Review: One of several new Krafty Kuts edits to fly through the floodgates of late, this 7" amounts to the whopping 28th edition of the esteemed Friday's Funky series. This time hearing the editors handle and reappropriate a swathe of obscure Latin music samples, of lord knows what origin, 'Colombia' amounts to a slick two-toner backed by brass riffs and samples rap interjections. B-side 'Brujeria' is of a similar quality and verve.

Played by: The Allergies, Voodoocuts

Tags: Latin

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Bill WITHERS / STUDIO RIO

Lovely Day (7")

Mr Bongo

Cat: MRB 7222. Rel: 26 Apr 24

Soul

Lovely Day (Studio Rio version) (3:59)

Lovely Day (Studio Rio instrumental version) (3:59)

Review: A decade ago, German brothers Frank and Christian Berman created a genuinely overlooked masterpiece: an album that combined classic vocal and instrumental performances from soul, jazz and funk performers (extracted from multi-track tapes of the original recordings) with new Brazilian-flavoured backing tracks featuring some of Brazil's most famous and storied musicians. The album, credited to Studio Rio, kicked off with this: a shuffling, samba-fired version of Bill Withers' classic 'Lovely Day' that's arguably even sunnier and more positive than the great man's original soul recording. It's a genuinely brilliant version, all told, and one that sounds like a summer festival and end-of-night anthem in the making. Mr Bongo thinks so - hence this must-have 7" single that pairs the vocal version with a previously unreleased instrumental take.

Played by: Charlie bucket/ dancing in space

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Vick LAVENDER

Set Fire To Me (12")

Sophisticado US

Cat: SRLTD 104.

Disco/Nu-Disco

Set Fire To Me (Vick Re Imagined Time Traveler version)

There It Is (feat D Millz/Kai Alce vocal remix)

Set Fire To Me (Vick beats N Life vinyl mix)

Review: Back in 2020, Vick Lavender unveiled his 'Time Traveller Mix' of 'Set Fire To Me', a superb cover of Willie Colon's Latin classic of the same name. It never appeared on wax at the time - it was, sadly for vinyl enthusiasts, digital-only - so this 12" is sure to be in demand. Naturally, it kicks off with that fine re-imagining - a brilliant blend of layered Latin percussion, intergalactic electronics, sunset-ready chords, jammed-out Rhodes motifs and rolling deep house grooves. This time round, he's also added a more stripped-back, drum-heavy version (the 'Beats N Life Vinyl Mix'), while the EP also boasts another previously digital-only treat: Kai Alce's deep house-meets-broken beat tweak of D Millz collaboration 'There It Is'. In a word: essential!

Played by: ISOUL8 (Volcov), Mosaik, Stephane Attias

Tags: Disco House | Soulful House | Chicago House

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MUKATSUKU presents GYEDU BLAY AMBOLLEY

Walk For Ground (hand-numbered 180 gram vinyl 12" + sticker limited to 300 copies)

Mukatsuku

Cat: MUKAT 094. Rel: 27 May 24

Funk

Walk For Ground (previously unreleased instrumental with Backing vocals)

I Get Myself To Blame (previously unreleased instrumental version)

Played by: Mukatsuku Records Chart

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GLEDD

Morogoro (12")

Saint Wax

Cat: SW 007. Rel: 20 May 24

Disco/Nu-Disco

Papa Bel

Tanda

Rewild

Guado Loop

Review: Gledd brings a great mix of funk, disco, Afro and plenty of extra special magic to this hot new 12" on Saint Wax. It opens with 'Papa Bel' which is a steamy cut with florid melodic leads and tribal percussion. 'Tanda' then brings wailing vocals and more organic and jumbled grooves that ooze summer heat. The Afro rhythms continue through 'Rewild' which has a lively broken beat that rides stiff drums and last of all is the most intense of the lot - 'Guado Loop' is heavily layered with drums and perc, vocals, congas and background chants that will get any dance floor in a sweat.

Played by: Elado, LEGO EDIT

Tags: Disco House | Afro House | Tribal House | Gwo Ka

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AURLUS MABELE

Best Of (CD)

AJIP Productions France

Cat: 339758 0000665.

International

Played by: AfroBase (Radio Chart)

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Diblo DIBALA

Ca Passe Ou Ca Casse (CD)

2D Prod France

Cat: 02176 2.

International

Played by: AfroBase (Radio Chart)

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MADILU / TOUT PUISSANT SYSTEM

Le Tenant Du Titre (CD)

KTC Italy

Cat: 02198 2.

International

Played by: AfroBase (Radio Chart)

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N'DONGO LO / LE GROUPE JAMM

Aduna (CD)

Africa Productions France

Cat: 05103 2.

International

Played by: AfroBase (Radio Chart)

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SUPER DIAMONO

Casamance (CD)

Dakar Audio Diffusion France

Cat: DAD 042005.

International

Played by: AfroBase (Radio Chart)

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ZAIKO LANGA LANGA

Vol 1 Mbeya Mbeya (CD)

MLP France

Cat: GPI 0118.

