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Early 80s soukous sounds from Cameroon - listen to "Nlongkak". Record has some light marks, nothing major but the pressing is slightly noisy. Cover has partial edge wear and a creased corner. French original.
Early 80s soukous sounds from Cameroon - listen to "Nlongkak". Record has some light marks, nothing major but the pressing is slightly noisy. Cover has partial edge wear and a creased corner. French original.
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MAHA - ORKOS:
The only solo album by Cairo Jazz Band vocalist Maha, with production by Hany Shenoda of Al Massrieen. Recorded in 1979 and originally released on cassette only, listen to "Orkos" and "Kabl Ma Nessallem We Nemshy".
The only solo album by Cairo Jazz Band vocalist Maha, with production by Hany Shenoda of Al Massrieen. Recorded in 1979 and originally released on cassette only, listen to "Orkos" and "Kabl Ma Nessallem We Nemshy".
afro reissues
MAHAPURUSH MISRA
THE TRANDSCENDENTAL TAL
CONNOISSEUR SOCIETY - USA Original
LP · VG-/VG+ · 75 SEK
THE TRANDSCENDENTAL TAL
CONNOISSEUR SOCIETY - USA Original
LP · VG-/VG+ · 75 SEK
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MAHAPURUSH MISRA - THE TRANDSCENDENTAL TAL:
US original. Cover has small writing on back.
US original. Cover has small writing on back.
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MAHMOUD AHMED - ERE MELA MELA:
Wonderful Ethiopian 70s sounds, listen to "Ere Mela Mela" or "Ohoho Gedama". Reissue.
Wonderful Ethiopian 70s sounds, listen to "Ere Mela Mela" or "Ohoho Gedama". Reissue.
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MAJID SOULA - CHANT AMAZIGH:
Compilation of 1980-1988 tracks by Algerian born Amazigh-singer Majid Soula, fusing traditional sounds with modern instrumentation such as synths and drum machines. Check "Lgira" and "Algerie Maroc".
Compilation of 1980-1988 tracks by Algerian born Amazigh-singer Majid Soula, fusing traditional sounds with modern instrumentation such as synths and drum machines. Check "Lgira" and "Algerie Maroc".
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MALINGA FIVE - ROCK AFRICA:
Afro/disco LP with the big club track "Malinga". Also a few more uptempo bangers ("Kalimbo", "Rock Africa") and a couple of more afro-funky numbers. Unofficial reissue.
Afro/disco LP with the big club track "Malinga". Also a few more uptempo bangers ("Kalimbo", "Rock Africa") and a couple of more afro-funky numbers. Unofficial reissue.
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MIDNITE GROOVERS - SOUFE:
1984 cadence/reggae set from this Dominican group, check "Soufe" and the roots reggae track "Conqueror". Record in great shape. Cover has ring wear, small worn spots on edges, minor grubiness on back. Dominican only original.
1984 cadence/reggae set from this Dominican group, check "Soufe" and the roots reggae track "Conqueror". Record in great shape. Cover has ring wear, small worn spots on edges, minor grubiness on back. Dominican only original.
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MIGHTY SNIPER
PORTRAIT OF TRINIDAD / ...
... - Trinidad and Tobago Later Pressing
7" · VG+/Gen · 90 SEK
PORTRAIT OF TRINIDAD / ...
... - Trinidad and Tobago Later Pressing
7" · VG+/Gen · 90 SEK
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MIGHTY SNIPER - PORTRAIT OF TRINIDAD / HE WANT TO PASS:
Two slices of Trinidadian calypso. Later Trinidad & Tobago pressing.
Two slices of Trinidadian calypso. Later Trinidad & Tobago pressing.
afro / tropical / world
MULATU ASTATKE
ETHIOPIAN MODERN INSTRU...
HEAVENLY SWEETNESS - France Reissue
LP · M/M · 275 SEK
ETHIOPIAN MODERN INSTRU...
HEAVENLY SWEETNESS - France Reissue
LP · M/M · 275 SEK
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MULATU ASTATKE - ETHIOPIAN MODERN INSTRUMENTALS HITS:
Ethiopian jazz recordings from 1969-1972. The music is totally unique & has a raw, deep unpolished feel to it. Check the funky jazz monster "Yegele tezeta" with those hard breakbeat drums. Fantastic music of the highest calibre! Reissue of ultra rare original.
Ethiopian jazz recordings from 1969-1972. The music is totally unique & has a raw, deep unpolished feel to it. Check the funky jazz monster "Yegele tezeta" with those hard breakbeat drums. Fantastic music of the highest calibre! Reissue of ultra rare original.
