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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.
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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".
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
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".
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".
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MOVERS - 1970-1976:
Compilation with 14 tracks by South African band The Movers - mainly groovy organ soul/funk/afro instrumentals but a few vocal tracks as well, check "2nd Avenue" and "Soul Crazy".
Compilation with 14 tracks by South African band The Movers - mainly groovy organ soul/funk/afro instrumentals but a few vocal tracks as well, check "2nd Avenue" and "Soul Crazy".
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NANA AMPADU'S AFRICAN BROTHERS BAND INTWONKA MMA WO NNTE
RANS RECORDS - Canada Original
LP · VG+/EX · 150 SEK
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NANA AMPADU'S AFRICAN BROTHERS BAND INT - WONKA MMA WO NNTE:
Highlife from 1989. Canadian original in shrink.
Highlife from 1989. Canadian original in shrink.
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NINO MALAPET ET L'ORCHESTRE BANTOU JAZZFUEGO DE PASSION / OIGA...
CEFA - Congo Original
7 · NM/Gen · 2500 SEK
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NINO MALAPET ET L'ORCHESTRE BANTOU JAZZ - FUEGO DE PASSION / OIGA MAMBO:
Two great Congolese dance sides from the early 60s. Super clean copy, just a small sticker on labels. Congolese original.
Two great Congolese dance sides from the early 60s. Super clean copy, just a small sticker on labels. Congolese original.
afro / tropical / world
OLUMO SOUNDZU.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"!
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ORCHESTRE LAYE THIAM - SAME:
Amazing afro-tropical sound on "Kokorico"! Also a killer track in the deeper "Sanga te". Rare French original in great shape, only a few stains on back cover.
Amazing afro-tropical sound on "Kokorico"! Also a killer track in the deeper "Sanga te". Rare French original in great shape, only a few stains on back cover.
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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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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.
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OUSMANE KOUYATÉ - KEFIMBA (EDIT) / N'NY:
Two 80s smashes from this Malinese artist on a loud 12" reissue. Pink vinyl.
Two 80s smashes from this Malinese artist on a loud 12" reissue. Pink vinyl.
afro reissues
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
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.
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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.
Kenyan LP with nice drum machine-driven tracks in "Musenangu" and "Sofia". Kenyan original in very nice shape.
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RAIL BAND - SAME / RCAM 3302/N.75:
"Fankante dankele" beautiful track at this strong album with no weak tracks. Record has lot of marks and has been played a lot or been without inner sleeve. It plays with constant background noise but without any major clicks or pops. A bit worse at start of both sides but in general very enjoyable. The super thin cover is in fine shape but is a bit wavy, tiny color loss on front left side plus some stains on back. Rare Malian original.
"Fankante dankele" beautiful track at this strong album with no weak tracks. Record has lot of marks and has been played a lot or been without inner sleeve. It plays with constant background noise but without any major clicks or pops. A bit worse at start of both sides but in general very enjoyable. The super thin cover is in fine shape but is a bit wavy, tiny color loss on front left side plus some stains on back. Rare Malian original.
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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".
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".
afro reissues
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.
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SOULJAZZ ORCHESTRA - MANIFESTO:
Afrobeat from 2009 with two hot Fela-style tracks in "Parasite" and "Interested benevolence". Also a few slower, jazzier cuts. VInyl is nice shape, VG+ to EX. Cover is low VG+ due to edge wear. Canadian original.
Afrobeat from 2009 with two hot Fela-style tracks in "Parasite" and "Interested benevolence". Also a few slower, jazzier cuts. VInyl is nice shape, VG+ to EX. Cover is low VG+ due to edge wear. Canadian 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.
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TUMBLACK - SAME:
"Caraiba" and "Chunga Funk" afro/tropical disco sureshots! 2025 remastered reissue.
"Caraiba" and "Chunga Funk" afro/tropical disco sureshots! 2025 remastered reissue.
afro reissues
VARIOUS - ANGOLA SOUNDTRACK 2:
Deep Angolan music from the 60s & 70s. Subtitled "Hypnosis, distortion & other sonic innovations", which gives a fair idea of the sound. Check "Avante juventude" by Os Anjos. 2021 repress.
Deep Angolan music from the 60s & 70s. Subtitled "Hypnosis, distortion & other sonic innovations", which gives a fair idea of the sound. Check "Avante juventude" by Os Anjos. 2021 repress.
afro reissues
VARIOUS - BURUNDI - MUSIQUES TRADITIONELLES:
Field recording of traditional music and rhythms from Burundi. Listen to "Chant et arc musical". French later pressing from 1980s.
