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The Original Sound Of Burkina Faso
The Original Sound Of Burkina Faso (limited gatefold green vinyl 2xLP + 24 page booklet)
Cat: MRBLP 152G. Rel: 30 Apr 21
 
International
Abdoulaye Cisse - "Jeunesse Wilila" (5:46)
Abdoulaye Cisse - "Tieba Lou Tounouna" (5:22)
Bozambo - "Kombisse" (3:23)
Amadou Balake - "Whiskey Et Coca-Cola" (8:23)
John Oumar Nabolle - "M'Ba Lale" (3:30)
Pierre Sandwidi - "Boy Cuisinier" (5:14)
Tidiani Coulibaly & Dafra Star - "Sie Koumgolo" (4:08)
Amadou Balake - "Super Bar Konon Mousso" (5:26)
Mangue Konde Et L'Orchestre Les 5 Consuls - "Pop Konde" (4:56)
Youssouf Diarra Dit El Grand Ballake - "Djanfa Magni" (6:34)
Amadou Balake - "Wayisjelequeyele" (6:20)
Amadou Balake - "Aminata Du The" (4:34)
Abdoulaye Cisse & Super Volta - "A Son Magni" (3:56)
 in stock $36.21
Nissodia
Nissodia (limited neon orange vinyl 12")
Cat: MRB 12053NO. Rel: 11 Dec 20
 
International
Nissodia (Mike D edit) (5:11)
Nissodia (album version) (7:40)
Played by: Fradinho
标签: African | Afrobeat | Afro House
 in stock $19.80
Nissodia
Nissodia (12")
Cat: MRB 12053. Rel: 09 Oct 20
 
International
Nissodia (Mike D edit) (5:12)
Nissodia (7:39)
Review: Beastie Boy Mike D Edit has decided to rework Malian artists Idrissa Soumaoro and L'Eclipse De L'I.J.A. and their track 'Nissodia' - from the 1978 album Le Tioko-Tioko - for this new one on Brighton label Mr Bongo, the second time it has landed on the label, having previously been on The Original Sound Of Mali in 2017 Both tunes are pumping, full flavour Afro jams with screeching melodies and big, jangling, angular guitars all powered by funky beats. Each one is guaranteed to light up any cultured dancefloor.
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标签: African | Afrobeat | Afro House
 in stock $18.11
Viva Disco
Cat: MRBLP 170. Rel: 06 Jul 18
 
International
Alabosi (6:26)
Disco Press Funk (6:55)
Amupara Ko Ma Dara (7:01)
African Parowo (7:13)
Angelina/Sugar Daddy (6:39)
Viva Disco (instrumental) (5:42)
 in stock $25.18
Simigwa (remastered)
Cat: MRBLP 175. Rel: 31 Oct 18
 
International
Kwaakwaa (5:19)
Akoko Ba (5:27)
This Hustling World (4:17)
Toffie (6:52)
Adwoa (4:09)
Fa No Dem Ara (4:39)
Review: 1975's "Simigwa" album not only launched the career of Afro-funk fusionist and eventual Highlife great Gyedu Blay Ambolley, but also inspired a Ghanaian dance craze. The album was co-produced by another Highlife great, Ebo Taylor, and has long been exceptionally hard to find on vinyl. For this official vinyl reissue on Mr Bongo, Ambolley's landmark set has been fully re-mastered for the very first time. It sounds spectacular, with great clarity on the ear-catching brass solos, serious weight to the bass and superb stereo separation. Highlights include - but certainly aren't limited to - the Afro-blues brilliance of "Toffie", the jaunty dancefloor fuzziness of "This Hustling World" and the heavyweight swing of ear-catching opener "Kwaakwaa".
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标签: African | Afrobeat | Highlife | Afro Funk
 in stock $25.18
Control
Control (LP)
Cat: MRBLP 199. Rel: 17 Sep 19
 
International
Control (7:10)
Woye De Adolfo (7:36)
Don't Go (5:57)
Mercy Kae Dabi (3:56)
Take Am So (5:48)
The Message (God Is Love) (7:49)
 in stock $25.18
Pat Thomas Introduces Marijata (reissue) (Record Store Day 2018)
Cat: MRBLP 158. Rel: 01 May 18
 
International
Salvation (3:28)
Mother Africa (4:55)
My Love Will Shine (3:28)
That's The Way (4:37)
Brain Washing (3:46)
Papa Little Boy (3:06)
Black Beautiful Race (2:56)
I Can Say (5:39)
Don't Blame Us (3:23)
Review: We love RSD only for one thing, and that's providing us with inaccessible records that have been snapped-up by Discogs sharks over the years. This timely reissue of Pat Thomas second LP from 1976, the wonderful Marijata, is one such record that has become impossible to find in its original format, and one which allows us to have some access to the highlife beat, one of our biggest loves. While much of this album rests in classic soul and funk, Pat Thomas' Ghanaian influences are loud and present, whether through the guitars, the aesthetics of each instrumental and, of course, the quality of the recording itself. Funk out to some ORIGINAL STYLE. Cop it quick!
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标签: African | Afrobeat | Highlife | Afro Funk
 in stock $25.18
This Is Marijata (reissue)
Cat: MRBLP 150. Rel: 14 Jul 17
 
