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Various/DESMO PRESENTS A L.A.S. 3LP    $30.00
Catalog #: DESMO01V 1
Groove Dis Exclusive. Relisted. Set of remixes of classic 1960s tango music from Argentina's TRIO DE CAJON. A mix of house, nujazz, and downtempo from MO' HORIZONS, MARK FARINA, STIMMING, THE ORB, JON KENNEDY, UP BUSTLE & OUT and more. 16 tracks in a gatefold sleeve with digital download of the...
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Various/DESMO PRESENTS A L.A.S. DCD    $18.00
Catalog #: DESMO01CD 2
One CD features 13 tracks of modern tangos from Argentina's TRIO DE CAJON while the other CD features 14 remixes done by STIMMING, MO' HORIZONS, MARK FARINA, UP BUSTLE & OUT, FLEVANS, JON KENNEDY and more. Deluxe fold out Digipak with extensive liner notes. For world music AND nujazz fans.(DESMO)
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Various/ULTIMATE REGGAE ALBUM 6CD    $18.00
Catalog #: DECSIX018 2
Big find with this 6 CD set! Necessary reggae & dancehall classics from BOB MARLEY, BEENIE MAN, WAYNE WONDER, DILLINGER, SEAN PAUL, YELLOWMAN, THE DUBTINGS, and tons more. All those tracks you meant to get, but forgot about...... (DECADANCE)
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Various/CULT EDITS 007 12"    $21.00
Catalog #: CULTED007 9
The much revered edit series from the MULTI CULTI label returns in 2021 with 4 new reworks by MYTRON & OFOFO, BARRY SUNSET, THOMASS JACKSON, and MEDIEVAL MAN. (MULTI CULTI)
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Miriam Aida/LETRAS AO BRASIL CD    $22.50
Catalog #: CTV36519 2
The gorgeous voice of MIRIAM AIDA takes the traditional songs of Sweden & breaks new ground by combining them with the sound of Brazil on "LETRAS AO BRASIL". 12 tracks that delivers a dynamic variation from a gentle ballad to the Carnival of Rio to the expressive afro-samba sound. (CONNECTIVE)
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Coup Debam/COUP DEBAM CD    $9.75
Catalog #: CR20372 2
Fusing an electronic/world music fusion sound with jazz stylings and the occasional epic, cinematic track, the group is clearly defined by their ties to Turkey and Eastern Europe. The members were previously involved w/ DZIHAN & KAMEN doing both production and vocals. (COUCH)
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Drumagick/CITY OF GOD REMIXES 12"    $10.50
Catalog #: COGRMX002LTD 9
Groove Dis Exclusive. Warehouse find! Two incredible drum & bass workouts taken from the 2003 CITY OF GOD REMIXED VOL 2 collection. Brazilian composers ANTONIO PINO and ED CORTES's "FOTO ZE" and "MEU NOME E ZE" meet the furious DRUMAGICK and RAMILSON MAI & GUI BORATTO. New full color sticker on...
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Orquesta El Macabeo/SALSA MACABRA CD    $13.50
Catalog #: CANDELACD03 2
The debut CD from the 12 piece band with a punk rock background that took the Puerto Rican underground scene by storm. They call themselves Rockeros and play salsa for people who don't know how to dance salsa. They write and produce all their own songs. Their fans include TEGO CALDERON. (CANDELA)
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Candela Allstars/LA CONCHA VOLUME 1 CD    $13.50
Catalog #: CANDELACD02 2
Compiled for the LA CONCHA resort in San Juan this features 12 Latin jazz & nujazz cuts featuring: QUANTIC, NICKODEMUS, BRONX RIVER PARKWAY, LOCAL 12, and more.Incls many of the out of print and hard to find CANDELA 12"s (like "MI SWING ES TROPICAL" used by APPLE). Club music infused with salsa.
