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LU-SHENG ENSEMBLECHINA: SHANTUNG FOLK MU...
NONESUCH - USA Later Pressing
LP · EX/VG+ · 60 SEK
IN STOCK
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
MAMADI DIABATE & LES AMBASSADEURSA PAS DE GEANT
KABA DISQUES - France Original
LP · VG+/VG+ · 300 SEK
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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.
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.
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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.
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MANDINGO GRIOT SOCIETY - MIGHTY RHYTHM:
Afro/fusion with Maulawi Nururdin and Hamid Drake a.o., check "Festival On Crazy Street". Clean copy in shrink except for some tearing and bits of paper stuck on side 2 label. US original.
Afro/fusion with Maulawi Nururdin and Hamid Drake a.o., check "Festival On Crazy Street". Clean copy in shrink except for some tearing and bits of paper stuck on side 2 label. US original.
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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
NA HAWA DOUMBIA / NAHAWA DOUMBIAVOL. II
AWESOME TAPES FROM AFRICA - USA Reissue
LP · M/M · 325 SEK
IN STOCK
NA HAWA DOUMBIA / NAHAWA DOUMBIA - VOL. II:
Terrific Malinese record from 1982 - just four long tracks, all with that deep and hypnotic Malian sound, check "Sakoro Mery" and "Demisen Kulu". Reissue.
Terrific Malinese record from 1982 - just four long tracks, all with that deep and hypnotic Malian sound, check "Sakoro Mery" and "Demisen Kulu". Reissue.
afro reissues
NATIONAL SERVICE BANDMLASANGE / TOLA ALILANYINA
PHILIPS - Kenya Original
7 · VG+/Gen · 225 SEK
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NATIONAL SERVICE BAND - MLASANGE / TOLA ALILANYINA:
"Mlasange" absolutely lovely, charming tune by this Tanzanian group. Minor shading in vinyl causes a very mild woosh in the very beginning of "Mlasange", not very bad and in fine shape apart from that. Kenyan original.
"Mlasange" absolutely lovely, charming tune by this Tanzanian group. Minor shading in vinyl causes a very mild woosh in the very beginning of "Mlasange", not very bad and in fine shape apart from that. Kenyan original.
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NGOZI FAMILY - 45,000 VOLTS:
Zamrock from 1977 with Paul Ngozi & co. Listen to the Tyler, The Creator sample "Nizakupanga Ngozi"! 2025 reissue.
Zamrock from 1977 with Paul Ngozi & co. Listen to the Tyler, The Creator sample "Nizakupanga Ngozi"! 2025 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.
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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
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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 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.
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.
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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
IN STOCK
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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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
PETER OWINO RACHAR & THE GOLDEN KINGS BANDSAFARI TO SIERRA LEONE
MAKOSSA - USA Original
LP · VG/VG+ · 350 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". 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.
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.
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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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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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SAMBA MAPANGALA & VIRUNGA - IN PARIS:
Late 80s soukous set recorded in Paris. Listen to "Vunja Mifupa". Small scratch causes a few light ticks in the intro of B1, rest plays ok. Cover shows light shelf wear only. Kenyan original.
Late 80s soukous set recorded in Paris. Listen to "Vunja Mifupa". Small scratch causes a few light ticks in the intro of B1, rest plays ok. Cover shows light shelf wear only. Kenyan original.
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SIR WARRIOR & HIS - ROTHERS INTERNATIONAL...ONYE OBULA ZOBA ISI ONWEYA
OTI - UK Original
LP · VG+/VG+ · 180 SEK
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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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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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TCHICO ET SON ORCHESTRE KILIMANDJAROLA VOIX D'OR / GOL...
AFRO-RYTHMES - France Original
LP · VG+/VG+ · 120 SEK
JUST SOLD
TCHICO ET SON ORCHESTRE KILIMANDJARO - LA VOIX D'OR / GOLDEN VOICE:
Soukous/afro pop LP from 1986. Vinyl has some light marks and a minor shade, plays fine. Cover has minor shelf wear and a sticker on back. French original.
Soukous/afro pop LP from 1986. Vinyl has some light marks and a minor shade, plays fine. Cover has minor shelf wear and a sticker on back. French 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.
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
TUTSI / HUTU / TWAMUSIC FROM RWANDA
BÄRENREITER-MUSIC... - Germany Original
LP · VG+/VG+ · 120 SEK
IN STOCK
TUTSI / HUTU / TWA - MUSIC FROM RWANDA:
Record has a surface mark side A not affecting play. German original, with booklet.
Record has a surface mark side A not affecting play. German original, with booklet.
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VARIOUSA MUSICAL ANTHOLOGY OF ...
BÄRENREITER-MUSIC... - Germany Original
LP · VG+/VG+ · 150 SEK
IN STOCK
VARIOUS - A MUSICAL ANTHOLOGY OF THE ORIENT - AFGHANISTAN:
German original, with booklet. No sticker on this copy, unlike photo.
German original, with booklet. No sticker on this copy, unlike photo.
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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.
afro / tropical / world
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 - 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 - 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 - 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"!
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
VARIOUS - DECOUVREZ L'AFGHANISTAN:
French original.
French original.
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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.
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
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 - IN PRAISE OF OUR FATHERLAND / HEROIC AND INDOMITABLE SOUTH VIETNAM:
Vietnamese original in pic sleeve.
Vietnamese original in pic sleeve.
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VARIOUS - IRAN II:
German original, with booklet.
German original, with booklet.
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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 - 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 - PLLAKE ME KENGE DHE MUZIKE SHQIPTARE:
"Trendeline" - fine folky tune. Albanian original in pic sleeve.
"Trendeline" - fine folky tune. Albanian original in pic sleeve.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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