Field recording of traditional music and rhythms from Burundi. Listen to "Chant et arc musical". French later pressing from 1980s.
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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.
afro / tropical / world
VARIOUS - COSMIC FUSION GEMS FROM FRANCE:
Isle of Jura teams up with French digger Switch Groove for a selection of electronic afro pop, cosmic gwoka and oddball prog rock tunes. Check "Cafe Rete" by Francisco or Carla Music Orchestra's "A Meet With Bond".
Isle of Jura teams up with French digger Switch Groove for a selection of electronic afro pop, cosmic gwoka and oddball prog rock tunes. Check "Cafe Rete" by Francisco or Carla Music Orchestra's "A Meet With Bond".
afro reissues
VARIOUS - DECOUVREZ L'AFGHANISTAN:
French original.
French original.
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VARIOUS - DIGITAL KABAR:
Compilation of cooking dance grooves out of La Réunion. Check Boogzbrown "Timbila" and the absolutely throbbing "Gardien Volcan" by Sheitan Brothers. Only some light sleeve marks, looks and plays fine. Cover in shrink. Includes printed inners.
Compilation of cooking dance grooves out of La Réunion. Check Boogzbrown "Timbila" and the absolutely throbbing "Gardien Volcan" by Sheitan Brothers. Only some light sleeve marks, looks and plays fine. Cover in shrink. Includes printed inners.
afro / tropical / world
VARIOUS - FUNKY SOUNDS FROM CENTRAL AFRICA:
Afro/highlife compilation with timeless music from Victor Uwaifo, Top Ten Aces, Paulson Kalu etc. Check the killer afrobeat tune "Ererimbot ayafung oko" by Rex Williams. Record in nice shape (close to EX). Cover has some edge wear. Dutch original.
Afro/highlife compilation with timeless music from Victor Uwaifo, Top Ten Aces, Paulson Kalu etc. Check the killer afrobeat tune "Ererimbot ayafung oko" by Rex Williams. Record in nice shape (close to EX). Cover has some edge wear. Dutch original.
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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.
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.
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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
VARIOUS - IN PRAISE OF OUR FATHERLAND / HEROIC AND INDOMITABLE SOUTH VIETNAM:
Vietnamese original in pic sleeve.
Vietnamese original in pic sleeve.
afro / tropical / world
VARIOUS - LEGENDS OF BENIN:
Unique Beninese sounds with amazing tracks from El Rego ("Feeling You Got"), Honoré Avolonto ("Tin Lin Non"), Antoine Dougbe, Gnonnas Pedro and many more.
Unique Beninese sounds with amazing tracks from El Rego ("Feeling You Got"), Honoré Avolonto ("Tin Lin Non"), Antoine Dougbe, Gnonnas Pedro and many more.
afro reissues
VARIOUS - MIZIK MALADI: DISQUES DEBS INTERNATIONAL VOLUME 3:
80s zouk, gwo-ka and West Indies soul/boogie, originally released on the Guadeloupean Disques Debs-label. Some killer stuff here, suitable both for the dancefloor and home listening, check Jocelyn Mocka Et Kassav's "Mizik Maladi" and Max & Henri's "Sé Pou Demen".
80s zouk, gwo-ka and West Indies soul/boogie, originally released on the Guadeloupean Disques Debs-label. Some killer stuff here, suitable both for the dancefloor and home listening, check Jocelyn Mocka Et Kassav's "Mizik Maladi" and Max & Henri's "Sé Pou Demen".
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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.
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VARIOUS - MORE ETHIOPIAN SOUL AND GROOVE - ETHIOPIAN URBAN MODERN MUSIC VOL. 3:
Another great Ethiopian comp from L'Arome/Heavenly Sweetness. If you like the Mulatu stuff, this is a sureshot. Check Girma Beyene's monster tune "Ene negn bay manesh" and Hirut Bekele's "Ewnetegna feqer". Reissue.
Another great Ethiopian comp from L'Arome/Heavenly Sweetness. If you like the Mulatu stuff, this is a sureshot. Check Girma Beyene's monster tune "Ene negn bay manesh" and Hirut Bekele's "Ewnetegna feqer". Reissue.
afro reissues
VARIOUS - MUSIC OF AFRICA SERIES NO. 6 - THE AFRICAN MUSIC SOCIETY'S CHOICE:
Field recordings recorded and introduced by Hugh Tracey. Pic sleeve has tiny mark/tear dot on front. UK original.
Field recordings recorded and introduced by Hugh Tracey. Pic sleeve has tiny mark/tear dot on front. UK original.
afro / tropical / world
VARIOUS - MUSIK FRÅN VÄSTINDIEN: SMÅ ANTILLERNA:
2LP comp from 1977.
