AHMED MALEK - MUSIQUE ORIGINALE DE FILMS:
Amazing compilation of works by Algerian soundtrack composer Ahmed Malek, covering everything from sleazy JP Mirouze-style grooves to bossa and funky eastern sounds with big strings. Listen to "Tikjda", "La ville" and "La ville part 2".
Amazing compilation of works by Algerian soundtrack composer Ahmed Malek, covering everything from sleazy JP Mirouze-style grooves to bossa and funky eastern sounds with big strings. Listen to "Tikjda", "La ville" and "La ville part 2".
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ALPHONSE - LA MUSIQUE CREOLE:
1974 creole album from Lousiana. Check "Le Boss". Record has some storage wear. Cover has corner wear, sticker mark on front. US original.
1974 creole album from Lousiana. Check "Le Boss". Record has some storage wear. Cover has corner wear, sticker mark on front. US original.
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AMANAZ - AFRICA:
A total monster Zamrock LP from the same time as "Lazy Bones" by Witch, here on a 2xLP release with both versions - one "regular" (maybe not so regular) mix and one reverb-drenched, fuzzed out version. Sounds like two different albums, but both great. Listen to the regular version of "Amanaz" and the reverb-version of "History of man". Reissue.
A total monster Zamrock LP from the same time as "Lazy Bones" by Witch, here on a 2xLP release with both versions - one "regular" (maybe not so regular) mix and one reverb-drenched, fuzzed out version. Sounds like two different albums, but both great. Listen to the regular version of "Amanaz" and the reverb-version of "History of man". Reissue.
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AMERICO & DJARAMA - NHA DESTIN:
1983 album by Cabo Verde singer Américo Brito and his band. Listen to "Morte é Descanso" and "Boogie Time". Reissue.
1983 album by Cabo Verde singer Américo Brito and his band. Listen to "Morte é Descanso" and "Boogie Time". Reissue.
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AYALEW MESFIN - WEGENE (MY COUNTRYMEN):
Compilation of Ethiopian vintage sounds including killer tunes as "Teregew nebere" and some unissued material.
Compilation of Ethiopian vintage sounds including killer tunes as "Teregew nebere" and some unissued material.
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AYALEW MESFIN - MOT AYKERIM (YOU CAN'T CHEAT DEATH):
Part 5 in Now-Again's Ayalew Mesfin compilation series - listen to the otherworldy "Mot Aykerim" (stunning track!) and the deep and funky "Erikew Sidehu".
Part 5 in Now-Again's Ayalew Mesfin compilation series - listen to the otherworldy "Mot Aykerim" (stunning track!) and the deep and funky "Erikew Sidehu".
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BAKOULE / CELESTIN BAKOULE - SANGANA:
Early 80s soukous, check "Bon Anniversaire". Record in poor shape with lots of marks and lighter scratches, plays with constant but fairly light background crackle, still enjoyable. Cover has basic wear/aging plus faint writing on back. French original, test pressing with white labels with stamps and writing.
Early 80s soukous, check "Bon Anniversaire". Record in poor shape with lots of marks and lighter scratches, plays with constant but fairly light background crackle, still enjoyable. Cover has basic wear/aging plus faint writing on back. French original, test pressing with white labels with stamps and writing.
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BLO - CHAPTER ONE:
Nigerian psych/funk album with the deep "Chant to mother earth" and the funkier "Don't". Reissue. Brand new copy from the label but with small transport damage (beginning of a split) on top seam center.
Nigerian psych/funk album with the deep "Chant to mother earth" and the funkier "Don't". Reissue. Brand new copy from the label but with small transport damage (beginning of a split) on top seam center.
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C.K. MANN & HIS CAROUSEL 7 - FUNKY HIGHLIFE:
"Asafo beesuon" heavy funky highlife with hard drums on this Ebo Taylor-arranged LP from 1975. Reissue.
"Asafo beesuon" heavy funky highlife with hard drums on this Ebo Taylor-arranged LP from 1975. Reissue.
