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World Psychedelic Classics 5: Who Is William Onyeabor?
Cat: RT 54/8089900791. Rel: 21 Oct 13
 
International
Body & Soul (10:07)
Atomic Bomb (7:59)
Good Name (10:04)
Something You Will Never Forget (10:03)
Why Go To War (9:00)
Love Is Blind (7:50)
Heaven & Hell (4:03)
Let's Fall In Love (7:18)
Fantastic Man (6:28)
When The Going Is Smooth & Good (7:26)
The Way To Win Your Love (7:01)
Jungle Gods (4:05)
Love Me Now (13:40)
Review: Following 2012's fourth volume that celebrated the existential work of Tim Maia, here we find Luaka Bop exploring the legacy of William Onyeabor. A high chief and Kenyan diplomat who allegedly refuses to discuss his music, he self-released eight albums in the 70s and 80s and these are some of the many highlights. Stretching from the New York-influenced post-punk synth funk of "Good Name" to the most authentic Afro fusion of "Why Go To War", Onyeabor's range not only reflects his clear creative skill, but also the ever-developing international language of music during the fruitful period he was active. Who is William Onyeabor? Press play and find out yourselves...
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Firewalker
Cat: CLMN 119. Rel: 06 May 13
 
Funk
Firewalker (3:52)
Chalupa (4:45)
Review: Few bands live up to their name in the way Jungle Fire do; fusing Cumbia, Afrobeat and trad funk, each JF jam blazes the floor with real power. "Firewalker" is the buzz-cut here, swaggering with Afro-disco confidence; it's all about the epic horn Q&A and cutlass-sharp guitar lick. "Chalupa" takes a deeper route into the dancefloor by way of a classic soul riff that sways to-and-fro before breaking down into a more staccato rhythm. Watch out for the pay-off... Those jazz horns are a delight to behold!
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Space Echo: The Mystery Behind The Cosmic Sound Of Cabo Verde Finally Revealed
VARIOUS
Cat: AALP 080. Rel: 12 Sep 23
 
International
Antonio Sanches - "Pinta Manta" (4:18)
Dionisio Maio - "Dia Ja Manche" (4:32)
Jose Casimiro - "Morti Sta Bidjacu" (5:20)
Bana - "Pontin Pontin" (4:13)
Fany Havest - "That Day" (4:59)
Pedrinho - "Odio Sem Valor" (6:04)
Quirino Do Canto - "Mino Di Mama" (5:48)
Tchiss Lopes - "Mundo D'Margura" (3:04)
Joao Cirilo - "Po D'Terra" (5:37)
Abel Lima - "Corre Riba, Corre Baxo" (3:07)
Os Apolos - "Ilyne" (3:49)
Americo Brito - "Sintado Na Pracinha" (2:51)
Elisio Vieira - "Capchona" (3:13)
Antonio Dos Santos - "Djal Bai Si Camin" (7:19)
Abel Lima - "Stebo Cu Anabela" (4:28)
Review: Analog Africa belongs alongside the likes of Awesome Tapes From Africa and Light In The Attic in the annals of great modern day afro rock/beat reissue labels. The imprint has consistently delivered some monumental releases, all of them giving the listener a detailed insight into a particular scene or cultural corner of time. We're pretty sure that many people out there had no idea that there was a 'cosmic' sound in Cabo Verde in the 1977-1985 period, but there you go, you've learned something new. This is all dancefloor fire, and along with a gorgeous fanzine booklet, you have fifteen ridiculously forward-thinking and rare-as-hell electronic funk bombs from Africa. Fill your mind with the underrated genius of people like Antonio Sanches, Jose Casimiro, Bana, and the rest of this amazing crew or like-minded futurists. Release of the week!
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 in stock $27.75
Abidjan
Abidjan (12")
Cat: HC 55. Rel: 25 Apr 18
 
Disco/Nu-Disco
Nan Ye Li Kan (Afro Beat) (4:49)
Abidjan (Biguine) (5:48)
 in stock $22.05
Kenya Special: Selected East African Recordings From The 1970's & 80's
VARIOUS
Cat: SNDWLP 046. Rel: 15 Mar 17
 
International
The Loi-Toki-Tok - "Ware-Wa"
Slim Ali & The Famous Hodi Boys - "Watoto Nyara"
Orchestre Baba National - "Sweet Sweet Mbombo"
Gatanga Boys Band - "Wendo Ti Mbia"
Hafusa Abasi & Slim Ali with The Yahoos Band - "Sina Raha"
Nashil Pichen & The Eagles Lupopo - "Ng'ong'a Wa Mwanjalo"
Nairobi Matata Jazz - "Tamba Tamba"
The Lulus Band - "Ngwendeire Guita"
Mbiri Young Stars - "Ndiri Ndanogio Niwe"
The Lulus Band - "Nana"
Afro 70 - "Weekend"
The Rift Valley Brothers - "Mu-Africa"
DO 7 Band - "HO Ochiri"
Afro '70 - "Cha-Umheja"
Peter Tsotsi Juma & The Eagles Lupopo - "Kajo Golo-Weka"
New Gatanga Sound - "Thonia Ni Caki"
Sophia Ben & The Eagles Lupopo - "See Serere"
Kalambya Boys - "Kivelenge"
The Loi-Toki-Tok Band - "Leta Ngoma"
Huruma Boys Band - "Theresia"
Orchestre Veve Star - "Nitarudia"
The Mombasa Vikings - "Mama Matotoya"
The Lulus Band - "Mutumia Muriu"
Ndalani 77 Brothers - "Nzaumi"
Review: Having explored the rich heritage of Nigeria and Ghana with well researched vigour, Soundway turn to Kenya for their next adventure... A rare insight: while Lagos was churning out seminal Afrobeat compositions, Kenya took to western influences in a much subtler fashion. With heavy emphasis on the Kenyan benga and Afro-Cuban rumba there's a much deeper, local folk presentation and format throughout most of the selection. Complete with detailed notes and beautiful presentation (like all Soundway compendiums) this won't look out of place in any collection.
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Tags: African | Afrobeat | Afro Funk
 in stock $29.83
Rob (reissue)
Cat: MRBLP 166. Rel: 19 Feb 19
 
