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"Archival reissue of the private-press, first issue of the album that launched Zamrock movement in 1972 Completely different recordings of the songs from the better-known Zambia Music Parlour album Originally pressed in a run of just a few hundred copies and sold by the band at their live shows, this is the first ever reissue of... -
"Archival reissue of a dark, moody, introspective album by the mysterious Ricky Banda, a compatriot and bandmate of Rikki Ililonga and Dr Footswitch A welcome addition to the Zamrock canon, and a wonderful discovery for fans of WITCH and... -
Hot kwaito rhythms and balmy vocals from South Africa, 1992, sourced and dusted down for reissue by the excellent La Casa Tropical, beloved round these parts for their Patience Africa 12” Formed by friends Patience, Violet & Pinky, PVP recorded ‘Malende’ with Emmanuel Diale on the desk, cooking up eight songs that are... -
Superb selection from the Ethiopiques and Amha Records archive; reissuing the 1st volume of Ethiopian Hit Parade, which was originally released in 1972 as a compilation of hit 45rpm single taken from Amha Esthèté’s eponymous record label On Vol1 of 4 x LPs, we’re offered a riveting survey of the sounds which defied the... -
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In 1977, on the eve of independence of the Republic of Djibouti, a small country on the Red Sea in East Africa, a densely packed archive was pieced together in a quiet corner of the national radio Over the years, it became a premier but largely unknown African archive housing thousands of master reels and cassettes of the finest... -
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Frederiksberg Records is proud to announce the first ever reissue of the self- titled debut of 1970s South African jazz ensemble Roots Blending jazz and funk with signature South African motifs, Roots was led by the master saxophonist and living repository of the story of jazz in South Africa, Barney Rachabane Rachabane was... -
Hold on! Ngozi Family! We are a Zambian band, with a heavy sound! Archival reissue of Paul Ngozi's hard-edged, proto-punk, mid-1970s Zamrock masterwork Featuring Chrissy Zebby Tembo First official... -
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Includes six-page booklet and download code A tax haven and dream destination for wealthy travelers, the Republic of Mauritius is a multi-ethnic country that is currently experiencing full economic and social ascension Banking, textile, tech, tourism industries in this fast-paced melting pot, business is strong But not too far... -
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When thinking about the locations that were the epicenters of dance music in the 1980s, cities like New York, Detroit, and Chicago are most likely the first that come to mind With its latest compilation, Saturday Night: South African Disco Pop Hits 1981-1987, Boston-based label Cultures Of Soul highlights the South African... -
Having shown talent for playing guitar at a young age, Josi Ndlovu (Zimbabwe) started his first rock band “The Movers” (who were very popular within the local scene) in 1968 By the early 70s, Josi was already an acclaimed guitarist and a member of the revolutionary rock bands “Wells Fargo” and “Eye of Liberty” who...Out of stock
Superfly reissue of the ultra rare 70s Nigerian collection of some of their best 45s, full of Funky killers, check 'wodeka roe' or their hit 'gbeti madjro' but every single track is dynamite - release is strictly limited to 1000 copies, with insert and...
Acid Jazz Records continue their exclusive licensing agreement with Albarika Store, the legendary record label that defined the sound of Benin and influenced the entire region of West Africa and beyond Albarika Store is home to many rare recordings, from more traditional folkloric and Sato styles, to the funk, blues and psych...Out of stock
A new one in the Ethiopique series, after the Mulato Ataske Again some relaxed, mystical rare grooves, this time with a more prominent arabian...
Volume 3 in the Heavenly Sweetness (Parisian label founded by Franck Descollonges and Antoine Rajon) Èthiopiques curated series Ethiopian Urban Modern Music that started in 2007 and now arrives down on sparkling black vinyl for the heads in 2015 Regular fixture Samuel Belay and –his tremulous vocal- star on the damn-funky...Out of stock
Ethiopian Soul and Groove “Urban Ethiopian music stands out within the African continent thanks to its creativity and originality Whatever the shade — pop, blues, jazz or soul — it comes from a fusion of local musical traditions mixed with an echo of Western music It bewitched Ethiopia during the ‘Swinging Addis’ decade...Out of stock
A loaded compilation of N'GWA's most heavy tunes! The HUUGE standout cut for us is the super cool builder, N'kene BIG tip!! Since the early 80's, Gabonese musician François N'Gwa has been jamming with instruments, synthesizers and, later on, production software exploring multiple music aesthetics from his Paris based home...Out of stock
‘The Original Sound of Mali’ compiled by David ‘Mr Bongo’ Buttle, Vik Sohonie (Ostinato Records) and Florent Mazzoleni As featured as 'Compilation of the Week' on Lauren Laverne's BBC 6Music show Malian music is a deep, lyrical form of African music Those of us deeply entranced by Malian culture, and, in particular,...Out of stock
Obscure 1970 deep English funk Very similar to Cymande and...Out of stock
“Zambia’s rock scene in the 1970s is one of the great unsung global music phenomena of the 20th century” - Calum MacNaughton, Strawberry Rain Music Presented here is one of the most rare Zamrock LPs you’ll ever encounter Though Dots was recorded at Zambia‘s Malachite Film Studios in 1978 the full-length never saw a...