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CHRISTY ESSIEN IGBOKWE - GIVE ME A CHANCE:
Nigerian LP from 1980 including the disco funk gems "Rumours" and "Nothing can stop you", both surefire dancefloor movers. Reissue.
Nigerian LP from 1980 including the disco funk gems "Rumours" and "Nothing can stop you", both surefire dancefloor movers. Reissue.
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COUPE CLOUE - COUCI-COUCA:
1981 compas set from Haitian singer Coupé Cloué, check "Mové Job". US original, nice copy in shrink.
1981 compas set from Haitian singer Coupé Cloué, check "Mové Job". US original, nice copy in shrink.
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CRO CRO - PLAY THE PAN / SOCA JAM:
"Soca jam" does what it says, a surefire soca hit. Barbados original from 1979, nice copy.
"Soca jam" does what it says, a surefire soca hit. Barbados original from 1979, nice copy.
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CUBAN MARIMBA BANDKIFO CHA BAVON MARRIE /...
SABA SABA - Kenya Original
7" · EX/EX · 90 SEK
IN STOCK
CUBAN MARIMBA BAND - KIFO CHA BAVON MARRIE / PESA SABUNI YA ROHO:
Two pleasant sides from this accomplished band out of Tanzania. Kenyan original, almost spotless copy.
Two pleasant sides from this accomplished band out of Tanzania. Kenyan original, almost spotless copy.
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DELE OJO & HIS STAR BROTHERS BANDILU OYINBO DARA / BOUNC...
PHILIPS WEST AFRIC... - Nigeria Original
7" · VG+/VG+ · 500 SEK
IN STOCK
DELE OJO & HIS STAR BROTHERS BAND - ILU OYINBO DARA / BOUNCING BONA:
Nigerian Yoruba highlife 45 by the reliable Dele Ojo and his Star Brothers. Listen to "Bouncing Bona". Slight warp in vinyl (most likely heat damage), looks and tracks a bit wobbly but plays ok with just minor flutter and some odd clicks. Nigerian original, 3-prong center issue. Comes with company sleeve (a bit worn and aged).
Nigerian Yoruba highlife 45 by the reliable Dele Ojo and his Star Brothers. Listen to "Bouncing Bona". Slight warp in vinyl (most likely heat damage), looks and tracks a bit wobbly but plays ok with just minor flutter and some odd clicks. Nigerian original, 3-prong center issue. Comes with company sleeve (a bit worn and aged).
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DELE OJO & HIS STAR BROTHERS BANDILU OYINBO DARA / BOUNC...
PHILIPS WEST AFRIC... - Nigeria Original
7" · VG+/VG+ · 700 SEK
IN STOCK
DELE OJO & HIS STAR BROTHERS BAND - ILU OYINBO DARA / BOUNCING BONA:
Nigerian Yoruba highlife 45 by the reliable Dele Ojo and his Star Brothers. Listen to "Bouncing Bona". Strong VG+ copy, shiny and black with a few minor marks only, plays very well. Nigerian original, 4-prong center issue. Comes with company sleeve (a bit worn and aged).
Nigerian Yoruba highlife 45 by the reliable Dele Ojo and his Star Brothers. Listen to "Bouncing Bona". Strong VG+ copy, shiny and black with a few minor marks only, plays very well. Nigerian original, 4-prong center issue. Comes with company sleeve (a bit worn and aged).
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EBO TAYLOR - LOVE AND DEATH:
Really strong comeback album from, sounds a lot like his old material. Listen to "Nga nga" and the re-recording of "Victory". No shrink on this copy.
Really strong comeback album from, sounds a lot like his old material. Listen to "Nga nga" and the re-recording of "Victory". No shrink on this copy.
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EBO TAYLOR JNR WITH WUTA WAZUTU - GOTTA TAKE IT COOL:
1978 album by Ebo Taylor's son, including the raw afro funker "Mondo Soul Funky" (killer track!) that was comped on "Ghana Soundz Volume 2". "Swinging Soul For Love" in nice too in the same style. Reissue.
