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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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VARIOUSAIRS A DANSER POUR CITH...
ANTHOLOGIE DE LA MU... - France Original
LP · VG+/VG+ · 120 SEK
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VARIOUS - AIRS A DANSER POUR CITHARE SUD-OUEST DE MADAGASCAR:
French original in fine shape.
French original in fine shape.
afro / tropical / world
BARBARA FINGALL I WANT IS YOUR LOVE...
TREX RECORDS - Barbados Original
7 · VG+/VG · 120 SEK
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BARBARA FING - ALL I WANT IS YOUR LOVE / FOR THE CHILDREN:
1979 45 out of Barbados with the soca cut "For The Children", and the reggae track "All I Want Is Your Love" on the flip. Old shop stamp on both labels. Barbados original, green label issue. Comes in WIRL sleeve (a bit torn and with old shop stamp).
1979 45 out of Barbados with the soca cut "For The Children", and the reggae track "All I Want Is Your Love" on the flip. Old shop stamp on both labels. Barbados original, green label issue. Comes in WIRL sleeve (a bit torn and with old shop stamp).
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ENSEMBLE NATIONAL DES BALLETS DU SÉNÉGALSENEGAL
MUSIQUE DU MONDE - France Original
LP · EX/VG+ · 90 SEK
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ENSEMBLE NATIONAL DES BALLETS DU SÉNÉGAL - SENEGAL:
French original, gatefold sleeve with booklet.
French original, gatefold sleeve with booklet.
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FRANKIE FRANCIS ORCHESTRASNOW CONE / NO BIRTH CO...
NATION... - Trinidad and Tobago Original
7 · VG/Gen · 200 SEK
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FRANKIE FRANCIS ORCHESTRA - SNOW CONE / NO BIRTH CONTROL:
Two Trinidadian calypso sides. Vinyl looks more or less unplayed but is pale and has storage marks, plays with hiss and background crackle. Trinidad & Tobago original.
Two Trinidadian calypso sides. Vinyl looks more or less unplayed but is pale and has storage marks, plays with hiss and background crackle. Trinidad & Tobago original.
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COTI WORRELL Y SU ORQUESTAMUHAMMAD ALI IN THE RIN...
SUPER RECORDS - Panama Original
7 · VG-/M · 300 SEK
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COTI WORRELL Y SU ORQUESTA - MUHAMMAD ALI IN THE RING / STAND IN LINE:
Scarce Panama 45 with two instant hit sides. Record has lots of surface wear but no terrible marks, plays pretty decent with some background crackle and pop. The pressing is loud, so the music powers through well. Writing on labels. Panama original.
Scarce Panama 45 with two instant hit sides. Record has lots of surface wear but no terrible marks, plays pretty decent with some background crackle and pop. The pressing is loud, so the music powers through well. Writing on labels. Panama original.
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LES VETERANS - WA DUG MA:
Early 80s soukous sounds from Cameroon - listen to "Nlongkak". Record has some light marks, nothing major but the pressing is slightly noisy. Cover has partial edge wear and a creased corner. French original.
Early 80s soukous sounds from Cameroon - listen to "Nlongkak". Record has some light marks, nothing major but the pressing is slightly noisy. Cover has partial edge wear and a creased corner. French original.
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VARIOUS / JOHN CHIPPY CHIPMAN'S JUNKANOO DRUMSCARNIVAL 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.
Early 60s album recorded at Nassau's Junkanoo carnival. Bahamas 2nd issue wih black labels.
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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.
afro / tropical / world
PILITAPHILIPPINE LOVE SONGS V...
PLAKA PILIPINO - Philippines Original
LP · VG+/VG · 60 SEK
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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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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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VARIOUS - DECOUVREZ L'AFGHANISTAN:
French original.
French 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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FELA KUTI / FELA RANSOME KUTI & THE AFRICA 70EXCUSE 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.
1976 album with the uptempo and driving "Excuse O" and the more laidback "Mr Grammarticalogy-Lisationalsim Is The Boss". Reissue, orange vinyl.
afro reissues
FADOUL - AL ZMAN SAIB:
Moroccan funk/r&b with a raucous male vocal! Especially make sure to check the James Brown cover "Sid rehad". Reissue.
Moroccan funk/r&b with a raucous male vocal! Especially make sure to check the James Brown cover "Sid rehad". Reissue.
afro reissues
LU-SHENG ENSEMBLECHINA: 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.
US later pressing. Cover has tiny top split.
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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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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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VARIOUSTRINIDAD & 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.
Trinidad & Tobago stereo original, LPS-3044 with black/silver deep groove labels. "Living stereo"-stamp on back cover.
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.
afro / tropical / world
FELA KUTI / FELA ANIKULAPO-KUTI & EGYPT 80UNDERGROUND 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.
Fela & Egypt 80 in 1992 with two sidelong tracks: "Underground System" and "Pansa Pansa". Reissue.
afro reissues
FELA KUTI / FELA & AFRICA 70KALAKUTA 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.
Another killer LP with two long, powerful afrobeat tracks - "Kalakuta Show" and "Don't Make Ganran Ganran". Reissue, blue vinyl.
afro reissues
FELA KUTI / FELA & EGYPT 80BEASTS 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.
1989 album with the slow and great title track in vocal and instrumental version! Reissue.
afro reissues
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.
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.
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".
afro / tropical / world
AHMED BEN ALI - SUBHANA:
Libyan reggae styles (though you get some more traditional North African sounds as well). Listen to "Subhana" or "Damek Majeeb".