Beautiful compilation from Afro7 of songs from Somali artists, originally released on 7"'s on the Light & Sound label in the 70's A unique blend of funky and traditional grooves with unique voicing Fans of Ethiopian music check...Out of stock
Rich, deep, percussive soulful folk album from master Togolese singer, Akofa Akoussah The album moves through uptempo afro-folk-funk on ‘Tango’ to deep ballads of ‘Ramer Sans Rame’ and ‘I Tcho Tchass’ and lighter moments on ‘G Blem Di’ and ‘Mitso Aseye’ Akofas exceptional songs and soaring vocals are decorated...Out of stock
As both a popular live act and in-demand studio musicians, Vis-A-Vis released 13 albums between 1975 and 1982, of which Obi Agye Me Dofo remains the most sought after Led by vocalist Isaac “Superstar” Yeboah and featuring Sammy Cropper on guitar, Slim Manu on bass and Gybson “Shaolin Kung-Fu” Papra on drums, Vis-A-Vis...Out of stock
As both a popular live act and in-demand studio musicians, Vis-A-Vis released 13 albums between 1975 and 1982 Led by vocalist Isaac “Superstar” Yeboah and featuring Sammy Cropper on guitar, Slim Manu on bass and Gybson “Shaolin Kung-Fu” Papra on drums, Vis-A-Vis helped propel K Frimpong to fame as one of Ghana’s most...
Acid Jazz Records is proud to announce an exclusive licensing agreement with Albarika Store, the legendary record label that defined the sound of Benin and influenced the entire region of West Africa and beyond This is the first exhaustive look at the archive and will see the label presented in a way that ensures its historical...Out of stock
Gone Clear, is the quintessence of reggae and groove, as only Manu Dibango can conceive them After a stay in Nigeria and a great tour with the Ivorian Radio-Television Orchestra, the Cameroonian saxophonist landed for the first time in Kingston, Jamaica, in 1976 Just a few steps away from Bob Marley’s home (taking the...
Gordon Koang is a Nuer musician, hailing from the banks of the River Nile in what is now South Sudan Born blind, he began playing music on the streets of Juba as a young man though has now become a grassroots hero, the voice of the Nuer people, a prominent figure in the fight for cultural independence in South Sudan,...
Acid Jazz Records is proud to announce an exclusive licensing agreement with Albarika Store, the legendary record label that defined the sound of Benin and influenced the entire region of West Africa and beyond This is the first exhaustive look at the archive and will see the label presented in a way that ensures its historical...
An almost mythical giant of African guitar, whose reinvention of acoustic fingerstyle quickly spread from western Kenya throughout East Africa, before his tragic death in 1963 Spellbinding guitar lines, sweet harmony vocals, every melody an instant classic, and a life story steeped in legend 12-song LP comes packaged in a...Out of stock
The electrifying final album (originally from 1979) by Cameroon's legendary outfit Los Camaroes, now available on LP for the first time outside of Africa! Recorded live to two track at the Mango Bar in Yaoundé, 'Resurrection Los' marked the last collaboration between bandleader Jean Gabari and groundbreaking guitarist Messi...Out of stock
"Afro-Beat, Cavacha, Agbadja, Afro-Funk 1969-1981" A collection of super rare and highly danceable masterpieces recorded between 1969 -1981 by four legendary composers from Benin: ANTOINE DOUGBE, EL REGO, HONORE AVOLONTO and GNONNAS PEDRO each one of them with their own distinctive sound This compilation comes with a 40 page full...Out of stock
"The Band That Can Do Anything" That’s the literal English translation of the name of a band whose creativity, productivity and influence ran far and wide during the notorious era of racial oppression in South Africa The Makgona Tsohle Band was easily the most popular and highly productive instrumental team in the African music...
Wewantsounds present the first vinyl reissue of Ammar El Sherei's superb instrumental album Oriental Music from 1976 Here, the iconic Egyptian musician and composer revisits six classic compositions by another Egyptian legend, Mohamed Abdel Wahab, in his own hypnotic way Curated by Lebanese-born Arabic music expert Mario Choueiry...