1978 album by Ebo Taylor's son, including the raw afro funker "Mondo Soul Funky" (killer track!) that was comped on "Ghana Soundz Volume 2". "Swinging Soul For Love" in nice too in the same style. Reissue.
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EBO TAYLOR, PAT THOMAS & UHURU YENZUHITSVILL RE-VISITED
MR BONGO - UK Reissue
LP · M/M · 275 SEK
IN STOCK
EBO TAYLOR, PAT THOMAS & UHURU YENZU - HITSVILL RE-VISITED:
Upbeat highlife from Ebo Taylor, Pat Thomas and Uhuru Yenzu. Listen to "Go slow" or "Uhuru special". Reissue.
Upbeat highlife from Ebo Taylor, Pat Thomas and Uhuru Yenzu. Listen to "Go slow" or "Uhuru special". Reissue.
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ERICK COSAQUE - CHINAL KA 1973-1995:
Great compilation featuring 1973-1995 recordings with this Guadelopean artist, ranging from earlier Gwoka and West Indies fusion sounds to later digital zouk tracks. Includes the stunning "Guadeloupe, Ile De Mes Amours" that's been a big home listening favourite of mine for many years, listen to that plus "Kominiké" and "Embawgo".
Great compilation featuring 1973-1995 recordings with this Guadelopean artist, ranging from earlier Gwoka and West Indies fusion sounds to later digital zouk tracks. Includes the stunning "Guadeloupe, Ile De Mes Amours" that's been a big home listening favourite of mine for many years, listen to that plus "Kominiké" and "Embawgo".
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FADOUL - AL ZMAN SAIB:
Moroccan funk/r&b with a raucous male vocal! Especially make sure to check the James Brown cover "Sid rehad". Reissue.
Moroccan funk/r&b with a raucous male vocal! Especially make sure to check the James Brown cover "Sid rehad". Reissue.
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FLORENCE ADOONI - MAM PE'ELA SU'URE / NABA AFERDA:
Truly wonderful highlife from this Ghanaian singer! A recommendation!
Truly wonderful highlife from this Ghanaian singer! A recommendation!
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FRANCIS BEBEY - AFRICAN ELECTRONIC MUSIC 1975-1982:
Compilation of some of your favourite sanza player, Francis Bebey's, best electronic flavoured tracks. Listen to "La condition masculine", "Catching up" and "Savanah Georgia".
Compilation of some of your favourite sanza player, Francis Bebey's, best electronic flavoured tracks. Listen to "La condition masculine", "Catching up" and "Savanah Georgia".
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FUNKEES - DANCING TIME:
16 track compilation with many highlights from The Funkees' Nigerian 45 releases plus some of the material from the UK. Afro funk with a psych rock touch, including the killers "Akula owu onyeara" and "Slipping into darkness". Records have just a few light sleeve scuffs. Cover in shrink.
16 track compilation with many highlights from The Funkees' Nigerian 45 releases plus some of the material from the UK. Afro funk with a psych rock touch, including the killers "Akula owu onyeara" and "Slipping into darkness". Records have just a few light sleeve scuffs. Cover in shrink.
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GUY ONE - SO LA MA LA / TO KALE NA' NABALA:
Jazz/folk/highlife with driving percussion and a terrific vibe all over.
Jazz/folk/highlife with driving percussion and a terrific vibe all over.
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HALLELUJAH CHICKEN RUN BAND - TAKE ONE:
Compilation featuring 14 tracks from this popular Zimbabwean group - wonderful, warm sounds on tracks like "Sekai" and "Mudzimu Ndiringe"!
Compilation featuring 14 tracks from this popular Zimbabwean group - wonderful, warm sounds on tracks like "Sekai" and "Mudzimu Ndiringe"!
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KIMILISI NASUSI BANDRAASI LUKEMBE ELALA / E...
