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Manu Dibango - Soul Makossa (LP)
Score 9037 , 1983 France What to say about this masterpiece recording that has not been said already. A must have, essential afro funk record that should be shelved in every home. Soul Makossa, Oboso, Lily, Dangwa, the list is long.... Later ...
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Ronnie & The Ramblers - Rebel Room (LP)
RR-9823, 197? United States Seriously funky affair by Ronnie and The Ramblers playing The Anchorage Hotel in Bahamas. Why did not hotel bands at my holiday get down like that....
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Sandpebbles Of Barbados - Enjoy Yourself (LP)
Pebblegroove PG-1010, 1973 Barbados Calypso jamming by famous The Sandpebbles Of Barbados. Good mix of upbeat calypso and melodic chill, sunshine guaranteed. Strong VG+ condition with small sticker on back.
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Mighty Pelay - First Time Around (LP)
WIRL 1445, 1977 Barbados Mighty Pelay debut with a number of upbeat calypso groovers like Frenchie, Mr. Panman or My Calypso Dance. Carnival season in Barbados...
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King Kobra - Limbo Carnival (LP)
SLP 736, 1972 United States King Kobra and The Venoms showcasing a string of funky calypso and limbo joints. I personally liked Keep Your Head Low and BWI Express. Record with some marks, plays well, cover has tear.
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Soulful Dynamics - Soulful Dynamics (LP)
Decca SLK 16715-P, 1971 Germany Early seventies afro album by the famous Liberian band based in Hamburg, Germany. Varied in styles from straight funky to cheesy disco styled picks as well. Start with the highlight We Are Running.
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Various - Folklore International (LP)
Eterna 8 35 057, 1973 Germany Scarce Eterna compilation that is essential for the heavy afro funkster Allah Wakbarr by Ofo The Black Company. Epic...
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Papa Wemba - La Vie Est Belle (LP)
Stern's Africa 1028, 1988 United Kingdom Soukous soundtrack release with Papa Wemba hitting it hard. Nice clubby vibe on most tracks with percussion / drum / synthy breakdowns. A few traditional sounding folk tracks on here as well. Copy in pretty average sh...
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Cheb Mami - Prince Of Rai (LP)
Triple Earth 105, 1988 United Kingdom Mohammed Khelifati or Cheb Mami with his biggest selling Rai album. The Algerian singer really shines on this in part cosmic tinged backing.
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Cheb Khaled - Hada Raykoum (LP)
Triple Earth 102, 1985 United Kingdom Masterpiece Khaled Hadj Brahim album, the King Of Rai showcasing his talents. Marvelous album that I can not recommend enough. NM vinyl and cover in nice shape but has 2o written in upper left corner.
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Francis Bebey - Afrikanischer Frühling (LP)
Marifon A 5633, 1980 Germany Minty fresh copy of this classic Francis Bebey live recording on German Marifon. Not in any way as rare as his other album from this period but does not mean it is not good, actually a great pick for cheap.
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Black Prophet - Tribute (LP)
TBA RP 10884, 1990 Germany Rare privately pressed afro recording by Kwabena Onipa Mu Kesse aka the Black Prophet sharing a message of peace and freedom. Musically a mix of high-life, afrobeat and reggae, even a bit of jazz. Disc is spotless EX,...
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Etoile De Dakar - Xalis (LP)
M. Diaw 86.925, 1978 France Amazing recording by the famous Youssou N'Dour ensemble mixing Senegalese folk and jazz. Melodic yet intense with intriguing solo performances that really pulls you in. A masterpiece and rare treat all in one. Record ...
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Pat Thomas - 1980 (LP)
Pan African PAR 003, 1980 United Kingdom Killer album by Pat Thomas with a thrilling set of Disco Reggae and Disco Highlife tunes as he defines them. The latter with Yesu San Bra and Yamona are seriously funky and a treat for any afro tinged mix or dancefloo...
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Dube - Wings Of Our Thoughts (LP)
Record Partner 89177174 , 1988 Germany Minty fresh copy of this now rare small label afro album release from '88. Splendid blend of jazz and afro beat with a touch of Soweto funk. Listen to Bana Boma Africa. Spotless copy fitted in original text inner slee...
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Mombasa - Peace Maker (LP)
Pläne 88268, 1981 Germany Fifth and final album by Lou Blackburn and crew. Quality stuff throughout and with highlights in The Path, Snake Dance and Peace Love & Harmony. Spotless NM vinyl grade, cover with lightest edge wear and a 4-5 mm rip ...
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Original Tropicana Steel Band - Tropicana (LP)
Polydor 2460 261, 1976 United Kingdom Essential steel drum breakbeat recording with Calypso Rock and Funky Abbey Road both classic b-boy anthems. UK Polydor pressing in lovely shape, a conservative EX grade for both vinyl and cover, they could pass for NM.
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Malcolm's Locks - Caribbean Rock (LP)
Happy Bird ST HB 5014, 1975 Germany Impossible to find Malcolm's Lock Caribbean Rock album on Happy Bird with the alternate cover art. This pressing is super super rare and pretty much never seen for sale. Musically this is an amazing Herbolzheimer prod...
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Kapingbdi - Don't Escape (LP)
Trikont US-0081, 1981 Germany Beautiful copy of this Libyrian afro jazz masterpiece. Nothing bad to be said about their third album on German Trikont Records. Spiritual at times, dead funky at others, always on point. Graded VG+ due to light scuff...
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Nana Tuffour - Odo Ben Ni (LP)
Lispo 001, 198? United Kingdom Likely the rarest Nana Tuffour record with a unqiue blend of high-life, jazz, afrobeat and reggae. A gentleman of many talents which really comes to show on the Sikyi Medley. This is the UK pressing on Lispo with supe...
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