAME / 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.
  afro / tropical / world
image DEBEN BHATTACHARYA
BALI-JAVA
MUSIDISC - France Later Pressing
LP · VG+/VG+ · 45 SEK
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DEBEN BHATTACHARYA - BALI-JAVA:
French later pressing. Cover has a few tiny stains on front (not in photo).
  afro / tropical / world
image OLATUNJI
MORE DRUMS OF PASSION
COLUMBIA - USA Later Pressing
LP · VG+/VG · 60 SEK
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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).
  afro / tropical / world
image LU-SHENG ENSEMBLE
CHINA: 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.
  afro / tropical / world
image KARUKURICHI P. ARUNACHALAM
NADASAWARA
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.
  afro / tropical / world
image VARIOUS
MUSIQUE MALGACHE
OCORA - France Later Pressing
LP · VG+/VG+ · 120 SEK
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VARIOUS - MUSIQUE MALGACHE:
Later French pressing. Small price tag on front cover.
  afro / tropical / world
image GEORGE DANQUAH
HOT AND JUMPY
SECRET STASH - USA Reissue
LP · VG+/EX · 150 SEK
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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 reissues
image SHINA WILLIAMS & HIS AFRICAN PERCUSSIONISTS
AGBOJU L'OGUN
STRUT - UK Reissue
12 · VG/NM · 150 SEK
JUST SOLD
SHINA WILLIAMS & HIS AFRICAN PERCUSSIONISTS - AGBOJU L'OGUN:
Afro disco monster that builds up a storm. Record has surface/sleeve marks but nothing bad, plays fine. Reissue in picture sleeve.
  afro reissues
image PAZY & THE BLACK HIPPIES
WA HO HA
SECRET STASH - USA Reissue
LP · NM/NM · 200 SEK
IN STOCK
PAZY & THE BLACK HIPPIES - WA HO HA:
Nigerian album from 1978. Reissue, top copy in shrink with hype sticker.
  afro reissues
image FELA KUTI / FELA ANIKULAPO-KUTI & EGYPT 80
UNDERGROUND 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.
  afro reissues
image VARIOUS
ETHIOPIAN SOUL AND GROO...
HEAVENLY SWEETNESS - France Reissue
LP · M/M · 275 SEK
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VARIOUS - ETHIOPIAN SOUL AND GROOVE - ETHIOPIAN URBAN MODERN MUSIC VOL. 1:
Fantastic compilation full of Ethio killers - Walias Band "Muziqawi silt", Samuel Belay "Aynotchesh yerefu", Ayalew Mesfin "Hasabe", Alemayehu Eshete's funky "Temeles" and many more.
  afro reissues
image TLAHOUN GESSESSE
ETHIOPIAN URBAN MODERN ...
HEAVENLY SWEETNESS - France Reissue
LP · M/M · 275 SEK
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TLAHOUN GESSESSE - ETHIOPIAN URBAN MODERN MUSIC VOL. 4:
Compilation of mindblowing Ethiopian jazz/funk tracks. Listen to "Alegntaye" and "Aykedashem Lebe".
  afro reissues
image MULATU ASTATKE FEATURING FEKADE AMDE MASKAL
ETHIO JAZZ
HEAVENLY SWEETNESS - France Reissue
LP · M/M · 275 SEK
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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 AL MASSRIEEN
MODERN MUSIC
HABIBI FUNK - Germany Reissue
LP · M/M · 275 SEK
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AL MASSRIEEN - MODERN MUSIC:
Egyptian mix of pop/disco/AOR but with that distinctive Arabic touch. Listen to "Sah" or "Men awel deqiqa". Compilation of material originally released on cassette only.
  afro / tropical / world
image ALEMAYEHU ESHETE
ETHIOPIAN URBAN MODERN ...
HEAVENLY SWEETNESS - France Reissue
LP · M/M · 275 SEK
JUST SOLD
ALEMAYEHU ESHETE - ETHIOPIAN URBAN MODERN MUSIC VOL. 2:
Stunning Ethio jazz/funk sides by this Ethiopian singer - check "Feqer Feqer New" and "Tashamanaletch" to start with, but the whole compilation comes recommended!
  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 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 MAHA
ORKOS
HABIBI FUNK - Germany Reissue
LP · M/M · 300 SEK
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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".
  afro reissues
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
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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