International
I Walk Alone (10:56)
We Live In Peace (4:08)
No Condition Is Permanent (7:02)
Break Through (5:07)
Review: Back in 1976, legendary highlife artist Pat Thomas decided to throw his weight behind Ghanian three-piece Marjarita. Thanks to his patronage, they made quite an impact with their debut album (Pat Thomas Introduces Marjita), before striking gold with their killer follow-up, This is Marjita. Since then, the album has become something of a "holy grail" for Afro-funk collectors, with copies changing hands for astonishing sums of money. Happily, Mr Bongo has decided to license and reissue it. The album contains four superb workouts: the hard funk brilliance of "Break Through", the organ-heavy Afrobeat fuzziness of "No Condition is Permanent", the reggae-influenced wonder of "I Walk Alone" and the superior highlife of "We Live in Peace".
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标签: African | Afro Funk
 in stock $21.79
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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 in stock $23.49
Mr Bongo Record Club Vol 3
VARIOUS
Cat: MRBLP 165. Rel: 03 Jun 19
 
International
JB De Carvalho E Seu Terreiro - "Fui A Umbanda" (2:33)
Trio Ternura - "A Gira" (3:04)
Alcione - "Figa De Guine" (2:19)
Impacto 5 - "Longe Daqui Aqui Mesmo" (3:23)
Abaete - "Pisa No Taboado" (2:34)
Tobias - "Coisa Sentimental" (4:00)
Os Flippers - "Estrelar" (2:02)
SpaceArk - "Don't Stop" (unreleased long version) (4:09)
Pure Release - "I'll Know It's Love For Sure" (3:37)
Luther Davis Group - "You Can Be A Star" (4:39)
Kaleidoscope - "Let Me Try" (3:26)
Marumo - "Khomo Tsaka Deile Kae?" (3:43)
Splash - "Peacock" (4:51)
Gyedu Blay Ambolley - "Highlife" (5:00)
Harari - "Senyamo" (4:44)
Tokyo Academy Philharmonic Chorus Group - "Taharazaka" (2:57)
Cesar Roldão Vieira - "Ze Do Trem" (2:14)
Elias Rahbani - "I Want To Be" (3:21)
Elias Rahbani - "Dance Of Maria" (2:45)
Galt MacDermot - "Coffee Cold" (3:22)
Review: The crate-diggers behind the Mr Bongo label can usually be relied upon to showcase some seriously good tunes old and new. That's certainly the case on this third volume in their occasional "Record Club" series of compilations. Spanning sunshine soul, obscure samba, spacey jazz-funk experimentation, wide-eyed underground disco, fiery funk, weirdo rock, cheery South African bubblegum, synth-laden early '80s highlife, Ramsay Lewis style workouts and the psychedelic Middle Eastern disco-funk of Elias Rahbani, the compilation's 20 tracks are not only near faultless, but genuinely surprising and eye-opening. To quote a cliche, this collection genuinely is all killer and no filler.
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Le Tioko Tioko
Le Tioko Tioko (LP + booklet)
Cat: MRBLP 242. Rel: 13 May 22
 
Psych/Garage Rock
Fama Allah (8:54)
Djama (4:49)
Beni Inikanko (4:09)
Nissodia (8:09)
Ben (4:51)
Bimoko (5:20)
标签: African | Afro Funk
 in stock $24.34
The Original Sound Of Mali 2
VARIOUS
The Original Sound Of Mali 2 (gatefold 2xLP + booklet)
Cat: MRBLP 278. Rel: 06 Feb 25
 
International
Ousmane Kouyate & Ambassadeurs Internationaux - "Kefimba"
Bouba Et Sokona Sacko - "Mamaniya"
Les Ambassadeurs Du Motel De Bamako - "Get Up James"
Allata Broulaye - "Moussokeleyato"
Tentemba Jazz Du Mali - "Yayoroba"
Tiwara Band De Kati - "Kogola"
Rail Band - "Massare Mousso"
Les Ambassadeurs Du Motel De Bamako - "Matou Kagni"
Mystere Jazz De Tombouctou - "Sidi Yahia"
Allata Broulaye - "Yayoroba"
Les Messagers Du Mali - "Diamana Diarra"
Tiwara Band De Kati - "Midnight Hour"
Review: The liberation of Mali from French rule in 1960 led to an explosive musical renaissance, and on this latest 2xLP compilation, Mr Bongo seek to remonstrate the nation's excellence in the face of much strife. After 1970, amid revived drives to document many national and regional music productions from the West African nation, Malian culture underwent a fertile transformation, with state-sponsored bands and orchestras able to record with sound engineers for the first time. Compiled by French writer and journalist Florent Mazzoleni and Mr Bongo's own David Buttle, we hear here the likes of Ousmane Kouyate & Ambassadeurs Internationaux, Rail Band, Les Messagers du Mali, Mystere Jazz de Tombouctou and many more, where bright, fuzz-packed tones whirl about our ears in serene squalls of balafon-driven funk, rumba, wassoulou, jeli and blues.
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标签: African | Afro Funk
 in stock $28.86
Elado Edits
Elado Edits (180 gram vinyl 12")
Cat: RNT 053. Rel: 26 Jan 21
 