CHIKHOLO CHIE BABUKUSU - Kenya Original
7" · VG+/M · 180 SEK
IN STOCK
KIMILISI NASUSI BAND - RAASI LUKEMBE ELALA / EKOMBE MBAYO BULIMI:
"Ekombe" bouncy club tune that takes off in the second part! Staining on A-side label. Kenyan original.
"Ekombe" bouncy club tune that takes off in the second part! Staining on A-side label. Kenyan original.
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KIRU STARS - TATA WA MUOKI / KAA NI KAKWA:
Kikuyu benga sides. Kenyan original.
Kikuyu benga sides. Kenyan original.
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LES YA TOUPAS - YENGA-YENGA:
Fine Lingala 45 in super nice condition, with the four-piece centre intact. Kenyan original.
Fine Lingala 45 in super nice condition, with the four-piece centre intact. Kenyan original.
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LINDA BABE MAJIKA - DON'T TREAT ME SO BAD:
Afro/boogie LP from 1988 includng the banging dance tunes "Let's make a deal" and "Don't treat me so bad"! Reissue.
Afro/boogie LP from 1988 includng the banging dance tunes "Let's make a deal" and "Don't treat me so bad"! Reissue.
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MWENGE JAZZ BAND - VERO USINIULIZE / OH! ALFONSINE:
Early/mid-70s Kiswahili 45. Kenyan original in wonderful condition.
Early/mid-70s Kiswahili 45. Kenyan original in wonderful condition.
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NKONO TELES - PARTY BEATS:
Afro-boogie with stinging drums and light synths! Check the garage-y "Love vibration" and the freestyle-like "Party beats". Reissue.
Afro-boogie with stinging drums and light synths! Check the garage-y "Love vibration" and the freestyle-like "Party beats". Reissue.
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NKOTTI FRANCOIS & THE BLACK STYLS 77DE BONABERI A DOUALA
NANGA BOKO - France Reissue
LP · M/M · 180 SEK
IN STOCK
NKOTTI FRANCOIS & THE BLACK STYLS 77 - DE BONABERI A DOUALA:
Psychedelic makossa rock from Cameroon, with stone groove and wah wah organ. Listen to "Loko la mboa" and "Muboledi". Reissue.
Psychedelic makossa rock from Cameroon, with stone groove and wah wah organ. Listen to "Loko la mboa" and "Muboledi". Reissue.
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NYAHURURU SHARP SHOOTERSMUBARISAI / MUIHOKO MUNENE
WENDO - Kenya Original
7" · VG/M · 90 SEK
IN STOCK
NYAHURURU SHARP SHOOTERS - MUBARISAI / MUIHOKO MUNENE:
Two charming Kikuyu sides! Record has some marks but plays alright. A little label wear/staining. Kenyan original with 3-prong centre.
Two charming Kikuyu sides! Record has some marks but plays alright. A little label wear/staining. Kenyan original with 3-prong centre.
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ODU AFROBEAT ORCHESTRAREVENGE OF THE ONE-EYED...
SAGITTARIUS A-STAR - Italy Original
LP · EX/EX · 1000 SEK
IN STOCK
ODU AFROBEAT ORCHESTRA - REVENGE OF THE ONE-EYED HYENA:
Modern afrobeat from 2010 with 4 long tracks, check "Afrobeat principles #01" (A1) and "No more, no more" (B1). Italian original, this is the edition which comes with animal fur, limited to 26 copies (this is #11). With inserts.
Modern afrobeat from 2010 with 4 long tracks, check "Afrobeat principles #01" (A1) and "No more, no more" (B1). Italian original, this is the edition which comes with animal fur, limited to 26 copies (this is #11). With inserts.
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OJO BALINGO (JUJU MASTER)AFROTUNES BEST OF JUJU ...