International
Funky Rob Way (6:14)
Forgive Us All (8:00)
Boogie On (4:10)
Just One More Time (7:39)
Your Kiss Stole Me Away (5:22)
More (5:19)
Review: Eight years on from its previous reissue (that time courtesy of Analog Africa's "Limited Dance Edition" series), Mr Bongo is offering up a fresh, licensed re-press of Rob's eponymous 1977 Afro-funk masterpiece. If you missed out in 2011, the set is definitely worth picking up because it's rock solid heat from start to finish. Check, for example, the heavily percussive Afro-beat/Afro-funk fusion of "Funky Rob Way", the flanged funk guitars and heavy brass action of "Boogie On", the jazz guitars and loved-up vocals of "Your Kiss Stole Me Away" and the William Onyeabor-does-James-Brown heaviness of closing cut "More".
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Samba
Samba (limited 7")
Cat: AFRO45 001. Rel: 14 Apr 22
 
International
Amazones De Guinee - "Samba" (4:53)
Moussa Doumbia - "Samba" (5:28)
Review: Mr Bongo kickstarts a new Afro 45s series with serious intention; all-girl troupe from Guinea Amazones De Guinee take the lead with a live recording from Paris, 1983. Taken from their Au Coeur De Paris album, it's the perfect example of a live recording with the balance of musicianship and crowd participation precision tuned. Flip for the previously rare 1980 recording by Ivory Coast's Moussa Doumbia whose smoky vocals and JB-level shrieks hit hard over a clam-tight Afrofunk rhythm. What a way to start a new series.
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Tags: African | Afro Funk
 in stock $10.12
Cosmic Sounds (reissue)
Cat: HTML 001SEC003 RP. Rel: 29 Nov 24
 
Disco/Nu-Disco
Self Destruction (10:04)
Essika-Ti (7:51)
Cosmic Sounds (11:12)
She Africa (Ton Tour Viendra) (7:37)
Review: Should you stumble on an original copy of N'Draman Blintch's 1980 album Cosmic Sounds for sale, it would cost you upwards of 1,000 Pounds. This, then, is a much-needed reissue. It contains four fine cuts that showcase the Ivory Coast-born musician's distinctively intergalactic take on Afro-disco, where spacey electronics and mazy synth lines rise above bustling, high octane grooves. The album does contain one decidedly laidback and loved-up slow jam - closer "She Africa (Ton Tour Viendra)" - but it's the celebratory brilliance of the set's dancefloor workouts that most impress. Check, in particular, the anthem-like strut of title track "Cosmic Sounds" and the hot-to-trot, solo-laden Afro-disco explosion that is opener "Self Destruction".
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Rejoice
Rejoice (180 gram vinyl LP with obi-strip)
Cat: 405053 855749. Rel: 20 Mar 20
 
International
Robbers Thugs & Muggers (O'Galajani) (4:36)
Agbada Bougou (5:23)
Coconut Jam (3:22)
Never (Lagos Never Gonna Be The Same) (3:49)
Slow Bones (5:48)
Jabulani (Rejoice, Here Comes Tony) (5:36)
Obama Shuffle Strut Blues (4:39)
We've Landed (4:39)
Review: Two titans of African music come together for a collaboration that will sadly never be repeated after the passing of the late Hugh Masekela. Allen's instantly recognisable drumming and Masekela's iconic trumpet are a match made in heaven - after all their paths first crossed back in the 70s thanks to Fela Kuti's galvanizing energy. Forget the throwback stuff trying to capture the spirit of the originators, this IS the originators sounding cool and deadly in every way. Funk lovers, Afrobeat heads, curious ears and dancing souls take heed - this right here is an unmissable transmission from two grandmasters in their field.
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 in stock $24.38
Kelen Ati Leen
Kelen Ati Leen (limited 7")
Cat: AFRICA 4506. Rel: 20 Apr 22
 
International
Kelen Ati Leen (3:41)
Souleymane (4:29)
Review: Insanely funky business from Senegal's famous Orchestra Baobab (who are still touring and toiling 40 years later), "Kelen Ati Leen" is a really sweaty, heavy slab of funk that stares west for inspiration and a mild psychedelic Hendrixian sheen. "Souleymane", released three years after the A-side in 1978, takes more of a Latin influence as the horns get steamy over a rigid highlife spine to create a detailed and very physical groove.
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African Funk Experimentals: 1979-1981
Cat: ASVN 028. Rel: 21 Jun 23
 
International
More Sekele Movement (Papa Ni Mama) (3:57)
Na Real Sekele Fo'Ya (6:20)
Sanaga Calypso (3:30)
Hiembi Nin (Hymne A La Vie) (3:45)
Back To Funky (3:29)
Mbale (Face To Face With The Truth) (3:49)
Na Man Pass Man (Na Iron De Cut Iron) (2:54)
Hommage A Eraste Nkom (5:32)
Sekelimania (Nku Bilam) (3:46)
ABC (3:08)
Review: In terms of being an afrobeat legend, Pasteur Lappe is Cameroon's Fela Kuti, an unsung hero who was ahead of the game back in the 1970s and 1980s, and one whose been famous for burning the pockets of many diggers nowadays. Luckily, Africa Seven have compiled some of his best work onto a ten-track LP, ranging from the funky oddities of "More Sekele Movement" or "Na Real Seke Fo'ya", to the future-zouk sound of "Sanaga Calypso", and plenty of jazzy, popped-out, disgruntled soulfulness to satisfy anyone from Gilles Peterson to Cherrystones. Heavy and warmly recommended.
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Tootee Parts 1 & 2
Tootee Parts 1 & 2 (7" limited to 300 copies)
Cat: MSH 113. Rel: 29 Nov 22
 