International

Played by: AfroBase (Radio Chart)

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UNKNOWN ARTIST / THIERRY TOMAS / FUNKYJAWS / SCRUSCRU / FRANK VIRGILIO

Scruniversal Latina (12")

Scruniversal

Cat: SCRU 005. Rel: 08 Jul 24

Disco/Nu-Disco

Unknown Artist - "This Kind Of Latin Rhythm"

Thierry Tomas - "Samba" (Courtesy Of Jump Recordings)

Funkyjaws - "Tanga" (short version)

Scruscru - "Juicy Brass"

Frank Virgilio - "Portrait Of You"

Review: Scruinversal is back for another vinyl outing and this one takes the form of a reissue of some of the label head's favourite tunes. An unknown artist is behind the sunny shuffle and big horns of 'This Kind Of Latin Rhythm' while Thierry Tomas's 'Samba' is a shuffling house cut laden with glorious piano work. Funkyjaws then offers up his take on tango, Scruscru layers up the rhythms and percussion on 'Juicy Brass' and Frank Virgilio's 'Portrait Of You' shuts down with a deeper late-night feel. These are some superbly effective Latina house jams to drop on the hottest of days and balmiest of nights.

Played by: Funkyjaws

Tags: Disco House | Latin House

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CHIEF COMMANDER EBENEZER OBEY & HIS INTER REFORMERS BAND

Eyi Yato remixes (12")

Sol Power Sound

Cat: SOLPS 012. Rel: 10 May 24

International

Eyi Yato (Sol Power All-Stars remix)

Eyi Yato (Eddie C remix)

Eyi Yato (Mad Professor dub)

Eyi Yato

Played by: AfroBase (Radio Chart), Sol Power All-Stars

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Ghana Special 2: Electronic Highlife & Afro Sounds In The Diaspora 1980-93

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Ghana Special 2: Electronic Highlife & Afro Sounds In The Diaspora 1980-93 (3xLP in gatefold sleeve + 24 page booklet)

Soundway

Cat: SNDWLP 148. Rel: 10 May 24

Funk

The Godfathers - "Ebe Ye Yie Ni"

Pat Thomas - "Gye Wani"

Bessa Simons - "Sii Nana"

Rex Gyamfi - "Obiara Bewu"

Pepper, Onion, Ginger & Salt - "MC Mambo"

Andy Vans - "Adjoa Amisa"

Starlite - "Anoma Koro"

Abdul Raheem - "Alaiye"

Ernest Honny - "New Dance"

Kwasi Afari Minta - "Barima Nsu"

Marijata - "Otanhunu"

Jon K - "Asafo"

Dadadi - "Jigi Jigi"

Gyedu Blay Ambolley - "Apple"

Charles Amoah - "Fre Me (Call Me)"

George Darko - "Kaakyire Nua"

Nan Mayen - "Mumude"

Nana Budjei - "Asobrachie"

Review: New to Soundway Records comes this second edition of Ghana Special, a comprehensive compilation of '80s Ghanaian-diasporic highlife and its embrace of synthesiser and new wave elements. 20 years on from the first compilation in the series, which was released in 2009 and focused on modern and contemporary forms of highlife, this second volume focuses more on tracing the development of the sound as it took on increasingly synthetic forms. The scheme of things goes something like this: drum machines and synthesisers appeared alongside lilting guitar lines and punchy horns, and Ghanaian musicians began incorporating US disco and boogie, r&b, European new wave, and Caribbean zouk and soca into their music. A kind of socioeconomic history lesson conjoins this musicology: the eighties saw unrestricted migration policies in Western nations in the postcolonial era, which enabled new crossover industries to flourish. Thus the music you hear on this compilation was born, and thrived, and continues to thrive.

Tags: African Disco | Highlife | Afro Funk

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Les Belgicains: Na Tango Ya Covadia 1964-1970 (limited gatefold LP)

Covadia Belgium

Cat: COVADIA 001LP. Rel: 24 May 24

International

Orchestre Ebuka Ebuka - "Mwana Nsana"

Orchestre Afro Negro - "Palado Palado"

Carlos Lembe - "Gozalo Mulata"

Orchestre Ye Ye National - "Mathinda"

Orchestre Ba Bolingo - "Flamenco Para Ti"

Orchestre Afro Negro - "A La Mode"

Los Nickelos - "Gancia"

Orchestre Ebuka Ebuka - "Ngai Dhesole"

Los Nickelos - "Kinsuena"

Orchestre Ekebo - "Bina Pachanga"

Los Nickelos - "Echantillon Salukani"

Orchestre Afro Negro - "Suena Suena"

Played by: AfroBase (Radio Chart)

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MAMPON

Si Algun Dia Has De Caer (7")

Rocafort Spain

Cat: ROC 055. Rel: 26 Apr 24

International

Si Algun Dia Has De Caer

Papeles Rotos

Review: Mampon unleash their latest Afrobeat enchantment on a new 7" release. 'Si Algun Dia Has De Caer' is a clean, bouncing neo-Afrobeat whirlwind, combining the infectious vocals of Spanish singer Hector Rodriguez with a dynamic backup production that is as irresistible as it is ineluctable. The B-side pares back the dance and pierces the political veil, with a Spanish-language plea to listeners to carve out their own paths in life, regardless of cost.

