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Gecko Turner/SOMEBODY FROM BADAJOZ LP    $34.50
Catalog #: LMNK74LPC 1
With his first album in seven years, this standout on the global groove scene delivers on his trademark sound of Afro-American music drenched in Brazilian, African, Latin American, and Jamaican sounds. Pressed on limited edition clear transparent vinyl. (LOVEMONK)
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Funkanala/BE THERE TOMORROW CD    $16.50
Catalog #: HANCD001 2
Already a rage w/ MR SCRUFF, STRAIGHT NO CHASER, and STACEY PULLEN - this debut album of afrobeat, afrofunk, afrojazz and afrohouse is authentic to the note, with vocals in SENGALESE over wicked percussion breakdowns and horns, in call and response style. 9 tracks. (HERE AND NOW)
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Frankie Valentine/WORLD OF WHAT CD    $7.50
Catalog #: SSD-SR065 2
Anyone expecting a straight ahead house record will be shocked when they put this on. It's an eclectic mix of world music, Latin/Brazilian jazz, and yes, dubby instrumental house. Some of the house tracks are more electronic while others are more live and organic. (SUNSHINE)
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Francis The Great/LOOK UP IN THE SKY 12"    $21.00
Catalog #: MUKAT086 7
NIK WESTON's instrumental edit focuses on the irresistible Afro funk groove of this song taken from the 1977 album "RAVISSANTE BABY". This 1-sided 12" is hand-numbered with only 400 copies, featuring a unique full side laser etching of the MUKATSUKU label logo. (MUKATSUKU)
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Federico Aubele/NO ONE EP 12"    $9.00
Catalog #: ESL181 9
Groove Dis Exclusive. EP taken from his upcoming album "BERLIN 13" featuring: "NO ONE (ROB GARZA REMIX)","BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY IN BLUE (GUILLOTINE CUTS REMIX)", plus the orig versions of both."NO ONE" is a melancholy song with a great vocal and lush downtempo beats. The other track is more upbeat...
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Federico Aubele/LA ESQUINA & CORAZON 12"    $9.00
Catalog #: ESL126 9
Groove Dis Exclusive. New 12" from his ERIC (THIEVERY CORP) HILTON produced album.ALL MUSIC GUIDE considers him "The most forward thinking and experimental artist to capture the sound of his homeland's cultural & symbolic geography. NICKODEMUS mixes "LA ESQUINA" and URSULA 1000 mixes "CORAZON"...
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Faze Action & Zeke Manyika/MASWERA 12"    $22.50
Catalog #: FAR051 9
The fourth and final release in the Afro series with these two artists, this time cranking up the horns and leaning towards a more Afro-Latin, Balearic-flavored track. "RUGARE" has a more Afro-electronic sound. (FAZE ACTION RECORDS)
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Fanga/NATURAL JUICE - I DIDNT KNOW 12"    $15.00
Catalog #: GROOVCOSMIQUE6 9
Groove Dis Exclusive. A single from French afrobeat crew FANGA off the 'NATURAL JUICE' album. Included on this 12" is the long version of 'NATURAL JUICE' entitled the 'ASHANTI MIX' along with 2 bonus beats and 'I DIDNT KNOW'. (COSMIC GROOVE)
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Empresarios/SABOR TROPICAL DLP    $16.50
Catalog #: FKX035 1
Groove Dis Exclusive. Vinyl version of the debut album from this five man collective, based in Washington, DC. Blends downtempo, Latin, dub, house, reggaeton and more. Sophisticated and sexy (as is the cover art). Highly recommended to fans of ESL. (FORT KNOX RECORDINGS)
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Empresarios/SABOR TROPICAL CD    $12.00
Catalog #: FKX034 2
The debut album from this five man collective, based in Washington DC, that blends downtempo, Latin, dub, house, reggaeton and more. 15 "sun drenched vibes" that are both sophisticated and sexy (as is the cover art!). Highly recommended to fans of ESL. A bit hit on KCRW. (FORT KNOX RECORDINGS)
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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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Eclipse/CORRUPTED SOCIETY CD    $18.00
Catalog #: RARC003CD 2
REGGAE ARCHIVE RECORDS is the sister label of BRISTOL ARCHIVES, focusing on lost reggae from other parts of the British isles. Often compared to fellow Handsworth act STEEL PULSE, they were together from 1975-85 and released one album and three singles - 12 of these tracks compiled here.