Disco/Re-Edits
Big Baba (4:56)
Gulab Jamun (4:10)
Blame (4:54)
Halloumi (4:42)
Review: Antal has already been dropping the worldly beats on this EP which is a fine stamp of approval for DJ and collector Elado. This marks his debut on the label having won plenty of fans for his offering on Eddie C's cult Red Motorbike. The music take its cues from all over the planet - Africa, India and the Middle East - and brims with disco joy, funk richness and plenty of earthly soul. 'Big Baba' is a classy party starter with good time feels, 'Gulab Jamun' is a foreign language acid laced love song and 'Blame' is synth heavy disco funk.
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 in stock $17.83
Nigeria Soul Power 70: Afro Funk Afro Rock Afro Disco
VARIOUS
Cat: SJRLP 446. Rel: 18 Oct 19
 
International
Geraldo Pino - "Shake Hands" (4:41)
Sonny Okosunds Ozziddi - "Dance Of The Elephants" (7:27)
The Wings - "We'll Get Home" (3:51)
Alhaji (Chief) Prof Kollington Ayinla - "E Ye Ika Se" (3:22)
Colomach - "Kassa Kpa Sama Kpa" (3:39)
Geraldo Pino - "Heavy Heavy Heavy" (6:24)
MFB - "Beware" (2:25)
Tony Grey & The Ozimba Messengers - "You Are The One" (7:22)
Sonny Okosuns - "Oba Erediauwa I" (6:20)
The Wings - "Single Boy" (4:02)
Geraldo Pino - "Power To The People" (5:43)
Original Wings - "Igba Alusi" (7:03)
Don Bruce & The Angels - "Sugar Baby" (6:32)
Geraldo Pino - "Africans Must Unite" (5:51)
Review: Back in 2017, Soul Jazz offered up a superb box set of seven 7" singles featuring a wealth of 1970s Nigerian afro-rock, afro-funk and afro-disco. Since then the box has been changing hands for significant sums online, so they've bowed to pressure and decided to reissue it as a gatefold double album. It features the same combination of tracks from the likes of Geraldo Pino, Tony Grey, The Wings and MFB, though this time they've been included in a different order. For those interested in raw, raucous and life-affirming Nigerian dance music from the period, it should be an essential purchase (providing, of course, they don't already own the previous box set).
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 in stock $33.94
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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 in stock $41.88
Mosese
Mosese (180 gram vinyl LP + insert)
Cat: BBE 546ALP. Rel: 08 Oct 19
 
International
Dadavi Pitie (7:32)
Thina Dekula (8:41)
Mosese (7:05)
Meaculpa Mawewe (8:59)
 in stock $25.75
Alouane
Alouane (gatefold 2xLP)
Cat: BBE 608ALP. Rel: 25 Sep 24
 
Jazz
Barma Soussandi (6:59)
Fangara (7:33)
Ben/Majid Mic Chat (0:40)
Lando (Majid Solo) (6:22)
Bala Moussa (10:34)
Hommage Aux Ancetres (Zid Lmal) (8:31)
Bania (9:04)
Majid/Ben Mic Chat (0:29)
Bossoyo (7:39)
Maroc/Boulila (encore) (8:10)
Review:  Waaju & Majid Bekkas's Alouane exemplifies the power of collaboration during challenging times. As bringing overseas artists to the UK grows increasingly difficult, this record bridges cultural and generational gaps while capturing the vibrant energy of live collaboration post-Covid-19. Conceived by Waaju bandleader Ben Brown, the album features his expansive arrangements of traditional Gnawa songs and blends Bekkas' musical prowess with Waaju's signature grooves and trippy delays. Bekkas, a key figure in Moroccan Gnawa music, had never collaborated with a UK band until this project. Alouane, meaning "colours" in Arabic, reflects the seven integral colours of Gnawa music, each invoking different spirits.
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 in stock $43.30
Legacy Plus
Legacy Plus (2xLP + booklet)
Cat: PTKF 21891. Rel: 05 Feb 21
 