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NAHAWA DOUMBIA - DIDADI:
Malinese singer on album from 1987. Listen to "Mogoya". Cover has 4 cm split in the middle of top seam. French original.
Malinese singer on album from 1987. Listen to "Mogoya". Cover has 4 cm split in the middle of top seam. French original.
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OLATUNJI - MORE DRUMS OF PASSION:
Later US pressing with red labels/yellow logos. CBS-stickers on front and back cover + labels. Cover has ring and edge wear + small round sticker on front (not on website photo).
Later US pressing with red labels/yellow logos. CBS-stickers on front and back cover + labels. Cover has ring and edge wear + small round sticker on front (not on website photo).
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ORCHESTRA ZIB HOMBERS - SAME:
Driving soukous with a warm vibe, listen to "Wicked Brother" and "L'Amour Est Aveugle". French original.
Driving soukous with a warm vibe, listen to "Wicked Brother" and "L'Amour Est Aveugle". French original.
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ORCHESTRE ABASS
ORCHESTRE ABASS (DE BAS...
ANALOG AFRICA - Germany Reissue
LP · M/M · 350 SEK
ORCHESTRE ABASS (DE BAS...
ANALOG AFRICA - Germany Reissue
LP · M/M · 350 SEK
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ORCHESTRE ABASS - ORCHESTRE ABASS (DE BASSARI TOGO):
Compilation of raw afrofunk sounds out of Togo, check the scorching "Haka Dunia" and the hypnotic "Kissagui"! Pretty jaw-dropping stuff, recommended!
Compilation of raw afrofunk sounds out of Togo, check the scorching "Haka Dunia" and the hypnotic "Kissagui"! Pretty jaw-dropping stuff, recommended!
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ORCHESTRE SOSSA - SAME:
Wonderful soukous album by Congolese band. Sparse, pretty raw sound and lovely guitar work, just check the 2nd parts of "Bolingo Clemence" and "Maria Na Lembi". Record in fine shape, cover has light ring wear, some minor creases around edges plus discrete price tag residue mark on front. French original.
Wonderful soukous album by Congolese band. Sparse, pretty raw sound and lovely guitar work, just check the 2nd parts of "Bolingo Clemence" and "Maria Na Lembi". Record in fine shape, cover has light ring wear, some minor creases around edges plus discrete price tag residue mark on front. French original.
afro / tropical / world
PIERRE CLAVER ZENG - SAME:
Gabonese singer on a 1978 album. Small distribution sticker on back cover. French original.
Gabonese singer on a 1978 album. Small distribution sticker on back cover. French original.
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PILITA
PHILIPPINE LOVE SONGS V...
PLAKA PILIPINO - Philippines Original
LP · VG+/VG · 60 SEK
PHILIPPINE LOVE SONGS V...
PLAKA PILIPINO - Philippines Original
LP · VG+/VG · 60 SEK
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PILITA - PHILIPPINE LOVE SONGS VOLUME 1:
Philippines original from 1972. Gatefold sleeve has partial seam splits and two pieces of tape on spine.
Philippines original from 1972. Gatefold sleeve has partial seam splits and two pieces of tape on spine.
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POLYPHONIES MONGO - BATWA EKONDA:
French original, gatefold sleeve. Cover is a bit bubbly and has some small stains front and back (not in photo).
French original, gatefold sleeve. Cover is a bit bubbly and has some small stains front and back (not in photo).
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ROB - MAKE IT FAST, MAKE IT SLOW:
One of the holy grails of West African funk. Includes the well known and sampled title track, but also check "Not the end" & "But you". Clean copy in shrink with hype sticker. Reissue, 2012 version on 180 gram vinyl.
One of the holy grails of West African funk. Includes the well known and sampled title track, but also check "Not the end" & "But you". Clean copy in shrink with hype sticker. Reissue, 2012 version on 180 gram vinyl.
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SABRI BROTHERS - YA HABIB:
Pakastani Qawwali music on LP from 1990. European original, with printed inner sleeve.
Pakastani Qawwali music on LP from 1990. European original, with printed inner sleeve.
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SAM BELLO - BLACK CHRISTMAS:
Christmas-themed afro funk featuring Archie Shepp on sax. French only original.
Christmas-themed afro funk featuring Archie Shepp on sax. French only original.