Played by: AfroBase (Radio Chart)

Tags: Afrobeat | Spanish

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Cumbia Sabrosa Vol 2: Sonidero Bangers From The Discos Tropical Vaults

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Cumbia Sabrosa Vol 2: Sonidero Bangers From The Discos Tropical Vaults (triple 7")

Rocafort Spain

Cat: ROC 056. Rel: 03 May 24

International

Pacho Galan Y Su Orquesta - "Funeral Del Labrador"

Cuarteto Del Monaco - "Cumbia Gua Gua"

Orquesta Jose Ramon Herrera - "Cumbia Sabanera"

Super Combo Los Platinos - "La Reina Y La Cumbia"

Cuarteto Del Monaco - "Cumbia Gua Gua"

Andres Landero Y Su Conjunto - "El Nacimiento De La Cumbia"

Andres Landero Y Su Conjunto - "Sabor De Gaita"

Review: Various cumbia compilations are jostling for the limelight at present, but perhaps one of the headsier ones to potentially divert your attention is this latest from Rocafort. This time diving into the Discos Tropical Records vaults, the label bring together a compelling six-track array of Latin fruits, with songs from Pacho Galan Y Su Orquesta, Cuarteto Del Monaco and Andres Landero Y Su Conjunto all in tow. The second of the Cumbia Sabrosa series, these are readymade, tailored soundsystem bangers, doing thorough justice to the woofers despite their now vintage rust n' dust.

Played by: Mukatsuku Records Chart, Voodoocuts

Tags: Latin | Cumbia

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The ZAWOSE QUEENS

Maisha (coloured vinyl LP)

Real World

Cat: LPRW 248. Rel: 07 Jun 24

International

Kuseka

Maisha

Dunia Hii

Lulelule

Fahari Yetu

Mapendo

Kusakala Kwenyungu

Sauti Ya Mama

Muheme

Masanja Kalila

Chidodo

Review: The Zawose Queens' debut album Maisha is a captivating blend of traditional Gogo music from Tanzania with modern electronic elements, showcasing the rich cultural heritage of the Zawose family while pushing boundaries. Produced by Oli Barton-Wood and Tom Excell, the album features 11 original tracks that seamlessly fuse ancestral rhythms with contemporary production techniques. Drawing on their deep roots in Gogo music, Leah and Pendo Zawose deliver powerful vocals and masterful instrumentation, accompanied by the percussive rhythms of the muheme drums and the resonant sounds of the illimba thumb piano. Songs like 'Lule Lule' and 'Kusekala Kwa Nyungu' capture the essence of go go tradition, while tracks like 'Fahari Yetu' and 'Sauti Ya Mama' celebrate themes of heritage and maternal love. Maisha is not just an album; it's a statement of empowerment for women artists in East Africa and beyond. The Zawose Queens have boldly stepped into the spotlight, reclaiming their place in the musical landscape and inspiring others to follow suit.

Played by: AfroBase (Radio Chart)

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Florence ADOONI

Uh Ah Song (7")

Philophon

Cat: PH 45034. Rel: 10 May 24

International

Uh-Ah Song

Otoma Da Naba

Review: A hugely exciting and thoroughly danceable new 7" from Florence Adooni, blowing any other artist who could even remotely hope to stake a worthy claim to contemporary highlife out of the park. Following up her debut single 'Fo Yelle' on Philophon, the Ghanaian Frafra Soul singer returns backed by an eight-member troupe, made up of young talents from the highlife scene of Kumasi, Ghana. 'Uh Ah Song' and its inverse counterpart 'Otoma Da Naba' are slick, clean and joyous daytime jaunts, with the former track lyrically meditating on familial and childhood themes while effortlessly pinning down a difficult-to-maintain-for-most uptempo highlife backbeat and improv. The B-side, meanwhile, pays tribute to the supreme terrestrial creator central to Adooni's native Frafra community, and centres on a heptatonic electronic, nigh acid riff and lo-fi texture with a "je ne sais qoui" that, in our view, renders it the tune of the year so far.

Played by: AfroBase (Radio Chart)

Tags: Afrobeat

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Togo Soul 2 (CD)

Hot Casa France

Cat: HC 79CD.

International

Ali Bawa - "Yansama"

Napo De Mi Amor - "Kissakpiou"

Alognon Degbevi & Les Veterans Jazz - "Baba Na Mi"

Mamo Lagbema - "Fati Waka"

Koffi Ottytana Bebli - "Doka"

Gregoire Lawani - "Habie"

Deg Dos - "The End Of All"

Tomede Ehue - "Bella Bellow"

Mawuli Decker - "Hlomede"

Palete Wawa - "Assini"

Akofa Akoussah - "Sumga Na Bacci"

Roger Damawuzan - "Miziqui"

Agboti - "Agaza Gbona"

Played by: AfroBase (Radio Chart)

Tags: Afrobeat | Afro Funk

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NEW REGENCY ORCHESTRA

New Regency Orchestra (red vinyl LP)

Mr Bongo

Cat: MRBLP 307R. Rel: 14 Jun 24

International

Pregon

Sambaroco

Mambo Herd

Fiesta Time

Para Los Papines

Sahib & Tito

Scarlet Mambo Hour

Papa Boco

Labasta Llego

Mambo Rama (Lex Blondin rework)

Mango Walk

Harlem Jamboree

Played by: AfroBase (Radio Chart)