BBE - Europe Reissue
LP · M/M · 225 SEK
IN STOCK
OJO BALINGO (JUJU MASTER) - AFROTUNES BEST OF JUJU VOL 2:
Nigerian LP from 1985 with the bubbling club tune "Igbe eiye oloburo"! Well worth checking if you like King Sunny Ade's "Ja funmi". Reissue.
Nigerian LP from 1985 with the bubbling club tune "Igbe eiye oloburo"! Well worth checking if you like King Sunny Ade's "Ja funmi". Reissue.
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OMAR EL SHARIYI - ORIENTAL MUSIC:
Sough-after Egyptian LP from '76 featuring synth- and organ-driven instrumental versions of six tracks by Egyptian legend Mohamed Abdel Wahab, check "Etmakhtary Yakhel". Reissue.
Sough-after Egyptian LP from '76 featuring synth- and organ-driven instrumental versions of six tracks by Egyptian legend Mohamed Abdel Wahab, check "Etmakhtary Yakhel". Reissue.
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ORCHESTRA FAUVETTEPAPY NAKOMI KOBANGA / C...
STRANGER OF THE 70S - Kenya Original
7" · NM/M · 90 SEK
IN STOCK
ORCHESTRA FAUVETTE - PAPY NAKOMI KOBANGA / CELINA:
Quality double-header from the group that would later become Safaris Nkoi. Kenyan original, as new copy.
Quality double-header from the group that would later become Safaris Nkoi. Kenyan original, as new copy.
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ORCHESTRE PICOBY-BANDVIKOUE / JO AHI NOU SE
L.A. AUX ECOUTES - Nigeria Original
7" · VG/M · 350 SEK
IN STOCK
ORCHESTRE PICOBY-BAND - VIKOUE / JO AHI NOU SE:
Two great tracks from Beninese band - "Jo Ahi Nou Se" is rough afrobeat with a hypnotic vibe, "Vikoue" on the other side takes a more laidback highlife-style route. Record has a bit of paleness/cloudy pattern (from storage or pressing) and plays slightly hissy/noisy. Also 7 mm scratch mark causing light clicks on "Vikoue". Nigerian original.
Two great tracks from Beninese band - "Jo Ahi Nou Se" is rough afrobeat with a hypnotic vibe, "Vikoue" on the other side takes a more laidback highlife-style route. Record has a bit of paleness/cloudy pattern (from storage or pressing) and plays slightly hissy/noisy. Also 7 mm scratch mark causing light clicks on "Vikoue". Nigerian original.
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ORCHESTRE POLY-RYTHMO DE COTONOUTHE VODOUN EFFECT 1972-...
ANALOG AFRICA - Germany Reissue
2xLP · M/M · 275 SEK
IN STOCK
ORCHESTRE POLY-RYTHMO DE COTONOU - THE VODOUN EFFECT 1972-1975:
Compilation of 70s recordings from Benin on the reliable Analog Africa label. Lots of top tunes, check "Assibavi" or "Ako ba ho". This copy has a hype sticker on the shrink.
Compilation of 70s recordings from Benin on the reliable Analog Africa label. Lots of top tunes, check "Assibavi" or "Ako ba ho". This copy has a hype sticker on the shrink.
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ORCHESTRE POLY-RYTHMO DE COTONOUECHOS HYPNOTIQUES 1969-...
ANALOG AFRICA - Germany Reissue
2xLP · M/M · 275 SEK
IN STOCK
ORCHESTRE POLY-RYTHMO DE COTONOU - ECHOS HYPNOTIQUES 1969-1979:
The second Poly-Rythmo comp from Analog Africa, and they're not playing. Soul-stirring African funk, psych and latin flavors over 4 sides. Check "Mi ve wa se", "Ma tafou gnin o" or "Se ba ho". This copy has a hype sticker on the shrink.
The second Poly-Rythmo comp from Analog Africa, and they're not playing. Soul-stirring African funk, psych and latin flavors over 4 sides. Check "Mi ve wa se", "Ma tafou gnin o" or "Se ba ho". This copy has a hype sticker on the shrink.
