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image VARIOUS
CARIBBEAN ISLAND MUSIC
NONESUCH - USA Original
LP · EX/EX · 75 SEK
IN STOCK
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.
  afro / tropical / world
image VARIOUS / JOHN CHIPPY CHIPMAN'S JUNKANOO DRUMS
CARNIVAL IN PARADISE
CARIB - Bahamas 2nd Pressing
LP · VG+/VG+ · 75 SEK
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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.
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DECOUVREZ L'AFGHAN...
BARCLAY - France Original
LP · VG+/VG+ · 90 SEK
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VARIOUS - DECOUVREZ L'AFGHANISTAN:
French original.
  afro / tropical / world
image FELA KUTI / FELA RANSOME KUTI & THE AFRICA 70
EXCUSE O
KNITTING FACTORY REC... - Europe Reissue
LP · M/M · 350 SEK
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FELA KUTI / FELA RANSOME KUTI & THE AFRICA 70 - EXCUSE O:
1976 album with the uptempo and driving "Excuse O" and the more laidback "Mr Grammarticalogy-Lisationalsim Is The Boss". Reissue, orange vinyl.
  afro reissues
image LU-SHENG ENSEMBLE
CHINA: 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.
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image OLUMO SOUNDZ
U.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"!
  afro / tropical / world
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TRINIDAD & 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.
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image FELA KUTI / FELA ANIKULAPO-KUTI & EGYPT 80
UNDERGROUND SYSTEM
KNITTING FACTORY REC... - Europe Reissue
LP · VG+/EX · 250 SEK
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FELA KUTI / FELA ANIKULAPO-KUTI & EGYPT 80 - UNDERGROUND SYSTEM:
Fela & Egypt 80 in 1992 with two sidelong tracks: "Underground System" and "Pansa Pansa". Reissue.
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image FELA KUTI / FELA & AFRICA 70
KALAKUTA SHOW
KNITTING FACTORY REC... - Europe Reissue
LP · M/M · 350 SEK
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FELA KUTI / FELA & AFRICA 70 - KALAKUTA SHOW:
Another killer LP with two long, powerful afrobeat tracks - "Kalakuta Show" and "Don't Make Ganran Ganran". Reissue, blue vinyl.
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image FELA KUTI / FELA & EGYPT 80
BEASTS OF NO NATION
KNITTING FACTORY RECORDS - USA Reissue
LP · M/M · 350 SEK
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FELA KUTI / FELA & EGYPT 80 - BEASTS OF NO NATION:
1989 album with the slow and great title track in vocal and instrumental version! Reissue.
  afro reissues
image FELA KUTI / FELA RANSO- MP; THE AFRICA 70 WIT...
WHY BLACK MAN DEY SUFFER
KNITTING FACTORY REC... - Europe Reissue
LP · M/M · 350 SEK
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FELA KUTI / FELA RANSOME-KUTI & THE AFRICA 70 WITH GINGER BAKER - WHY BLACK MAN DEY SUFFER:
1971 Fela-album with two long cuts, both absolutely awesome but "Ikoyi Mentality Versus Mushin Mentality" is probably my favourite! Reissue, yellow transparent vinyl. Reissue, yellow transparent vinyl.
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HEAVENLY ETHIOPIQUES - ...
HEAVENLY SWEETNESS - France Reissue
2xLP · M/M · 325 SEK
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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".
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image VARIOUS / GRAHAM HYSLOP
FOLK MUSIC OF EAST AFRI...
PHILIPS - UK Original
LP · VG/VG · 60 SEK
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VARIOUS / GRAHAM HYSLOP - FOLK MUSIC OF EAST AFRICA VOL. 1:
Kenyan field recordings on LP from 1972. Listen to "Siiriri". Cover has some wear and creasing plus writing on back. UK original.
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image FELA ANIKULAPO KUTI & EGYPT '80
OVERTAKE DON OVERTAKE O...
