AFRICAN BROTHERS BAND - TRIBUTE TO D.K.:
Reissue of seldom seen Ghanean highlife LP by this important band, check out "Kyeremirekuku" but the whole LP is nice in a laidback mode.
Reissue of seldom seen Ghanean highlife LP by this important band, check out "Kyeremirekuku" but the whole LP is nice in a laidback mode.
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ASIKO ROCK GROUP - SAME:
Massive Nigerian funk/disco on "Lagos city", "Shadow of the boogie" & "Everybody get down". High quality reissue made in Japan.
Massive Nigerian funk/disco on "Lagos city", "Shadow of the boogie" & "Everybody get down". High quality reissue made in Japan.
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BLACK TRUTH RHYTHM BAND - IFETAYO:
Reissue of very strong Caribbean funk LP from Trinidad. Try the killers "Ifetayo", "Save d musician" or "Umbala".
Reissue of very strong Caribbean funk LP from Trinidad. Try the killers "Ifetayo", "Save d musician" or "Umbala".
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C.K. MANN & HIS CAROUSEL 7 - FUNKY HIGHLIFE:
"Asafo beesuon" monster track on this 70s LP out of Ghana. Reissue of rare Essiebons original.
"Asafo beesuon" monster track on this 70s LP out of Ghana. Reissue of rare Essiebons original.
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C.S. CREW - FUNKY PACK:
70s afro/rock/funk set out of Nigeria. Contains the disco funk track "Freaky funkified fix". Reissue.
70s afro/rock/funk set out of Nigeria. Contains the disco funk track "Freaky funkified fix". Reissue.
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COLOMACH - SAME:
Afro psych hybrid with a dark mood. Listen to "Enoviyin" & "Kassa kpa sama kpa". This is a reissue made in 500 copies.
Afro psych hybrid with a dark mood. Listen to "Enoviyin" & "Kassa kpa sama kpa". This is a reissue made in 500 copies.
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EBO TAYLOR - CONFLICT:
Superb Ghanean afrobeat LP with great jazzy hornlines and funky drumming. Includes killer versions of "Victory", "What is life" & "Love and death". Quality reissue of very rare Essiebons LP, remastered and sounding way better than the expensive and often badly beaten up original copies.
Superb Ghanean afrobeat LP with great jazzy hornlines and funky drumming. Includes killer versions of "Victory", "What is life" & "Love and death". Quality reissue of very rare Essiebons LP, remastered and sounding way better than the expensive and often badly beaten up original copies.
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EBO TAYLOR - LIFE STORIES - HIGHLIFE & AFROBEAT CLASSICS 1973-1980:
Wonderful compilation with some of the best work from this master. 4 sides with nothing but the highest quality: "Heaven", "Tamfo nyi ekyir" (Apagya Showband), "Peace on earth" and the list goes on. Recommended.
Wonderful compilation with some of the best work from this master. 4 sides with nothing but the highest quality: "Heaven", "Tamfo nyi ekyir" (Apagya Showband), "Peace on earth" and the list goes on. Recommended.
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EBO TAYLOR - SAME:
Amazing Ghanean afrobeat album, heavily sought-after for tracks like "Ohye Atar gyan" & "Heaven". Quality reissue of very rare Essiebons LP, remastered and sounding way better than the expensive and often badly beaten up original copies.
Amazing Ghanean afrobeat album, heavily sought-after for tracks like "Ohye Atar gyan" & "Heaven". Quality reissue of very rare Essiebons LP, remastered and sounding way better than the expensive and often badly beaten up original copies.
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GEORGE DANQUAH - HOT AND JUMPY:
Reissue of afro/tropical/reggae/funk LP with a bunch of hot tracks. Best for me are "Just for a moment" and "Mese medo no".
Reissue of afro/tropical/reggae/funk LP with a bunch of hot tracks. Best for me are "Just for a moment" and "Mese medo no".
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GUELEWAR - HALLELI N'DAKAROU:
Reissue of afro/psych set recorded live in 1982. Really fresh sound, especially "Balla jigi" & "Cliss" work for me.
Reissue of afro/psych set recorded live in 1982. Really fresh sound, especially "Balla jigi" & "Cliss" work for me.
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GYEDU-BLAY AMBOLLEY - SIMIGWA:
Very strong mid 70s LP out of Ghana. Irresistible funky sound with some jazz touches. Check the clip from "Akoko ba". Well-done reissue of very rare Essiebons original.
Very strong mid 70s LP out of Ghana. Irresistible funky sound with some jazz touches. Check the clip from "Akoko ba". Well-done reissue of very rare Essiebons original.
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KING KENNYTONE - NWAYO TWIST / SUZZY TWIST:
Nigerian musician exploring the sound of the twist. Both sides are very charming and swings along nicely. Reissue of very rare recordings and limited to 1000 copies.