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Sammy Ayala/SAMMY AYALA CD    $13.50
Catalog #: CANDELACD01 2
This legendary Puerto Rican singer and percussionist passed away this week. Widely hailed for his contributions to the folk genres bomba and plena that preceded salsa, he is perhaps best remembered for his work with RAFAEL CORTIJO's all black orchestra from the 50's. Essential listening! (CANDELA)
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Candela Allstars/BROBOMBIQUE REMIXES 12"    $10.50
Catalog #: CANDELA02 9
Groove Dis Exclusive. Warehouse find! Last copies of this 12" from 2006. Puerto Rico's CANDELA ALLSTARS (best known for "MI SWING ES TROPICAL" with QUANTIC & NICODEMUS) get remixed by NYC's MATTHIAS HEILBRONN (a deep jazzy salsa houser and a dub mix) along with the authentic original version....
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Chicago Afrobeat Project/MOVE TO.. CD    $9.00
Catalog #: CABP002 2
Well respected Chicago group who blends afrobeat's range of influences: funk, rock, jazz, afro-cuban, high-life, and ju ju music - into a hypnotic dance compelling pulse. 7 tracks, featuring guest musicians JEFF PARKER of TORTOISE, FAREED HAQUE, HOWARD LEVY of BELA FLECK, PAUL WERTICO & more.
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Palov & Mishkin/THINK TWICE CD    $21.00
Catalog #: CAB106 2
In infamous Paris re-edit duo are bombing the soul out of you with their debut long player on CAST-A-BLAST. THINK TWICE selectively combines heavy guitar funk, block breaks, exotic soul, & tropacalia into a playful mash with a vintage 60s/70s feel. Prev GAMM & REBTUZ EPs have built up big hype.
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Various/BROWNSWOOD BUBBLERS EP 2 12"    $6.00
Catalog #: BW007 9
Groove Dis Exclusive. Part 2 of GILLES PETERSON's sampler series for his BROWNSWOOD imprint. Starts of with the amazing upbeat Brazilian soul number "A CONTA DO SAMBA" from up & coming artist TITA LIMA. Also includes the latest in sweet UK soul from BEN WESTBEECH called "NOTHING ELSE". (BROWNSWOOD)
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Various/SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE EP VOL 2 12"    $24.00
Catalog #: BUBE046 9
Four selections from around the world suited equally for a packed dance floor as an afternoon pool party, with a 1984 boogie masterpiece by EMILIO SANTIAGO, a 10-minute acidic tropical shower from CHILLUM TRIO, KARL PLANCK editing 90's Egyptian dance, & an Asian house fusion. (BUDABEATS)
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Mabon Dawud Republic/WAWA TREE 7"    $16.50
Catalog #: BUBE035 7
Hungary's first all-star progressive Afrobeat ensemble, started as a FELA KUTI tribute band for the first FELA-bration event in Budapest, is a 15 piece orchestra. BUDABEATS RECORDS releases their first ever record on 7" vinyl with two heavy Afrobeat cuts! (BUDABEATS)
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Sabu Martinez/REMIX EP 12"    $13.50
Catalog #: BTB001 9
PEEKABOO sublabel BODY TO BODY 12" debut featuring 2 housed up remixes of afro-latin wiz SABU MARTINEZ. "SABU SABU" is a remix from JEAN LOUIS HUHTA & SIMON HARTLEY & is a peaktime percussion heavy houser while "BLOT LUFT" is in a more MOODYMAN stylee. Includes the SABU original "WINDS & SKINS".
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Dom Thomas/DREAMS OF SAN ANTONIO CD    $18.00
Catalog #: BRUTCD04 2
DOM THOMAS embarks on his 4th BRUTAL MUSIC sonic adventure, celebrating the ambiguity of the Baleric genre to craft a sublime personal journey through his own skewed vision. A fantasy trip through Balerica Beat, Bongo Rock, Acid Disco, and Far Flung Folk - all clocking in under 122bpm. Essential.
