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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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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.
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.
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MULATU ASTATKE FEATURING FEKADE AMDE MASKALETHIO JAZZ
HEAVENLY SWEETNESS - France Reissue
LP · M/M · 275 SEK
IN STOCK
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.
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
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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MUSTAPHA TETTEY ADDYMASTER DRUMMER FROM GHA...
TANGENT RECORDS - UK Original
LP · VG+/VG+ · 60 SEK
IN STOCK
MUSTAPHA TETTEY ADDY - MASTER DRUMMER FROM GHANA - VOLUME TWO:
Traditional drumming and percussion out of Ghana. Cover has a small sticker on back. UK original from 1980.
Traditional drumming and percussion out of Ghana. Cover has a small sticker on back. UK original from 1980.
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NAGUI EL HABACHIRONDO POUR VIOLONCEL &A...
MINISTRY OF CULTURE ... - Egypt Original
7 · VG/VG · 180 SEK
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NAGUI EL HABACHI - RONDO POUR VIOLONCEL & PIANO / EL AU LOZ / AH YA ZEIN:
Record plays with some soft surface noise and odd clicks. Pic sleeve has edgewear, two small tears at opening. Egyptian original.
Record plays with some soft surface noise and odd clicks. Pic sleeve has edgewear, two small tears at opening. Egyptian original.
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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).
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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"!
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OMAR SOULEYMAN - LEH JANI:
"Leh Jani" out-there Middle Eastern party smasher! This reissue also includes two uneleased tracks.
"Leh Jani" out-there Middle Eastern party smasher! This reissue also includes two uneleased tracks.
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ORCHESTRE ABASSORCHESTRE ABASS (DE BAS...
ANALOG AFRICA - Germany Reissue
LP · VG+/NM · 300 SEK
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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.
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
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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PAUL NGOZI - THE GHETTO:
Very rare Zambian album fusing rock, garage psych, funk and more traditional African sounds. Check the fuzz rock/funk tunes "Can't you hear me", "Suicide" and "Who will know". Reissue from 2024.
Very rare Zambian album fusing rock, garage psych, funk and more traditional African sounds. Check the fuzz rock/funk tunes "Can't you hear me", "Suicide" and "Who will know". Reissue from 2024.
afro reissues
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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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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PILITAPHILIPPINE LOVE SONGS V...
PLAKA PILIPINO - Philippines Original
LP · VG+/VG · 60 SEK
IN STOCK
PILITA - PHILIPPINE LOVE SONGS VOLUME 1:
Philippines original from 1972. Gatefold sleeve has partial seam splits and two pieces of tape on spine.
Philippines original from 1972. Gatefold sleeve has partial seam splits and two pieces of tape on spine.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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
SEIGNEUR ROCHEREAUACCOMPAGNE' PAR L&...
SONAFRIC - France 2nd Pressing
LP · VG+/VG · 150 SEK
IN STOCK
SEIGNEUR ROCHEREAU - ACCOMPAGNE' PAR L'ORCHESTRE AFRICAN FIESTA NATIONAL:
Very nice vibes on this Congolese rumba album by Tabu Ley Rochereau, listen to "Makrano". Cover has some ring wear (mainly on back). French 2nd pressing from 1975 (of 1969 original).
Very nice vibes on this Congolese rumba album by Tabu Ley Rochereau, listen to "Makrano". Cover has some ring wear (mainly on back). French 2nd pressing from 1975 (of 1969 original).
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SHARHABIL AHMEDTHE 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.
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
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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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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VARIOUS - AFRICAN MOVES:
Soukous/highlife compilation from 1986.
Soukous/highlife compilation from 1986.
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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.
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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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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.
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
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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VARIOUS - DECOUVREZ L'AFGHANISTAN:
French original.
French 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".
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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.
afro / tropical / world
VARIOUS - LIBERATION SOUTH AFRICA - FREEDOM SONGS:
Late 70s album released by the South African Freedom Committee, featuring Abdullah Ibrahim/Dollar Brand, Sathima Bea Benjamin and John Betsch. US original.
Late 70s album released by the South African Freedom Committee, featuring Abdullah Ibrahim/Dollar Brand, Sathima Bea Benjamin and John Betsch. US original.
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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.
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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.
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VARIOUS - MUSIK FRÅN TANZANIA:
Swedish original from 1974, with booklet.
Swedish original from 1974, with booklet.
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VARIOUS - MUSIQUE MALGACHE:
Later French pressing. Small price tag on front cover.
Later French pressing. Small price tag on front cover.
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VARIOUS - MUSIQUE TRADITIONNELLE DE BURUNDI:
USSR original.
USSR original.
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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 - 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".
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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.
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VARIOUS - SOUND D'AFRIQUE 2 - SOUKOUS:
Compilation from 1982 featuring artists from Mali, Zaire, Congo, Cameroun etc. UK original.
Compilation from 1982 featuring artists from Mali, Zaire, Congo, Cameroun etc. UK original.
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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.
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.
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VARIOUS - THE BEST OF MUSIC AND RHYTHM:
Diverse compilation from 1983 with tracks by Prince Nico Mbarga, David Byrne, Mighty Sparrow etc. Cover has a small sawcut.
Diverse compilation from 1983 with tracks by Prince Nico Mbarga, David Byrne, Mighty Sparrow etc. Cover has a small sawcut.
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.
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