Tags: Cuban Jazz | Latin Jazz

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ORCHESTRA MAMBO INTERNATIONAL

Mambo Te Llama (7")

ATA

Cat: ATA 034. Rel: 03 May 24

International

Mambo Te Llama

Del Callejon

Review: Orchestra Mambo International pays vibrant tribute to the golden era of mambo with their latest singles, 'Mambo Te Llama' and 'Del Callejon.' Drawing inspiration from the legendary Tito Puente, the band infuses uptempo Latin dance rhythms and punchy brass arrangements reminiscent of the mambo craze that swept the world in the mid-20th century. 'Mambo Te Llama' captures the essence of the genre with its infectious Afro-Cuban rhythms and lively instrumentation. The track features stellar piano, trombone, and conga solos, keeping the flame of mambo alive with its energetic delivery. On 'Del Callejon,' Orchestra Mambo International showcases a slower mambo groove, accompanied by soulful vibes and captivating solos on timbales, trombone, and trumpet. The incorporation of vibes, popularized by Tito Puente and Cal Tjader in the 1950s, adds a classic touch to the composition, paying homage to the mambo vibes style while infusing it with their unique flair. Both tracks, exemplify Orchestra Mambo International's dedication to preserving and revitalising the spirit of mambo music with their fiery performances and authentic homage to the genre's roots.

Played by: AfroBase (Radio Chart)

Tags: Latin | Salsa

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est. release 03 May 24 $10.29

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Matsuli

Cat: MM 127. Rel: 10 May 24

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The Kindest One (LP)

Muzikawi

Cat: MUZLP 002. Rel: 24 May 24

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Played by: Charles Maurice

Tags: Ethiopian Jazz

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AZYMUTH

Jazz Carnival (limited 12")

Far Out

Cat: JD 25X. Rel: 20 Apr 24

Funk

Jazz Carnival (Full Length Unedited mix) (10:42)

Jazz Carnival (Yambee rework) (9:23)

Review: Reserved for Record Store Day comes this exciting new doublet from brilliant Brazilian jazz-funkers Azymuth, in the form of both an extended mix of their enduring major hit single from 1979, 'Jazz Carnival', and a fresh remix by Yambee, the duo of Ashley Beedle and Yam Who?. The original track was a rare slice of instrumental funk music, dare say instrumental music at all, to climb the UK charts and remain in its upper echelons for a solid twenty weeks. Though its initial popularity was lengthy, it has since then gone underground, becoming a throwback favourite of the likes of Kerri Chandler, Mr. Scruff and Gilles Peterson, to name but a few icons to play it back out over the years.

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Congo Funk! Sound Madness From The Shores Of The Mighty Congo River: Kinshasa/Brazzaville 1969-1982 (gatefold 2xLP + booklet + MP3 download code)

Analog Africa Germany

Cat: AALP 098. Rel: 04 Apr 24

International

Petelo Vicka Et Son Nzazi - "Sungu Lubuka" (7:47)

Groupe Minzoto Ya Zaire - "Mfuur Ma" (4:51)

MBT's - "MBT's Sound" (4:12)

Abeti Et Les Redoutables - "Musique Tshiluba" (2:37)

Trio Bydoli - "Lalia" (4:53)

Tabu Ley Et L'Orchestre Afrisa - "Adeito" (6:40)

Les Bantous De La Capitale - "Ngantsie Soul" (8:23)

Les Freres Soki Et L'Orchestre Bella Bella - "Nganga" (8:36)

Orchestre Celi Bitshou - "Tembe Na Tembe Ya Nini" (7:18)

Lolo Et L'Orchestre OK Jazz - "Lolo Soulfire" (3:34)

Zaiko Langa Langa - "Femme Ne Pleure Pas" (5:59)

Orchestre OK Jazz - "Kiwita Kumunani" (3:46)

GO Malebo - "Fiancee Laya" (5:05)

Orchestre National Du Congo - "Ah! Congo" (3:18)

Review: Analog Africa has repressed the highly valued and long since sold-out Congo Funk! Sound Madness From The Shores Of The Mighty Congo River: Kinshasa/Brazzaville 1969-1982. It is a compilation that superbly shows off the raw energy and funkiness of the Congolese rumba scene. This is the country that spawned such as legendary bands as African Jazz, OK Jazz and African Fiesta and it is said that the concert ahead of the legendary Rumble in the Jungle boxing match between Muhammad Ali vs George Foreman is what really set young hopefully musicians on their paths, after they saw James Brown play live. The story of those artists and the labels they released on in the ensuing years is what is told so well here across four sides of vital wax.

Tags: Afro Funk

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15 (limited 12")

Just What The World Needs US

Cat: JWTWN 015. Rel: 20 Mar 24

Disco/Nu-Disco

Track 1 (8:00)

Track 2 (6:03)

Track 3 (5:45)

Track 4 (8:53)

Review: The Just What The World Needs label is back with its 15th EP from the eponymous production outfit behind the imprint and it carries right on from where the last one left off. 'Track 1' is a fiery and Latin-tinged Afro gem with funky rhythms and big horns that bring sunny and open-air party vibes. 'Track 2' has a hint of MPB to it with more low-slung funk grooves and steamy vocals while 'Track 3' then flips the script again with a more cosmic vibe and plenty of mad Rhodes chords. Last but not least is 'Track 4' with some lo-fi and light night melon twisting disco sounds.

