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Ashadwa (reissue)
Ashadwa (reissue) (clear vinyl 7" limited to 200 copies)
Cat: MSH 104 CLEAR.
 
Funk
Ashadwa (part 1)
Ashadwa (part 2)
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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Tags: Afro Funk
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FORTHCOMING
Congo Funk! Sound Madness From The Shores Of The Mighty Congo River: Kinshasa/Brazzaville 1969-1982
VARIOUS
Cat: AALP 098. Rel: 04 Apr 24
 
Funk
Petelo Vicka Et Son Nzazi - "Sungu Lubuka"
Groupe Minzoto Ya Zaire - "Mfuur Ma"
MBT's - "MBT's Sound"
Abeti Et Les Redoutables - "Musique Tshiluba"
Trio Bydoli - "Lalia"
Tabu Ley Et L'Orchestre Afrisa - "Adeito"
Les Bantous De La Capitale - "Ngantsie Soul"
Les Freres Soki Et L'Orchestre Bella Bella - "Nganga"
Orchestre Celi Bitshou - "Tembe Na Tembe Ya Nini"
Lolo Et L'Orchestre OK Jazz - "Lolo Soulfire"
Zaiko Langa Langa - "Femme Ne Pleure Pas"
Orchestre OK Jazz - "Kiwita Kumunani"
GO Malebo - "Fiancee Laya"
Orchestre National Du Congo - "Ah! Congo"
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.

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Tags: Afro Funk
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est. release 04 Apr 24 $28.41
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FORTHCOMING
Jungle Bird Tree
Cat: SE 51VL. Rel: 01 Apr 24
 
Funk
Jungle Bird Tree (Louie's Wicked Break mix)
Bar GoGo
Review: Vladimir Sivc aka. Funky Destination has been cutting and chopping up house, funk and jazz since the late noughts, seeing multiple releases on outlets like Timewarp and Cold Busted since then. Sound Exhibitions finally team up with the Croatian crackajack for 'Jungle Bird Tree', which was originally released as an exclusive track on an obscure digital Summer 2023 compilation (seriously, it deserves better, and don't SE know), and here lend it a neat little Wicked Break rework from Louie. On the B-side comes the scruffier number 'Bar GoGo', which is our favourite of the two, not least for its sunkissed axe loops and heartfelt folk vocal sample.
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est. release 01 Apr 24 $14.21
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FORTHCOMING
Congo Funk! Sound Madness From The Shores Of The Mighty Congo River: Kinshasa/Brazzaville 1969-1982
VARIOUS
Cat: AACD 098. Rel: 04 Apr 24
 
Funk
Review: The making of Congo Funk!, Analog Africa's long-awaited journey to the musical heart of the African continent, took them on two journeys, one to Kinshasa and one to Brazzaville. A tale of two cities, the fourteen pieces included on this double LP showcase the many facets of the Congolese capitals, and highlight the bands and artists, both famous and obscure, who pushed Rumba to new heights, ultimately influencing the musical landscape of the entire continent and beyond.
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Tags: Afro Funk
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est. release 04 Apr 24 $18.94
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FORTHCOMING
Togo Soul 2
VARIOUS
Togo Soul 2 (gatefold 2xLP)
Cat: HC 79LP. Rel: 29 Mar 24
 
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"
Tags: Afrobeat | Afro Funk
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est. release 29 Mar 24 $36.32
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FORTHCOMING
Ghana Special 2: Electronic Highlife & Afro Sounds In The Diaspora 1980-93
VARIOUS
Cat: SNDWCD 148. Rel: 10 May 24
 
Funk
The Godfathers - "Ebe Ye Yi Ni"
Pat Thomas - "Gye Wani"
Pepper, Onion, Ginger & Salt - "M.C. Mambo"
Andy Vans - "Adjoa Amisa"
George Darko - "Kaakyire Nua"
Rex Gyamfi - Obiara Bewu - "Rex Gyamfi - Obiara Bewu"
Starlite - "Anoma Koro"
Abdul Raheem - "Alaiye"
Jon K - "Asafo"
Kwasi Afari Minta - "Barima Nsu"
Marijata (Feat. Ata Kak) - "Otanhunu"
Gyedu Blay Ambolley - "Apple"
Dadadi - "Jigi Jigi"
Charles Amoah - "Fre Me (Call Me)"
Ernest Honny - "New Dance"
Bessa Simons - "Sii Nana"
Nan Mayen - "Mumude"
Nana Budjei - "Asobrachie"
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est. release 10 May 24 $14.21
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Future Pasts
Future Pasts (red vinyl LP)
Cat: ROCLP 012R. Rel: 05 Apr 24
 
