Really pleased to have caught this masterpiece of South African jazz. The full title reads Anna Nkosi and Friends so my guess would be that Anna is related to either Zacks and/or West Nkosi and that these famous jazzm...

Holy grail highlife Decca 10" release that is up there with the Stargazers Dance Band and E.T. Mensah when it comes to rarity. Give Waya Waya a listen for a feel of an early African jazz soundscape. Marks and scuffs o...

This is one of the greatest 45s I have discovered this year. UK only release on President, it never shows up for sale and it just is a killer track. Eddy Grant production from 1967 with some nice ska crossover influen...

This year is still very much young but I think this will be a contender for best find in 2014 nonetheless. What a blasting piece to drop out and potentially cue in with Saleb Ragab's Amber Of The Nile. Released on the...

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 ...

Big rarity with E.C. Arinze and His Music on best of form. If you dig the early African Highlife grooves this is a prime pick. Sisi, Sisi, Yadiba an Nne Buu Nne stand out but just quality stuff from start to finish. C...

Ultra rare Kenyan jazz single on the collectable AIT label. Both sides are rocking with tempo change and jazzy breaks all over the place. Heavy vinyl in VG+ condition, lightest noice at intro turns but overall a great...

Ultra rare private pressed high-life production by Paa Kwesi Dennis originating from Ghana residing in Germany. Not all DIY records in this field are great but this one comes with firm recommendations. Spotless near m...

So rare this offbeat accordion driven afro folk by Mokete Hlake and His Basotho Group. Trippy vibes from first to last groove. Produced by legendary South African studio head Hamilton Nzimande. Ultra rare record in ne...

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...

Wilson Ndlovu is the brains behind this funky Soweto album on Mabob City. Essential pick for fans of South African records and a super rare find. Add to that the immaculate EX plus plus condition, this is surely a win...

Wonderful jazzy highlife double sider on impossible to find Nigerian original released on the collectable Phillips sister label West African records. If you like authentic grooves you likely only see ones, this is a t...

Backing band of the mighty Chief Stephen Osita Osadebe with two massive ethno jazz tunes here on super rare West African Records. Decent VG copy with some distortion but still a good listen. Mega rare 45 that we will ...

Impossibly rare Juju double sider by Chief Commander Ebenezer Obey and His International Brothers paying dues to Benjamin Adekunle. Top quality highlife Ori Bayemi on the flipside. UK original from 1968 in VG+ conditi...

First thing first, what a band name.... And now, introducing, South Africa's finest, Nganeziyamfisa No Khambalomvaleliso !! They play an infectious and complex folk that will win you over for sure. Check Sikhalile for...

This is one incredible 'wolf in sheep's clothing' record. Childrens dance music release on Fidulafon but packed with jazz, funk and afro break beat spins. Watussi Drums, Black Lady, Sunset in Ghana... Small stamp to c...

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...

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...

Ultra rare Decca 10" with pioneering jazz / highlife recorded in Lagos. Charles Iwegbue, E.C. Arinze, Ojindo and much more on offer. Copy looks BAD with LOTS of marks but still plays through so if you don't mind the c...

Not all Unesco Anthology Of African Music releases are groovy but this Nigerian Igbo compilation definately has got that something really special to it. Tribal breaks topped with Ikorodo chants. Useful stuff for addin...