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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
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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MARIJATA - THIS IS MARIJATA:
Ultra rare and super good 1976 album out of Ghana. Only four tracks, but all killer no filler. Listen to "No condition is permanent" and "We live in peace". No shrink or hype sticker (unlike photo), cover has tiny corner bumps. Reissue from 2011, includes insert.
Ultra rare and super good 1976 album out of Ghana. Only four tracks, but all killer no filler. Listen to "No condition is permanent" and "We live in peace". No shrink or hype sticker (unlike photo), cover has tiny corner bumps. Reissue from 2011, includes insert.
afro reissues
MEBUSAS - BLOOD BROTHERS / VOL 1:
Very rare afro/funk/psych LP with a fresh and diverse sound. Check "Son of Mr Bulldog", "Kwashioko" and "I wonna do it". Reissue, no shrink or sticker on this copy (unlike photo).
Very rare afro/funk/psych LP with a fresh and diverse sound. Check "Son of Mr Bulldog", "Kwashioko" and "I wonna do it". Reissue, no shrink or sticker on this copy (unlike photo).
afro reissues
MIDNITE GROOVERS - SOUFE:
1984 cadence/reggae set from this Dominican group, check "Soufe" and the roots reggae track "Conqueror". Record in great shape. Cover has ring wear, small worn spots on edges, minor grubiness on back. Dominican-only original.
1984 cadence/reggae set from this Dominican group, check "Soufe" and the roots reggae track "Conqueror". Record in great shape. Cover has ring wear, small worn spots on edges, minor grubiness on back. Dominican-only original.
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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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MULATU ASTATKEETHIOPIAN MODERN INSTRU...
HEAVENLY SWEETNESS - France Reissue
LP · M/M · 275 SEK
IN STOCK
MULATU ASTATKE - ETHIOPIAN MODERN INSTRUMENTALS HITS:
Ethiopian jazz recordings from 1969-1972. The music is totally unique & has a raw, deep unpolished feel to it. Check the funky jazz monster "Yegele tezeta" with those hard breakbeat drums. Fantastic music of the highest calibre! Reissue of ultra rare original.
Ethiopian jazz recordings from 1969-1972. The music is totally unique & has a raw, deep unpolished feel to it. Check the funky jazz monster "Yegele tezeta" with those hard breakbeat drums. Fantastic music of the highest calibre! 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
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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ORCHESTRE ABASSORCHESTRE ABASS (DE BAS...
ANALOG AFRICA - Germany Reissue
LP · VG+/NM · 300 SEK
IN STOCK
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.
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ORCHESTRE MASSAKO - SAME:
Compilation with four long tracks by Gabonese military band Orchestre Massako - the hypnotic "Boungoumoune" is the standout for me, jaw-dropping track! Check that and "Dibembi".
Compilation with four long tracks by Gabonese military band Orchestre Massako - the hypnotic "Boungoumoune" is the standout for me, jaw-dropping track! Check that and "Dibembi".
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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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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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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TCHICO ET SON ORCHESTRE KILIMANDJAROLA VOIX D'OR / GOL...
AFRO-RYTHMES - France Original
LP · VG+/VG+ · 120 SEK
NEW IN STOCK
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.
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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 - 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 - 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 - EDO FUNK EXPLOSION VOL. 1:
Compilation of sparse and stripped-down Nigerian funk sounds from Sir Victor Uwaifo, Osayomore Joseph, Akaba Man and their backing bands, check "My Name Is Money" and "Africa Is My Root" (both by Osayomore Joseph).
Compilation of sparse and stripped-down Nigerian funk sounds from Sir Victor Uwaifo, Osayomore Joseph, Akaba Man and their backing bands, check "My Name Is Money" and "Africa Is My Root" (both by Osayomore Joseph).
afro reissues
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 - FESTIVALS OF THE HIMALAYAS:
"Kore, Kore, Coat Mereya Purana" - great deep song, apparently about a brown coat. Cover has stamp on back, promo sticker on front (not in photo). US original.
"Kore, Kore, Coat Mereya Purana" - great deep song, apparently about a brown coat. Cover has stamp on back, promo sticker on front (not in photo). US original.
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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 - 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 - 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.
afro / tropical / world
VARIOUSMORE ETHIOPIAN SOUL AND...
HEAVENLY SWEETNESS - France Reissue
LP · EX/NM · 250 SEK
JUST SOLD
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".
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".
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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.
afro / tropical / world
VARIOUS - MUSIQUE MALGACHE:
Later French pressing. Small price tag on front cover.
Later French pressing. Small price tag on front cover.
afro / tropical / world
VARIOUS - MUSIQUE TRADITIONNELLE DE BURUNDI:
USSR original.
USSR original.
afro / tropical / world
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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