Played by: Charlie bucket/ dancing in space, LEGO EDIT

Tags: Disco Funk | Cosmic Disco | Brazilian Funk

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Comb Edits (7") (1 per customer)

I Travel To You

Cat: ITTY 04. Rel: 03 Apr 24

Disco/Nu-Disco

Por Amor (7" mix)

Por Amor (dub mix)

Review: Comb Edits is, at least in our world, officially the best thing to come out of Norwich since Colman's Mustard (or perhaps Justin Fashanu). The hush-hush project has been serving up occasional must-have re-edits for a while, with some of their earliest releases becoming in-demand items on the second-hand market. 'Por Amor', which opened the mystery editor's first EP in 2021, is probably the most sought-after scalpel job of the lot. It's a light-touch rework of a gorgeous slow-motion and sun-splashed Latin cover of a Bobby Caldwell classic - the kind of thing that disco, soul and Balearic heads will love. This reissue presents two new tweaks: a slightly shortened (but no less gorgeous 7"-mix), and a stripped-back, bass-heavy and delay-laden 'dub mix' that's especially essential. Don't sleep!

Tags: Balearic Disco | Soul Disco | Spanish

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Wela Wela (7")

Most Excellent Unltd

Cat: MXMRK 2065. Rel: 20 Mar 24

Funk

Wela Wela (5:37)

Komi Ke Kenam (Fish & Funjee) (5:02)

Review: The wonderful Mr K is back with more edit magic on his own Most Excellent label, this time adding his own spin to 'Wela Wela', a hard edge and raw funk cut from Black Blood, a band of musicians from central Africa but who were based in Belgium. This one was never a hit back in the day for some reason but is built on a killer groove that Mr K reworks and tweaks for more suitable dance floor deployment. It was formerly on his Grass Roots record but now makes its way to a handy 7". On the flip is 'Komi Ke Kenam (Fish & Funjee)' which has tough breaks and funk bass that will ensure 'floors get down and dirty.

Played by: Voodoocuts, LEGO EDIT

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Red Italy

Cat: RR 1233392. Rel: 18 Apr 24

International

African Anthem (Zulu)/African Blues/Ithi-GQI

Lonely Flowers

South African/The Robin Irland Struff

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Ashadwa (reissue) (clear vinyl 7" limited to 200 copies)

Mushi 45 Japan

Cat: MSH 104CLEAR. Rel: 05 Apr 24

Funk

Ashadwa (part 1) (4:25)

Ashadwa (part 2) (3:58)

Review: The Ethiopian Brothers transport you to a vibrant fusion world where Ethiopian jazz, Afro drums and funk all collide. Released in 1972, this single showcases the band's mastery of traditional Ethiopian rhythms intertwined with elements of Western funk and soul. 'Ashadwa' exudes infectious energy and is driven by lively brass sections and mesmerizing vocals weaved into the dynamic arrangements next to wah way guitars and steamy sax. It is a real dancefloor heater while a version comes on the flip without the vocals.

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Midnight In Havanna (reissue) (7" limited to 250 copies)

Original Gravity

Cat: OGR 799R3. Rel: 08 Apr 24

Funk

Midnight In Havanna (5:17)

Kinky Afro Cuban (4:51)

Review: Nestor Alvarez's Midnight in Havana on Original Gravity delivers an electrifying Afro-Cuban instrumental jam that transports listeners to the vibrant streets of Havana. With a mesmerising flute lead and dynamic jam sessions, the track exudes a captivating energy that feels like a theme song for the city's bustling nightlife. The infusion of Cuban soul adds depth and authenticity to the music, immersing listeners in its rich cultural heritage. On the B-side, Alvarez offers a creative cover version of the Happy Mondays' 'Kinky Afro,' reimagined with a Cuban twist. The fusion of Afro-Cuban rhythms and the iconic melody of the original song results in a fresh and exciting interpretation that showcases Alvarez's versatility as a musician. Fans of Latin and Cuban dance music are sure to eat this up.

Played by: Craig Charles Funk And Soul

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Evangelion Finally (Soundtrack) (pink splattered vinyl 2xLP + insert)

Milan

Cat: 194398 43151. Rel: 30 Apr 21

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The Cruel Angel's Thesis (4:06)

Fly Me To The Moon (Yoko Takahashi Acid Bossa version) (3:51)

Soul's Refrain (5:14)

Thanatos -If I Can't Be Yours- (4:53)

Komm, Susser Tod (M-10 Director edit version) (7:48)

Kyou No Hi Wa Sayounara (2:43)

Tsubasa Wo Kudasai (4:47)

Fly Me To The Moon 2020 (4:35)

Kokoro Yo Genshi Ni Modore 2020 (5:05)

Mugen Houyou (5:33)

Shiawase Wa Tsumi No Nioi (4:38)

Come Sweet Death, Second Impact (7:07)

Dilemmatic Triangle Opera (5:19)

The Image Of Black Me (7:43)

Dilemmatic Triangle Opera (Ayanami version) (5:44)

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Love For The Sake Of Dub (7")

Big Crown US

Cat: BCR 163. Rel: 08 Feb 24

Funk

Love For The Sake Of Dub (2:51)

Grilled (2:55)

Review: Bacao Rhythm & Steel Band is an enigmatic steel pan collective from Hamburg that has a hardcore fan following around the world and a new album on the way that is superb. They are loved for their covers of hip-hop classics and last year served up a version of the Stranger Things theme tune but this time out we get 'Love For The Sake Of Dub' of 45 rpm. It is another pair of funky tunes with the signature brass sounds front and centre as the fat bottom rhythms roll deep and fleshy. Another gem from this leftfield outfit.