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SIR VICTOR UWAIFO / SONNY OKOSUN
BENIN CITY GROOVES EP
SOFRITO - UK Original
12" · EX/EX · 225 SEK
BENIN CITY GROOVES EP
SOFRITO - UK Original
12" · EX/EX · 225 SEK
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SIR VICTOR UWAIFO / SONNY OKOSUN - BENIN CITY GROOVES EP:
Two killer afro disco sides, re-edited and with much more punch to the sound. Dancefloor sureshots! UK original in company sleeve (this copy has the brown/beige sleeve, unlike photo).
Two killer afro disco sides, re-edited and with much more punch to the sound. Dancefloor sureshots! UK original in company sleeve (this copy has the brown/beige sleeve, unlike photo).
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SPARROW - MOODS OF SPARROW:
Mainly a calypso album but also contains a soulful Carib dancefloor number in "Sweet loving". This track was included on Hugo Mendez' "Tropical funk experience" compilation. Cover has ball pen writing on top left front (not on photo). Stamp on one label, writing on the other.
Mainly a calypso album but also contains a soulful Carib dancefloor number in "Sweet loving". This track was included on Hugo Mendez' "Tropical funk experience" compilation. Cover has ball pen writing on top left front (not on photo). Stamp on one label, writing on the other.
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STAR OF NAMACO
VOL. 2 - SAKADE
MAKOSSA INTERNATIONAL ... - USA Original
LP · EX/EX · 450 SEK
VOL. 2 - SAKADE
MAKOSSA INTERNATIONAL ... - USA Original
LP · EX/EX · 450 SEK
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STAR OF NAMACO - VOL. 2 - SAKADE:
Cameroonian group on an US album from 1981 - "Vive Afrique" is wonderful. US original, nice copy in shrink.
Cameroonian group on an US album from 1981 - "Vive Afrique" is wonderful. US original, nice copy in shrink.
afro / tropical / world
SUPER DIAMONO DE DAKAR - MAM:
Senegalese group on a French album from 1985, listen to "Dou Wey". French-only original.
Senegalese group on a French album from 1985, listen to "Dou Wey". French-only original.
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TABOU COMBO - INFLACION:
Mid 70s album by this popular Haitian group. Cover has 6-7 cm split on bottom seam center plus water damage on bottom left part. Spanish original.
Mid 70s album by this popular Haitian group. Cover has 6-7 cm split on bottom seam center plus water damage on bottom left part. Spanish original.
afro / tropical / world
TI PARIS ET SA GUITARE - SAME:
Haitian album with vocals over guitar and sparse percussion. Reissue from 2014.
Haitian album with vocals over guitar and sparse percussion. Reissue from 2014.
afro / tropical / world
TLAHOUN GESSESSE
ETHIOPIAN URBAN MODERN ...
HEAVENLY SWEETNESS - France Reissue
LP · M/M · 250 SEK
ETHIOPIAN URBAN MODERN ...
HEAVENLY SWEETNESS - France Reissue
LP · M/M · 250 SEK
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TLAHOUN GESSESSE - ETHIOPIAN URBAN MODERN MUSIC VOL. 4:
Compilation of mindblowing Ethiopian jazz/funk tracks. Listen to "Alegntaye" and "Aykedashem Lebe".
Compilation of mindblowing Ethiopian jazz/funk tracks. Listen to "Alegntaye" and "Aykedashem Lebe".
afro reissues
VARIOUS - BILONGO - A THIRD COLLECTION OF MODERN AFRO RHYTHMS:
Excellent compilation with afro, jazz, latin & fusion sounds. Rare and great tracks from Georges Edouard Nouel, Michel Sardaby, Henri Guedon, Kelenkye Band etc. Check Nouel's "Meci bon dieu" and Ephraim Nzeka's version of "Zombie". Cover is in shrink (unlike photo) and is a little wavy.
Excellent compilation with afro, jazz, latin & fusion sounds. Rare and great tracks from Georges Edouard Nouel, Michel Sardaby, Henri Guedon, Kelenkye Band etc. Check Nouel's "Meci bon dieu" and Ephraim Nzeka's version of "Zombie". Cover is in shrink (unlike photo) and is a little wavy.
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VARIOUS - CARIBBEAN ISLAND MUSIC:
1972 LP with field recordings of "songs and dances of Haiti, The Dominican Republic & Jamaica". US original, with obi for the Japanese market.
1972 LP with field recordings of "songs and dances of Haiti, The Dominican Republic & Jamaica". US original, with obi for the Japanese market.
afro / tropical / world
VARIOUS - AFRO BABY:
Compilation covering some magical moments in Nigeria's musical history from artists like Fela Kuti, Mebusas and Sahara All Stars. Nice VG+ copy, no major issues.
