AFRA SOUND STARS - SAME:
80s afro pop LP out of Angola. Check the 2nd part of "Landidila joana" on the clip, which could stand out in a DJ set with it's spacy synths and sparse groove. There is also a funky drum loop on the intro of "Senhora" worth checking out for those into chopping drums up. Cover has ringwear, small tear on back plus three strips of clear tape near opening edge on both front and back.
80s afro pop LP out of Angola. Check the 2nd part of "Landidila joana" on the clip, which could stand out in a DJ set with it's spacy synths and sparse groove. There is also a funky drum loop on the intro of "Senhora" worth checking out for those into chopping drums up. Cover has ringwear, small tear on back plus three strips of clear tape near opening edge on both front and back.
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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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AHMADU JARR - EN DAG I AFRIKA:
"Bassi" & "Temne" is basically African chants and drums. "African time" is a nice afro pop tune. Swedish release only. Clean copy with just some light ringwear and some creasing.
"Bassi" & "Temne" is basically African chants and drums. "African time" is a nice afro pop tune. Swedish release only. Clean copy with just some light ringwear and some creasing.
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ANTIBALAS - TALKATIF:
Solid modern afrobeat - if you dig Fela, this is a pretty safe bet. Listen to "Talkatif" or "N.E.S.T.A.".
Solid modern afrobeat - if you dig Fela, this is a pretty safe bet. Listen to "Talkatif" or "N.E.S.T.A.".
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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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BIXIGA 70 - SAME:
Afrobeat with a jazzy vibe out of Brazil! Some great stuff here, especially check "Balboa da Silva".
Afrobeat with a jazzy vibe out of Brazil! Some great stuff here, especially check "Balboa da Silva".
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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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BONGOS IKWUE & THE GROOVIES - TELL MY GIRL:
Nigerian LP including the monster afro funk track "You've got to help yourself". "Smokey smokey" is great too. Record has scuffs and soft marks but hardly anything deep. Plays very well. Hard ring wear on cover.
Nigerian LP including the monster afro funk track "You've got to help yourself". "Smokey smokey" is great too. Record has scuffs and soft marks but hardly anything deep. Plays very well. Hard ring wear on cover.
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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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DIEUF-DIEUL DE THIES - AW SA YONE VOL 1:
Folky/jazzy Senegalese music recorded in 1982, but unissued until now. Listen to the ultra deep "Na Binta". Senegalese label, printed in Germany.
Folky/jazzy Senegalese music recorded in 1982, but unissued until now. Listen to the ultra deep "Na Binta". Senegalese label, printed in Germany.
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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 - APPIA KWA BRIDGE:
Great new afrobeat LP from this tireless veteran! Check "Ayesama" & "Kruman dey" on the clip.
Great new afrobeat LP from this tireless veteran! Check "Ayesama" & "Kruman dey" on the clip.
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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 - 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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ENSEMBLE INSTRUMENTAL DE LA RADIODIFFUSION NATIONALEGUINEE AN XI
SYLIPHONE - France Original
LP · EX/EX · 200 SEK
IN STOCK
ENSEMBLE INSTRUMENTAL DE LA RADIODIFFUSION NATIONALE - GUINEE AN XI:
Deep, folkloric sounds from Guinea. Listen to a clip from "Alpha yaya". French original in amazing shape. Just a few light scuffs, small pen mark and faint sticker mark on back.
Deep, folkloric sounds from Guinea. Listen to a clip from "Alpha yaya". French original in amazing shape. Just a few light scuffs, small pen mark and faint sticker mark on back.
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FELA ANIKULAPO KUTI - ORIGINAL SUFFERHEAD:
"Power show" amazing good Fela tune with so much feeling. US issue from 1984, 2nd issue to the various European issues from 1981. Promo stamp on front.
"Power show" amazing good Fela tune with so much feeling. US issue from 1984, 2nd issue to the various European issues from 1981. Promo stamp on front.
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FELA KUTI - SORROW TEARS AND BLOOD:
Classic afrobeat album with two superb tunes divided on side each. Nigerian original on Kalakuta, unfortunatly this copy looks pretty beaten up but playback is way better than it looks. Just mild crackle and a few light pops, still very enjoyable. Cover has heavy ringwear, taped edges and big tear on lower right part of front sleeve. There are a few smaller tears on opening edge and another small tear on back too.
Classic afrobeat album with two superb tunes divided on side each. Nigerian original on Kalakuta, unfortunatly this copy looks pretty beaten up but playback is way better than it looks. Just mild crackle and a few light pops, still very enjoyable. Cover has heavy ringwear, taped edges and big tear on lower right part of front sleeve. There are a few smaller tears on opening edge and another small tear on back too.
