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VARIOUS - LE DISQUE D'OR DU RAI VOLUME 1:
Compilation from 1987 with tracks by Cheb Khaled, Chab Sahraoui, Rahmane etc.
Compilation from 1987 with tracks by Cheb Khaled, Chab Sahraoui, Rahmane etc.
afro / tropical / world
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".
afro / tropical / world
ALI JIHAD RACY - ANCIENT EGYPT:
Deeply soothing music, should appeal to some fans of spiritual jazz. Listen to "Hymn Of Osiris" or "Hymn For Sunrise". Cover has some wear on top seam left. US original.
Deeply soothing music, should appeal to some fans of spiritual jazz. Listen to "Hymn Of Osiris" or "Hymn For Sunrise". Cover has some wear on top seam left. US original.
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MANU DIBANGO - SAME:
Heavy afro disco/funk in "Motapo" & "Sun explosion". Vinyl has surface marks, noting major, plays ok. Cover has worn edges and ring wear (more than on photo). Swedish original from 1978.
Heavy afro disco/funk in "Motapo" & "Sun explosion". Vinyl has surface marks, noting major, plays ok. Cover has worn edges and ring wear (more than on photo). Swedish original from 1978.
afro / tropical / world
BAABA MAAL & MANSOUR SECK - DJAM LEELII:
UK original from 1989.
UK original from 1989.
afro / tropical / world
OMAR SOULEYMAN - LEH JANI:
"Leh Jani" out-there Middle Eastern party smasher! This reissue also includes two uneleased tracks.
"Leh Jani" out-there Middle Eastern party smasher! This reissue also includes two uneleased tracks.
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VARIOUS - SOUND D'AFRIQUE:
1981 comp featuring artists from Zaire, Senegal, Congo, Cameroun, Ivory Coast and Upper Volta - nice vibes on Pablo's "Bo Mbanda"! No shop sticker on front cover on this copy (unlike website photo). UK original.
1981 comp featuring artists from Zaire, Senegal, Congo, Cameroun, Ivory Coast and Upper Volta - nice vibes on Pablo's "Bo Mbanda"! No shop sticker on front cover on this copy (unlike website photo). UK original.
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VARIOUS - SOUND D'AFRIQUE 2 - SOUKOUS:
Compilation from 1982 featuring artists from Mali, Zaire, Congo, Cameroun etc. UK original.
Compilation from 1982 featuring artists from Mali, Zaire, Congo, Cameroun etc. UK original.
afro / tropical / world
PAUL NGOZI - THE GHETTO:
Very rare Zambian album fusing rock, garage psych, funk and more traditional African sounds. Check the fuzz rock/funk tunes "Can't you hear me", "Suicide" and "Who will know". Reissue from 2024.
Very rare Zambian album fusing rock, garage psych, funk and more traditional African sounds. Check the fuzz rock/funk tunes "Can't you hear me", "Suicide" and "Who will know". Reissue from 2024.
afro reissues
YOUSSOU N'DOUR - SET:
European original, with printed inner sleeve.
European original, with printed inner sleeve.
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
LADYSMITH BLACK MAMBAZOSHAKA ZULU
WARNER BROS. RECORDS - Europe Original
LP · EX/VG · 60 SEK
JUST SOLD
LADYSMITH BLACK MAMBAZO - SHAKA ZULU:
South African male choral group on LP from 1987 produced by Paul Simon (they also featured on his "Graceland" LP). Cover has on this copy has sticker removal mark/tearing on front and back at opening but no sticker mark on front top right (unlike website photo). European original, with printed inner sleeve (with small split).
South African male choral group on LP from 1987 produced by Paul Simon (they also featured on his "Graceland" LP). Cover has on this copy has sticker removal mark/tearing on front and back at opening but no sticker mark on front top right (unlike website photo). European original, with printed inner sleeve (with small split).
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VARIOUS - SPACE ECHO:
Spacey early 80s music from Cabo Verde, with a sound (not!) coming from a sudden and mysterious influx of electronic musical equipment and synthesizers. Listen to "Pinta manta", "Dia ja manche" or "Corre riba, corre baxo". 2023 repress.
Spacey early 80s music from Cabo Verde, with a sound (not!) coming from a sudden and mysterious influx of electronic musical equipment and synthesizers. Listen to "Pinta manta", "Dia ja manche" or "Corre riba, corre baxo". 2023 repress.
afro / tropical / world
FRANCIS BEBEY - PSYCHEDELIC SANZA 1982-1984:
Deep, trancey music from this versatile Cameroonian artist. Well-made compilation - check "Sanza tristesse" and "Africa sanza".
Deep, trancey music from this versatile Cameroonian artist. Well-made compilation - check "Sanza tristesse" and "Africa sanza".
afro reissues
JOSÉ CARLOS - DJIU DI GALINHA:
1978 album by Bissau-Guinean folk singer/poet, featuring Miriam Makeba on backing vocals. Listen to"Minino De Criacon". Record has plenty of soft marks plus a pretty heavy warp, plays ok on our equipment. Cover has wear, smudging, creasing plus 8 cm split on bottom seam center. Guinea Bissau original.