Funk
Tootee (part 1) (4:02)
Tootee (part 2) (3:53)
Review: The long-running Mushi 45 label from Japan is back with another big serving of Afro-tinged funk. This 45rpm is limited to just 300 copies and features both parts of Afro Breed's Toootee. It is our first brush with this artist but we like what we hear here - 'Tootee (part 1)' has a James Brown-style take on funk with trilling acoustic guitar and tumbling drum breaks under big vocals. 'Tootee (part 2)' introduces a more libidinous sax sound that is steamy and sultry and seductive.
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 in stock $12.97
Congo Funk! Sound Madness From The Shores Of The Mighty Congo River: Kinshasa/Brazzaville 1969-1982
VARIOUS
Cat: AALP 098. Rel: 04 Apr 24
 
International
Petelo Vicka Et Son Nzazi - "Sungu Lubuka" (7:47)
Groupe Minzoto Ya Zaire - "Mfuur Ma" (4:51)
MBT's - "MBT's Sound" (4:12)
Abeti Et Les Redoutables - "Musique Tshiluba" (2:37)
Trio Bydoli - "Lalia" (4:53)
Tabu Ley Et L'Orchestre Afrisa - "Adeito" (6:40)
Les Bantous De La Capitale - "Ngantsie Soul" (8:23)
Les Freres Soki Et L'Orchestre Bella Bella - "Nganga" (8:36)
Orchestre Celi Bitshou - "Tembe Na Tembe Ya Nini" (7:18)
Lolo Et L'Orchestre OK Jazz - "Lolo Soulfire" (3:34)
Zaiko Langa Langa - "Femme Ne Pleure Pas" (5:59)
Orchestre OK Jazz - "Kiwita Kumunani" (3:46)
GO Malebo - "Fiancee Laya" (5:05)
Orchestre National Du Congo - "Ah! Congo" (3:18)
Review: Analog Africa has repressed the highly valued and long since sold-out Congo Funk! Sound Madness From The Shores Of The Mighty Congo River: Kinshasa/Brazzaville 1969-1982. It is a compilation that superbly shows off the raw energy and funkiness of the Congolese rumba scene. This is the country that spawned such as legendary bands as African Jazz, OK Jazz and African Fiesta and it is said that the concert ahead of the legendary Rumble in the Jungle boxing match between Muhammad Ali vs George Foreman is what really set young hopefully musicians on their paths, after they saw James Brown play live. The story of those artists and the labels they released on in the ensuing years is what is told so well here across four sides of vital wax.

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Only You (remastered)
Only You (remastered) (heavyweight vinyl LP)
Cat: SNDWLP 146. Rel: 24 Nov 22
 
Disco/Nu-Disco
Only You (6:23)
I Had A Dream (5:49)
Things Fall Apart (Disco Jam) (5:50)
Welcome My Love (6:12)
Only You (Disco Jam) (6:33)
Things Fall Apart (5:29)
Review: Since it was first reissued a few years ago, Steve Monite's Only You album has gone from being a stupidly rare Nigerian boogie "holy grail", to an easy-to-access "must have" for anyone with even a passing interest in African disco and electrofunk. If you've yet to acquire a copy, we'd recommend picking up a copy of this officially licensed Soundway repress. It contains two different takes on the now anthemic 'Only You' - an infectious Lagos boogie delight - plus the pleasingly dubbed-out, piano-heavy electrofunk gem 'Things Fall Apart (Disco Jam)' (the original mix is also included at the end of side B), the slick and sweet 'Welcome My Love' and the more downtempo 'I Had a Dream'.
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 in stock $28.27
NUSAU
 in stock $10.89
Soul Makossa
Cat: 45 2971 BLACK. Rel: 28 May 14
 
International
Soul Makossa (long version)
Review: Sampled by everyone from J-Lo to Jay-Z, Manu Dibango's 1972 classic is perhaps one of the most influential and heavily referenced afrofunk tracks of all time. Echoing with shades of every genre we know and love today, it still sounds just as timeless, infectious and ultimately agenda-setting today as the first time you heard it. If your collection doesn't sport this original yet, now is most certainly the time.
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Confusion
Cat: KFR 2010. Rel: 13 Aug 14
 
International
Confusion (part 1)
Confusion (part 2)
Review: Regarded by many as Fela and The Africa 70's zenith, Confusion is 26 minutes of total Afrofunk immersion delivered over two sides. Gradually building - thanks largely to Tony Allen's dynamic drum work that's as delicate as it is powerful, Fela's dreamy, almost jazz-like keys and a rigid, spine-like rhythm guitar - the groove and narrative is developed with a natural sense of well-instrumented drama. A genuine classic, if your collection isn't blessed with this now is most certainly the time.
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Tags: Afrobeat | Afro Funk
 in stock $23.85
In Pursuit Of Shai Hulud
Cat: ATA 007. Rel: 08 Jun 23
 
Jazz
The Sorcerers - "In Pursuit Of Shai Hulud" (3:41)
The Yorkshire Film & Television Orchestra - "The Anderson Spectrum" (3:00)
Review: The Sorcerers have been a mainstay of the ATA Records imprint since it was founded in their home city of Leeds back in 2015. Here, the Yorkshire combo, whose primary influences have always been Ethopian "Ethio-jazz" and obscure European horror soundtracks, return to action with a heavyweight dancefloor workout. In truth "In Search of Sha Hulud" is a far more funk-fuelled affair than you might expect, with exoitic Middle Eastern melodies and fluttering flute solos rising above killer drum breaks and a seriously heavy bassline. Turn to the flipside for "The Anderson Spectrum", a pitched-down, 1960s style library funk jam credited to The Yorkshire Film and Television Orchestra, which appears to be another project helmed by leading members of the Sorcerers.
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 in stock $8.04
The Mauskovic Dance Band
Cat: SNDWLP 130. Rel: 24 May 19
 
International
Drinks By The Sea (3:42)
Space Drum Machine (4:17)
Same Heads (3:32)
Dance Place Garage (5:37)
Alto In Vacanza (4:19)
Late Night People (4:07)
Percussione & Spazio Sounds (2:33)
It's The Wrong Goodie (5:43)
 in stock $22.57
Nigeria Soul Fever: Afro Funk Disco & Boogie: West African Disco Mayhem!
VARIOUS
Cat: SJRLP 344. Rel: 09 Sep 16
 
