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Miriam Makeba - African Convention (LP)
Pläne 88 199, 1980 Germany Thinking back just how often I have passed on this album while diggin in Germany is a joke. Despite the later recording date there are 2-3 good cuts here and a huge groover in Chicken (Kikirikki) with potential to be ...
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Miriam Makeba - The Voice Of Afrika (LP)
RCA INTS 1307, 1971 Germany Hugh Masekela producton with the South African first lady on fine form and backed by Masekela, William Salter and James Cleveland. Second pressing from 1971 with alternate cover art that I prefer to the original. Weak...
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Hugh Masekela - Waiting For The Rain (LP)
Jive 6.26155 BL, 1985 Germany I am personally a huge fan of Masekela and despite this not being a rare pick there a handful of worthwhile tracks on here. Lots of jazzy / funky groovers but I opted for the boogie vibes on Run No More that is a grea...
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Cockerel Boys - Mbube Jive & Soul (LP)
L+R Records 44.009, 1982 Germany Classic afrobeat recorded in Germany during the 80s but could bounce for a mid seventies release. Very authentic sound that should sit well with both afro and jazz collectors. Original press in EX plus plus condition,...
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Buari - Buari (LP)
RCA APL1-1045, 1975 United States Stunning near mint RCA original of what I rate as one of the greatest afro funk records around with Advice From Fatcher, Ku Ka Maria and the breakbeat funk favorite Karam Bani. Bernhard Purdie joining the fun and abso...
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20th Century Steel Band - Warm Heart Cold..(LP)
United Artist UAS 29878, 1975 Germany If you only want to own one steelband funk album, this is the one to grab. Theme From Shaft, Heaven & Hell, Love's Theme, Papa Was A Rolling Stone. The list is long....
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LaSo - LaSo (LP)
MCA 2247, 1977 United States Joe Bataan caribbean disco project that I rate highly thanks to the dancefloor friendly version of Stevie's Another Star and the Fania salsa heat in Puerto Rico Me Llama. US original with vinyl in perfect condition, c...
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Manu Dibango - Soul Makossa / Lily (7")
Fiesta 51.199, 1972 France Classic afro funk material on scarce french 45 picture sleeve. Cover is VG+ and wax VG. Plays with noice.
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Manu Dibango - Soul Makossa (LP)
Decca SLK 17 025-P, 1973 Germany Essential record from Manu with his hard hitting Soul Makossa and superb mellow afro jazz tracks Hibiscus and Dangwa. This copy has got lots of marks, scuffs, lines but plays overall really well. Listen to New Bell an...
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Invaders Steelband - Gimme Dat (LP)
Telefunken 623 422, 1978 Germany Steelband funk with a solid club track Watu Cada and a decent cover of Watermelon Man. Super clean vinyl, cover with small tear to upper right hand cover.
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Erotic Percussion - Erotic Percussion (LP)
Mecca OSL 119, 196? United Kingdom What a record, tons of psychedelic afro and junkanoo breaks perfectly hidden behind a cheesecake cover. Pretty hard to find item as well in solid VG+ condition. Don't sleep on this, we likely won't have another copy a...
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Guem - Possession (LP)
Le Chant Du Monde LDX 74845 , 1985 France Another killer album by famous Nigerian percusionist Guem. You know the deal when Guem gets busy, it is back to back percussion breaks. French original with only the lightest of scuffs.
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Africa Oye - Africa Oye (LP)
Celluloid Records, 198? France Fantastic album packed with breaks. Mid tempo to the extremely fast percussion battles. Pretty hard to find item with near perfect vinyl, cover has got a tear on both front and back.
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Nokokoye - Talking Drums (LP)
Maus Records 870705, 197? Germany As the title suggest there is plenty of drums on this private pressing blending afro funk and highlife. It holds a good handful of tracks with drum breaks that could be useful in the right hands and another handful of...
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Various - The Heartbeat Of Soweto (LP)
Shanachie 43051 , 1988 United States If you like the type african music played at street corners of the townships in South Africa this is the real deal. Nothing for the clubs here but just a great record exploring the roots of afrobeat, ju ju, hi life...
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King Sunny Ade - Synchro System (LP)
Island ILPS 9737 , 1983 United Kingdom The king of Ju Ju on a recording from 83 with huge potential. Synchro Feelings Ilako is a great mid-tempo afrobeat spin. UK original in near perfect condition.
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Fortuné Bracieux & Vénus 1 (LP)
Guérardisques GD 77308, 197? France Only recording by Fortune Bracieux which is a real shame judging by the outcome. Excellent mix of zouk and dancefloor friendly afrobeat. Check out a snippet of Maco Maco and you will know what I am talking about. Fren...
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Georges Decimus - Kassav & Decimus (LP)
Celluloid CEL 6131, 1987 United States Georges Decimus teams up with the Kassav crew for some off the radar cosmic afrobeat that builds nicely.
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Jewel Ackah - Supa Pawa (12")
Koaky Int'l KYK 005, 198? United States Jewel 'Hi-Life' Ackah gone afrobeat and highlife on this 4 track EP. Incredible stuff that will definitely get you smiling. Jewel Ackah makes good feel music. Vinyl is unplayed, cover strong EX.
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Burundi Black - Burundi Black (12")
Barclay BAX1, 1981 United Kingdom Tribal afro monster from 1981 that sounds well ahead of time. A popular spin among disco, breakbeat and afrobeat DJs. UK original in spotless condition.
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