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Estudos (12")

SUDD WAX US

Cat: SWX 012. Rel: 04 Apr 24

Deep House

Papaia (5:17)

Papaia (Byron The Aquarius Jazz Twist mix) (5:57)

Jazz Class (5:31)

Mistery Tour (5:03)

Minas Jazz (5:27)

Vamp (5:48)

Review: Brazilian producer Zopelar is a real wizard when at work in the studio. He has done disco-tinged full lengths, synth-laced house sounds, deeper than deep grooves and now steps up to Sudd Wax with another brilliantly musical EP. It opens with the shimmering pads and free-flowing keys of 'Papaia' which then gets a Byron The Aquarius Jazz Twist mix that cuts even more free and gets even more cosmic. 'Jazz Class' is a funky one with golden chords and astral pads and the flip brings three more house gems laced up with the sort of meaningful melodies you don't often hear in this genre.

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Racional Vol 1 (limited LP)

Seroma

Cat: SER 1. Rel: 30 May 23

International

Imunizacao Racional (Que Beleza) (5:03)

O Grao Mestre Varonil (0:23)

Bom Senso (5:05)

Energia Racional (0:13)

Leia O Livro Universo Em Desencanto (2:39)

Contacto Com O Mundo Racional (3:06)

Universo Em Desencanto (3:45)

You Don't Know What I Know (0:33)

Rational Culture (12:23)

Played by: Craig Charles Funk And Soul, Osmose, DJ ROCCA, Charlie bucket/ dancing in space, Juno Recommends International

Tags: MPB | Brazilian Funk

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Born Slippy (reissue) (7" + insert + MP3 download code repress)

Parktone Japan

Cat: PARK 1036R. Rel: 18 Mar 24

Reggae Classics/Ska

Born Slippy (3:30)

Groove Tube (3:18)

Review: Over the last couple of years, we've been treated to numerous reissues of classic cover versions by Japanese reggae/rocksteady combo Inokasira Rangers, including takes on Nirvana's 'Smells Like Teen Spirit', Pharrell's 'Happy' and New Order's 'Blue Monday'. Here we're treated to another, as the band's 2017 take on Underworld anthem 'Born Slippy' gets a fresh pressing. It's certainly a revolutionary revision, with Keichi Sokabe's surprisingly Karl Hyde-sounding lead vocal rising above a lusciously languid, sub-heavy reggae groove. Over on the flip they take on 'Groove Tube', a 1991 indie-pop-meets-acid house single from Japanese outfit Flipper's Guitar, reframing it as a baggy, glassy-eyed rocksteady number.

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New York Streets (7" limited to 300 copies)

Echo Chamber Recordings

Cat: ECR 004. Rel: 02 Feb 24

Funk

New York Streets (part 1) (4:02)

New York Streets (part 2) (4:22)

Played by: Mukatsuku Records Chart, The Allergies, Smoove, Craig Charles Funk And Soul, Juno Recommends Funk

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Ju Ru Music (brown vinyl 7")

Sacred Rhythm US

Cat: SRM 2697. Rel: 13 Feb 24

Deep House

Ju Ru Music (Afrikan Art) (6:32)

Ju Ru Music (Afrikan dub Drum Drums) (5:03)

Review: The Bayara Citizens dropped the original 'Ju/Ru Music' 7" on Joe Clausell's Sacred Rhythm label back in 2006. It has become a rather pricey little 45 prm that now gets reissued as two different, dubbed out Afro rhythms with swirling guitar licks. The Afrikan Art opener on the a-side is full of sunshine and Latin vibes thanks to the superbly plucked strings and shuffling groves, while the flip is the Afrikan dub Drum Drums version - darker, more percussive more moody. Both sides bring something different to any dub set.

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Luaka Bop

Cat: 808990 0671. Rel: 11 Oct 12

International

Que Beleza (3:29)

Let's Have A Ball Tonight (5:11)

O Caminho Do Bem (6:06)

Ela Partiu (4:15)

Quer Queria, Quer Nao Queria (4:50)

Brother Father Mother Sister (3:19)

Do Leme Ao Pontal (3:13)

Nobody Can Live Forever (2:51)

I Don't Care (2:46)

Bom Senso (5:08)

Where Is My Other Half (3:59)

Over Again (3:23)

The Dance Is Over (2:29)

You Don't Know What I Know (0:33)

Rational Culture (12:18)

Played by: Shantisan, Señorlobo (Lovemonk), Mukatsuku Records Chart, Manu Archeo, Jazzee Loudness, Kalita Records

Tags: Brazilian | Psychedelic Soul

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EARTH WIND & FIRE

Brazilian Rhyme (reissue) (12")