International
Blue G (feat Nongoma)
Future Pasts (feat Nongoma)
Yese Yese (feat Sir Frank Karikari)
That Good Thing (instrumental)
Count Your Blessings (feat Nongoma)
Cover Up The Bruises (feat Nongoma)
Le Secret (feat Kitio Batola)
How We Got Here (instrumental)
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est. release 05 Apr 24 $12.10
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Togo Soul 2
VARIOUS
Cat: HC 79CD. Rel: 29 Mar 24
 
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"
Tags: Afrobeat | Afro Funk
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est. release 29 Mar 24 $17.89
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FORTHCOMING
Ghana Special 2: Electronic Highlife & Afro Sounds In The Diaspora 1980-93
VARIOUS
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.
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est. release 10 May 24 $30.80
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Wela Wela
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.
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Played by: LEGO EDIT
Tags: Afrobeat | Afro Funk
 in stock $12.10
Africamore: The Afro Funk Side Of Italy 1973-1978
VARIOUS
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.
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Played by: LEGO EDIT
Tags: Afro Funk | Italian
 in stock $37.12
Africamore: The Afro Funk Side Of Italy 1973-1978
VARIOUS
Cat: FLIES 65CD. Rel: 21 Mar 24
 
Funk
Walter Rizzati - "L'Unica Chance"
Chrisma - "Amore"
I Robots - "Tabu Tuba" (part 1)
Luca D'Ammonio - "Oh Caron"
Ramasandiran Somusundaram - "Contrabbando Di Fagioli"
Jaen Paul & Angelique - "Africa Sound"
Weyman Corporation - "Kumbayero"
African Revival - "Soul Makossa"
Lara Saint Paul - "The Voodoo Lady"
Beryl Cunningham - "Why O"
Augusto Martelli & The Real McCoy - "Calories"
Prognosi Riservata - "MAAGGO"
Review: Four Flies continue their mission to plunge Italy's funk-historical depths. The pinnacle of their search so far for the sure-to-exist pearly gems on the sands thereunder is the new Africamore compilation, which homes in like a heat-seeking torpedo on the particular Afro- ends of the funk sound prevalent in the nation, in the crucial years between 1973 and 1978. This period was notable for its facilitating fertile ground for the emerging discotheque market in Italy at the time. From psychedelic-tinged tunes like Jean Paul & Angelique's 'Africa Sound' to Afrobeat-esque club banger 'Kumbayero' by Albert Verrecchia; from groundbreaking Afro-cosmics like Chrisma's 'Amore to mind-blowing floor-fillers like Beryl Cunningham's 'Why O', this is a multivalent compilation, among the best out there to document the burblings of that crosswise stew of disco, funk, electro and world musics.
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 in stock $21.05
Batua
Batua (7")
Cat: MSR 040. Rel: 07 Mar 24
 
Funk
Batua (4:39)
Love Me & Give Up (3:29)
Review: For seven years, Matasuna Records has been dedicated to uncovering musical gems from the past. Now, they introduce a thrilling contemporary find: Barcelona-based band Bidaide. Their debut 7" vinyl single features two unreleased tracks, 'Batua' and 'Love Me & Give Up', both of which showcase their eclectic blend of soul, funk, psychedelic rock, reggae-dub, and library music. 'Batua' on the A-side delivers an energetic fusion of funky rhythms, agile guitar dialogues, and vibrant brass overlays. On the B-side, 'Love Me & Give Up' offers a soulful, relaxed vibe with Motown-esque charm. Bidaide's evolution from a duo to a vibrant band culminates in this dynamic release.
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Tags: Afro Funk
 in stock $11.57
Hot Pot 004 Rafael's Edits
Cat: HPR 004. Rel: 08 Feb 24
 
Disco/Nu-Disco
Heaven (6:55)
Nigeriac (7:01)
Review: Sao Paulo artist and About Disco label head Rafael Cancian once played Motor City Wine party in its native Detroit and was thought to hail from the city itself so synonymous was his sound with what the locals expected. As such he now steps up to Hot Pot with a new pair of edits starting with 'Heaven.' It's a fulsome cosmic disco stepper with low sling drums and plenty of shiny synths as well as soothing vocal coos that help take you to ecstasy. Flip it over and you will find 'Nigeriac' which is a syncopated mix of Afro funk and rock to shake your bones loose.
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 in stock $13.43
Ifetayo (Love Excels All) (remastered)
Cat: LPSNDW 033B. Rel: 08 Feb 24
 