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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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Doug Shipton/DEDICATED SWALLOWER MIX CD    $18.00
Catalog #: FCCD034 2
Renowned record hound, compiler, international DJ and co-founder of FINDERS KEEPERS presents his debut mixtape. Clocking in at 56 minutes, these 45 vintage cuts ooze psychedelic madness, fuzz-ridden break heavy platters from Malaysia, France, India, Columbia, Russia, and beyond. (FAT CITY)
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Don Letts & Greg Foat/UN DOS TRES 7"    $18.00
Catalog #: MP606SG 7
DON LETS & GAUDI team up to reimagine 70s Venezuelan band UN DOS TRES in a spacial dub way, flip sees British rock innovator GREG FOAT add a truly unique jazzy sensibility to 70s Colombian folk gods CUMBIA MODERNA. Both tracks taken from the brand new RELATIN project. (MUSHROOM PILLOW)
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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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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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DJ Afroqbano & Sound Culture/GOLPE DE 7"    $15.00
Catalog #: FRZ004 7
FUTURE ROOTZ 45 featuring DJ AFROQBANO sampling "EL LAMENTO CUMBIABERO" by LOS CORRALEROS DE MAJAQUAL with ARMANDO PEREZ on guitar. The flip is SOUND CULTURE's remix of "GOLPE DE TAMBOR". Pure Afro-Latin fire with a modern edge. Last copies so don't miss out.
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Dhamaal Soundsystem/SELF-TITLED CD    $13.50
Catalog #: DSS7335 2
Debut CD from this West Coast DJ collective that mixes South Asian sounds with d'n'b, breaks and downtempo. Getting played by JOHN PEEL in the UK and the crew have toured with ASIAN DUB FOUNDATION and STATE OF BENGAL. File with TALVIN SINGH, NITIN SAWNEY, etc.
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Dez Andres/DEBES LLORAR & AQUI ESTAMO 7"    $13.50
Catalog #: FRZ005 7
Detroit hip hop & house legend DJ DEZ aka ANDRES (SLUM VILLAGE) taps into his Cuban roots for the FUTURE ROOTZ imprint. "DEBES LLORAR" uses raw drum beats with a hot Latin shuffle and Spanish vocals, the flip "AQUI ESTAMOS" has a sunset sound, hip hop deep house beats and seductive vocals.
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Desorden Publico/BAILANDO SOBRE LAS.. LP    $22.50
Catalog #: JUMP134LP 1
Groove Dis Exclusive. Random color repress of Venezuelan ska legends (30+ years) feat TOKYO SKA PARADISE ORCHESTRA, HANA KOBAYASHI, Germany's DR RING DING and RAGGABUND. Twelve tracks, mostly fast 2-TONE style ska but ragamuffin reggae dancehall vibes here too. Amazing original sleeve art by...
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Democustico/GRITO (SEIJI REMIX) 12"    $3.00
Catalog #: FARO114 9
SEIJI of the BUGZ crew steps back into the musical arena with this drum heavy & guitar laden brazilian bruck remix of DEMOCUSTICO's "GRITO". The original(included) has a great Tropicalia feel & SEIJI take full advantage. Has both vocal & inst'l versions as well as album cut "REJOICING".(FAR OUT)
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Dele Sosimi & Medlar/STATE OF PLAY 12"    $24.00
Catalog #: WAH12045 9
The UK's very own Afrobeat ambassador DELE SOSIMI & house producer MEDLAR join forces once again for a 4-track EP that features special guests TAMAR OSBORN of COLLOCUTOR fame and rising South African star ZITO MOWA, as well as a pair of the duo's most popular live jams. (WAH WAH 45s)
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Dela Dap/LAUTLOS (N.O.H.A. RMX) 12"    $3.00
Catalog #: SSD-CCR007 9
Recorded with members of Berlin cult band 17 HIPPIES, DELA DAP bring us an organic house adventure with vocals and plenty of Balkan flavor. Includes three mixes by DELA DAP as well as mixes by JEREMIAH, Balkan beat favorites N.O.H.A., and a dub reggae mix by DUNKELBUNT. Very cool.
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Dela Dap/DELA PAJI CD + DVD    $9.75
Catalog #: SSD-CCR003 2
Groove Dis Exclusive. New full length album from gypsy rooted producer and band DELA DAP. Many outstanding musicians contributed to this album making it a modern central European world master piece. The name DELA DAP, means "give me the beat" in Romanian, so the sound also has a funky groovy...
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Daniel Haaksman/WHO'S AFRAID OF..RMX 12"    $12.75
Catalog #: MAN033 9
Remix EP kicks off with STEFAN MORTH's (STEREOTYP) Afro-Brazilian remix of "PAROLAR DE VESO" followed by SCOTTIE B's huge b-more breakbeat version. On the flip is RIVA STARR's funky broken beat rmx of the title cut & DJ BEWARE lets loose with an Afroesque, West London-ish rework. Diverse and dope!
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Daniel Haaksman/WHO'S AFRAID OF RIO 12"    $12.75
Catalog #: MAN031 9
This opens up nasty with baile beatbox sounds & raw synth basslines, feat. baile MC JENNIFER. Dancehall meets ghetto-tech on "PAROLAR DE VESO," and latin house mixes with fidget on "SENTA SENTA." Finishing up is the booty Brazilian meets Euro crunk track "JOGO DO BILHAR." Can you say smokin' hot?
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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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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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Chris Coco/FREEDOM STREET LP    $18.00
Catalog #: MELOR012LP 1
Groove Dis Exclusive. CHRIS COCO'S debut album on his new label MELODICA RECORDS, following in the footsteps of his previous releases on BIG CHILL. "FREEDOM STREET" is ambient, atmospheric, blissful, and summery, with a wide array of guest folk vocalists like Scots ANDREW DOCHERTY and SAMANTHA...