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FRANCIS BEBEY - BALLADES AFRICAINES / SIGNED BY ARTIST:
Laidback, folky album from 1978, sounds almost like a Baden Powell album from Africa. Listen to "Ode a L'Afrique" to get an idea. French original. Visually a nice VG+ copy but there is still some minor noise and crackle in the pressing. Cover has ringwear, creasing some dirtwear and a written dedication to a previous owner from Francis Bebey.
Laidback, folky album from 1978, sounds almost like a Baden Powell album from Africa. Listen to "Ode a L'Afrique" to get an idea. French original. Visually a nice VG+ copy but there is still some minor noise and crackle in the pressing. Cover has ringwear, creasing some dirtwear and a written dedication to a previous owner from Francis Bebey.
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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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GHETTO BLASTER - PEOPLE:
Catchy afrobeat tune in "Na waya". Dutch pressing. Soft marks a nd 3 cm split in the middle of top seam.
Catchy afrobeat tune in "Na waya". Dutch pressing. Soft marks a nd 3 cm split in the middle of top seam.
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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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IKENGA - SUPERSTARS OF AFRICA:
Quality highlife sounds from this Nigerian outfit and nothing for the afro funk heads at all here. "Late celestine ukwu special" was my pick here. French original. Cover has stickermark on front, some peel off around opening seam and a clear strip of tape on the top seam.
Quality highlife sounds from this Nigerian outfit and nothing for the afro funk heads at all here. "Late celestine ukwu special" was my pick here. French original. Cover has stickermark on front, some peel off around opening seam and a clear strip of tape on the top seam.
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JOSEPH KAMARU & KAMARU CELINA BANDBEST OF KAMARU
KAMUKUNJI - USA Original
LP · VG-/VG+ · 120 SEK
IN STOCK
JOSEPH KAMARU & KAMARU CELINA BAND - BEST OF KAMARU:
Early 70´s compilation of Joseph Kamaru's music, ranging from Kikuyu styled benga to rootsier songs. Listen to a clip from the happy "Ukai tugachome". Rare Kenyan original. Much surface marks and a couple of deeper ones causes some crackle and light clicks but still sounds enjoyable.
Early 70´s compilation of Joseph Kamaru's music, ranging from Kikuyu styled benga to rootsier songs. Listen to a clip from the happy "Ukai tugachome". Rare Kenyan original. Much surface marks and a couple of deeper ones causes some crackle and light clicks but still sounds enjoyable.
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KARANTAMBA - NDIGAL:
Double LP of amazing unreleased material from the guitarist of Ifang Bondi. Raw, psychedelic afro/mandingo sounds with irresistible grooves. This compilation comes highly recommended from the tropical department at Recordmania, and is a joy to listen to from start to finish. Check the title track or "Dimba nyima".
Double LP of amazing unreleased material from the guitarist of Ifang Bondi. Raw, psychedelic afro/mandingo sounds with irresistible grooves. This compilation comes highly recommended from the tropical department at Recordmania, and is a joy to listen to from start to finish. Check the title track or "Dimba nyima".
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KWAME NKRUMAH - THE NINTH SON:
Highlife LP on the jazzy tip, recorded in USA together with Ray Barretto, Ron Carter, Roland Hanna to name a few. Traditional sounding record with a highlight for in "Highlife guitar". US stereo original, CS 9863. In great shape, just a light warp not affecting play. Cover has mild ring wear on back.
Highlife LP on the jazzy tip, recorded in USA together with Ray Barretto, Ron Carter, Roland Hanna to name a few. Traditional sounding record with a highlight for in "Highlife guitar". US stereo original, CS 9863. In great shape, just a light warp not affecting play. Cover has mild ring wear on back.
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L'EMPIRE BAKUBA - ADIEU DOCTEUR NICO:
Tribute album for legendary Doctor Nico, traditional congolese inspired sounds from 1986 that works the best for me on the title track.
Tribute album for legendary Doctor Nico, traditional congolese inspired sounds from 1986 that works the best for me on the title track.
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LE SEIGNEUR ROCHEREAU - A L'OLYMPIA:
Great Tabu Ley related live LP from 1971, check the beautiful "Assambela". French original. Soft marks, plays overall ok but has some background crackle here and there. Cover has ring and edgewear, two small tears on top seam, minor damage to opening seam plus a old shop stamp on back of sleeve.