Nigerian musician exploring the sound of the twist. Both sides are very charming and swings along nicely. Reissue of very rare recordings and limited to 1000 copies.
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LE SUPER BITON NATIONAL DE SEGOUSAME / 180 GRAM REISSUE
KINDRED SPIRITS - Holland Reissue
LP · M/M · 200 SEK
IN STOCK
LE SUPER BITON NATIONAL DE SEGOU - SAME / 180 GRAM REISSUE:
Deep and hypnotic music from one of the best orchestras out of Mali. Check "Taasi doni" or "Yere jabo", but this is a pure joy to listen to from start to finish. Deluxe reissue, pressed on 180 gram vinyl with tip-on sleeve.
Deep and hypnotic music from one of the best orchestras out of Mali. Check "Taasi doni" or "Yere jabo", but this is a pure joy to listen to from start to finish. Deluxe reissue, pressed on 180 gram vinyl with tip-on sleeve.
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LEKAN ANIMASHAUN - LOW PROFILE (NOT FOR BLACKS):
Reissue of dog rare afrobeat LP from Nigeria with Fela's Africa 70 band. Two long tunes covering a side each, have a listen to "Low profile" that doesn't sound that far away from Fela tro be honest.
Reissue of dog rare afrobeat LP from Nigeria with Fela's Africa 70 band. Two long tunes covering a side each, have a listen to "Low profile" that doesn't sound that far away from Fela tro be honest.
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MONOMONO - GIVE THE BEGGAR A CHANCE:
Reissue of their first LP plus a bonus 12" with rare Nigerian 45 tracks. Heavy afrobeat and fuzzy afro funk of the highest order. Check "Adele", "E ma ko wa'lasa ile wa" & "Kenimania".
Reissue of their first LP plus a bonus 12" with rare Nigerian 45 tracks. Heavy afrobeat and fuzzy afro funk of the highest order. Check "Adele", "E ma ko wa'lasa ile wa" & "Kenimania".
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MULATU ASTATKE - EP:
Hardly needs any introduction anymore, simply stunning 4 track 10" including the stunning "Ebo lala", "Emnete" & "Asiyo belema" plus the deep "Yekitir tezeta". Deleted reissue from 2005, of some very rare Ethiopian 45s.
Hardly needs any introduction anymore, simply stunning 4 track 10" including the stunning "Ebo lala", "Emnete" & "Asiyo belema" plus the deep "Yekitir tezeta". Deleted reissue from 2005, of some very rare Ethiopian 45s.
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MUSI O TUNYA / RIKKI ILILONGA - WINGS OF AFRICA:
Tough Zambian LP ranging from funky afro psych & afrobeat to hi-life. Check the heavy dancefloor track "Mpondolo" & "The sun". Reissue of rare original.
Tough Zambian LP ranging from funky afro psych & afrobeat to hi-life. Check the heavy dancefloor track "Mpondolo" & "The sun". Reissue of rare original.
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N'DRAMAN BLINTCH - CIKAMELE:
Weird afro funk with great synthesizers! The guy definitely can't sing but the music is right on the money. Check "Saigner l'Afrique". Reissue.
Weird afro funk with great synthesizers! The guy definitely can't sing but the music is right on the money. Check "Saigner l'Afrique". Reissue.
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ORCHESTRE POLY-RYTHMO - THE 1ST ALBUM:
Reissue of stunning LP from 1973, including two previously unreleased tracks. Cooking Beninese sound that comes highly recommended. Check "Ou c'est lui ou c'est moi" & "Egni miton?".
Reissue of stunning LP from 1973, including two previously unreleased tracks. Cooking Beninese sound that comes highly recommended. Check "Ou c'est lui ou c'est moi" & "Egni miton?".
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ORCHESTRE POLY-RYTHMO DE COTONOUECHOS HYPNOTIQUES 1969-...
ANALOG AFRICA - Germany Reissue
2xLP · M/M · 225 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".
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".
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ORCHESTRE POLY-RYTHMO DE COTONOUTHE VODOUN EFFECT 1972-...
ANALOG AFRICA - Germany Reissue
2xLP · M/M · 225 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. Enough killers to go around here, check "Assibavi", "Ako ba ho" and "Mi homlan dadale". If you like the Soundway stuff or the African Scream Contest comp, this is for you.
Compilation of 70s recordings from Benin on the reliable Analog Africa label. Enough killers to go around here, check "Assibavi", "Ako ba ho" and "Mi homlan dadale". If you like the Soundway stuff or the African Scream Contest comp, this is for you.
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ORCHESTRE POLY-RYTHMO DE COTONOUVOLUME 3 - THE SKELETAL...