CBS

Cat: ABEWAF 001. Rel: 15 Nov 23

Disco/Nu-Disco

Brazilian Rhyme (Danny Krivit re-edit) (3:00)

Runnin' (Danny Krivit re-edit) (8:18)

Review: Danny Krivit's officially sanctioned re-edits of Earth Wind & Fire's "Brazilian Rhyme" and "Runnin" have been sought-after since they first appeared on a Japan-only 12" back in 2004. In fact, such is demand that even later bootleg pressings now go for silly money online. As this reissue proves, though, they're arguably amongst Krivit's strongest scalpel works. Certainly, his three-minute revision of the always too short "Brazilian Rhyme" teases it out to just the right length, in the process delivering a sweltering, sing-along summer anthem. The flipside revision of the equally as summery "Runnin" is every bit as good, with Krivit making merry with the original's life-affirming scat vocals and killer piano solos.

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JORGE BEN

Forca Bruta (reissue) (180 gram orange vinyl LP)

Future Shock

Cat: FS 4470. Rel: 07 Dec 21

International

Oba, La Vem Ela (4:13)

Ze Canjica (3:51)

Domenica Domingava Num Domingo Linda Toda De Branco (3:48)

Charles Jr (6:07)

Pulo, Pulo (2:47)

Apareceu Aparecida (3:19)

O Telefone Tocou Novamente (3:50)

Mulher Brasileira (4:24)

Terezinha (3:11)

Forca Bruta (5:09)

Played by: Charlie bucket/ dancing in space

Tags: MPB | Latin | Samba

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LOS DISCO DURO / LAS GEMELAS DIAMANTE

Chambacu (purple vinyl 7")

Discos Mas US

Cat: MAS 048. Rel: 08 Mar 24

International

Chambacu (3:30)

Momentos Enamorados (3:49)

Played by: Marco Gallerani

Tags: Latin | Cumbia

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The SORCERERS

I Too Am A Stranger (LP)

ATA

Cat: ATA 033. Rel: 07 Mar 24

Jazz

He Who Kills With One Leap (4:40)

Moth (3:56)

Yasuke In Roppongi (5:24)

Bebaynetu (4:06)

The Warrior Code (4:06)

Kid Mahout (3:44)

The Road Forward (4:06)

Oromo Moon (3:00)

She Who Percieves The Sounds Of The World (3:41)

Review: Leeds post-punk mystics The Sorcerers deliver their latest album-length aporia, I Too Am A Stranger. With the compositional vision and timeless lines of bassist Neil Innes, truly rare grooves from drummer Joost Hendrickx (Gott Street Park, Eddie Chacon) and a little cosmos of tones and melodies from reed, flute, vibraphone and keyboard player Richard Ormrod - with the up-and-coming Leeds trumpeter Olivia Cuthill chosen to augment the brass sections and regular collaborator Danny Templeman filling out the percussion palette - the overall five-piece lay down nine instrumental funk eccentrics, drawing on everything from classic Ethiopiques, to the chanbara soundtracks of Fumio Hayasaka, to the oddball genius of Moondog. An implicit dedication to cosmopolitanism in album form.

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Africamore: The Afro Funk Side Of Italy 1973-1978

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Africamore: The Afro Funk Side Of Italy 1973-1978 (gatefold 2xLP)

Four Flies Italy

Cat: FLIES 65. Rel: 21 Mar 24

Funk

Walter Rizzati - "L'Unica Chance" (3:14)

Chrisma - "Amore" (4:40)

I Robots - "Tabu Tuba" (part 1) (3:41)

Luca D'Ammonio - "Oh Caron" (2:54)

Ramasandiran Somusundaram - "Contrabbando Di Fagioli" (3:09)

Jean Paul & Angelique - "Africa Sound" (4:37)

Weyman Corporation - "Kumbayero" (5:00)

African Revival - "Soul Makossa" (3:41)

Lara Saint Paul - "The Voodoo Lady" (5:12)

Beryl Cunningham - "Why O" (4:14)

Augusto Martelli & The Real McCoy - "Calorie" (4:25)

Prognosi Riservata - "MAAGO" (3:05)

Review: Continuing Four Flies' dedication to delving into lesser-explored periods of Italian music, Africamore: The Afro-Funk Side of Italy (1973-1978) takes us on a captivating carpet-ride into the intersection of Afro-funk and the Italian soundscape prevalent in the six years between 1973 and 1978 - a time when disco was still in its nascence, and the nightclub market was rapidly expanding. Bottling the critical moment at which DJs such as Dave Mancuso discovered Manu Dibango's 'Soul Makossa' - with classics such like Jean Paul & Angelique's 'Africa Sound' and Nat King Cole's 'Calypso Blues' following as floor-bound hits - all these productions pushed the boundaries of dance music at a time when disco had not yet taken over.