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Dom Thomas/SYNTHETIC SOUL CD    $18.00
Catalog #: BRUTCD03 2
FINDERS KEEPERS & BRUTAL MUSIC supremo returns with a new "anti-mix" that seemlessly blends rare third world psyche, Turkish go-go, Indian vocal pop rock, & more. 20 cuts edited/looped with fragments, samples, & electronics on top, blurring the line between mix & original composition. Essential.
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Dom Thomas/EXPLODING DISCO INEVITABLE CD    $18.00
Catalog #: BRUTCD02 2
DOM(B-MUSIC/FINDERS KEEPERS) follows up the now out of print "MISCELLANEOUS MUTANT MISHAPS" mix CD with another crazed, inspired, out there mix of East Indian sounds, world music, funk, psyche rock and more. Cool cover art, but no track listing. Obscure tracks (and they want to keep it that way!).
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Broadcite/UNPLUGGED VOL.3 CD    $19.50
Catalog #: BROADCD004 2
BROADCITE label comp feat trx from JAPAN, GERMANY, UK, USA ranging from brokenbeat, nujazz, experimental hip hop and latin sounds. Artists inc T ROY, ALTERED NATIVES, BLACK SCIENCE ORCH, QUENTIN HARRIS, STATELESS and many more. 13 tracks in all, diverse yet seemlessly sequenced...nice stuff.
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Boo Williams/BACKWARDS JIVE 12"    $13.50
Catalog #: BMM40 9
Groove Dis Exclusive. Chicago legend BOO WILLIAMS steps into the Afro House arena on this 4 track 12" feat. JAMIEL PATTON. BOO's trademark floaty spaced out keys float and dance around JAMIEL's outstanding vocoded vocal work. B-side's "Space Mix" pushes the title track further into techy sci-fi...
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Bongos Ikwue & Double X/WULU WULU CD    $18.00
Catalog #: BIKCD001 2
Nigerian seventies legend BONGOS IKWUE came out of retirement in 2006 to form DOUBLE X, now that band's 14 track album sees light of day on BIK. A diverse album full of highlife, juju, funk, Afrobeat, R&B, country, rock reggae and country - many tracks used in "Nollywood" film soundtracks!
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Caiphus Semenya/STREAMS TODAY... LP    $36.00
Catalog #: BEWITH086LP 1
"STREAMS TODAY... RIVERS TOMORROW", originally released in 1984 and quite rare, was the standout second album from the ex-South African composer famous for his work with QUINCY JONES and many more, as well as his scores for "ROOTS" and the SPIELBERG adaptation of "THE COLOR PURPLE". (BE WITH)
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Caiphus Semenya/LISTEN TO THE WIND LP    $33.00
Catalog #: BEWITH084LP 1
The magnificent 1982 debut album from ex-South African composer, musician, and arranger who is most famous for his scores of "ROOTS" & the SPIELBERG adaptation of "THE COLOR PURPLE", as well as collaborations with QUINCY JONES, HUGH MASEKELA, NINA SIMONE, LOU RAWLS, and many more! (BE WITH)
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Bosq & Kaleta/MEJI MEJI 12"    $22.50
Catalog #: BAC010 9
This pair return for the second single from their forthcoming album, with two uplifting Afro funk tracks, including instrumentals of both the title track and "SONAYON". Also features beautiful artwork by AMANDA LOBOS of Brazil. (BACALAO)
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Hot Diamond Aces/DSOMC-AL ZANDERS RX 12"    $15.00
Catalog #: AZ001 9
A-Z is the new label from AL ZANDERS. The debut release sees him remixing the bombastic brass licks and Afrobeat-inspired rhythms of "DSOMC" by 7 piece Sheffield group HOT DIAMOND ACES. B-side "RAIZ" is an uplifting house jam by ZANDERS, featuring twinkling keys from SLEEPSANG. (A-Z)
