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Tabou Combo - New York City (LP)
Barclay BLP 16.066, 1975 Germany Not a rare pick by Tabou Combo but hey, it is a really great record with Respect, Courage and New York City these cats take off completely. Partytime...
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N'Dedy Dibango - Epapala (LP)
Africa Oumba, 197? France Really got to love this album with Ma Bo Ya sounding like a dead funky scat vocal piece to my ears (no disrespect to the Cameroonians here). Overall a good listen that should appeal to jazz, afro and funk fans alike. ...
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S.K. Oppong - Abusua Bcne Special (LP)
Private Pressing, 198? Germany Famous leader of the Osofo Dadzie Guitar Band from Ghana on a Highlife solo tip, pressed in tiny numbers here in Germany. Was not to sure what to expect but in all ways a positive surprise with Ateeaa, Abusua Bcne and...
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Prince Osei Kofi - Akatin Special (LP)
J.O.M.002, 198? Germany Super rare private pressing with quality highlife penned for the floor. The main cut Akatine Special is 13 minutes long and builds nicely. The copy was sealed, has been checked and is now in shrink with pratically unp...
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Freres Dejean - New Boss In Town (LP)
Celluloid 66925-1, 198? France Jazz funk from Haiti with a modern styled album release but still get it right. Listen to La Vie for a feel, it is a great album in near perfect condition.
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Mbongeni Ngema - Sarafina! (LP)
Celluloid 66833-1 , 1987 France Whenever Hugh Masekela is involved you can expect something funky even on a musical joint like this one. Although the line up here is somewhat better than the actual result, the title track is still a good groover. St...
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Toure Kunda - Natalia (LP)
Celluloid CEL 6740, 1985 France Unqiue mix of afro, roots and rock-steady vibes on this Toure Kunda classic from '85. Check Santhiaba Silo for an idea of the musical direction that is a little different to their earlier albums. Soild EX copy with st...
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Toure Kunda - Toure Kunda (LP)
Celluloid CEL 6599 , 1982 France Debut release by the Senegalese heavy hitters is a must in my eyes/ears. Killer mix of funk, deep drumming and quality afrobeat. French original in solid EX condition with sticker residue on front cover.
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S. E. Rogie - The Palm Wine Sounds (LP)
Workers Playtime LP9 , 1989 United Kingdom Rare highlife recording by one of Africa's leading performers of the famous African 'palm wine' guitar. A great listen from start to finish with a mellow hypnothic feel. NM vinyl, very light edge wear to cover.
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Manu Dibango - Afrijazzy (LP)
Polydor 831 720-1, 1986 Germany Bill Laswell giving the Dibango classic a '87 feel. You also get a handful of credible afrobeat and dub tracks.
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Safari Sound Band - Best Of African Songs (LP)
African Safari Club, 1984 Germany Mainly an all afrobeat affair, two tracks stand out, the disco fun on Karibuni Kenya and heavy drum driven Kenya Safari. Both are great. Stunning EX+ copy that could easily pass for NM.
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Various - Welt Musik (LP)
Monsun 500035, 1988 Germany What a brilliant comp with outstanding tracks from Africa, Brasil, Cuba, Japan and much much more. Strong selection of acts including Soledad Bravo, Safree Group, Sebastiao Tapajos. Check the hypnotic Mateso by Hukwe...
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Flash Tropical Steel & Brass Band - Casandra (7")
Private Pressing, 1984 Netherlands Ultra rare private pressing with killer tropical funk. Both sides are winners and if you like records not readily available this is a perfect pick. Creasing and tear to cover, record is clean EX but pressing causing l...
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Africa - Jungle / Baby Baby (7")
EMI 5C 006-98 566, 1975 Netherlands Impossible to find discofied afrobeat only ever released in the Netherlands. Produced by famous South African studio head Billy Forest. VG+ condition wax with some inaudible lines, cover looks pretty dirty but is inta...
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Manu Dibango - Soul Makossa (7")
Decca DL 25 585, 1973 Germany Must have material in super cool picture sleeve. Lily on the flipside so two essentials on one 45. Visual marks and lines (VG) but plays decent, price is reduced accordingly.
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Eddie Quansah - Che Che Kule (7")
Island 17 059 AT, 1976 Germany That this afro disco burner does not get play I do not understand. Eddie put it in simple terms himself... Funky Highlife!!
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Mzwakhe - Ignorant (7")
Piranha 568.22008, 198? Germany Seldom seen Afrobeat from South Africa on exlcusive German only Piranha single release. 3 tracks, all with strong political message.
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Osibisa - The Warrior / Uhuru (7")
Bronze BRZ 011, 1975 France Quality jazzy afrobeat on rare French press with different jacket. Nice looking EX- copy with tiny writing on back cover.
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Osibisa - Fire / Adwoa (7")
WB 16 350, 1974 Germany British afro funk group Osibisa with two nice tracks on very clean EX++ single. Should sit well with fans of afro as well as cosmic tinged beats. Check Adwoa for starters...
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John Wijenje - Watoto Musiache Masomo (7")
Twist TT 18, 196? Kenya Über rare 45 on one of the very first labels set up in Kenya. Guitar driven highlife with a warm soundscape and Swahili vocals. Strong VG+ condition, almost EX which is unusual for a an early sixties African record. L...
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