Played by: Manu Archeo, Voodoocuts, LEGO EDIT

Tags: Afro Funk | Italian

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Tim MAIA

Racional Vol 2 (LP)

Seroma

Cat: SER 4. Rel: 30 May 23

International

Quer Queira Quer Nao Queira (4:49)

Paz Interior (2:53)

O Caminho Do Bem (6:06)

Energia Racional (2:51)

Que Legal (4:12)

Cultura Racional (4:59)

O Dever De Fazer Propaganda Deste Conhecimento (5:52)

Guine Bissau Mocambique E Angola Racional (6:08)

Imunizacao Racional (Que Beleza) (3:30)

Review: From the early 1970s, Tim Maia released a string of superb albums that cemented his reputation as Brazilian music's most soulful artist - a guitarist and singer who created thrilling new musical hybrids that owed as much to U.S funk and soul as samba, bossa-nova and MPB. 1975's "Racional Volume 2", a hard-to-find set that's finally been reissued, is one of the best of Maia's key early albums. Rhythmically, the majority of the tracks feature typically shuffling South American rhythms, but the instrumentation and vocals above are far closer in tone to the sunnier, more horn-heavy end of the soul and funk spectrum (with some sweeping orchestration thrown in to add a touch of MPB class). It's a brilliant blend that guarantees good times from start to finish.

Tags: MPB | Brazilian Funk

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Dele SOSIMI / THE ESTUARY 21

The Confluence (LP + booklet)

Wah Wah 45s

Cat: WAHLP 025. Rel: 04 Apr 24

International

Ride Out The Storm (feat Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly) (2:50)

Mo Se B'ola Tan (feat Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly) (3:30)

For The Love Of It (4:49)

Ori Mi (3:38)

You Don't Have To (4:16)

E Si M'edo (feat Lizzy Dosunmu) (3:02)

Open Up (feat Snowboy & Sam Eagle) (4:03)

Otito Ti Jade (3:35)

The Rumblings (3:35)

Alagbara Ma Me Ro (feat Lizzy Dosunmu) (3:51)

Stories (feat Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly) (3:39)

Review: Dele Sosimi, UK Afrobeat maestro and former member of Fela Kuti's band Egypt 80, keeps the stylistic flame well alive with his new LP, The Confluence, made in collaboration with The Estuary 21 aka. Sam Duckworth. Sosimi is usually heard focusing on the more eventidal moods of Afrobeat, asking the listener to imagine the genre in a more serene state of flow, in contrast to Kuti's original hip-swaying histrionics; his hedonic rancour. Following 2023's 'The Confluence' EP, the eponymous LP follows and hears the Hackney-born hero and the prolific pop producer team up for a multi-alias exploration, with Duckworth donning his alternate Get Cape Wear Cape Fly moniker many times throughout and flaunting the absolute best of his production chops.

Played by: Craig Charles Funk And Soul

Tags: Afrobeat | Afro Funk | Afro Jazz

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Amaro FREITAS

Y'Y (gatefold LP with obi-strip)

Psychic Hotline

Cat: PSY 037LP. Rel: 29 Feb 24

Jazz

Mapinguari (Encantado Da Mata} (1:46)

Uiara (Encantada Da Agua) - Vida E Cura (3:50)

Viva Nana (5:34)

Dancga Dos Martelos (5:14)

Sonho Ancestral (4:56)

Y'Y (5:04)

Mar De Cirandeiras (3:45)

Gloriosa (3:20)

Encantados (9:35)

Review: What drives Amaro Freitas in life is experience. In 2020 the pianist, who hails from the Northeastern Brazilian coastal city of Recife, was drawn to Manaus, located in the Amazon basin, some 4600 kilometers to the west. His experience in that lush wilderness led him into a new realm of musical creation, one rooted in magic and possibility and tempered by a sense of stewardship for the earth's bounties and a connection to the Satere Mawe indigenous community. Crucial to the experience for Freitas was the maintenance of a true exchange of knowledge. According to Freitas, in the resulting album, Y'Y (pronounced: eey-eh, eey-eh), he pays "homage to the forest, especially the Amazon Forest, and the rivers of Northern Brazil: a call to live, feel, respect, and care for nature, recognizing it as our ancestor." This album is an artful conversation between its traditions, rooted in the unique sounds and rituals found in Afro-Brazilian and Indigenous cultures. With Y'Y, Freitas further codifies his fresh, 'decolonized' interpretation of Brazilian jazz, one that may well shatter preconceived notions of what jazz can be.

Played by: Kaoru Inoue

Tags: Brazilian Jazz

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LA LUPE

Fever (Latin version) (7")

Mercury

Cat: 72149. Rel: 28 Jun 22

International

Fever (2:20)

Ooh (2:04)

Played by: Mukatsuku Records Chart, Craig Charles Funk And Soul, Adam isbell -Racubah Sound System, Hubbz, Voodoocuts, Galletas Calientes, Suonho, Marc Hype, I Love 45's!, DJ Smash, Juno Recommends International, 45 Live

Tags: Latin | Latin Jazz

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Mulatu ASTATKE

Yegelle Tezeta (limited 7")

Afro 45's/Mr Bongo

Cat: AFRO 45003. Rel: 04 Oct 22

International

Yegelle Tezeta (3:17)

Yekatit (3:56)

Played by: Mukatsuku Records Chart, AfroBase (Radio Chart), Hubbz, Bosq, Afro Beat Foundation, Mr Bongo Recordings, I Love 45's!, NICOLA CONTE, DJ Kobayashi, ReeKee (Wrong Notes), Juno Recommends International, SPASIBO RECORDS, Dynamite Cuts

Tags: Ethiopian Jazz | Afro Jazz

in stock $9.01

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