International
Femi Kuti - "Pa Pa Pa" (LP1: Stop The Hate) (3:22)
Femi Kuti - "As We Struggle Everyday" (4:29)
Femi Kuti - "Stop The Hate" (5:20)
Femi Kuti - "Land Grab" (2:32)
Femi Kuti - "Na Bigmanism Spoil Government" (4:05)
Femi Kuti - "You Can't Fight Corruption With Corruption" (5:19)
Femi Kuti - "Show Of Shame" (3:23)
Femi Kuti - "Privatisation" (4:41)
Femi Kuti - "Set Your Minds & Souls Free" (6:08)
Made Kuti - "Free Your Mind" (LP2: For(E)ward) (5:16)
Made Kuti - "Your Enemy" (4:48)
Made Kuti - "Blood" (4:05)
Made Kuti - "Different Streets" (7:45)
Made Kuti - "Higher You'll Find" (5:03)
Made Kuti - "Hymn" (2:48)
Made Kuti - "Young Lady" (7:13)
Made Kuti - "We Are Strong" (4:08)
 in stock $25.18
Roforofo Fight (50th Anniversary Edition)
Roforofo Fight (50th Anniversary Edition) (limited translucent green & orange vinyl 2xLP with obi strip)
Cat: KFR 20068. Rel: 18 Aug 22
 
International
Roforofo Fight (15:41)
Go Slow (17:25)
Question Jam Answer (13:34)
Trouble Sleep Yanga Wake Am (12:03)
Shenshema (9:16)
Ariya (10:16)
Review: Nigerian Afrobeat composer, bandleader, and multi-instrumentalist Fela Kuti has a vast catalogue that dates back over half a century. Roforofo Fight is one of the many standouts and it was recorded in Lagos in 1972 on the Jofabro label with the legendary Tony Allen on drums as well as Christopher Uwaifor on tenor, Lekan Animashaun on baritone and many other key players alongside the main man. The lyrics convey Fela's frustration at intolerant and violent behaviour as told through the story of a street fight.
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标签: African | Afrobeat
 in stock $29.99
Sahel
Sahel (limited translucent blue vinyl LP)
Cat: PTKF 30343. Rel: 22 Sep 23
 
Folk/Americana
Tazidert (4:56)
Alwane (4:03)
Aitma (4:06)
Nik Sant Awanha (4:33)
Ayo Nigla (4:10)
Darfuq (5:49)
Ayes Sachen (5:19)
Itisahid (3:42)
Mes Amis (5:08)
标签: African | Afro Rock
 in stock $22.36
Sahel
Sahel (CD)
Cat: PTKF 30342. Rel: 22 Sep 23
 
Folk/Americana
Tazidert
Alwane
Aitma
Si Chilan
Ayo Nigla
Darfuq
Ayes Sachen
Nik Sant Awanha
Itisahid
Mes Amis
标签: African | Afro Rock
 in stock $11.60
Featherbed Lane
Cat: F CLMN 152. Rel: 29 Jan 18
 
Funk/Reissues
Featherbed Lane (3:46)
Handcuffed To The Shovel (3:45)
Review: Please welcome new LA Afrofunk troupe Mestizo Beat. Previously known as Soulfire Collective, this debut 45 marks a clear line in the sand and an exciting future. Sweaty, energetic, tightly woven instrumentals we kick off with "Featherbed Lane", a boogie-based jam with spiralling sax leads and a guitar solo so hot you could cook a banquet on it. "Handcuffed To The Shovel", meanwhile, gets to work with a rawness, persistence and infectious rhythmic motion. We know you're going to dig this!
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标签: African | Afro Funk
 in stock $9.62
Money Is The Root Of Evil
Money Is The Root Of Evil (translucent orange vinyl 7")
Cat: ES 75LPC1. Rel: 17 Nov 22
 
Funk/Reissues
Money Is The Root Of Evil (short version) (5:11)
Duodu Wuo Ye Ya (short version) (5:05)
Review: Dan Boadi left his native Ghana to take his highlife sound to American audiences after he had his 1967 breakout debut 'Abrabo'. That was a regional hit and soon after came this tune which was recorded at Paul Serrano's studio in Chicago. It showcased the real breadth and depth of his sound as it called upon reggae, acrobat, halide and funk to demand your ear with a chugging drum groove. Add in the colourful orchestration that makes the tune soar and a you have a record that is a true musical melting pot that stood Boadi pat in his new home of the Windy City.
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标签: African | Highlife | Afro Funk
 in stock $9.90
New Ancient Strings (25th Anniversary Edition)
Cat: CRV 1637. Rel: 14 Mar 24
 
International
Bi Lamban (4:54)
Salaman (6:10)
Kita Kaira (9:01)
Bafoulabe (6:21)
Cheikhna Demba (4:28)
Korobali (9:00)
Kadiatou (7:46)
Yamfa (5:08)
Review: A reissue of a 1999 album by two Malian kora masters, New Ancient Strings is a beautiful collection of acoustic kora duets by Toumani Diabate and Ballake Sissoko - whom are both often popularly regarded (among West African critics and beyond) as the best kora players of their generation. Recorded in a single live take within a marble hallway of Bamako's conference centre on in 1997, the album is a landmark album in cementing the legacy and history of the instrument, with Diabete and Sissoko mutually inspired by the 1970 album of the same name, which was in turn released by each of their parents, Sidiki Diabate and Djelimadi Sissoko; many changes reflecting the meandering landscape of Malian music were made, not least the inclusion of flamenco flourishes and esoteric architectural recording techniques.
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标签: African
 in stock $29.15
Kaira (reissue)
Kaira (reissue) (180 gram vinyl LP + insert with obi-strip)
Cat: CRV 1553. Rel: 30 Jan 25
 