Libyan reggae styles (though you get some more traditional North African sounds as well). Listen to "Subhana" or "Damek Majeeb".
afro / tropical / world
VARIOUS / GRAHAM HYSLOPFOLK 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.
Kenyan field recordings on LP from 1972. Listen to "Siiriri". Cover has some wear and creasing plus writing on back. UK original.
afro / tropical / world
FEMI KUTI - FIGHT TO WIN:
Solid afro sounds from master Fela's son in 2001, check "Do Your Best" and "Fight To Win". French original, includes printed inner sleeves.
Solid afro sounds from master Fela's son in 2001, check "Do Your Best" and "Fight To Win". French original, includes printed inner sleeves.
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FELA ANIKULAPO KUTI & EGYPT '80OVERTAKE 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.
Fela still in fine form in '89, featuring the title track in two long parts across both sides. Reissue from 2024, green vinyl.
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HAILU MERGIAPIONEER WORKS SWING (LIVE)
AWESOME TAPES FROM AFR... - USA Original
LP · M/M · 250 SEK
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HAILU MERGIA - PIONEER WORKS SWING (LIVE):
The Ethiopian legend captured live in fine form together with his trio in 2016! Check "Yegle Nesh" and "Yetewat Hilm".
The Ethiopian legend captured live in fine form together with his trio in 2016! Check "Yegle Nesh" and "Yetewat Hilm".
afro / tropical / world
KARUKURICHI P. ARUNACHALAMNADASAWARA
HIS MASTER... - India Later Pressing
LP · VG+/VG+ · 120 SEK
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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.
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.
afro / tropical / world
KISSOON RAMASARTASSA KALINDAH / SHAKIL...
K.D.R.... - Trinidad and Tobago Original
7 · VG+/Gen · 250 SEK
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KISSOON RAMASAR - TASSA KALINDAH / SHAKILA HOO:
Two Indian-flavoured tracks out of Trinidad - the percussive "Tassa Kalindah" has a minimal, hypnotic groove that could work great in the open-minded DJ's set! Trinidad & Tobago original.
Two Indian-flavoured tracks out of Trinidad - the percussive "Tassa Kalindah" has a minimal, hypnotic groove that could work great in the open-minded DJ's set! Trinidad & Tobago original.
afro / tropical / world
ARAYA'S FAMILY - SAME / AE 630:
Scarce Ethiopian pic sleeve 45 with 4 tracks in the religous vein, listen to "Engeda Negne Ene". Vinyl in fine shape, pic sleeve has some creasing, small splits and tiny writing on front. Ethiopian original (made in Lebanon).
Scarce Ethiopian pic sleeve 45 with 4 tracks in the religous vein, listen to "Engeda Negne Ene". Vinyl in fine shape, pic sleeve has some creasing, small splits and tiny writing on front. Ethiopian original (made in Lebanon).
afro / tropical / world
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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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
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.
afro / tropical / world
VARIOUS / SOFRITO SPECIALSTROPICAL SOUNDCLASH
SOFRITO SPECIALS - UK Original
12 · VG+/EX · 500 SEK
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VARIOUS / SOFRITO SPECIALS - TROPICAL SOUNDCLASH:
Edit 12" with four tropical club slayers: "Rift Valley Groove" sounds like a more obscure "Greedy G" plus cumbia/disco crossover on "Cumbia Colombiana" and afro disco on "Tabou For The People". 4 mm scratch causes some light ticks on A1, in great shape apart from that. Comes in original stickered sleeve (with minor wear to centerhole).
Edit 12" with four tropical club slayers: "Rift Valley Groove" sounds like a more obscure "Greedy G" plus cumbia/disco crossover on "Cumbia Colombiana" and afro disco on "Tabou For The People". 4 mm scratch causes some light ticks on A1, in great shape apart from that. Comes in original stickered sleeve (with minor wear to centerhole).
afro / tropical / world
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
FELA KUTI / FELA & THE AFRICA 70SHAKARA
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.
The afrobeat masterpiece "Shakara Oloje" b/w the slower but equally great "Lady" = essential album. Reissue.
afro reissues
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.
afro / tropical / world
FELA KUTI / FELA RANSO- MP; THE AFRICA 70 WIT...WHY BLACK MAN DEY SUFFER
KNITTING FACTORY REC... - Europe Reissue
LP · EX/EX · 300 SEK
IN STOCK
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! Cover has a lightly creased corner. Reissue, yellow transparent vinyl.
1971 Fela-album with two long cuts, both absolutely awesome but "Ikoyi Mentality Versus Mushin Mentality" is probably my favourite! Cover has a lightly creased corner. Reissue, yellow transparent vinyl.
afro reissues
VARIOUSUMA CARTUCHEIRA CHEIA D...
CONSELHO NAC... - Guinea Bissau Original
LP · VG+/VG+ · 150 SEK
IN STOCK
VARIOUS - UMA CARTUCHEIRA CHEIA DE CANCOES:
Guinea-Bissau original.
Guinea-Bissau original.
afro / tropical / world
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.
afro / tropical / world
VARIOUS - MUSIK FRÅN TANZANIA:
Swedish original from 1974, with booklet.
Swedish original from 1974, with booklet.
afro / tropical / world
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.
afro / tropical / world
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.
afro / tropical / world
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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VARIOUS - AFRICAN MOVES:
Soukous/highlife compilation from 1986.
Soukous/highlife compilation from 1986.
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
YOUSSOU N'DOUR - SET:
European original, with printed inner sleeve.
European original, with printed inner sleeve.
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