1978 album by Bissau-Guinean folk singer/poet, featuring Miriam Makeba on backing vocals. Listen to"Minino De Criacon". Record has plenty of soft marks plus a pretty heavy warp, plays ok on our equipment. Cover has wear, smudging, creasing plus 8 cm split on bottom seam center. Guinea Bissau original.
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MANU DIBANGO - SOUL MAKOSSA:
"New Bell" and "Soul Makossa" killer afro/funk tunes that have been so influential. Don't miss the jazzy "Hibiscus" either. Later French pressing from 1979 (of 1972 original).
"New Bell" and "Soul Makossa" killer afro/funk tunes that have been so influential. Don't miss the jazzy "Hibiscus" either. Later French pressing from 1979 (of 1972 original).
afro / tropical / world
VARIOUS - AFRICAN MOVES:
Soukous/highlife compilation from 1986.
Soukous/highlife compilation from 1986.
afro / tropical / world
SEIGNEUR ROCHEREAUACCOMPAGNE' PAR L&...
SONAFRIC - France 2nd Pressing
LP · VG+/VG · 150 SEK
IN STOCK
SEIGNEUR ROCHEREAU - ACCOMPAGNE' PAR L'ORCHESTRE AFRICAN FIESTA NATIONAL:
Very nice vibes on this Congolese rumba album by Tabu Ley Rochereau, listen to "Makrano". Cover has some ring wear (mainly on back). French 2nd pressing from 1975 (of 1969 original).
Very nice vibes on this Congolese rumba album by Tabu Ley Rochereau, listen to "Makrano". Cover has some ring wear (mainly on back). French 2nd pressing from 1975 (of 1969 original).
afro / tropical / world
GUEM - LES PERCUSSIONS AFRICAINES:
The whole LP is filled with tough, sparse percussion tracks - check "Rhythm Maki". Cover has minor price tag remains on front (not on website photo). Later French pressing with orange labels, comes in tri-fold cover.
The whole LP is filled with tough, sparse percussion tracks - check "Rhythm Maki". Cover has minor price tag remains on front (not on website photo). Later French pressing with orange labels, comes in tri-fold cover.
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.
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
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 - MUSIK FRÅN TANZANIA:
Swedish original from 1974, with booklet.
Swedish original from 1974, with booklet.
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
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
HAMID EL SHAERI - THE SLAM! YEARS (1983-1988):
Fine compilation of cassette-only mid 80s tracks by Libyan-Egyptian superstar Hamid El Shaeri, including the wonderful "Ayonha" and "Maktoub Aleina"!
Fine compilation of cassette-only mid 80s tracks by Libyan-Egyptian superstar Hamid El Shaeri, including the wonderful "Ayonha" and "Maktoub Aleina"!
afro reissues
MIRIAM MAKEBA - A PROMISE:
Killer vocal afro-jazz version of "Samba". Record is slightly dished, plays fine. European-only LP (no US release), this is the Scandinavian original.
Killer vocal afro-jazz version of "Samba". Record is slightly dished, plays fine. European-only LP (no US release), this is the Scandinavian original.
afro / tropical / world
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
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
LEOPARDS - 8E ANNIVERSAIRE:
Compas from Martinique, check "Roulé Moin Ka Roulé". French original.
Compas from Martinique, check "Roulé Moin Ka Roulé". French original.
afro / tropical / world
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
VERCKYS & L'ORCHESTRE VEVECONGOLESE 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"!
11 tracks from this mighty Congolese band. Check clips from the funky "Cheka sana" and "Oui Verckys"!
afro reissues
BITORI - LEGEND OF FUNANÁ - THE FORBIDDEN MUSIC OF THE CAPE VERDE ISLANDS:
Cape Verdean album recorded in 1997. Driving party stuff with a hard kick - listen to "Rabelado". Reissue.
Cape Verdean album recorded in 1997. Driving party stuff with a hard kick - listen to "Rabelado". Reissue.
afro / tropical / world
HAPPY BOYS BAND - SONG TO MARIA / SATURDAY NIGHT / NA JO NA:
Swedish afro disco/afro rock 12" released on progressive rock label MNW. Check the percussive "Na Jo Na". A-side has two shades in vinyl not affecting play. Swedish original.
Swedish afro disco/afro rock 12" released on progressive rock label MNW. Check the percussive "Na Jo Na". A-side has two shades in vinyl not affecting play. Swedish original.
afro / tropical / world
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
VARIOUS - MUSIQUE TRADITIONNELLE DE BURUNDI:
USSR original.
USSR original.
afro / tropical / world
PROFESSEUR BYLLEDEY ET SES KINHOUANDESOFFENSIVE CULTURELLE VO...