2LP comp from 1977.
afro / tropical / world
VARIOUS - NIGERIA DISCO FUNK SPECIAL:
Killer Nigerian disco/funk-comp, check Sahara All Stars "Take Your Soul" and the tracks from Bongos Ikwue and Asiko Rock Group.
Killer Nigerian disco/funk-comp, check Sahara All Stars "Take Your Soul" and the tracks from Bongos Ikwue and Asiko Rock Group.
afro / tropical / world
VARIOUS - NIGERIA SPECIAL VOLUME 3: ELECTRONIC INNOVATION MEETS CULTURE AND TRADITION 1978-93:
Long-awaited third volume in Soundway's "Nigeria Special" series: 3 LPs packed with synth- and drum machine-infused Nigerian sounds from 1978-93! Check "Do Good (Dub)" by Ayo Manuel and "Igbo Nwe Egwu" by I.S.C.A.C. Band.
Long-awaited third volume in Soundway's "Nigeria Special" series: 3 LPs packed with synth- and drum machine-infused Nigerian sounds from 1978-93! Check "Do Good (Dub)" by Ayo Manuel and "Igbo Nwe Egwu" by I.S.C.A.C. Band.
afro reissues
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.
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.
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VARIOUS - PLLAKE ME KENGE DHE MUZIKE SHQIPTARE:
"Trendeline" - fine folky tune. Albanian original in pic sleeve.
"Trendeline" - fine folky tune. Albanian original in pic sleeve.
afro / tropical / world
VARIOUS - ROOTS ROCKING ZIMBABWE (THE MODERN SOUND OF HARARE TOWNSHIPS 1975-1980):
Highlife, funk, afrobeat etc out of Zimbabwe. Great listening throughout Iif this floats your boat - check The Acid Band's "Chiiko Chinotinetsa"!
Highlife, funk, afrobeat etc out of Zimbabwe. Great listening throughout Iif this floats your boat - check The Acid Band's "Chiiko Chinotinetsa"!
afro reissues
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
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 CHAMPA FLOWER:
Folk music from Laos, listen to "Champa Flower". Laos original in pic sleeve.
Folk music from Laos, listen to "Champa Flower". Laos original in pic sleeve.
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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.
1978 compilation featuring both fine folky tunes aswell as didgeridoo solos. Cover has heavy lamination creasing on back. Australian original.
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VARIOUS - THE ORIGINAL SOUND OF MALI 2:
Another deep dive into Malinese music by the Bongo-crew, ranging from the raw afro funk of Les Ambassadeurs Du Motel de Bamako's "Get Up James" to the swirling, hypnotic sounds of Tentemba Jazz Du Mali on "Yayoroba" and Mystère Jazz de Tombouctou on "Sidi Yahia". Excellent stuff. Very lightly used copy, no shrink or sticker on cover (unlike photo). Includes booklet.
Another deep dive into Malinese music by the Bongo-crew, ranging from the raw afro funk of Les Ambassadeurs Du Motel de Bamako's "Get Up James" to the swirling, hypnotic sounds of Tentemba Jazz Du Mali on "Yayoroba" and Mystère Jazz de Tombouctou on "Sidi Yahia". Excellent stuff. Very lightly used copy, no shrink or sticker on cover (unlike photo). Includes booklet.
afro reissues
VARIOUS - TRILOGY:
3xLP Celluloid comp from 1985 featuring tracks by Fela Kuti, Manu Dibango, Material, Touré Kunda, Golden Palominos, Last Poets and more.
3xLP Celluloid comp from 1985 featuring tracks by Fela Kuti, Manu Dibango, Material, Touré Kunda, Golden Palominos, Last Poets and more.
afro reissues
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
VARIOUSUMA CARTUCHEIRA CHEIA D...
CONSELHO NAC... - Guinea Bissau Original
LP · VG+/VG+ · 100 SEK
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VARIOUS - UMA CARTUCHEIRA CHEIA DE CANCOES:
Guinea-Bissau original.
Guinea-Bissau original.
afro / tropical / world
VARIOUS / EDNA MARTINEZ - PICO:
Quality compilation with tracks played in the afro-colombian "Pico" sound systems in Cartagena and Barranquilla. Check "Philomene" by Pedro Lima and "Como Sea" by Claudio y su Combo.
Quality compilation with tracks played in the afro-colombian "Pico" sound systems in Cartagena and Barranquilla. Check "Philomene" by Pedro Lima and "Como Sea" by Claudio y su Combo.
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