ANALOG AFRICA - Germany Reissue
2xLP · M/M · 225 SEK
NEW IN STOCK
ORCHESTRE POLY-RYTHMO DE COTONOU - VOLUME 3 - THE SKELETAL ESSENCES OF AFRO FUNK 1969-1980:
More great material from this mighty band, well packaged and with a crisp sound. Check "Houzou houzou wa" & "Adjro mi".
More great material from this mighty band, well packaged and with a crisp sound. Check "Houzou houzou wa" & "Adjro mi".
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ORCHESTRE SUPER BORGOU DE PARAKOUTHE BARIBA SOUND 1970-1976
ANALOG AFRICA - Germany Reissue
2xLP · M/M · 225 SEK
IN STOCK
ORCHESTRE SUPER BORGOU DE PARAKOU - THE BARIBA SOUND 1970-1976:
Superb music from northern Benin. Some tracks are funky dancefloor stuff, some are slow and soulful. Check clips from "Abakpe" and "Gandigui". Very convincing compilation, beautifully packaged with printed inner sleeves and gatefold cover.
Superb music from northern Benin. Some tracks are funky dancefloor stuff, some are slow and soulful. Check clips from "Abakpe" and "Gandigui". Very convincing compilation, beautifully packaged with printed inner sleeves and gatefold cover.
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ORLANDO JULIUS AND THE AFRO SOUNDERS - SAME:
High quality reissue of top afrobeat LP from 1973. Check clips from "Aseni", "Afro instrumental" & "Bujie buje". Includes a nice booklet with photos and liner notes from Orlando Julius.
High quality reissue of top afrobeat LP from 1973. Check clips from "Aseni", "Afro instrumental" & "Bujie buje". Includes a nice booklet with photos and liner notes from Orlando Julius.
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PETER KING - AFRICAN DIALECTS:
Afrobeat with a touch of reggae. Check the instant club tracks "African dialects" & "Sunshine lady"! Reissue of rare Nigerian original, here with the original (recently recovered) cover art.
Afrobeat with a touch of reggae. Check the instant club tracks "African dialects" & "Sunshine lady"! Reissue of rare Nigerian original, here with the original (recently recovered) cover art.
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PETER KING - SHANGO:
Killer afro funk set including the superb "Shango" track. This was unissued until Strut released it in 2002. Here is a Mr Bongo reissue with a better-looking cover and great sound.
Killer afro funk set including the superb "Shango" track. This was unissued until Strut released it in 2002. Here is a Mr Bongo reissue with a better-looking cover and great sound.
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RIKKI ILILONGA - SUNSHINE LOVE:
Zambian psych/funk LP that takes influences from all over! Great stuff, check the clips from "Take it light" & "Sunshine love". Reissue.
Zambian psych/funk LP that takes influences from all over! Great stuff, check the clips from "Take it light" & "Sunshine love". Reissue.
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RIKKI ILILONGA - ZAMBIA:
Zambian psych/funk with lots of fuzz! Check The hole" and "Sansa kuwa". Reissue.
Zambian psych/funk with lots of fuzz! Check The hole" and "Sansa kuwa". Reissue.
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ROB - FUNKY ROB WAY:
Finally a proper reissue of Rob's first LP! 5 star afro funk with a touch of psych. Check "Funky Rob way" and "Boogie on". The Essiebons original is more or less impossible to get.
Finally a proper reissue of Rob's first LP! 5 star afro funk with a touch of psych. Check "Funky Rob way" and "Boogie on". The Essiebons original is more or less impossible to get.
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SEMI COLON - NDIA EGBUO (AFRO JIGIDA):
Afrobeat LP with a driving sound and some quirly synths. Reissue of rare original. Includes a bonus 7" with the unissued demo track "Our fada". Check clips from this and "Isi agboncha".
Afrobeat LP with a driving sound and some quirly synths. Reissue of rare original. Includes a bonus 7" with the unissued demo track "Our fada". Check clips from this and "Isi agboncha".
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SIR VICTOR UWAIFO - GUITAR-BOY SUPERSTAR 1970-76:
Miles Cleret compilation of Nigerian musical hero. From highlife to funk, this is a well-packaged (as always with Soundway) presentation of an impressive musical mind. Check "Idogo", "Agho" or "Do lelezi" and keep in mind that the guy built his own guitar at age 12!
Miles Cleret compilation of Nigerian musical hero. From highlife to funk, this is a well-packaged (as always with Soundway) presentation of an impressive musical mind. Check "Idogo", "Agho" or "Do lelezi" and keep in mind that the guy built his own guitar at age 12!
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SOLO HIT - ODODO / IMOIKEME:
Tough afro funk track with a punchy sound! Limited reissue 7".
Tough afro funk track with a punchy sound! Limited reissue 7".
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STONEFACE AND LIFE EVERLASTINGLOVE IS FREE / AGAWALAM...