International
Alla L'aa Ke (7:14)
Jarabi (5:04)
Kaira (8:05)
Konkoba (10:25)
Tubaka (9:29)
Review: The forthcoming reissue of Toumani Diabate's 1988 debut album, presented on 180-gram vinyl, offers a timely opportunity to revisit a seminal work in the kora master's discography. This album stands as a landmark in African music, being the first international release to feature solo kora performances without vocal accompaniment. Diabate's intricate playing on tracks like 'Kaira' and 'Jarabi' showcases the expressive range of the 21-string West African harp, weaving complex melodies that are both meditative and captivating. This reissue not only preserves the original's purity but also reaffirms its enduring influence on world music.
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标签: African
 in stock $28.02
Kaira (reissue)
Cat: CRC 1553. Rel: 30 Jan 25
 
International
Alla L'aa Ke (7:14)
Jarabi (5:04)
Kaira (8:05)
Konkoba (10:25)
Tubaka (9:29)
 in stock $14.44
Air Volta
Air Volta (limited heavyweight transparent red vinyl LP)
Cat: NUMLPC 11278. Rel: 01 Jul 22
 
International
Air Volta (4:05)
Were Were Magne (4:09)
Bi Kameleou (3:59)
Mama Soukous (5:00)
Mousso Koroba Tike (4:36)
Djougou Toro (5:31)
Peyrissac (4:53)
Fitri Mawaly (4:52)
Fintalabo (5:12)
 in stock $33.67
Volume 2
Volume 2 (ivory white vinyl LP)
Cat: NUM 816LPC2. Rel: 08 Aug 24
 
International
Kanou (6:13)
Fassiya (4:04)
Mougautigui (4:35)
Soundiata (7:23)
Souraka (3:54)
Djegnonko Djugu (6:38)
Faux Galant (5:39)
Zan Sourou (6:23)
Review: This is a special ivory white vinyl version of Zani Diabate's Super Djata Band is another essential release from Numero Group. The band was a leading force in Mali's music scene during the 1980s when they blended Wasulu hunter music, griot praises, Senufo dances, Fula and Mandingo tunes with Western psychedelia, blues, and Afrobeat. Their 1982 album captures Diabate's virtuosity and is a showcase of his mastery of the guitar through eight compelling tracks. The resulting album is a gold standard in world music that confirms Diabate's place among the legendary West African guitarists and illustrates his unique ability to fuse diverse musical traditions.

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标签: African
 in stock $28.02
Volume 2
Cat: NUM 816LP. Rel: 08 Aug 24
 
International
Kanou (6:13)
Fassiya (4:04)
Mougautigui (4:35)
Soundiata (7:23)
Souraka (3:54)
Djegnonko Djugu (6:38)
Faux Galant (5:39)
Zan Sourou (6:23)
Review: Zani Diabate's Super Djata Band was a leading Malian orchestra in the 1980s. They were known for blending Wasulu hunter music, griot praises, Senufo dances and Fula and Mandingo repertoire with Western psychedelia, blues, and Afrobeat into their own unique forms. In 1982 their album cemented Diabate's place among legendary West African guitarists as he mesmerised listeners with eight vibrant compositions featuring plenty of his hypnotic guitar work. Now it gets reissued on Numero Group and the record solidifies his status as a mythic figure in West African music so for anyone with an appreciation of house styles it is a must.
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标签: African
 in stock $28.02
Kpede Do Gbe Houenou
Cat: AJX 575S. Rel: 21 Sep 21
 
Funk/Reissues
Kpede Do Gbe Houenou (4:38)
Ma Wa Mon Nou Mi O (4:48)
Review: Benin funk supergroup Orchestre Poly-Rythmo de Cotonou have an essential discography that takes in some of the most definitive afro-funk sounds you can hear. The Acid Jazz label serves up a couple of such betters here with 'Kpede Do Gbe Houenou' layering up the driving grooves, killer horns and wild keys into something intoxicating. Less intense but just as good, 'Ma Wa Mon Nou Mi O' brings the guitar work to the fore, with plucked and funky riffs underneath the imploring vocal work that's up top. Both tunes have been restored and remastered.
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标签: African | Afro Funk
 in stock $12.44
Gbeti Ma Djro
Cat: AJX 573S. Rel: 15 Jun 21
 
