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Prince Nico Mbarga - Experience 001 (LP)
RAS 40, 1981 France Surely one of the best albums by Prince Nico Mbarga and the Rocafill Jazz International. The instrumentation is so on point and with the Prince sharing his thoughts on Polygamy and Simple Truth this can only turn out ...
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Prince Nico Mbarga - Cool Money (LP)
RAS 35, 1981 France Prince Nico Mbarga with backing by the magnificent Rocafil Jazz International this is bound to turn out a blast. Nice synthesized highlife with Afufu Uwa and Cool Money my faves but all in all a nice listen. Record as...
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Original Brothers Intl - Iheoma Ogo Egbulem (LP)
Rogers All Stars 20, 1981 France Hypnotic highlife by Sir Mayor and the Original Brothers International out of Nigeria. The title track is amazing and builds for more than 17 minutes. If you like Ikenga Super Stars of Africa or Rocafill Jazz this alb...
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Mhlambe Mthombeni - Nofanezile (LP)
Mabob City MMC 952, 1982 South Africa 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...
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Mokete Hlake - Khunya Khunya (LP)
Imbongi LZG 42, 198? South Africa 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...
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Nganeziyamfisa No Khambalomvaleliso - Y.. (LP)
Soul Soul IAL 3015, 198? South Africa 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...
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Moses Mchunu - Sigiya Ngengoma (LP)
Motella BL 252, 1980 South Africa Moses Mchunu plays an unusual Soweto styled guitar that pulls from a variety of styles. Very authentic and at times pretty funky. Super clean EX plus plus condition, cover with light corner wear.
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Great Abaraka - Aham Efula (LP)
EMI NEMI 0476, 1980 Nigeria Superb debut by the famous Nigerian grouping Great Abarake or the Abaraka Original Band Of Nigeria as they are also refered to. Groovy, danceable highlife with a touch of soukous. Copy looks VG but plays really well, ...
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Raymond Mbele - He Madoda (LP)
Impala BL 219, 1979 South Africa Super rare South African folk release with Raymond Mbele playing the xhosa accordian adding only vocal and love. Pretty cool cover art too on this one. Fresh off the press near mint copy, cover is EX. Hard to find in ...
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Jairos Jiri Band - Ethno Rock (LP)
Aarton 500.001, 1989 Germany Rare Jairos Jiri album recorded live at the Brot Für Die Welt concert in Stuttgart. Mix of highlife, jazz and rock tunes. Pretty sure this was never commercially distributed and pressed in very small numbers.
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Empire Bakuba - Pepe Kalle & Nyboma (LP)
Syllart SYL 8324, 1986 France Star trio comprising Pepe Kalle, Papy Tex and Dilu Dilumona joined by Nyboma Mwan'dido how can things go wrong. Very rare and very popular Soukous album with top choice treats like Zouke Zouke and Dodo Limbisa Ngai. R...
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Paa Kwesi Dennis - Teacher (LP)
Star Family 1, 198? Germany 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...
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Alima William & Mazu - Marci Maman (LP)
Mazu AW 002, 198? Germany Private pressed afrobeat made in Germany. Heavy on synth, moog and drum machine programming. Listen to Bikourssi for a feel of direction here. Crispy clean vinyl, close to unplayed, cover with sticker on front.
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Ebenezer Obey - Austerity (LP)
Obey Waps 548, 1982 Nigeria One of many essentials by the mighty Chief Commander Ebenezer Obey and His Inter Reformers Band. Kari Batise, Ofi Kokoro Pamo, A Ti Foro Agbe Sere and many more key cuts on offer. Nigerian original
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King Sunny Ade - Synchro System (LP)
Island 205 546, 1983 Germany Back in stock! The king of Ju Ju on a recording from 83 with huge potential. Synchro Feelings Ilako is a great mid-tempo afrobeat spin. Nice copy with faint surface wear to disc but completely inaudible.
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King Sunny Ade & His African Beats - Aura (LP)
Island 206 418-320, 1984 Germany Nothing rare but these King Sunny Ade records are really worthwhile if you dig synthy sounding afro beat. Start with Ase but Ogunja and Oremi are great too. Soft hairlines but playback not affected.
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Gospel Nightingales - Nyama Adwuma (LP)
Yetrama CHYP 001, 198? Netherlands Unique gospel recording on sulime highlife backing by the Temple Sounds. Really groovy stuff on hard to find private pressed Dutch release. Nice clean EX condition, cover with faint edge wear but really minimal.
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Mustapha Tettey Addy - Master Drummer... (LP)
Tangent TGS 113, 1972 United Kingdom The master showcasing his talents with drums and percussion in all forms and shapes. Great pick for fans of percussive spiritualism and turntabilst with a need for beats. Flawless EX copy, could pass for near mint.
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Oboade - Kpanlogo Party (LP)
Tangent TGS 115, 1973 United Kingdom Oboe Addy and Mustapha Tettey Addy getting down to business at the African Centre in London. Folky yet funky affair released on Mike Steyn's Targent Records.
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Manu Dibango - Manu 76 (LP)
Decca 6.22642, 1976 Germany The multi talented Cameroonian pulling weights with the floorfriendly Bokilo's Boogie and must have afro beat gem Angola. German pressing in strong EX condition, crisp looking and sounding cover and disc.
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