Compilation covering some magical moments in Nigeria's musical history from artists like Fela Kuti, Mebusas and Sahara All Stars. Nice VG+ copy, no major issues.
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VARIOUS - SOMETHING NEW FROM AFRICA:
Late 50s compilation of obscure South African jazz bands. Quite traditional sounds with an African Kwela twist. Listen to Specks Rampura "Solo Jump" or Alexandra Junior Bright's "Six Down". Record has minor marks, nothing serious. Cover has some staining around edges, mostly on back. UK original.
Late 50s compilation of obscure South African jazz bands. Quite traditional sounds with an African Kwela twist. Listen to Specks Rampura "Solo Jump" or Alexandra Junior Bright's "Six Down". Record has minor marks, nothing serious. Cover has some staining around edges, mostly on back. UK original.
afro / tropical / world
VARIOUS - THE RHYTHMS OF BLACK PERU:
Compilation of Afro-Peruvian stuff including Lucila Campos "El mayoral" and Nicomedes Santa Cruz "Mama luchita".
Compilation of Afro-Peruvian stuff including Lucila Campos "El mayoral" and Nicomedes Santa Cruz "Mama luchita".
afro / tropical / world
VARIOUS - HAITI DIRECT EP:
4 track EP from the Haiti Direct compilation including the wonderful "Mateau" from Ibo Combo, the lo-fi DIY drum machine chugger "Zanmi camarade" and plus the hugely beefed-up rara track "Nan point la vie".
4 track EP from the Haiti Direct compilation including the wonderful "Mateau" from Ibo Combo, the lo-fi DIY drum machine chugger "Zanmi camarade" and plus the hugely beefed-up rara track "Nan point la vie".
afro / tropical / world
VARIOUS - MORE ETHIOPIAN SOUL AND GROOVE - ETHIOPIAN URBAN MODERN MUSIC VOL. 3:
Another great Ethiopian comp - if you like the Mulatu stuff, this is a sureshot. Check Girma Beyene's monster tune "Ene negn bay manesh", Hirut Bekele "Ewnetegna feqer" and Samuel Belay "Qeresh endewaza".
Another great Ethiopian comp - if you like the Mulatu stuff, this is a sureshot. Check Girma Beyene's monster tune "Ene negn bay manesh", Hirut Bekele "Ewnetegna feqer" and Samuel Belay "Qeresh endewaza".
afro / tropical / world
VARIOUS - I AM DRUM:
Interesting blend of traditional sounds, psychedelic and funkier stuff from the 60s and 70s by Sylvin Marc, Gnonnas Pedro, Poly Rhythmo de Cotonou, Super Djata Band and more. Cover in shrink with hype sticker.
Interesting blend of traditional sounds, psychedelic and funkier stuff from the 60s and 70s by Sylvin Marc, Gnonnas Pedro, Poly Rhythmo de Cotonou, Super Djata Band and more. Cover in shrink with hype sticker.
afro reissues
VARIOUS - ANTILLES CHERIES:
Hot sounds from Martinique, Guadeloupe, Haiti and Dominica. Essential if you liked "Space Echo". Listen to "Si bon di bon" by Simon Jurad or "Banzai" from Experience 7.
Hot sounds from Martinique, Guadeloupe, Haiti and Dominica. Essential if you liked "Space Echo". Listen to "Si bon di bon" by Simon Jurad or "Banzai" from Experience 7.
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VARIOUS - SOUND D'AFRIQUE:
1981 comp featuring artists from Zaire, Senegal, Congo, Cameroun, Ivory Coast and Upper Volta - nice vibes on Pablo's "Bo Mbanda"! No shop sticker on front cover on this copy (unlike website photo). UK original.
1981 comp featuring artists from Zaire, Senegal, Congo, Cameroun, Ivory Coast and Upper Volta - nice vibes on Pablo's "Bo Mbanda"! No shop sticker on front cover on this copy (unlike website photo). UK original.
afro / tropical / world
VARIOUS - FESTIVALS OF THE HIMALAYAS:
"Kore, Kore, Coat Mereya Purana" - great deep song, apparently about a brown coat. US original.
"Kore, Kore, Coat Mereya Purana" - great deep song, apparently about a brown coat. US original.
afro / tropical / world
VARIOUS - MUSIC WAS BORN IN AFRICA:
Compilation of South African recordings from the mid-50s - listen to "Waye Tshilo" by African Mills Brothers. Marks and scuffs on record, plays with occasional clicks/pops/distortion. Flipback cover has minor lamination peeling, minor sticker remains on front plus a few tiny rips on opening. UK original, MG 20026.