KNITTING FACTORY - Europe Reissue
LP · M/M · 275 SEK
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FELA ANIKULAPO KUTI & EGYPT '80 - OVERTAKE DON OVERTAKE OVERTAKE:
Fela still in fine form in '89, featuring the title track in two long parts across both sides. Reissue from 2024, green vinyl.
  afro reissues
image FELA KUTI / FELA & THE AFRICA 70
SHAKARA
KNITTING FACTORY RECORDS - USA Reissue
LP · M/M · 350 SEK
IN STOCK
FELA KUTI / FELA & THE AFRICA 70 - SHAKARA:
The afrobeat masterpiece "Shakara Oloje" b/w the slower but equally great "Lady" = essential album. Reissue.
  afro reissues
image ERNESTO DJEDJE
ROI DU ZIGLIBITHY
ANALOG AFRICA - Germany Reissue
12 · M/M · 375 SEK
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ERNESTO DJEDJE - ROI DU ZIGLIBITHY:
Well-sounding compilation 12" featuring four dancefloor friendly tracks from 1977-82 by Ivorian star Ernesto Djédjé, check "Ziglibithiens" and "Nini".
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THE CHAMPA FLOWER
DISLAOHAKSAT - Laos Original
7 · VG+/EX · 100 SEK
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VARIOUS - THE CHAMPA FLOWER:
Folk music from Laos, listen to "Champa Flower". Laos original in pic sleeve.
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PLLAKE ME KENGE DHE MUZ...
ARTEXPORT - Albania Original
7 · EX/VG+ · 100 SEK
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VARIOUS - PLLAKE ME KENGE DHE MUZIKE SHQIPTARE:
"Trendeline" - fine folky tune. Albanian original in pic sleeve.
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image ALAIN DANIÉLOU
INDIA II - MUSIC OF THE...
BÄRENREITER-MUSIC... - Germany Original
LP · VG+/VG · 100 SEK
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ALAIN DANIÉLOU - INDIA II - MUSIC OF THE DANCE AND THEATRE OF SOUTH INDIA:
German original, with booklet. Cover has bent corner.
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image FELA KUTI / FELA & AFRICA 70
NOISE FOR VENDOR MOUTH
KNITTING FACTORY REC... - Europe Reissue
LP · M/M · 350 SEK
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FELA KUTI / FELA & AFRICA 70 - NOISE FOR VENDOR MOUTH:
Another killer Fela LP with two sidelong tracks - the great title track and the equally good "Mattress" on the flip. Reissue, red vinyl.
  afro reissues
image FELA KUTI / FELA ANIKULAPO KUTI & AFRIKA 70
NO AGREEMENT
KNITTING FACTORY RECORDS - USA Reissue
LP · M/M · 350 SEK
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FELA KUTI / FELA ANIKULAPO KUTI & AFRIKA 70 - NO AGREEMENT:
Another strong Fela album, this one from 1977. Check the title track to get the idea. Reissue.
  afro reissues
image GEORGE DANQUAH
HOT AND JUMPY
SECRET STASH - USA Reissue
LP · VG+/EX · 150 SEK
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GEORGE DANQUAH - HOT AND JUMPY:
Afro-tropical/reggae/funk set from 1978 - listen to "Just for a moment" and "Mese medo no". Reissue, black vinyl edition, hand-numbered on back.
  afro reissues
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SOCA JAMS
SENTINEL ISLAN... - Netherlands Original
LP · M/M · 300 SEK
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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.
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image PAZY & THE BLACK HIPPIES
WA HO HA
SECRET STASH - USA Reissue
LP · NM/NM · 200 SEK
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PAZY & THE BLACK HIPPIES - WA HO HA:
Nigerian album from 1978. Reissue, top copy in shrink with hype sticker.
  afro reissues
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THE FIRST AUSTRALIANS
ABORIGINAL ARTIS... - Australia Original
LP · EX/VG · 300 SEK
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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.