International
Joni Haastrup - "Free My People" (4:52)
Christy Essien - "You Can't Change A Man" (3:59)
Akin Richards & The Executives - "Afrikana Disco" (6:25)
Tee Mac - "Nam Myoho Renge Kyo" (5:40)
Joni Haastrup - "Greetings" (6:14)
Don Bruce & The Angels - "Ocheche (Happy Song)" (5:51)
Benis Cletin - "Get Up & Dance" (5:37)
Colomach - "Enoviyin" (5:02)
Joni Haastrup - "Do The Funkro" (4:04)
Tee Mac - "Living Everyday" (feat Marjorie Barnes) (5:19)
Arakatula - "Mr Been To" (4:01)
Angela Starr - "Disco Dancing" (5:30)
Joni Haastrup - "Wake Up Your Mind" (5:58)
Jimmy Sherry & The Musik Agents - "Nwaeze" (7:00)
Benis Cletin - "Soul Fever" (5:02)
Arakatula - "Wake Up Africa" (3:19)
Review: Another work of Soul Jazz curatorial gold: Nigeria Soul Fever is a detailed gatefold trip into one of Nigeria's richest chapters in music. Heavy trade restrictions allowed them to develop their own style without too much US or European influence and the result is an array of national talent who largely remained legends within their own borders. The range is mesmerizing; the sinewy synth and playground vocal Q&A of Benis Cletin's "Get Up & Dance", the ballroom disco soul of Tee Mac's "Living Everyday", the soulful afrofunk folk of Jimmy Sherry's "Nwaeze", the gut-punching power of Arakatula's album finale "Wake Up Africa". This is a treasure trove of unreleased gems that capture a truly unique time.
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Cameroon Garage Funk
VARIOUS
Cameroon Garage Funk (gatefold 2xLP + booklet + MP3 download code)
Cat: AALP 092. Rel: 03 Sep 21
 
International
Jean-Pierre Djeukam - "Africa Iyo" (3:52)
Joseph Kamga - "Sie Tcheu" (3:26)
Los Camaroes - "Ma Wde Wa" (3:36)
Los Camaroes - "Esele Mulema Moam" (4:20)
Ndenga Andre Destin Et Les Golden Sounds - "Yondja" (4:17)
Damas Swing Orchestra - "Odylife" (2:20)
Charles Lembe Et Son Orchestra - "Quiero Wapatcha" (2:55)
Louis Wasson Et L'Orchestre Kandem IrenEe - "Song Of Love" (3:25)
Tsanga Dieudonne - "Les Souffrances" (6:06)
Pierre Didy Tchakounte Et Les Tulipes Noires - "Monde Moderne" (3:51)
Willie Songue Et Les Showmen - "Moni Ngan" (5:09)
Mballa Bony - "Mezik Me Mema" (5:01)
Johnny Black Et Les Jokers - "Mayi Bo Ya?" (3:53)
Pierre Didy Tchakounte - "Ma Fou Fou" (4:05)
Lucas Tala - "Woman Be Fire" (4:23)
Ndenga Andre Destin Et Les Golden Sounds - "Ngamba" (4:38)
Review: We are extremely proud to announce our 32nd compilation from the Analog Africa regular serie, "Cameroon Garage Funk", highlighting Yaounde's 1970's underground music scene. The quest to assemble the puzzle-pieces of what seemed to be a long lost underground scene took us to Camroon, Benin and further on to Togo and it was in the cities of Cotonou, Lome? and Sotouboua that we managed to lay our hands on most of the songs presented in this compilation. Since there were no local labels, no producers, and almost nothing in way of infrastructure in Cameroon at that time, the artists had to be everything: musician, producer, executive producer, arranger, financier, promoter and sometimes even distributor. The sixteen tracks on Cameroon Garage Funk pulse with raw inspiration and sweat DYI mood uniting the featured diverse musicians around their willingness to do everything themselves in order to take a chance in the music scene.
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Tags: African | Afrobeat | Afro Funk
 in stock $26.96
African Dances (reissue)
Cat: MRBLP 168. Rel: 05 Jun 18
 
International
Cunny Jam Wayo (16:25)
Agboju Logun (11:42)
Gboro Mi Ro (7:43)
Review: Shina Williams' first album from 1979, African Dances, marked the moment where the Nigerian afrobeat artist would team up with 'His African Percussionists', to form one of the most sought-after sounds of the next decade. Taking inspiration from the Master Of Ceremonies, Fela Kuti, this album is just as loose and evocative as the legend's, and perhaps even a little more oriented towards the disco end of the spectrum. "Cunny Jam Wayo" is a classic afrobeat march, with its rolling drums popping off left, right and centre, while "Agboju Logun" offers a softer funk ride, and "Gboro Mi Ro" lifts the soul at the final moments with a truly memorable string of brass instruments and vocals. Cop this, not the L300+ original..!
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Volume 5
Volume 5 (2xLP)
Cat: ATFA 004LP. Rel: 16 Mar 13
 
International
Dur-Dur Band Introduction
Hayeelin
Halelo
Fagfagley
Ilawad Cashaqa
Garsore Waa Ilaah
Asda Fududey Iga Ahow
Tajir Waa Ilaah
Dholey
Amiina Awadaay
Dooyo
 in stock $27.75
Pat Thomas & Kwashibu Area Band
Pat Thomas & Kwashibu Area Band (gatefold 2xLP + CD)
Cat: STRUT 126LP. Rel: 10 Jun 15
 
International
Mewo Akoma (8:22)
Gyae Su (4:12)
Odoo Be Ba (4:53)
Me Ho Asem (6:30)
Oye Asem (5:16)
Odo Asaada (4:03)
Brebrebre (5:22)
Amaehu (5:38)
Mewo Akoma
Gyae Su
Odoo Be Ba
Me Ho Asem
Oye Asem
Odo Asaada
Brebrebre
Amaehu
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I Feel Funky
I Feel Funky (limited 7")
Cat: DYNAM 7121. Rel: 03 Nov 22
 