Compilation of South African recordings from the mid-50s - listen to "Waye Tshilo" by African Mills Brothers. Marks and scuffs on record, plays with occasional clicks/pops/distortion. Flipback cover has minor lamination peeling, minor sticker remains on front plus a few tiny rips on opening. UK original, MG 20026.
afro / tropical / world
VARIOUS - LIBERATION SOUTH AFRICA - FREEDOM SONGS:
Late-70s album released by the South African Freedom Committee. Record is clean, cover has a general wear and creasing. US original.
Late-70s album released by the South African Freedom Committee. Record is clean, cover has a general wear and creasing. US original.
afro / tropical / world
VARIOUS
A MUSICAL ANTHOLOGY OF ...
BÄRENREITER-M... - Germany 2nd Pressing
LP · VG+/VG+ · 100 SEK
A MUSICAL ANTHOLOGY OF ...
BÄRENREITER-M... - Germany 2nd Pressing
LP · VG+/VG+ · 100 SEK
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VARIOUS - A MUSICAL ANTHOLOGY OF THE ORIENT - AFGHANISTAN:
German 2nd pressing, gatefold sleeve.
German 2nd pressing, gatefold sleeve.
afro / tropical / world
VARIOUS - MUSIK FRÅN VÄSTINDIEN: SMÅ ANTILLERNA:
2LP comp from 1977.
2LP comp from 1977.
afro / tropical / world
VARIOUS - OTÉ MALOYA (THE BIRTH OF ELECTRIC MALOYA ON RÉUNION ISLAND 1975-1986):
Excellent compilation of music from Réunion, generally with a classy folk-jazzy swing. Listen to Daniel Sandié's "Défoule 3è Age" or Michou's "Maloya Ton Tisane". A few sleeve marks on vinyl, nothing bad at all.
Excellent compilation of music from Réunion, generally with a classy folk-jazzy swing. Listen to Daniel Sandié's "Défoule 3è Age" or Michou's "Maloya Ton Tisane". A few sleeve marks on vinyl, nothing bad at all.
afro reissues
VARIOUS - VOCAL MUSIC OF CONTEMPORARY CHINA, VOLUME 1: THE HAN PEOPLE:
Listen to "The Sun Rises Over The Mountain". US original, with booklet
Listen to "The Sun Rises Over The Mountain". US original, with booklet
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VARIOUS - MUSIQUE D'AFRIQUE OCCIDENTALE:
Baule and mandinka music from West Africa. Small writing (just a number) on back cover and side A label. Later French pressing from 1968.
Baule and mandinka music from West Africa. Small writing (just a number) on back cover and side A label. Later French pressing from 1968.
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VARIOUS
MUSIQUES CLASSIQUES ET ...
ANTHOLOGIE DE LA MU... - France Original
LP · VG+/VG+ · 150 SEK
MUSIQUES CLASSIQUES ET ...
ANTHOLOGIE DE LA MU... - France Original
LP · VG+/VG+ · 150 SEK
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VARIOUS - MUSIQUES CLASSIQUES ET POPULAIRES D'AFGHANISTAN:
French original. Cover has small sticker on front (not in photo).
French original. Cover has small sticker on front (not in photo).
afro / tropical / world
VARIOUS - SIERRA LEONE - MUSIQUES TRADITIONNELLES:
French 2nd pressing.
French 2nd pressing.
afro / tropical / world
VARIOUS
AIRS A DANSER POUR CITH...
ANTHOLOGIE DE LA MU... - France Original
LP · VG+/VG+ · 120 SEK
AIRS A DANSER POUR CITH...
ANTHOLOGIE DE LA MU... - France Original
LP · VG+/VG+ · 120 SEK
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VARIOUS - AIRS A DANSER POUR CITHARE SUD-OUEST DE MADAGASCAR:
French original in fine shape.
French original in fine shape.
afro / tropical / world
VARIOUS - SOFRITO - INTERNATIONAL SOUNDCLASH:
Tropical dancefloor compilation from the Sofrito camp. Really versatile, ranging from afro disco to cadencelypso, soca, gwo-ka and soukouss sounds. Standouts for me are the tracks from Tchico Tchicaya and Orchestre Mabatalai. LPs are VG+ to EX, cover looks nice.
Tropical dancefloor compilation from the Sofrito camp. Really versatile, ranging from afro disco to cadencelypso, soca, gwo-ka and soukouss sounds. Standouts for me are the tracks from Tchico Tchicaya and Orchestre Mabatalai. LPs are VG+ to EX, cover looks nice.
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