Funk/Reissues
Gbeti Ma Djro (3:02)
Angelina II (3:36)
Review: Acid Jazz Records' has got a licensing agreement with legendary Benin label Albarika Store that is seeing them put out some of the best music to have ever come from West Africa. Benin's almighty Orchestre Poly-Rythmo de Cotonou Dahomey made plenty of it. This latest 45 is another stunner with plenty of raw screams, wails and grunts all adding extra life and vitality to the already trilling guitars and bustling drum rhythms. Add in heavy percussion and you have a real heavy Afro psych-funk tune. The flip is more deep and soulful, and just as good for different reasons.
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Vol 1
Vol 1 (LP)
Cat: AJXLP 623. Rel: 13 May 22
 
International
Bella (11:24)
Oya Ka Jojo (8:13)
Mercenariat Africa (6:33)
Gbemeho (9:56)
Review: Originally released in 1980 on the Alberika label, Orchestre Les Volcans du Benin Vol. 1 has long been a 'holy grail' LP for Afro-Cuban aficionados. It now sees it's first official reissue on Acid Jazz Records, with four infectious tracks across the two sides, including Oya Ka Jojo - latin dancefloor dynamite and a DJ must-have. Remastered by Nick Robbins at Sound Mastering and presented in a wonderful colour sleeve, it's an opportunity to finally own this special and highly sought after LP.
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标签: African | Latin | Latin Jazz | Afro Cuban
 in stock $29.42
Keira
Keira (LP)
Cat: SNDWLP 094. Rel: 15 Sep 16
 
International
Keira (intro) (0:45)
Mamadou (2:42)
Bani (4:50)
Ansumana (5:25)
Foday Kunda (4:41)
Suso Kunda (0:58)
Alagi (4:10)
Tomora (6:22)
Kankurang (3:10)
Son Kunda (5:45)
 in stock $28.29
Indaba Is
VARIOUS
Indaba Is (gatefold 2xLP)
Cat: BWOOD 236LP. Rel: 19 Mar 21
 
International
Bokani Dyer - "Ke Nako" (6:49)
The Brother Moves On - "Umthandazo Wamagenge" (8:47)
Lwanda Gogwana - "All OK" (5:07)
The Wretched - "What Is History" (8:47)
Sibusile Xaba - "Umdali" (with Naftali, Fakazile Nkosi & Ashk) (5:58)
The Ancestors - "Prelude To Writing Together" (11:16)
Thandi Ntuli - "Dikeledi" (9:00)
Iphupho L'ka Biko - "Abaphezulu" (feat Siyabonga Mthembu & Kinsmen) (9:00)
Review: South African jazz-influenced sounds take the lead on this new companion from the tireless Brownswood label. The collection explores the linage of the sounds and communities who helped it evolve as is spread across the country meaning plenty of subtle synths are taken in. The eclecticism is what makes this so essential as the music ranges from the hugely spiritual (from The Brother Moves On) to more late night and inmate (tasks to a fine entry from Sibusile Xaba) via the neo-soul drenched styles of Thandi Ntuli's beautiful 'Dikeledi' which is a particular highlight.
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标签: African | Afro Jazz
 in stock $17.26
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/Reissues
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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标签: African | Afro Funk
 in stock $20.36
Asafo
Asafo (12")
Cat: SNDW 12030. Rel: 30 Nov 18
 
International
Jon K - "Asafo" (4:45)
Pat Thomas - "Enye Woa" (extended intro) (6:25)
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Esa Presents Amandla: Music To The People
VARIOUS
Cat: SNDWLP 131. Rel: 06 Sep 19
 
International
Penny Penny - "Shilungu" (5:18)
Alaska - "Accuse" (instrumental) (6:16)
Ze Spirits Band - "Tucheza" (Esa extended mix) (5:00)
Nonku Phiri - "Sifo" (feat Dion Monti) (4:27)
Os Panteras - "Melo Do Anjo" (Outra edit) (4:54)
Pascal Latour - "Lague Yo" (Boulo edit) (5:58)
Masalo - "Yera" (feat Doussou Koulibaly) (6:24)
Esa - "Pantsula Traxx" (4:38)
Narchbeats - "Cheeks" (3:41)
DJ Spoko - "#Justsnares" (4:02)
Review: Inspired by his own experiences growing up in apartheid-era South Africa and his travels through music, Esa Williams has put together a compilation of contemporary electronic music from around the world. "Amandla: Music To The People" is well worth your attention and contains some genuine gems. Highlights come thick and fast throughout, from the percussive, chant-along sweatiness of Penny Penny's "Shilungu" and the loved-up, pitched-down dreaminess of Alaska's "Accuse (Instrumental)", to the sweet, life-affirming cheeriness of Os Panteras' "Melo Do Anjo (Outro Edit)" and the thrusting, Italo-disco style dancefloor masculinity of Masalo's "Yera". Esa's own late '80s style pitched-down South African house jam "Pantsula Traxx" is also superb.
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 in stock $24.63
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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标签: African | Afrobeat | Afro Funk
 in stock $36.51
Doing It In Lagos: Boogie Pop & Disco In 1980s Nigeria
VARIOUS
Doing It In Lagos: Boogie Pop & Disco In 1980s Nigeria (gatefold 3xLP + 7" + 8 page booklet + MP3 download code)
Cat: SNDWLP 087. Rel: 15 Nov 22
 