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image KAMAL KEILA
MUSLIMS AND CHRISTIANS
HABIBI FUNK - Germany Original
2xLP · M/M · 325 SEK
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KAMAL KEILA - MUSLIMS AND CHRISTIANS:
Early 90s Sudanese recordings with sharp backing and an irresistible groove. Listen to "Shmasha" or "Agricultural revolution".
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MOBALE / COLOSSABE
ESENGO - Congo Original
7 · VG/Gen · 275 SEK
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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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image DELE OJO & HIS STAR BROTHERS BAND
ILU OYINBO DARA / BOUNC...
PHILIPS WEST AFRIC... - Nigeria Original
7 · VG+/VG+ · 700 SEK
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DELE OJO & HIS STAR BROTHERS BAND - ILU OYINBO DARA / BOUNCING BONA:
Nigerian Yoruba highlife 45 by the reliable Dele Ojo and his Star Brothers. Listen to "Bouncing Bona". Strong VG+ copy, shiny and black with a few minor marks only, plays very well. Nigerian original, 4-prong center issue. Comes with company sleeve (a bit worn and aged).
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AFRO FESTIVAL / MÉDITA...
MAKOSSA - USA Original
LP · VG+/VG · 200 SEK
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FANTASTIC TCHICO - AFRO FESTIVAL / MÉDITATION:
Congolese artits Pambou "Tchico" Tchicaya on an early 80s album. Nice vibe throughout, I especially like "Meditation". Cover has 9+7 cm splits on bottom seam. US original.
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image K.K.'S NO 2 BAND
VOICES SUPREME
ESSIEBONS - Ghana Original
LP · VG-/VG- · 300 SEK
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K.K.'S NO 2 BAND - VOICES SUPREME:
Ghanaian highlife with A.K. Yeboah & his band - nice listening through both sides with "Womma Menya Me Kyefa" and "Ankoben Nana" standing out for me. LOTS of marks and some scratches on record, still quite enjoyable with fairly mild background crackle and occassional ticks. Writing on both labels. Cover has heavy wear/aging, water damage (staining) on lower part, edge splits and small rips, writing front and back. Ghanaian original.
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image ORIENTAL BROTHERS INTERNATIONAL
SAME / 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.
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image SOLEYA MAMA & LE WAATOO SITA
VOL. 2
SONAFRIC - France Original
LP · VG/VG+ · 225 SEK
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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.
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image VARIOUS
SAFARI SOUVENIR VOLUME ...
POLYDOR - Kenya Original
LP · VG+/VG+ · 350 SEK
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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.
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image PRESSMEN BAND
DASH-DASH
CBS - Kenya Original
LP · EX/EX · 600 SEK
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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.
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image D.O.7. SHIRATI JAZZ
ROSE ATIENO
POLYDOR - Kenya Original
LP · EX/VG+ · 800 SEK
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D.O.7. SHIRATI JAZZ - ROSE ATIENO:
Solid 1988 album by this very popular Kenyan group, check "Atila Min Jopesa". Clean record, cover in fine shape too save for 7 cm split on bottom seam center. Kenyan original.
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image VERCKYS & L'ORCHESTRE VEVE
CONGOLESE FUNK, AFROBEA...
ANALOG AFRICA - Germany Reissue
2xLP · M/M · 375 SEK
IN STOCK
VERCKYS & L'ORCHESTRE VEVE - CONGOLESE FUNK, AFROBEAT & PSYCHEDELIC RUMBA 1969-1978:
11 tracks from this mighty Congolese band. Check clips from the funky "Cheka sana" and "Oui Verckys"!
  afro reissues
image IBEX BAND
STEREO INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC
MUZIKAWI - Ethiopia Original
2xLP · M/M · 300 SEK
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IBEX BAND - STEREO INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC:
Sole album by Ethiopian band that provided the musical backing for legends such as Mulatu Astatke, Mahmoud Ahmed, Aster Aweke and Tilahun Gessesse. Deep and jazzy instrumental Ethio sounds with a hypnotic vibe - a safe bet if you like Mulatu or Hailu Mergia! Listen to "Yezemed Yebada", "Meleyayet Mot Naw" and "Yenuro Meten'sh'n". This is the first ever vinyl issue of cassette only release from 1976. Well-made remastered release in gatefold cover with liner notes.