ECHOS SONORES GRATAI... - Benin Original
LP · VG/VG · 100 SEK
IN STOCK
PROFESSEUR BYLLEDEY ET SES KINHOUANDES - OFFENSIVE CULTURELLE VOL. 2:
Rootsy, percussive sounds out of Benin. Plenty of surface wear on vinyl, plays with some surface noise but still ok. Cover has general wear, minor staining, faint stamp front and back, discrete pressure marks from scriblings on front. Beninese original.
Rootsy, percussive sounds out of Benin. Plenty of surface wear on vinyl, plays with some surface noise but still ok. Cover has general wear, minor staining, faint stamp front and back, discrete pressure marks from scriblings on front. Beninese original.
afro / tropical / world
MULATU ASTATKE - NEW YORK - ADDIS - LONDON: THE STORY OF ETHIO JAZZ 1965-1975:
Amazing value-for-money pack with all the big tunes from Mulatu, both instrumentals and with various vocalists. "Ebo la la", "Yegele tezeta", "Yekermo sew", "Asiyo bellema", "Emnete" and the list goes on.
Amazing value-for-money pack with all the big tunes from Mulatu, both instrumentals and with various vocalists. "Ebo la la", "Yegele tezeta", "Yekermo sew", "Asiyo bellema", "Emnete" and the list goes on.
afro reissues
MAJID SOULA - CHANT AMAZIGH:
Compilation of 1980-1988 tracks by Algerian born Amazigh-singer Majid Soula, fusing traditional sounds with modern instrumentation such as synths and drum machines. Check "Lgira" and "Algerie Maroc".
Compilation of 1980-1988 tracks by Algerian born Amazigh-singer Majid Soula, fusing traditional sounds with modern instrumentation such as synths and drum machines. Check "Lgira" and "Algerie Maroc".
afro / tropical / world
AHARON AMRAMSOUNDS OF YEMEN 1962-1987
FORTUNA RECORDS - Europe Reissue
2xLP · M/M · 450 SEK
IN STOCK
AHARON AMRAM - SOUNDS OF YEMEN 1962-1987:
Compilation featuring 20 tracks by the godfather of Yemenite-Israeli music Aharon Amram. Spanning over three decades so a quite varied sound but start with "Kweit Ruhi" and "Ladema Eini".
Compilation featuring 20 tracks by the godfather of Yemenite-Israeli music Aharon Amram. Spanning over three decades so a quite varied sound but start with "Kweit Ruhi" and "Ladema Eini".
afro / tropical / world
FELA KUTI / FELA RANSOME KUTI & THE AFRICA 70CONFUSION
KNITTING FACTORY RECORDS - USA Reissue
LP · EX/NM · 300 SEK
IN STOCK
FELA KUTI / FELA RANSOME KUTI & THE AFRICA 70 - CONFUSION:
Monster afrobeat that starts slow but builds and builds over two long cuts. Reissue.
Monster afrobeat that starts slow but builds and builds over two long cuts. Reissue.
afro reissues
GOOD SAMARITANSNO FOOD WITHOUT TASTE I...
ANALOG AFRICA - Germany Reissue
LP · M/M · 375 SEK
IN STOCK
GOOD SAMARITANS - NO FOOD WITHOUT TASTE IF BY HUNGER:
Very rare Edo funk album from 1982 with an irresistible groove throughout, just check "Ughamwen-Rhienenemwen" and "Onughara"! Reissue on 180 gram orange vinyl, in screen-printed cover.
Very rare Edo funk album from 1982 with an irresistible groove throughout, just check "Ughamwen-Rhienenemwen" and "Onughara"! Reissue on 180 gram orange vinyl, in screen-printed cover.
afro reissues
VARIOUS - HABIBI FUNK - AN ECLECTIC SELECTION OF MUSIC FROM THE ARAB WORLD, PART 2:
Various Arab sounds, some funky and some more traditional. Check the breakbeat tune "Music De Carneval" by Magdy El Hussainy or Sal Davis' "Qaboos". Black vinyl version.
Various Arab sounds, some funky and some more traditional. Check the breakbeat tune "Music De Carneval" by Magdy El Hussainy or Sal Davis' "Qaboos". Black vinyl version.
afro / tropical / world
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
MUSTAPHA TETTEY ADDYMASTER DRUMMER FROM GHA...
TANGENT RECORDS - UK Original
LP · VG+/VG+ · 60 SEK
IN STOCK
MUSTAPHA TETTEY ADDY - MASTER DRUMMER FROM GHANA - VOLUME TWO:
Traditional drumming and percussion out of Ghana. Cover has a small sticker on back. UK original from 1980.
Traditional drumming and percussion out of Ghana. Cover has a small sticker on back. UK original from 1980.
afro / tropical / world
MATATA / SHUNTERS - WANNA DO MY THING / NNWA NKPI:
Afro funk monster from Matata, here in an extended edit.
Afro funk monster from Matata, here in an extended edit.
afro reissues
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
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.
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
VARIOUS / SOFRITO SPECIALSTROPICAL SOUNDCLASH
SOFRITO SPECIALS - UK Original
12 · VG+/EX · 500 SEK
IN STOCK
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).
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