International
Hotline - "Fellas Doing It In Lagos" (5:38)
Peter Abdul - "Don't You Know" (3:47)
Steve Monite - "Only You" (6:19)
Oby Onyioha - "Enjoy Your Life" (6:15)
Kio Amachree - "Ivory" (5:11)
Livy Ekemezie - "Holiday Action" (5:13)
Willy Roy - "Don't Give Up" (6:40)
Danny Offia & The Friks - "Funk With Me" (5:20)
Rick Asikpo & Afro Fusion - "Too Hot" (5:18)
Toby Foyeh - "Ore Mi" (5:44)
Gboyega Adelaja - "Colourful Environment" (5:19)
Mike Umoh - "Shake Your Body" (6:01)
Burnis Moleme - "Where Is The Answer" (7:00)
Sony Enang - "Don't Stop That Music" (5:10)
Nkono Teles - "Be My Lady" (mix) (4:28)
Veno - "Groove I Like" (3:34)
Godfrey Odili - "Let's Do More Music" (7:40)
Terry Mackson - "Distant Lover" (5:33)
Ofege - "Burning Jungle" (bonus 7") (3:21)
Lexy Mella - "On The Air" (Rap mix - Frankie Francis edit - bonus 7") (3:47)
Review: Soundway offer us a new compilation featuring 20 rare tracks from the currently much talked about world of Nigerian pop music; a zeitgeist of their early 1980s club culture. The country's economy was booming at the time and so was its recording industry. Strongly influenced by '70s disco and funk, this new generation were, as the liner notes explain "Eager to sound as American as possible with no hint of the fervour for afro-beat, afro-rock and afrocentric thinking that the 1970s had thrown up". The original albums that many of these singles came from go for exorbitant prices online, so here's a chance to snap up some of the periods finest music, remastered across three 12"s.
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Mangase
Mangase (limited 12")
Cat: SNDW 12020. Rel: 25 Jul 14
 
International
Shaluza Max - "Mangase"
Tabu Ley Rochereau - "Hafi Deo"
Review: A special summer-tuned dedication to two of Africa's most creative contributors who both passed away at the birth of the New Year. First up, South Africa's Shaluza Max's 2002 classic gets the revisitation it deserves; big accordions, honeyed Zulu vocals and a chugging groove that could plough into any dancefloor under the sun, it struts with a timeless sense of universal groove science. Flip for a rewind to the mid 80s as Soundway pays tribute to the hugely prolific Tabu Lay Rochereau. Complete with smooth, soothing synths, show-stopping harmonies and slinky bassline that won't quit, it's as heart-rending now as it was 30 years ago.
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Only You (remastered)
Only You (remastered) (heavyweight vinyl LP)
Cat: SNDWLP 146. Rel: 24 Nov 22
 
Disco/Re-Edits
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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I Feel Funky
I Feel Funky (limited 7")
Cat: DYNAM 7121. Rel: 03 Nov 22
 
Funk/Reissues
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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标签: African | Afro Funk
 in stock $18.68
Tribute To Obabi (Ogun)
Tribute To Obabi (Ogun) (hand-numbered red marbled vinyl 7" limited to 150 copies)
Cat: DYNAM 7114RM. Rel: 06 Jan 23
 
Jazz
Tribute To Obabi (Ogun) (3:55)
E Pluribus Unum (4:43)
Played by: Dynamite Cuts
标签: African | Afro Jazz
 in stock $19.80
Dar Disku
Dar Disku (gatefold LP)
Cat: SNDWLP 181. Rel: 26 Sep 24
 
Disco/Re-Edits
Leil (3:06)
Alsutur (feat Flanah) (2:39)
Sabir (feat Billur Battall) (3:35)
Dbayli (feat Yacine Elkhaldi) (4:13)
Baar Baar (Fat Asha Puthli) (4:29)
Ya Nas (5:04)
Galbi (feat Atmen Attia) (4:17)
Fajr (2:27)
Review: The debut album from Bahraini-born, British-based musical duo Dar Disku is a celebration of their Arabic heritage and multicultural influences that melds golden age West Asian and North African sounds with a contemporary dancefloor focus. The eight-track record hears the duo traverse their West Asian and North African origins and bring them back to their current place of residence, crossing from disco to Rai, from piano house to Turkish psychedelia, and all manner of other cross-Med import-exports. From the degage Turkish psych prog-house builder 'Sabir' with Billur Battal, to the penultimate piano-breaks rattler 'Galbi', this is a chilled and wavering dance release primed for bridging international gaps.
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Make It Fast Make It Slow
Make It Fast Make It Slow (heavyweight vinyl LP)
Cat: SNDWLP 040. Rel: 02 Apr 13
 