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image SOULJAZZ ORCHESTRA
MANIFESTO
DO RIGHT! MUSIC - Canada Original
LP · VG+/VG+ · 450 SEK
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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.
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MORE ETHIOPIAN SOUL AND...
HEAVENLY SWEETNESS - France Reissue
LP · EX/NM · 250 SEK
IN STOCK
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.
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image FELA KUTI / FELA & THE AFRICA 70
SHAKARA
EMI - Holland Original
LP · VG/VG · 800 SEK
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FELA KUTI / FELA & THE AFRICA 70 - SHAKARA:
The afrobeat masterpiece "Shakara Oloje" b/w the slower but equally great "Lady" = essential album. 1,5 cm lightly feelable scratch causes some ticks in the intro of side 2, also some surface marks and lines but rest plays ok. Ball pen marking on side 1 label. Cover has 6 cm split top seam center, some edge wear and creasing, mild dirtying on back plus minor lamination lifting along spine. Dutch original.
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image CHEIKHA REMITTI
GHIR EL BAROUD
MICHEL LEVY PRO... - France 2nd Pressing
LP · EX/VG+ · 450 SEK
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CHEIKHA REMITTI - GHIR EL BAROUD:
Album from 1986 by "Mother of Rai", listen to the title track. Cover has small sticker tear on front. First vinyl issue from 1989.
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image FELA ANIKULAPO KUTI / FELA KUTI
ARMY ARRANGEMENT / CROS...
CELLULOID - USA Original
12 · EX/VG+ · 180 SEK
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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.
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image LEON KEITA
SAME
ANALOG AFRICA - Germany Reissue
LP · NM/NM · 350 SEK
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LEON KEITA - SAME:
Compilation featuring 5 long tracks by Malian artist Leon Keita culled from his rare LPs. Very nice listening through both sides, but the real standout is "Dakan Sate, Korotoumi" - deep and awesome tune! Limited release in silkscreen printed cover.
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image VARIOUS
MORE ETHIOPIAN SOUL AND...
HEAVENLY SWEETNESS - France Reissue
LP · M/M · 300 SEK
IN STOCK
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.
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NIGERIA SPECIAL VOLUME ...
SOUNDWAY - UK Reissue
3xLP · M/M · 450 SEK
JUST SOLD
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.
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MIZIK MALADI: DISQUES D...
STRUT - UK Reissue
2xLP · M/M · 350 SEK
JUST SOLD
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".
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image TUMBLACK
SAME
BARCLAY - Europe Reissue
LP · M/M · 400 SEK
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TUMBLACK - SAME:
"Caraiba" and "Chunga Funk" afro/tropical disco sureshots! 2025 remastered reissue.
  afro reissues
image VARIOUS
THE ORIGINAL SOUND OF M...
MR BONGO - UK Reissue
2xLP · EX/EX · 325 SEK
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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.
  afro reissues
image K. FRIMPONG & HIS CUBANO FIESTAS
SAME / BLUE COVER
CONTINENTAL - UK Reissue
LP · M/M · 350 SEK
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K. FRIMPONG & HIS CUBANO FIESTAS - SAME / BLUE COVER:
Much wanted LP from this superb artist. Check "Kyenkyen bi adi m'awu". Reissue from 2025, pressed on blue vinyl.
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COSMIC FUSION GEMS FROM...
ISLE OF JURA - Australia Reissue
LP · M/M · 300 SEK
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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".
  afro reissues