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Various/AFRO EXOTIQUE 2 LP    $30.00
Catalog #: ASVN066 1
Subtitled "FURTHER ADVENTURES IN THE LEFTFIELD, AFRICA 1975-87", this 10 song compilation explores esoteric listening from the Motherland! Includes music by AFRO CULT FOUNDATION, ORCHESTRE LIPUA-LIPUA, AKWASSA, AURA, AKOFA AKOUSSAH, FRANCIS BEBY, SORRY BAMBA, and more! (AFRICA SEVEN)
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Eko/FUNKY DISCO MUSIC LP    $27.00
Catalog #: ASVN052 1
EKO ROOSEVELT LOUIS, from the African nation of Cameroon, had a musical career spanning over 40 years. This album from 1979, his third, captured the essence of the era with jazz-funk-disco stylings perfectly married to indigenous African styles. (AFRICA SEVEN)
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Various/MOTHERS' GARDEN LP    $27.00
Catalog #: ASVN022 1
Subtitled "THE FUNKY SOUNDS OF FEMALE AFRICA 1975 - 1984", this 10-song compilation was inspired by Women's Day 2018 and the ALICE WALKER essay "IN SEARCH OF OUR MOTHERS' GARDENS". Includes some of Africa's most recognized female artists, along with some lesser known names. (AFRICA SEVEN)
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Manu Dibango/AFROVISION CD    $15.00
Catalog #: ASVN020 2
AFRICA SEVEN re-issues his 1976 album, comprised of 6 lengthy tracks spanning a range of styles from driving Afro jazz to groovy Afro funk and slow groovin' reggae. (AFRICA SEVEN)
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Tala A.M./AFRICAN FUNK.. 1975-1978 CD    $15.00
Catalog #: ASVN018CD 2
TALA A.M. (aka TALA ANDRE MARIE of the African nation of Cameroon) gets an 11-song retrospective album of his more experimental funk sounds that focuses on his output from FIESTA RECORDS between 1973 to 1978. Previously only available on vinyl, now on CD as well. (AFRICA SEVEN)
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Manu Dibango/SUN EXPLOSION CD    $12.00
Catalog #: ASVN009CD 2
Next up in the AFRICA SEVEN re-issue series of MANU DIBANGO album from FIESTA is "SUN EXPLOSION". Recorded in 1978, these 4 lengthy tracks straddle a series of styles from lazy reggae jazz to afro-funk jazz, from disco-influeced strings to driving barss and funky xylophone.(AFRICA SEVEN)
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Manu Dibango/MANU 76 CD    $15.00
Catalog #: ASVN007 2
Next up on AFRICA SEVEN is a CD re-issue from the FIESTA label of this 6 track album from Cameroon's most famous artist. These lengthy songs cover a wide range of styles: sokouss beats, afro boogie jazz, afrofunk soul, and pensive soundtrack moods.
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Various/ARISION RE-EDITS VOL 1 12"    $12.00
Catalog #: ARI025 9
ARISION's latest release sees 2 rare 1970's Brazilian cuts given first rate re-edits from up & comer YOSAKU & pirate soul heavyweights YAM WHO. "BRAZILIA" is pure caranaval candy w/ heavy percussion & horns. "NIGHT TRAVEL" is given a CARL CRAIGesque rerub with hints of CHICK COREA.
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Dan Rachet/JAH POOR PEOPLE CD    $18.00
Catalog #: ARC256CD 2
Originally recorded in 1986, this 16 track album finally sees light of day on BRISTOL ARCHIVES. Ranging from the political themes of the title track and "AFRIKANA POLICIES" to joyful expressions of love with "SWEET ROSIE" and "GIRL YOU WANT MY LOVE". For fans of ALTON ELLIS, GREGORY ISSACS, etc.