Funk
I Feel Funky (3:04)
Talkin' Talkin' (4:42)
Review: Matata were formed in Kenya in 1963, laying down their grooves in Nairobi's Brilliant Club before going on to record two albums in London in the early 70s. Both Air Fiesta and Independence are perfect nuggets of Afro-funk, but alas Matata were reportedly homesick and they disbanded to return home. Their short-lived legacy lives on though, and now Dynamites Cuts have turned to their second album to present two of the hottest joints on a cool and deadly 7". 'I Feel Funky' is one of the band's biggest hits, while on the flip we're treated to 'Talkin Talkin' - you can't say funkier than that really, can you?
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Tags: African | Afro Funk
 in stock $17.12
Everything You Do You Do For Yourself
Cat: PH 45013. Rel: 07 Dec 17
 
International
Everything You Do, You Do For Yourself (4:27)
Estre (feat Florence Adooni) (5:02)
Review: Philophon is a Berlin-based label run by Max Weissenfeldt. Part of Philophon is the Tonstudio Bluetenring in Kreuzberg, operated by Benjamin 'Stibbo' Spitzmueller. The label's essential motivation is to support any form of local culture with reason, freedom and ludic drive. North-Ghanaian singer Guy One presents his first international release here. He promises what his name is saying: he is the number one artist of Frafra music, named after his people. "Everything You Do, You Do For Yourself" is a driving Highlife rhythm and his only song having a phrase in English. "Estre" features one of the leading voices of Frafra-Gospel named Florence Adooni. She interweaves perfectly with the horn arrangements by Weissenfeldt and the drummer. Washington's Hailu Mergia, San Francisco's Idris Ackamoor and the Pyramids and the legendary Scandinavian producer Jimi Tenor have also released on the label over the last year too.
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Tags: African | Highlife | Afro Funk
 in stock $9.08
Funky Disco Music
Cat: ASVN 052. Rel: 15 Feb 18
 
Disco/Nu-Disco
Funky Disco Music (4:12)
Ndolo Embe Mulema (6:07)
Une Chanson Sans Paroles (4:41)
Bowa'a Mba Ngebe (3:31)
Doi Da Manga (3:16)
Me To A De Try My Own (7:52)
Esele Mba Musango Na Ndol'am (3:43)
Emen Ango (6:17)
Review: A veritable French fusion institution; classically trained Cameroon musician Eko Roosevelt Louis was responsible for a catalogue of exciting jazz funk, disco and afrofunk records throughout the 70s and remained active touring Europe until the 90s when he returned to Cameroon to inherit the role as tribal chieftain from his grandfather. Released in 1979, Funky Disco Music was his third album and packs some of his most powerful compositions. The triumphant title track says it all; laidback, charming and full of positivity it sets the scene for the whole trip. Highlights include the rock-tinged soul chugger "Une Chanson Sans Paroles", the highlife uplift of "Doi Da Manga" and the smouldering showstopper finale "Emen Ango". Dig deep and enjoy... Africa Seven promise more Eko reissues in the near future.
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Nigeria 70: Sweet Times Afro Funk Highlife & Juju From 1970s Lagos
VARIOUS
Cat: STRUT 079LP. Rel: 13 May 11
 
International
Moneyman & The Super 5 International - "Life"
Ali Chukwumah & His Peace Makers International - "Henrietta"
Bola Johnson & His Easy Life Top Beats - "E Ma S'eka"
Dr Victor Olaiya's International All-Stars - "Kinrinjingbin"
Zeal Onyia & His Music - "Idegbani"
Sina Bakare - "Inu Mimo"
Eji Oyewole - "Unity Of Africa"
Tunde Mabadu - "Viva Disco" (instrumental)
The Don Isaac Ezekiel Combination - "Ire"
Etubom Rex Williams & His Nigerian Artistes - "Ama Mbre Ewa"
Soki Ohale's Uzzi - "Bisi's Beat"
Chief Commander Ebenezer Obey & His International Brothers - "Ajoyio"
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Edo Funk Explosion Vol 1
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Edo Funk Explosion Vol 1 (gatefold 2xLP + booklet + MP3 download code)
Cat: AALP 091. Rel: 26 Mar 21
 
Funk
Osayomore Joseph & The Creative Seven - "Africa Is My Root" (6:46)
Akaba Man & The Nigie Rockets - "Ta Gha Hunsimwen" (6:01)
Akaba Man & The African Pride - "Popular Side" (7:26)
Sir Victor Uwaifo & His Titibitis - "Iranm Iran" (5:34)
Sir Victor Uwaifo & His Titibitis - "Sakpaide No 2" (6:28)
Akaba Man & The Nigie Rockets - "Ta Ghi Rare" (7:21)
Osayomore Joseph - "My Name Is Money" (4:50)
Akaba Man & The Nigie Rockets - "Ogbov Omwan" (9:21)
Sir Victor Uwaifo & His Titibitis - "Aibalegbe" (3:51)
Osayomore Joseph & The Ulele Power Sound - "Who No Man" (8:38)
Sir Victor Uwaifo & His Titibitis - "Obviemama" (4:34)
Osayomore Joseph & The Ulele Power Sound - "Ororo No De Fade" (8:01)
Review: Analog Africa have put together their 31st compilation here, and it's another essential, well curated overview of a fantastic funk sound, focussing on the genre's greatest originators, namely Osayomore Joseph, Akaba Man and Sir Victor Uwaifo. All of these artists' primary skill was to strip down funk down to its core essence and use it as a foundation to rebuild their own unique interpretations. Each one is imbued with the spirit of the Edo culture and all 12 cuts here pulse with driving rhythm and raw musicianship, bright keys and tripped-out guitars that bring the funk in utterly fresh and thrilling ways.
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Tags: African | Afro Funk
 in stock $23.85
Guest Edits Vol 3
Cat: CUTSX 003. Rel: 08 Dec 21
 
