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Showing 50 of a total of 81 afro / tropical / world items
image D.O.7. SHIRATI JAZZ
ROSE ATIENO
POLYDOR - Kenya Original
LP · EX/VG+ · 800 SEK
IN STOCK
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.
  afro / tropical / world
image FELA KUTI / FELA & THE AFRICA 70
SHAKARA
EMI - Holland Original
LP · VG/VG · 800 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. 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.
  afro / tropical / world
image ORCHESTRE SOSSA
SAME
PATHÉ MARCONI EMI - France Original
LP · EX/VG+ · 800 SEK
IN STOCK
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.
  afro / tropical / world
image DELE OJO & HIS STAR BROTHERS BAND
ILU OYINBO DARA / BOUNC...
PHILIPS WEST AFRIC... - Nigeria Original
7 · VG+/VG+ · 700 SEK
IN STOCK
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).
  afro / tropical / world
image PRESSMEN BAND
DASH-DASH
CBS - Kenya Original
LP · EX/EX · 600 SEK
IN STOCK
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 TINARIWEN
AMAN IMAN: WATER IS LIFE
INDEPENDIENTE - UK Original
LP · NM/NM · 600 SEK
IN STOCK
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.
  afro / tropical / world
image ARAYA'S FAMILY
SAME / AE 630
AMHA RECORDS - Ethiopia Original
7 · VG+/VG · 500 SEK
IN STOCK
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).
  afro / tropical / world
image VARIOUS / SOFRITO SPECIALS
TROPICAL 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).
  afro / tropical / world
image CHEIKHA REMITTI
GHIR EL BAROUD
MICHEL LEVY PRO... - France 2nd Pressing
LP · EX/VG+ · 450 SEK
IN STOCK
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.
  afro / tropical / world
image SOULJAZZ ORCHESTRA
MANIFESTO
DO RIGHT! MUSIC - Canada Original
LP · VG+/VG+ · 450 SEK
IN STOCK
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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image VARIOUS
NIGERIA SPECIAL: PART 2
SOUNDWAY - UK Reissue
2xLP · VG+/EX · 450 SEK
IN STOCK
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.
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image VARIOUS
SPACE ECHO
ANALOG AFRICA - Germany Reissue
2xLP · M/M · 400 SEK
IN STOCK
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.
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image VARIOUS
CONGO FUNK! SOUND MADNE...
ANALOG AFRICA - Germany Original
2xLP · M/M · 375 SEK
IN STOCK
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"!
  afro reissues
image ERNESTO DJEDJE
ROI DU ZIGLIBITHY
ANALOG AFRICA - Germany Reissue
12 · M/M · 375 SEK
IN STOCK
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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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 VARIOUS
SAFARI SOUVENIR VOLUME ...
POLYDOR - Kenya Original
LP · VG+/VG+ · 350 SEK
IN STOCK
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 PETER OWINO RACHAR & THE GOLDEN KINGS BAND
SAFARI TO SIERRA LEONE
MAKOSSA - USA Original
LP · VG/VG+ · 350 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". A cluster of small scratch marks cause a bit of crackle in the end of A1, also some marks and scuffs but rest plays ok with minor distractions only. Cover shows light wear and some paper bubbling on back. US original.
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image FELA KUTI / FELA & EGYPT 80
BEASTS OF NO NATION
KNITTING FACTORY RECORDS - USA Reissue
LP · M/M · 350 SEK
IN STOCK
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 RANSOME KUTI & THE AFRICA 70
EXCUSE O
KNITTING FACTORY REC... - Europe Reissue
LP · M/M · 350 SEK
IN STOCK
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 FELA KUTI / FELA RANSO- MP; THE AFRICA 70 WIT...
WHY BLACK MAN DEY SUFFER
KNITTING FACTORY REC... - Europe Reissue
LP · M/M · 350 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! Reissue, yellow transparent vinyl. Reissue, yellow transparent vinyl.
  afro reissues
image FELA KUTI / FELA & AFRICA 70
KALAKUTA SHOW
KNITTING FACTORY REC... - Europe Reissue
LP · M/M · 350 SEK
IN STOCK
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.
  afro reissues
image FELA KUTI / FELA & AFRICA 70
NOISE FOR VENDOR MOUTH
KNITTING FACTORY REC... - Europe Reissue
LP · M/M · 350 SEK
IN STOCK
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 LEON KEITA
SAME
ANALOG AFRICA - Germany Reissue
LP · NM/NM · 350 SEK
NEW IN STOCK
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 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 FELA KUTI / FELA ANIKULAPO KUTI & AFRIKA 70
NO AGREEMENT
KNITTING FACTORY RECORDS - USA Reissue
LP · M/M · 350 SEK
IN STOCK
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 AHMED BEN ALI
SUBHANA
HABIBI FUNK - Germany Original
LP · M/M · 325 SEK
IN STOCK
AHMED BEN ALI - SUBHANA:
Libyan reggae styles (though you get some more traditional North African sounds as well). Listen to "Subhana" or "Damek Majeeb".
  afro / tropical / world
image KAMAL KEILA
MUSLIMS AND CHRISTIANS
HABIBI FUNK - Germany Original
2xLP · M/M · 325 SEK
IN STOCK
KAMAL KEILA - MUSLIMS AND CHRISTIANS:
Early 90s Sudanese recordings with sharp backing and an irresistible groove. Listen to "Shmasha" or "Agricultural revolution".
  afro / tropical / world
image VARIOUS
HEAVENLY ETHIOPIQUES - ...