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Joshua Moses/30 YEARS IN WILDERNESS CD    $18.00
Catalog #: ARC250CD 2
BRISTOL ARCHIVES' latest artist album features rare, unreleased, and live recordings from roots guru JOSHUA MOSES. Tracks date 1978-2003, 15 slices of roots reggae of the highest degree, there is no doubt if he had recorded in Kingston he would have become an international star. Recommended.
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Mo' Horizons/AND BANANA SOUNDSYSTEM CD    $18.00
Catalog #: AR019CD 2
Brand new 13 track album from long running deep funk band loaded with hot hot salsa, fiery bossa nova, funky cumbia, and Copacabana jazz with many guest vocalists. Includes a Latin ska version of PRINCE's "KISS" with MARGA MUNGUAMBE, while DENISE M'BAYE adds a Sengal vocal flavor to the mix.
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Una Mas Trio/RITMO DEL FUTURA CD    $22.50
Catalog #: AR013CD 2
The UNA MAS TRIO blend traditional South American styles & contemporary club music to create their own "RITMO DEL FUTURA" & release it as their debut full length thats a treasure trove of hitting rhythms, keeping the spirit of Latin & Brazilian music alive. (AGOGO)
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Son Yambu/TREMENDO AMBIENTE LP    $33.00
Catalog #: APSLP240 1
Continuing the legacy of the legendary BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB, this London group features the very best of Cuba's musical diaspora. Their second album of original songs in the classic "son Cubano" style revolves around the group's traditional "sonora" sound of two trumpets. (APOLLO SOUND)
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Grupo Magnetico/POSITIVO CD    $10.50
Catalog #: AOTNCD020 2
A Latin super-group from Scotland with backgrounds in funk, hip hop, punk, and soul, and a shared obsession with NYC salsa. This 10-song album, mixed by Grammy-winning Latin producer AARON LEVINSON, features legendary musicians from Cuba, Venezuela, and America. (ATHENS OF THE NORTH)
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Junior Mendes/COPACABANA SADIA CD    $10.50
Catalog #: AOTNCD015 2
LUIZ MENDES JR was a ubiquitous figure in the Brazilian soul/funk scene of the 70's and early 80's, contributing to releases by artists such as BANDA BLACK RIO, TIM MARIA, & SANDRA DE SA. His only solo album has been off the radar for over 35 years until this official reissue. (ATHENS OF THE NORTH)
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Roman Andren/COLOR GREEN CD    $21.00
Catalog #: AJABUCD016 2
Swedish jazz musician's fourth album is inspired by Brazilian and African mythology and religion, full of warm percussion, flutes, acoustic piano, strings, and African tradition singing - it truly comes to life! 11 tracks (AJABU)
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Quarteto Magritte/MALANOTTE 7"    $11.25
Catalog #: AFR031 7
QUARTETO MAGRITTE deliver this 7" of tango-infused dance sounds colliding with distorted bass and heavy drums for the AFRO ART label. The b-side treats us to a PAUL MURPHY remix on a Cuban tip. This will appeal equally to Latin, nujazz and lounge heads with a flair for the international.
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Akoya Afrobeat Ensemble/P.D.P. CD    $15.00
Catalog #: AFB003CD 2
New York's AKOYA AFROBEAT ENSEMBLE continue to cultivate the spirit of the mighty FELA KUTI in their second full-length of super-group Afrobeat tunes. The roots-y funk and soul of the classic sound is very much intact over 6 smoking originals full of tradition and world-class musicianship.
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Various/A7 EDITS VOL 6 12"    $24.00
Catalog #: A7E006 9
Reissue label AFRICA SEVEN's spin-off edits series returns with four mixes from ALAN DIXON, JOHN TALABOT & PIONAL, ESCAPADE, and JACQUES RENAULT of songs by GYEDU BLAY AMBOLLEY, EKAMBI BRILLANT, PASTEUR LAPPE, and MICHAEL AMARA. (A7 EDITS)
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Ramesh/REVISITED CD    $9.00
Catalog #: 517270 2
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