Funk
Lagos Puzzle (Guest edit) (3:45)
Imaginings (Guest edit) (3:29)
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WTFS: The Afro Boogie Disco Funk EP
WTFS: The Afro Boogie Disco Funk EP (limited hand-numbered 180 gram vinyl 12" to 400 in Juno exclusive card sleeve)
Cat: MUKAT 097. Rel: 21 Oct 24
 
Disco/Nu-Disco
WTFS (8:42)
Ebi Lolo (9:50)
Review: The magnificent Mukatsuku returns with another superb little package here on limited 12". It features the Afro disco sounds of Fred Fisher Atalobhor And His Ogiza Dance Band firstly on 'WTFS' which was originally released back in 1981. It's a booty-wiggling cut with myriad funky lines, squelchy synth motifs, lush chords and soul drenched vocals that bring the sunshine and party in equally playful measure. On the flip is 'Ebi Lolo' which is defined by its big brass section and loosey-goose guitar lines, bright chords and subtle funk. Two great gems once more from this on point label.

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Goes To Africa With Love (reissue)
Cat: NA 5244LP. Rel: 12 Jun 23
 
Jazz
Samba Dee (16:12)
Ah Je Ge Da Ba (7:42)
Clean Air (5:12)
Music Came (10:41)
Nanigo (13:23)
Holdin' Meetin' (5:36)
Samba Dee (instrumental) (16:38)
Music Came (instrumental) (9:32)
 in stock $36.58
Wela Wela
Cat: MXMRK 2065. Rel: 20 Mar 24
 
Funk
Wela Wela (5:37)
Komi Ke Kenam (Fish & Funjee) (5:02)
Review: The wonderful Mr K is back with more edit magic on his own Most Excellent label, this time adding his own spin to 'Wela Wela', a hard edge and raw funk cut from Black Blood, a band of musicians from central Africa but who were based in Belgium. This one was never a hit back in the day for some reason but is built on a killer groove that Mr K reworks and tweaks for more suitable dance floor deployment. It was formerly on his Grass Roots record but now makes its way to a handy 7". On the flip is 'Komi Ke Kenam (Fish & Funjee)' which has tough breaks and funk bass that will ensure 'floors get down and dirty.
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Tags: Afrobeat | Afro Funk
 in stock $12.19
We The People
Cat: ASVN 027. Rel: 11 Jan 18
 
International
More Sekele Movement (Papa Ni Mama) (4:05)
Dora (7:53)
Watcha Get Ma Day Dreams (6:14)
Sekelimania (Nku Bilam) (3:46)
The Sekele Movement (6:28)
As Far I Can Remember (6:23)
Review: Having previously reissued Pasteur Lappe's sought-after 1979 sophomore set, No Man Pass Man, the crew behind the Africa Seven label has turned its attention to the Cameroonian artist's similarly impressive debut, We The People. It's a vibrant and hugely entertaining six-track set, with Lappe offering up a range of dancefloor-ready cuts that variously touch on heavy Afro-disco ("More Sekele Movement (Papa Ni Mama)"), horn-heavy tropical funk ("Dora"), saccharine English language ballads ("Watcha Get Ma Day Dreams"), thrusting disco-funk righteousness (Clav-happy smasher "Sekelimania (Nku Bilam)" and "The Sekele Movement") and laidback, Steely Dan style West Coast jazz-rock ("As Far As I Can Remember").
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Dig This!
Dig This! (7" limited to 300 copies)
Cat: ECR 003. Rel: 30 Nov 23
 
Funk
Dig This! (vocal version) (3:56)
Dig This! (instrumental) (3:58)
Review: We hold our hands up, we don't know anything about Cheeba's Prestige Allstars and cannot find much out either. Echo Chamber Recordings though have got them on this limited 7" and the music is a steamy mix of Afro and Latin funk that comes in two different versions. 'Dig This!' (vocal version) is a raw cut with plenty of hard-edge drums and James Brown samples that liven it up next to some big sax energy. On the back side is the instrumental which is only slightly paired back and still has lots of James Brown mic work.
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Caosmosi: Afro Funk & Jazz Sounds From Italy
Caosmosi: Afro Funk & Jazz Sounds From Italy (hand-numbered 7" limited to 300 copies in Juno exclusive label branded sleeve)
Cat: MUKAT 098. Rel: 13 Jan 25
 
Funk
Caosmosi (5:06)
Por Nostalgia (4:24)
Review: Latest in our cornucopian supply of Afro-funk and dance crossover music comes Italian supergroup Addict Ameba with a new, sophomore single version of the 2024 LP Caosmosi, which followed on from 2020's Panamor, and demonstrated an impressive ear for stylistic continuity. Led up by the Josh Idehen-featuring single 'Look At Us', this polydirectional power mover crossed between desert blues, Afrobeat, Latin rock and Ethio-jazz, all while offering a slickly maximised sound - careful not too sacrifice all the headroom, though it occupied more than enough space to cross into the periodic threshold of weird. This 7" study of the record, focusing on tracks 'Caosmosi' and 'Por Nostalgia', suggest two of the album's best selective choices for the roving DJ.
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Borga Revolution! Ghanaian Dance Music In The Digital Age 1983-1992 Volume 1
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Cat: KALITALP 009. Rel: 17 Jun 22
 
International
Uncle Joe's Afri-Beat - "Eshe Wo Kon Ho" (4:21)
Thomas Frempong - "Mada Meho So" (6:28)
Native Spirit - "Odo San Bra Fie" (5:49)
George Darko - "Medo Menuanom" (12" version) (6:21)
Wilson Boateng - "Mabre Agu" (3:35)
Paa Jude - "Odo Refre Wo" (8:58)
Aban - "Efie Nny" (8:11)
Wilson Boateng - "Asew Watchman" (4:38)
Uncle Joe's Afri-Beat - "Mr DJ" (5:24)
George Darko - "Obi Abayewa" (5:44)
Dr K Gyasi's Noble Kings - "Damfo Agoo/David Akofo/ Obegyaa Nowa/Okwantuni Moboro" (Medley) (13:53)
Review: Were you aware of the burger highlife phenomenon that swept through Ghana in the 1980s? Taking the West African sound of highlife and infusing it with the synths and drum machines of disco and boogie, a vibrant fusion culture emerged with hit upon hit of infectious, funky-as-hell party gear undeniably rooted in African culture. This diligent compilation from Kalita looks to some of the most important artists from this wave of electrified highlifers, including Thomas Frempong and George Darko, and of course looking between the cracks for the more obscure gems that should get even the well-schooled excited to check this one out.
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Sierra Leone In 1970s USA
Sierra Leone In 1970s USA (limited 180 gram vinyl LP + MP3 download code)
Cat: SNDWLP 062. Rel: 02 May 14
 