HEAVENLY SWEETNESS - France Reissue
2xLP · M/M · 325 SEK
IN STOCK
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".
  afro / tropical / world
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 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 VARIOUS
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 VARIOUS
SOCA JAMS
SENTINEL ISLAN... - Netherlands Original
LP · M/M · 300 SEK
IN STOCK
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.
  afro / tropical / world
image VICTOR UWAIFO
THE BEST OF
MAKOSSA INTERNATIONAL ... - USA Original
LP · EX/VG+ · 300 SEK
IN STOCK
VICTOR UWAIFO - THE BEST OF:
Compilation from 1981 of earlier works released in Nigeria. "Do Lelzi" and "Guitar Boy" are my picks. Clean record, cover has some ring wear. US original on Makossa.
  afro / tropical / world
image MULATU ASTATKE
MULATU OF ETHIOPIA
STRUT - UK Reissue
LP · NM/NM · 300 SEK
JUST SOLD
MULATU ASTATKE - MULATU OF ETHIOPIA:
Legendary funky jazz album with that Ethio twist. Absolutely fantastic music from start to finish. Check the smokey breakbeat track "Kasalefkut-hulu" or "Kulunmanqueleshi", but otherworldly music all the way. Reissue.
  afro reissues
image OLUMO SOUNDZ
U.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"!
  afro / tropical / world
image LES VETERANS
WA DUG MA
EBOBOLO FIA PRODUCTION - France Original
LP · VG+/VG+ · 300 SEK
IN STOCK
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.
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image MAHA
ORKOS
HABIBI FUNK - Germany Reissue
LP · M/M · 300 SEK
IN STOCK
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".
  afro reissues
image HALLELUJAH CHICKEN RUN BAND
TAKE ONE
ANALOG AFRICA - Germany Reissue
LP · EX/NM · 300 SEK
NEW IN STOCK
HALLELUJAH CHICKEN RUN BAND - TAKE ONE:
Compilation featuring 14 tracks from this popular Zimbabwean group - wonderful, warm sounds on tracks like "Sekai" and "Mudzimu Ndiringe"!
  afro reissues
image FELA ANIKULAPO KUTI & EGYPT '80
OVERTAKE DON OVERTAKE O...
KNITTING FACTORY - Europe Reissue
LP · M/M · 275 SEK
IN STOCK
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 BOMBENGA
MOBALE / COLOSSABE
ESENGO - Congo Original
7 · VG/Gen · 275 SEK
IN STOCK
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.
  afro / tropical / world
image TLAHOUN GESSESSE
ETHIOPIAN 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".
  afro reissues
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 NUBIYAN TWIST
JUNGLE RUN
STRUT - UK Original
2xLP · EX/NM · 250 SEK
IN STOCK
NUBIYAN TWIST - JUNGLE RUN:
2nd album from 2019 by UK outfit mixing afrobeat, soul, r&b and jazz/fusion, check "Basa Basa". With booklet.
  afro / tropical / world
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.
  afro reissues
image HAILU MERGIA
PIONEER WORKS SWING (LIVE)
AWESOME TAPES FROM AFR... - USA Original
LP · M/M · 250 SEK
IN STOCK
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".
  afro / tropical / world
image VARIOUS
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 FEMI KUTI
FIGHT TO WIN
BARCLAY / UNIVERSAL - France Original
2xLP · EX/VG+ · 250 SEK
IN STOCK
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.
  afro / tropical / world
image K.O.G.
DON'T TAKE MY SOUL
PURA VIDA SOUNDS - Europe Original
2xLP · NM/NM · 225 SEK
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K.O.G. - DON'T TAKE MY SOUL:
Modern day afrobeat-ish sounds by Ghana-born, UK-based artist Kweku Sackey a.k.a. Kweku of Ghana. Check "Don't Take My Soul".
  afro / tropical / world
image SOLEYA MAMA & LE WAATOO SITA
VOL. 2
SONAFRIC - France Original
LP · VG/VG+ · 225 SEK
IN STOCK
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 KILIMAMBOGO BROTHERS
MAPENZI NI HATARI PT. 1...
MWEWE KIPANGA - Kenya Original
7 · VG+/Gen · 225 SEK
IN STOCK
KILIMAMBOGO BROTHERS - MAPENZI NI HATARI PT. 1 / PT. 2:
Kenyan group with a nice benga track that takes of in part 2! Kenyan original, solid copy with intact center.
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