ACADEMY - USA Reissue
7" · M/M · 120 SEK
IN STOCK
STONEFACE AND LIFE EVERLASTING - LOVE IS FREE / AGAWALAM MBA:
Reissue of extremely rare afro funk 7". Both sides are really raw. "Love is free" is more on the afro psych/rock tip, while "Agawalam mba" is more in the afro funk bag with some mean and screaming vocals. Reissue is limited to 1000 copies.
Reissue of extremely rare afro funk 7". Both sides are really raw. "Love is free" is more on the afro psych/rock tip, while "Agawalam mba" is more in the afro funk bag with some mean and screaming vocals. Reissue is limited to 1000 copies.
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SUPER MAMA DJOMBO - FESTIVAL:
Superb album from one of the top bands from Guinea Bissau, ranging from deep hypnotic tunes to fierce uptempo dancefloor stuff. Check clips from "Festival" or "Tamanco". Welcome limited reissue (500 copies) of seldom seen LP.
Superb album from one of the top bands from Guinea Bissau, ranging from deep hypnotic tunes to fierce uptempo dancefloor stuff. Check clips from "Festival" or "Tamanco". Welcome limited reissue (500 copies) of seldom seen LP.
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TONY ALLEN - JEALOUSY:
Great afrobeat from Fela Kuti's drummer. Reissue of rare LP only released in Nigeria. Check a clip from the long "Hustler" on B-side.
Great afrobeat from Fela Kuti's drummer. Reissue of rare LP only released in Nigeria. Check a clip from the long "Hustler" on B-side.
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TONY ALLEN - NO DISCRIMINATION:
Fela Kuti's drummer did a heap of great records under his own name. Great jazzy afrobeat from A to Z, listen to"Ariya". Reissue of Nigerian original from 1979.
Fela Kuti's drummer did a heap of great records under his own name. Great jazzy afrobeat from A to Z, listen to"Ariya". Reissue of Nigerian original from 1979.
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VARIOUS - AFRICAN SCREAM CONTEST:
70s sounds from Benin & Togo, presented by respected digger/dealer Samy Ben Redjeb. Contains tough funk as Picoby Band "Mi ma kpe dji" and intense highlife/afrobeat from Ouinsou Corneille & Black Santiagos. Recommended.
70s sounds from Benin & Togo, presented by respected digger/dealer Samy Ben Redjeb. Contains tough funk as Picoby Band "Mi ma kpe dji" and intense highlife/afrobeat from Ouinsou Corneille & Black Santiagos. Recommended.
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VARIOUS - BAMBARA MYSTIC SOUL - THE RAW SOUND OF BURKINA FASO 1974-1979:
70s sounds from Burkina Faso, from dancefloor funk to deeper home listening tracks. This comp plays through very well and comes recommended. Check Abdoulaye Cisse's "Kodjougou" and "Tink-tank" from Afro-Soul System.
70s sounds from Burkina Faso, from dancefloor funk to deeper home listening tracks. This comp plays through very well and comes recommended. Check Abdoulaye Cisse's "Kodjougou" and "Tink-tank" from Afro-Soul System.
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VARIOUS - KENYA SPECIAL:
Mammoth compilation of Kenyan music over 3 LPs plus a bonus 7". Compiled by Miles Cleret, Rickard Masip & Fredrik Lavik. Loads of great tracks of course - check the clips from Loi Toki Tok's "Ware wa" and Slim Ali's "Watoto nyara". Sorry for the high price but it cost a lot for us to get in stock.
Mammoth compilation of Kenyan music over 3 LPs plus a bonus 7". Compiled by Miles Cleret, Rickard Masip & Fredrik Lavik. Loads of great tracks of course - check the clips from Loi Toki Tok's "Ware wa" and Slim Ali's "Watoto nyara". Sorry for the high price but it cost a lot for us to get in stock.
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VARIOUS - LEGENDS OF BENIN:
Unique Beninese sounds with badass tracks from El Rego, Honore Avolonto, Antoine Dougbe & Gnonnas Pedro. Check "Feeling you got" and "Tin lin non". Safe bet if you like the other stuff from Analog Africa or Soundway.
Unique Beninese sounds with badass tracks from El Rego, Honore Avolonto, Antoine Dougbe & Gnonnas Pedro. Check "Feeling you got" and "Tin lin non". Safe bet if you like the other stuff from Analog Africa or Soundway.
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VARIOUS - WEDDING SONGS:
Ethiopian wedding songs recorded in Addis in 1973. Traditional songs with three different singers. Check "Anasgebbam berrun" & "Kulun man kwaleshi". Reissue.
Ethiopian wedding songs recorded in Addis in 1973. Traditional songs with three different singers. Check "Anasgebbam berrun" & "Kulun man kwaleshi". Reissue.
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