Funk
Wali Bena
Be Patient
Ben Ben Bee
Bi Loko
Yamba Sowe
Review: Soundway's debut Sierra Leone exploration introduces us to Muyei Power who toured their country (and, on occasion, the US) throughout much of the 70s. With only a handful of 45s recorded, their sound has been largely unheard for the last 30/40 years. Until now. Complete with detailed liner notes and artwork, this album is a fantastic document. More importantly, it sounds fantastic: stretching from the more western influenced funk dynamic of "Bi Loko" to the frenetic percussive fusion of "Be Patient" via the smoky, mournful horns on the folky "Ben Ben Bee" there's a unique sound that resonates with everything else you know and love about African music during the ever-fertile 70s, yet rings and stamps with a life of its own.
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Tags: African | Afro Funk
 in stock $18.15
DB12 012
DB12 012 (12")
Cat: DB12 012. Rel: 27 Mar 23
 
Disco/Nu-Disco
Other World (7:42)
Dolce Julia (7:13)
Voice Of Omicron (6:35)
Monkey Key (6:00)
Review: A strong, strong showing from Duca Bianco after a period of relative dormancy, teaming up with Manchester's Talking Drums for a musical culture clash with maximum impact. The four tracks see a wide palate of influences being mixed up, from the cheeky Afrobeat shuffle of 'Monkey Key' to the 80s electropop of 'Voice Of Omicron' and the Nico-esque vocal delivery on Balearic groover 'Dolce Julia'. This is an EP with lots of surprises, tons of originality and musical confidence brimming over its edges.
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A Life In The Limelight: Lagos Disco & Itsekiri Highlife 1976-1981
Cat: KALITALP 004. Rel: 31 May 19
 
Disco/Nu-Disco
Ere Yon (5:04)
Re Hese (4:11)
It's All For You (5:30)
Sogio (3:34)
Gossiper Scandal Monger (5:37)
Iyo-Re (3:47)
Elelemi (3:10)
Review: She may be best known as a TV and radio presenter, but Nigerian star Julie Coker also enjoyed a short but successful music career. She released two albums of note - highlife-focused 1976 debut "Ere Yon (Sweet Songs)" and 1981's more disco-centric "Tomorrow" - both of which now fetch eye-watering sums online. This fine retrospective showcases cuts from both of those sets, with the many highlights including the spacey, delay-laden highlife cheeriness of "Re Hese", the Clavinet-sporting disco-funk-goes-pop bounce of "It's All For You", the low-slung but rising, gospel influenced brilliance of "Gossiper Scandal Monger" and the heavily percussive, off-kilter goodness of album closer "Iyo-Re". You might also notice the intro of 'Ere Yon', which was recently sampled to great effect in Anderson .Paak's "Saviers Road"!
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Conflict Nkru!
Cat: MRBLP 109. Rel: 29 Jan 13
 
International
You Need Love
Love & Death
What Is Life
Christ Will Come
Victory
 in stock $17.63
La Locura De Machuca: Barranquilla Colombia 1975-1980
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La Locura De Machuca: Barranquilla Colombia 1975-1980 (gatefold 2xLP + booklet + MP3 download code)
Cat: AALP 090. Rel: 16 Oct 20
 
International
Samba Negra - "Eberebijara" (3:28)
King Somalie - "Monkey´s Dance" (3:31)
El Grupo Folclorico - "Tamba" (3:18)
Los Viajeros Siderales - "El Campanero" (2:58)
Rio Latino - "Ayu" (3:05)
Anibal Velasquez - "La Mazamorra Del Diablo" (3:12)
La Francachela - "Mosquita Muerta" (3:07)
El Grupo Folclorico - "Juipiti" (2:25)
King Somalie - "Le Mongui" (3:22)
El Grupo Folclorico - "El Tornillito" (2:30)
Samba Negra - "Long Life Africa" (4:38)
La Banda Africana - "Te Clavo La Mano" (3:01)
Myrian Makenwa - "El Platano" (3:31)
El Grupo Folclorico - "Tucutru" (3:06)
Grupo Bola Roja - "Caracol" (3:27)
El Grupo D'Abelard - "A Otro Perro Con Ese Hueso" (3:25)
Conjunto Barbacoa - "Wabali" (3:16)
Review: German label Analog Africa has long been documenting the more niche musical sounds, scenes and styles of the world. La Locura De Machuca: Barranquilla - Colombia 1975-1980 is in fact their 30th such compilation and tells the story of the South American country's unique Discos Machuca label. It came about after one man's bizarre odyssey into Colombia's coastal music, and across 17 tracks and two slabs of wax it offers up brilliantly raw, rhythmic and percussive music that sounds like little else. It's authentic and aged yet utterly futuristic and brims with character and vitality that transport you to a different world.
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Tags: African | Latin | Afro Funk | Cumbia | Colombian
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No Food Without Taste If By Hunger (remastered)
No Food Without Taste If By Hunger (remastered) (limited 180 gram orange vinyl LP + MP3 download code in screen-printed sleeve)
Cat: AADE 020. Rel: 03 Mar 23
 