For Midonet, pushing musical boundaries was less a choice than an extension of his spirit A self-taught guitarist and composer, drawing on his childhood memories of bélé and beguine rhythms, Midonet’s musical life developed in parallel to his academic and spiritual pursuits Studying philosophy and psychopedagogy in France,...
The year is 1978 and one hot thing from the musical underground is Reggae music from Jamaica, the USA or the UK, where most of the acts had musicians of Caribbean descent Reggae had the groove, the rebel spirit, and the relaxed attitude all in one, to enchant a big part of the world’s inhabitants And while at least Jamaica...
This is the 1973 solo album by Ghanaian percussionist Anthony Kwaku Bah, who was given the nickname “Reebop” by American jazz legend Dizzie Gillespie He passed away early at the age of 39 in Stockholm in 1983, but before made himself a name for his works with UK 70s rock heroes Traffic and German Krautrockers Can, amongst...
Ethiopia is home to over 80 ethnic groups, each with its own deep-rooted language and culture Contemporary musicians living outside Addis Abeba, the capital, have little opportunity to record their mesmerizing sounds Sheba Sound is redressing this by recording and releasing high-end audio music of local stars So far, Sheba...
Cameroonian Jo Bisso's earliest musical influences didn't come primarily from his homeland, but more from the neighbouring Congo, where the kind of early 60's Congolese Rumba played by the likes of Franco / TP Ok Jazz, and Tabu Ley Rochereau was establishing itself as a musical force in the region Alongside this exuberant,...
In 1972, the country of Rhodesia – as Zimbabwe was then known – was in the middle of a long-simmering struggle for independence from British colonial rule In the hotels and nightclubs of the capital, bands could make a living playing a mix of Afro-Rock, Cha-Cha-Cha and Congolese Rumba But as the desire for independence grew...
BBE Music presents Akalaka and The Power, a double helping of old-school Igbo highlife from one of the genre’s acknowledged masters, Victor Chukwu Highlife was the music that the Igbo people made their own after the horrors of the Biafran war; music that rebuilt a sense of pride, identity and dignity Tabansi recording...
Ayalew Mesfin stands aside the likes of Mulatu Astake, Mahmoud Ahmed, Hailu Mergia and Alemayehu Eshete as a legend of 1970s Ethiopia Mesfin’s music is some of the funkiest to arise from this unconquerable East African nation Mesfin’s recording career, captured in nearly two dozen 7” singles and numerous reel-to-reel...
Be With Records reissue Caiphus Semenya's Listen To The Wind, originally released in 1982 Caiphus Semenya, AKA Mr Letta Mbulu, is a South African legend, and Listen To The Wind, his iconic debut album, is simply a superb modern-soul/boogie album Now a revered composer, musician, and arranger, Caiphus left apartheid South Africa in...
Be With Records reissue Caiphus Semenya's Streams Today Rivers Tomorrow, originally released in 1984 Caiphus Semenya, AKA Mr Letta Mbulu, is a South African legend, and Listen To The Wind, his second solo album, is perfect Now a revered composer, musician, and arranger, Caiphus left apartheid South Africa in the '60s for...
Now-Again drops a real treat, 5 different LPs collecting the complete Works of Ethiopian legend Ayalew Mesfin Ayalew Mesfin stands aside the likes of Mulatu Astake, Mahmoud Ahmed, Hailu Mergia and Alemayehu Eshete as a legend of 1970s Ethiopia Mesfin’s music is some of the funkiest to arise from this unconquerable East African...
The original Afrobeat Makers album, recorded by the master drummer Tony Allen, revisited and produced by the Afrobeat Makers with 12 exclusive Afro breakbeats The Afrobeat Makers crew is comprised of Miguel Toro, Gyver Hypman, and Augusto Toro, a Berlin-based music producer, is a drummer from Venezuela; Augusto is an African...Out of stock
An African artist, born in Ghana (1945) during the English colonial occupation, Mack Porter moved to the Netherlands and then to Italy in the late 60’s where he released four pop and soul-oriented singles for the small Naples label ‘Fans’ In 1969 he won the Un disco per l’ Europa song contest in Lugano, Switzerland which...
Ayalew Mesfin stands aside the likes of Mulatu Astake, Mahmoud Ahmed, Hailu Mergia and Alemayehu Eshete as a legend of 1970s Ethiopia Mesfin’s music is some of the funkiest to arise from this unconquerable East African nation Mesfin’s recording career, captured in nearly two dozen 7” singles and numerous reel-to-reel...
Breezing kwaito pop charms from South African superstar Penny Penny, putting his 1996 album back in circulation on ATFA, the label he helped kick off with reissue of his classic ’Shaka Bundu’ back in 2013 ‘Yogo Yogo’ first arrived in the years following ’Shaka Bundu’, which first brought the top-knot sporting...