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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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Charivari/WHEEPAPADOOWE (BUSCEMI RX) 12"    $13.50
Catalog #: DSL031 9
This sunny Brazilian electronic cut has a batcuada break that will work wonders on the dancefloor, while BUSCEMI delivers a smooth and elegant lounge remix. Bonus cut "C'EST TOI L'AMOUR" is an easy lounge ode to 70's soundtracks. (DOWNSALL)
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Bokaye/ETHNO GROOVE 12"    $24.00
Catalog #: ERC140 9
This 1990 Afro-cosmic gem championed by DANIELE BALDELLI at the time is such a hybrid of different genres. Alongside the original, this 12" also includes an additional pair of remixes that came out in 1994. (EMOTIONAL RESCUE)
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Bobbito/EARTHTONES CD    $10.50
Catalog #: R2CD005 2
This CD compiles 13 tracks "from the Lain diasporo" by SENOR COCONUT, TIME MACHINE, BEATFANATIC, ELI GOULART, PATCHWORKS, CHARLES EARLAND, MAYSA LEAK and more. Originally released way back in 2003. VERY limited stock at this cheap price. (R2)
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Banda Utopia/THE WAVE REMIXES 12"    $3.00
Catalog #: FARO119 9
BANDA UTOPIA, a super group formed around ALEX MALHEIROS of AZYMUTH & his daughter SABRINA, team with MC JOHN ROBINSON & broken beat don IG CULTURE for some twisted brazilian hip hop bizniss as only IG can do it. 4 mixes total. Getting raves the world around, especially YAM WHO, ZERO DB.(FAROUT)
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Bachir Attar & Elliott Sharp/NEW YORK LP    $37.50
Catalog #: FTNLP010 1
Moroccan jajouka master BACHIR ATTAR meets American avant-garde jazz musician ELLIOTT SHARP for a live jam of drum machines and traditional Moroccan instruments, recorded in 1990. ATTAR's career spans five decades, with fans such as WILLIAM BURROUGHS and THE ROLLING STONES! (FORTUNA)
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Azaxx/EXOTIC DELIGHT BAY EP 12"    $10.50
Catalog #: TRUEP184 9
This 4-track EP is a sampler for his forthcoming full-length of the same name. This is the sound of a Frenchman absorbed in the musical influences of his recent travels to Brazil, reinterpreting those tropical vibes back into his first official release for the label TRU THOUGHTS.
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Aroop Roy/RE BULELE EP 12"    $19.50
Catalog #: FR294 9
Groove Dis Exclusive. Opening cut "MAMA MWANA" is entrancing with its thumb piano loops and a traditional African vocal over a subtle house beat. The title track is a stripped back cut featuring vocals by Botswana native FOX MEROPA, with a tech-house remix by Moroccan producer FNX OMAR. (FREERANGE)
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Arash & Quasar/DOUBLE MOON EP 12"    $21.00
Catalog #: MELLAH3 9
Groove Dis Exclusive. Italo, synth pop, and folk music with Middle eastern flair all meet up on this 7-track EP, featuring three original productions from the duo along with 4 of their remixes of other artists (EOLIKA, KOLA BELDY, SUPER SOUL, and ORCHESTRE POLY-RYTHMO DE COTONOU). (MELLAH)
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Andy Votel/MUSIC MINUS MUSIC (MIXED) CD    $18.00
Catalog #: FC104 2
Globe trottin' DJ ANDY VOTEL returns with 16 cuts of rare plugged-in-pop, concrete prog, & global robotic rock. Features unreleased electronic music for Atari video games, low budget eastern films, and undercover synth by members of CAN, HAWKWIND, GONG, SOFT MACHINE, and NUCLEUS.(FAT CITY)
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Anagram Jam/ANAGRAM JAM CD    $18.00
Catalog #: FCCD029 2
Deeply covert album of 15 edits by 2 highly informed, inscrutable music archivists who hail from BMUSIC in Manchester. All tracks are from freak funk psyche songsmiths who de-pipe with minimal path and added juice bits! Maximized, marmalised, & shredded! Back in stock! (FAT CITY)
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Alogte Oho/O YINNE! LP    $30.00
Catalog #: PH33008 1
The now globally established Ghanaian gospel singer, backed by his powerful female choir SOUNDS OF JOY, delivers a second album. GILLES PETERSON stated after the band's performance at his Worldwide Festival: "It was my absolute favorite moment in 16 years at the festival." (PHILOPHON)
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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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Adriano Adewale Group/SEMENTES CD    $21.00
Catalog #: SEGCD0801 2
Rooted in the musical traditions of Nigeria, Angola, & Brazil, yet infused with contemporary European classical and jazz styles, this is a colorful cocktail of infectously funky rhythms and intimate soulful ballads peppered with free-jazz improvisation. (SEGUE RECORDS)
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