Funk
Onughara (5:07)
Ughamwen-Rhienenemwen (4:32)
Ekhueghamunu (6:29)
Gaskya-Kace (5:41)
Bi Enu Ba Sahun (5:46)
Aikemienaru-Nanorunomwan (7:32)
Review: No Food Without Taste If By Hunger is the 20th compilation in Analog Africa's Limited Dance Edition series and it also happens to be a mega-rare classic from the world of Edo funk. The Good Samaritans from Benin City, Nigeria released a very small run of the original in 1982. It is an infectious album of hypnotic basslines layered up with trance-like grooves trippy psychedelic guitars that make for an utterly unique kind of funk music. Newly mastered, pressed to 180g vinyl with a silk screen printed cover, and limited to just 2000 copies, this is a rare chance to own such a landmark album.
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Fache
Fache (12")
Cat: FVR 193. Rel: 04 Jun 24
 
Disco/Nu-Disco
Fache (feat Pat Kalla) (4:18)
Fache (dub) (5:25)
Trouble Travel (feat Nai-Jah - Garage version) (5:45)
Too Young To Die (feat Olivya) (5:24)
Trop Jeune Pour Ca (5:50)
Review: A warm welcome back to Bruno Hovart's Voilaaa project, traditionally a revivalist Afro-disco vehicle best known for 2015 dancefloor smash 'Spies Are Watching Me'. 'Fache', featuring Pat Kalla, explores similar sonic territory, with punchy Afrobeat horns, woozy chords and crunchy clavinet licks rising above a low-slung, hypnotic, dub disco-meets-Afro-boogie groove. It comes accompanied by a fine, effects-laden instrumental dub and a trio of similarly tasty bonus cuts: the warming, early garage-house and deep house influenced 'Trouble Travel' (featuring Jai-Nah), the languid, soulful and Latin-influenced 'Too Young To Die (featuring Olivia)' and the Afro-speckled disco-goes-jazz-funk loveliness of 'Trop Jeune Pour Sa'.
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Meji Meji
Meji Meji (12")
Cat: BAC 010. Rel: 25 Jul 23
 
Disco/Nu-Disco
Meji Meji (5:42)
Meji Meji (instrumental) (5:42)
Sonayon (5:53)
Sonayon (instrumental) (5:54)
Review: Former Whiskey Barons man Bosq has enjoyed a long working relationship with Nigeria-based, Benin-born guitarist and vocalist Kaleta. We make this the pair's eleventh collaborative single in the last decade and, as with their previous outings, it trumphantly blurs the boundaries between Afro-disco, Afro-beat and Afro-funk. On side A you'll find vocal and instrumental takes on 'Meji Meji, a pleasingly live-sounding affair full of rubbery bass guitar, righteous horns, infectious drums and Kaleta's evocative guitar licks. Over on the flip, they opt for even heavier, life-affirming horn motifs, Afro-disco grooves and more sun-splashed Afro-funk guitars on vocal and instrumental versions of the similarly inspired 'Sonayon'.
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Shango Dance Band
Cat: CRZR 1003LP. Rel: 31 Aug 16
 
International
Position Pass Power (15:37)
Women Are Great (10:21)
I Need Your Love (5:52)
Review: Shango is the name for the Yoruba 'Thunder God' in Nigeria and Ojo Okeji, the leader of the Shango Dance Band was all about injecting military power and warlike energy in his own strain of Nigerian highlife and afrobeat. However, apart from all of Okeji's cult-like stories involving him and his part in the Nigerian army during a time of civil unrest in the late 60's and through to the 70's, and his often troublesome relationship with the great Fela Kuti, the truly special aspect of the Shango Dance Band album is that it was never properly released following its production in 1974. Comb & Razor have done the right thing here and, without them, this magical LP would still be locked away in the never-ending vaults of Nigerian music. This is very personal, incredibly singular African jazz-dance with a raucous psychedelic edge that lifts it high and mighty above the competition. A truly special album - DO NOT MISS IT.
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Tags: Afrobeat | Afro Funk
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Ashadwa (reissue)
Ashadwa (reissue) (clear vinyl 7" limited to 200 copies)
Cat: MSH 104CLEAR. Rel: 05 Apr 24
 
Funk
Ashadwa (part 1) (4:25)
Ashadwa (part 2) (3:58)
Review: The Ethiopian Brothers transport you to a vibrant fusion world where Ethiopian jazz, Afro drums and funk all collide. Released in 1972, this single showcases the band's mastery of traditional Ethiopian rhythms intertwined with elements of Western funk and soul. 'Ashadwa' exudes infectious energy and is driven by lively brass sections and mesmerizing vocals weaved into the dynamic arrangements next to wah way guitars and steamy sax. It is a real dancefloor heater while a version comes on the flip without the vocals.
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Tags: Afro Funk
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Al Zman Saib
Cat: HABIBI 002. Rel: 14 Jan 16
 
Funk
Sid Redad (3:02)
Laylat Al Jabda (5:13)
Maktoub Lah (6:42)
Tayeh (3:09)
La Tiq Tiq Latiq (3:51)
Al Zman Saib (3:53)
Kalam Al Nass (6:01)
Taarida (4:44)
 in stock $25.42
Ipade
Ipade (limited 12")
Cat: BAC 009. Rel: 31 Jan 23
 
Disco/Nu-Disco
Ipade (4:53)
Ipade (instrumental) (4:55)
Ariya Tide (4:41)
Ariya Tide (instrumental) (4:44)
Review: American born/Colombia-based producer Ben Woods aka Bosq, and Benin-born vocalist/guitarist Leon Ligan-Majek aka Kaleta follow up on the success of their recent collaboration with Purple Disco Machine, and build on their nearly 10 years of working together with their new Afro disco number 'Ipade'. It features Kaleta's trademark chants and exclamations in a mix of Yoruba and English, over sleek rhythms, a ripping horns section and one funky bassline. Over on the flip, get down deeper into the groove with the lo-slung swagger of 'Ariya Tide'.
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 in stock $15.04
Mabala Part 1
Cat: AFR45 017. Rel: 01 Jun 18
 
International
Fathili & The Yahoos - "Mabala" (part 1) (4:11)
The Wings - "Gone With The Sun" (2:37)
 in stock $9.32
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