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Ze Soares - Samba / Hot Funana (12")
Private Press 140958, 198? Germany Modern afrobeat with some afro boogie undertones. German private press that is first time in stock. Check out our favorite here, Hot Funana. Stamp on back cover. Vinyl is crispy clean.
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Zani Diabate & The Super Djata Band (LP)
Mango ILPS 9899, 1988 United Kingdom Long deleted UK re-issue of this fine guitar driven highlife / afrobeat release by Zani Diabate. Listen to my the title track, Super Djata, for an idea of what to expect. Vinyl is strongest EX shape borderline NM, sma...
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Zaka Percussion - Zaka Percussion (LP)
Le Chant Du Monde LDX 74740, 1980 France French Afro percussion group with their second studio album. Holds some fantastic percussion solos and batucada grooves well worth mixing with. Some fusion elements in Salsa Sept Club and Matum Jan. Spotless condition.
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Zaka Percussion - Space (LP)
Le Chant Du Monde LDX 74775, 1982 France Absolute essential Zaka release. A unique blend of afro cuban percussion works, jazz fusion and a touch of electronics makes for a brilliant album by the French combo. Tres Bien!!
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Victor Ntoni - Maxhosa (LP)
Atlantic ATC 9584, 197? South Africa This treat seldom surface for sale and despite a formal Atlantic release in South Africa it remains very rare. Musically it is a solid mixture of authentic sounds playing instruments like the Igubu, Calimba, Imbande a...
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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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Various - Tropical Hits (LP)
Metronome MLP 15951 LF, 1976 Germany Top choice DJ item with dancefloor friendly tunes throughout. Caribbean, African, Brazilian grooves from the likes of Jorge Ben, The Exotics or Burundi Steiphenson Black pave the way.
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Various - This Is Soca (LP)
London LONDP 43 , 1987 United Kingdom Soca compilation with the hits of 87 that includes a really good second record with David Rudder & Charlies Roots. My pick here is Scrunter with She Wants Me To Sing In The Party for a idea of how this record sounds. ...
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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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Various - Soweto (LP)
Zensor 05, 1982 Germany Off the radar Soweto compilation with a raw style involving hard drums and fuzzy guitar. Almost psychedelic sounding at time. Give the clip of Saul Malapane a go...
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Various - Something New From Africa (LP)
Decca LK 4292, 1958 United Kingdom Released in 1958 this counts as one of the earliest African compilations released in Europe. Nice jazzy compositions performed with solo work on the Kwela. Little Lemmy, Jimmy Pratt and debut appearance of Miriam Make...
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Various - Mali Music (LP)
Stern's Africa STERNS 3001, 1988 United Kingdom Essential compilation of Mali bands including Rail Band and regional groups from Segou, Mopti, Kayes and Sikasso. This record holds several exclusive tracks and is very rarely for sale so here is your chance. Listen t...
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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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Various - Dance Nights In Nigeria (10")
Decca WAL 1005, 1960 United Kingdom 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...
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Various - Bomba Music Of Caribbean (LP)
Monitor MFS 355, 196? United States Spotless copy of this crackin Caribbean compilation. Varied in style from Cumbia to Calypso but definately on point. Check Vaccines Petionville from Haiti on Ra Ra No 2. Stunning shape with cover still in shrink. Rare...
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Various - Anthology Of Africa Music (LP)
Musicaphon SL 2311, 198? Germany 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...
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Various - Afrique Voyage Autour Du Monde (LP)
Philips 843.573, 197? France Interesting field recordings from Ghana, Mali, Senegal, Nigeria and much more. A few traditional sounding tracks on here but also some brilliant guitar driven Mali grooves and folky afro beat from Ghana and Nigeria. C...
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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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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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Toumani Diabate - Kaira (LP)
Hannibal 1338, 1988 France Toumani Diabate plays the West African 21 string harp called the Kora and he does it so well. The entire album is acoustic but has a subtle funkyness throughout. Check a snippet Konkoba to catch my drift. Rare and rec...
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