Great Tabu Ley related live LP from 1971, check the beautiful "Assambela". French original. Soft marks, plays overall ok but has some background crackle here and there. Cover has ring and edgewear, two small tears on top seam, minor damage to opening seam plus a old shop stamp on back of sleeve.
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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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LES MASCOTTES - SAME:
Fast paced caribbean "merengue" sounding tune in "Jojo sauve" that starts with a percussion/drum break. French original. Soft marks but plays fine. Cover has ring and edgewear, small faint sticker residue marks plus 7 cm clear tape strip on back.
Fast paced caribbean "merengue" sounding tune in "Jojo sauve" that starts with a percussion/drum break. French original. Soft marks but plays fine. Cover has ring and edgewear, small faint sticker residue marks plus 7 cm clear tape strip on back.
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LOLO LOLITTA & TCHICOJEANNOT OU EST LE SERIEUX?
BADMOS - Ivory Coast Original
LP · VG/VG · 150 SEK
IN STOCK
LOLO LOLITTA & TCHICO - JEANNOT OU EST LE SERIEUX?:
Great soukous album from the Ivory coast. Well recorded, and from the early 80s so exceptional sound quality. Listen to "Jeannot". Ivory coast original. Writing and stamps on labels. Soft marks on disc but plays well with just some mild distractions. Cover has ring and edgewear, writing on both front and back, stamp and dirt stains.
Great soukous album from the Ivory coast. Well recorded, and from the early 80s so exceptional sound quality. Listen to "Jeannot". Ivory coast original. Writing and stamps on labels. Soft marks on disc but plays well with just some mild distractions. Cover has ring and edgewear, writing on both front and back, stamp and dirt stains.
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MALOMBO - PELE PELE:
Interesting experimental duo from South Africa mixing tribal sounds with rock/blues guitar sounds. Listen to a clip from "Mbaqanga blues". Exceptionally fresh copy, red/black label with number ATC 8003. Cover has mild lamination problems and minor creasing.
Interesting experimental duo from South Africa mixing tribal sounds with rock/blues guitar sounds. Listen to a clip from "Mbaqanga blues". Exceptionally fresh copy, red/black label with number ATC 8003. Cover has mild lamination problems and minor creasing.
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MANU DIBANGO - SOUL MAKOSSA:
"New bell" and "Soul makossa" killer afro/funk tunes that have been so influential. 1979 pressing of 1972 original.
"New bell" and "Soul makossa" killer afro/funk tunes that have been so influential. 1979 pressing of 1972 original.
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MANU DIBANGO - SOUL MAKOSSA:
"New bell" and "Soul makossa" killer afro/funk tunes that have been so influential. US original from 1972, red/green label and 1841 B'way address. Cover has a little rub wear and creasing on front.
"New bell" and "Soul makossa" killer afro/funk tunes that have been so influential. US original from 1972, red/green label and 1841 B'way address. Cover has a little rub wear and creasing on front.
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MANU DIBANGO - MAKOSSA MAN:
"Weya" great afro/funk classic. Cover has 1 cm rip on opening edge.
"Weya" great afro/funk classic. Cover has 1 cm rip on opening edge.
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MANU DIBANGO - CEDDO:
Rare soundtrack from Manu Dibango. Marimba led afrofunk in "Le reve de dior". Also plenty of grooves with sample potential for the beatdiggers like "Ceddo" on side B. Overall a nice and deep LP. Almost EX cover, just a little edge wear.
Rare soundtrack from Manu Dibango. Marimba led afrofunk in "Le reve de dior". Also plenty of grooves with sample potential for the beatdiggers like "Ceddo" on side B. Overall a nice and deep LP. Almost EX cover, just a little edge wear.
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MIGHTY DUKE - CARNIVAL ANNIVERSARY:
Calypso LP including the sunny party tune "D.J. music"! GS 2245.
Calypso LP including the sunny party tune "D.J. music"! GS 2245.
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MIRIAM MAKEBA - A PROMISE:
"Samba" killer afro tune. DDR issue on Amiga. Thin scratch clicks a little on track A1, but the rest (including "Samba") plays fine. Tears on front, neat writing on back.
"Samba" killer afro tune. DDR issue on Amiga. Thin scratch clicks a little on track A1, but the rest (including "Samba") plays fine. Tears on front, neat writing on back.
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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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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 MOUDOU MANGO - DOUMAN GUELE:
"Dilou" & "Ndima lemba" was my picks on this album, traditional sounding but has some swinging drums. Clean French original copy with number SAF 50.025.
"Dilou" & "Ndima lemba" was my picks on this album, traditional sounding but has some swinging drums. Clean French original copy with number SAF 50.025.
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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 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 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 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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