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.

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AYALEW MESFIN - CHE BELEW (MARCH FORWARD):
More fine work from this well-loved Ethiopian artist, lovingly compiled and packaged. Check the tough "Libe Menta Hone" - if you like that, you'll enjoy the rest. No shrink or sticker on sleeve, unlike photo.

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VARIOUS - MUSIQUES DU CAMEROUN:
Field recordings from Cameroon with deep, hypnotic vibes on A1 and B5. Cover has damage at upper left corner where part is missing. Upper right corner is worn as well. Later French pressing with non-flipback cover, blue/silver labels. No booklet.

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FELA ANIKULAPO KUTI / FELA KUTI - ARMY ARRANGEMENT / CROSS EXAMINATION:
12" from 1985 with shorter, punchier edits of both tracks. Produced by Bill Laswell with his typical dubby sound. US original in picture sleeve.

VARIOUS - ETHIOPIAN HIT PARADE VOL 2:
More Ethio jazz from Mulatu Astatke, Alemayehu Eshete, Getachew Kassa etc., check Mulatu's "Munaye". Reissue.

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OUM KALTHOUM - EL AMAL:
Album from 1971. Cover has tiny tear on front. French later pressing.

PERICOMO OKOYE & HIS TRADITIONAL DANCE GROUP OF ARONDIZUOGU - VOLUME 2 - ODERIGWUGWU:
Deep, traditional sound on this 1986 album, Hypnotuc stuff indeed! Vinyl is nice VG, glossy with minor surface marks, plays well. Cover has some edge/corner wear and a few small stains. Nigerian original.

ORIENTAL BROTHERS INTERNATIONAL BAND - SAME:
1977 album led by the reliable Dan Satch. One long track on each side, listen to the cooking "Kele chi"! Record has plenty of surface marks but plays rather ok. Cover has wear on back. Nigerian original.

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VARIOUS - BURUNDI - MUSIQUES TRADITIONELLES:
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 - HARAFIN SO: BOLLYWOOD INSPIRED FILM MUSIC FROM HAUSA NIGERIA:
Compilation from 2013.

BANDA - S. AROM / G. DOURNON-TAURELLE - MUSIQUES BANDA - REPUBLIQUE CENTRAFRICAINE:
"Trompes Traversières Appariées" - nice piece with instruments reserved for the water spirit Eyelede. French original, with booklet. No sticker on this copy, unlike photo.

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MUSIC IS THE WEAPON - MOVING FOUNDATIONS AND OUTER SPACE:
Swedish afrobeat from 2012, listen to "The elk and the vault" or "Upside down". Swedish original, with printed inner sleeve.

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TENDAI - JAPON 2: SHOMYO - CHANT LITURGIQUE BOUDDHIQUE - SECTE TENDAï:
French later pressing, gatefold sleeve.

KINSHI TSURUTA / KATSUYA YOKOYAMA - JAPON 1:
Japanese traditional music with shakuhachi and biwa. Cover has small tear on spine, distribution sticker on back. French later pressing.

HAUSA - NIGERIA-HAUSA MUSIC I - THE MUSIC OF NIGERIA:
"Butcher's Rhythm" and other drumming pieces. Record in beautiful shape, cover has general wear (no sticker on cover, unlike photo). German 2nd pressing.

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GORO YAMAGUCHI - A BELL RINGING IN THE EMPTY SKY (JAPANESE SHAKUHACHI MUSIC):
Beautiful Japanese shakuhachi LP with a cover just as nice as the music. Listen to a clip from side 1. This copy is not in shrink, as in photo. US later pressing.

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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.

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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.

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.

PIERRE CLAVER ZENG - SAME:
Gabonese singer on a 1978 album. Small distribution sticker on back cover. French original.

VARIOUS - SOUND D'AFRIQUE:
1981 comp featuring artists from Zaire, Senegal, Congo, Cameroon, Ivory Coast and Upper Volta - nice vibes on Pablo's "Bo Mbanda"! Dutch original.

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LORD KITCHENER - AUTHENTICITY:
Soca from 1981. Cover has a sticker and some residue marks at top. Barbados original

EQUITABLES - CARNIVAL SOCA PARTY:
Soca/reggae from 1980, check "Love African Style". Clean US original, yellow labels.

JOHN LEVY - CLASSICAL MUSIC OF INDIA:
US original, with booklet.

ALAIN DANIÉLOU - INDIA II - MUSIC OF THE DANCE AND THEATRE OF SOUTH INDIA:
German original, with booklet. Cover has bent corner.