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PAX NICHOLAS AND NETTEY FAMILYNA TEEF KNOW DE ROAD OF...
DAPTONE - USA Reissue
LP · VG+/EX · 150 SEK
NEW IN STOCK
PAX NICHOLAS AND NETTEY FAMILY - NA TEEF KNOW DE ROAD OF TEEF:
Mighty afrobeat LP that sounds fresh almost 40 years after its original release. Check the long title track and "Atta onukpa". Cover in shrink. Reissue.
Mighty afrobeat LP that sounds fresh almost 40 years after its original release. Check the long title track and "Atta onukpa". Cover in shrink. Reissue.
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PEDRINHO - ALELUIA:
1979 debut album by Cabo Verdean singer and Afrika Star-member Pedrinho. Listen to "Aleluia" and "Ei Se Vous Dancé". Reissue.
1979 debut album by Cabo Verdean singer and Afrika Star-member Pedrinho. Listen to "Aleluia" and "Ei Se Vous Dancé". Reissue.
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PETER KING - OMO LEWA:
"Ajo" and "Omo Lewa" monster afro/funk tunes! Reissue.
"Ajo" and "Omo Lewa" monster afro/funk tunes! Reissue.
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PETER TSOTSI & NASHIL PICHENSUPER GIRL / MY BROTHER...
EQUATOR - Kenya Original
7" · EX/M · 75 SEK
IN STOCK
PETER TSOTSI & NASHIL PICHEN - SUPER GIRL / MY BROTHER EATON:
Sparse, shuffling guitar-led sides. Kenyan original with 3-prong centre.
Sparse, shuffling guitar-led sides. Kenyan original with 3-prong centre.
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RY-CO JAZZ - DANSONS... AVEC LE RY-CO JAZZ:
Delicious Afro-tropical sound from this popular Congolese group. Listen to "Bina charanga" and "Curious story". This copy is the version with track titles in purple print on front cover.
Delicious Afro-tropical sound from this popular Congolese group. Listen to "Bina charanga" and "Curious story". This copy is the version with track titles in purple print on front cover.
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SAFARIS NKOIMAKWELA YA MPASI / KATY...
STRANGER OF THE 70S - Kenya Original
7" · EX/EX · 90 SEK
IN STOCK
SAFARIS NKOI - MAKWELA YA MPASI / KATY MOKE:
Two quality sides with blasting horns. Kenyan original in lovely condition.
Two quality sides with blasting horns. Kenyan original in lovely condition.
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SAFARIS NKOINALEMBI KOKOMBA / OZALI...
STRANGER OF THE 70S - Kenya Original
7" · NM/EX · 90 SEK
IN STOCK
SAFARIS NKOI - NALEMBI KOKOMBA / OZALI WAPI ROZA:
Sweet doublesider with a strong horn section. Kenyan original in as new condition.
Sweet doublesider with a strong horn section. Kenyan original in as new condition.
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SAFARY NATIONAL SOUND - N'GOMO EN N'GAWA:
Two quality cavacha sides. Record has marks, especially on side 2, plays decent with minor occasional background crackle. Kenyan original.
Two quality cavacha sides. Record has marks, especially on side 2, plays decent with minor occasional background crackle. Kenyan original.
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SALIF KEITA - KO-YAN:
The Malian legend in 1989, check "Nou Pas Bouger". Europe original.
The Malian legend in 1989, check "Nou Pas Bouger". Europe original.
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SCORPIONS & SAIF ABU BAKR - JAZZ, JAZZ, JAZZ:
Sudanese jazz/funk outfit with an LP that was originally released circa 1980. Listen to the disco funky "Farrah Galbi Aljadeed" (A4) or "Nile waves" (B2). Reissue.
Sudanese jazz/funk outfit with an LP that was originally released circa 1980. Listen to the disco funky "Farrah Galbi Aljadeed" (A4) or "Nile waves" (B2). Reissue.
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