Funk/Reissues
Loose Up Yourself (3:27)
Make It Fast, Make It Slow (5:28)
Not The End (3:52)
I've Got To See You Again Lord (3:56)
He Shall Live In You (5:30)
But You (3:26)
Bargain (5:21)
Back On You (2:46)
Review: Soundway surpass themselves again with this wonderful reissue from the Ghanaian artist Rob, who released two albums back in 1977 for the West African Essiebons label. Rob was a seasoned musician in the 70?s, having recorded and toured with many well known bands. The album is a somewhat Spartan, brooding affair where less is most definitely more as slow burning, hip swaying cosmic funk drenched compositions are offset by wonderful punchy brass arrangements. A slow burning pulse is present throughout with highlights being ''Loose up Yourself'' and the irreplaceable carnal conquest anthem '' Make it Fast, Make it Slow''. Songs of celebration sit alongside other pieces of introspection and socially conscious topics; some might criticise the odd duff notes and occasional raw vocal edge, but this just adds texture to the overall performance and vibe. Without question one of the best reissues of 2012.
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Audacity Of Free Thought
Audacity Of Free Thought (dark green vinyl LP)
Cat: BWOOD 0331LP. Rel: 25 Apr 24
 
International
Agbe Dzidzi (5:29)
Amplifier (feat Nii Noi Nortey) (5:21)
Perception (5:47)
Audacity Of Free Thought (feat Noah Dreiblatt) (4:06)
Learn From Adversity (feat Lollise) (4:13)
标签: African
 in stock $17.26
Moulongo
Moulongo (12")
Cat: SNDW 12055. Rel: 30 May 24
 
International
Moulongo (vocal) (4:53)
Moulongo (dub) (4:28)
Moulongo (Poirier dub) (5:43)
标签: African | Zouk
 in stock $15.28
Moffou
Moffou (2xLP)
Cat: 457887 3. Rel: 16 Sep 22
 
International
Yamore (7:16)
Iniagige (4:30)
Madan (5:58)
Katolon (6:53)
Souvent (3:00)
Moussolou (4:57)
Baba (4:41)
Ana Na Ming (6:17)
Koukou (6:04)
Here (9:05)
Madan (remix) (3:12)
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Niger EP Vol 2
Niger EP Vol 2 (limited transparent green vinyl 12")
Cat: OLE 1914T. Rel: 03 Mar 23
 
Blues
Iblis Amghar (5:10)
Ibitilan (3:34)
Nakane Dish (4:38)
Chimoumounim (4:13)
Asdikte Akal (3:49)
Azawad (3:55)
Review: Mdou Moctar is a Tuareg, Niger musician best known for his personal sound; he calls it Tuareg guitar music, drawing on styles like takamba and assouf. His music was originally circulated not via the internet, but rather an informal trade network of memory sticks and mobile phones in the Sahel region of North Africa. This musical scarcity captured the imagination of the net-based musical audience at large, following Moctar's formation of a four-piece band and emergent touring schedule aided by motorcycle, not to mention his demo music being leaked on a compilation documenting the cellphone based music of the Sahel in the early 2010s. 'Niger EP. Vol. 2' tops up the artist's latest EP series, laying down a further four entrancingly electric songs recorded at various weddings, picnics and house concerts.
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 in stock $16.97
La Vie Est Belle: Best Of
Cat: BEC 5614018. Rel: 05 Sep 24
 
International
Sabali
Mogolu
Beaux Dimanches
Ce N'est Pas Bon
Masiteladi (feat M)
La Vie Est Belle
La Realite
Bofou Safou
Senegal Fast Food
M' Bife
Dougou Badia (feat Santigold)
Je Pense A Toi (Eclipse version)
Africa (feat K'Naan)
Wily Kataso (feat TV On The radio)
C'est Chaud
Coulibaly (Akon remix)
Beaux Dimanches (Ever Mihigo rework)
Sete
La Passion Originelle D'Amadou (interlude)
Bali Maou
Marim Cherche Sa Voix (interlude)
Teree La Sebin (Eclipse version)
Amadou Se Fait Remarquer (interlude)
Ancien Combattant (Eclipse version)
Recontre A Linstitut (interlude)
Fama Allah (Eclipse version)
Le Mariage Du Premier Couple Aveugle Du Mali (interlude)
Beaux Dimanches (Eclipse version)
Les Enfants D'amadou Et Mariam (interlude)
Demissenou (Eclipse version)
L'appel De L'afrique Occidentale (interlude)
A Chacun Son Probleme (Eclipse version)
Un Dimanche A Bamako (feat Manu Chao - interlude)
La Realite (Eclipse version)
Aux Quatre Coins De La Planete (interlude)
Sabali (Eclipse version)
Les Fruits Du Succes (Iinterlude)
Wily Kataso (Eclipse version)
标签: African
 in stock $15.28
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