Funk
Ifetayo (5:47)
You People (4:29)
Save D Musician (4:58)
Kilimanjaro (4:11)
Aspire (3:45)
Umbala (8:05)
Imo (3:00)
Review: The Black Truth Rhythm Band is renowned for its Afrobeat fusion - a sound that very much epitomizes the vibrant spirit of 1970s funk and soul. Their iconic album 'Ifetayo (Love Excels All)' stands as a testament to their musical prowess and social consciousness. It has been fully remastered here with all its pulsating rhythms, infectious brass, and impassioned vocals transcending time to deliver a message of love and unity. Rooted in the African diaspora experience, the band's music serves as a rallying cry for social justice and cultural pride. Ifetayo remains a timeless work that still resonates with audiences worldwide thanks to its potent blend of groove and meaning.
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Tags: Afro Funk | Caribbean
 in stock $20.00
Soul Makossa
Cat: IM 603. Rel: 19 Feb 24
 
Disco/Nu-Disco
Loose Joints - "Is It All Over My Face" (11:39)
Manu Dibango - "Soul Makossa" (6:29)
Review: 'Is It All Over My Face' by Loose Joints is a true timeless dance anthem that embodies the spirit of disco. Released in 1980, the track is a fusion of funky basslines, infectious rhythms, and provocative lyrics that became closely associated with some of the best clubs and DJs in the world. Its infectious groove and irresistible energy have made it a staple in sets and dancefloors ever since with its euphoric vibe and catchy hooks impossible to ignore. Flip it over and you will get the Afro vibes of Manu Dibango's equally superb 'Soul Makossa.'
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 in stock $14.21
Dig This!
Dig This! (7" limited to 300 copies)
Cat: ECR 003. Rel: 30 Nov 23
 
Funk
Dig This! (vocal version) (3:56)
Dig This! (instrumental) (3:58)
Review: We hold our hands up, we don't know anything about Cheeba's Prestige Allstars and cannot find much out either. Echo Chamber Recordings though have got them on this limited 7" and the music is a steamy mix of Afro and Latin funk that comes in two different versions. 'Dig This!' (vocal version) is a raw cut with plenty of hard-edge drums and James Brown samples that liven it up next to some big sax energy. On the back side is the instrumental which is only slightly paired back and still has lots of James Brown mic work.
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 in stock $16.32
Samba
Samba (limited 7")
Cat: AFRO45 001. Rel: 14 Apr 22
 
International
Amazones De Guinee - "Samba" (4:53)
Moussa Doumbia - "Samba" (5:28)
Review: Mr Bongo kickstarts a new Afro 45s series with serious intention; all-girl troupe from Guinea Amazones De Guinee take the lead with a live recording from Paris, 1983. Taken from their Au Coeur De Paris album, it's the perfect example of a live recording with the balance of musicianship and crowd participation precision tuned. Flip for the previously rare 1980 recording by Ivory Coast's Moussa Doumbia whose smoky vocals and JB-level shrieks hit hard over a clam-tight Afrofunk rhythm. What a way to start a new series.
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Tags: African | Afro Funk
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In Pursuit Of Shai Hulud
Cat: ATA 007. Rel: 08 Jun 23
 
Jazz
The Sorcerers - "In Pursuit Of Shai Hulud" (3:41)
The Yorkshire Film & Television Orchestra - "The Anderson Spectrum" (3:00)
Review: The Sorcerers have been a mainstay of the ATA Records imprint since it was founded in their home city of Leeds back in 2015. Here, the Yorkshire combo, whose primary influences have always been Ethopian "Ethio-jazz" and obscure European horror soundtracks, return to action with a heavyweight dancefloor workout. In truth "In Search of Sha Hulud" is a far more funk-fuelled affair than you might expect, with exoitic Middle Eastern melodies and fluttering flute solos rising above killer drum breaks and a seriously heavy bassline. Turn to the flipside for "The Anderson Spectrum", a pitched-down, 1960s style library funk jam credited to The Yorkshire Film and Television Orchestra, which appears to be another project helmed by leading members of the Sorcerers.
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 in stock $7.63
Meji Meji
Meji Meji (12")
Cat: BAC 010. Rel: 25 Jul 23
 
Disco/Nu-Disco
Meji Meji (5:42)
Meji Meji (instrumental) (5:42)
Sonayon (5:53)
Sonayon (instrumental) (5:54)
Review: Former Whiskey Barons man Bosq has enjoyed a long working relationship with Nigeria-based, Benin-born guitarist and vocalist Kaleta. We make this the pair's eleventh collaborative single in the last decade and, as with their previous outings, it trumphantly blurs the boundaries between Afro-disco, Afro-beat and Afro-funk. On side A you'll find vocal and instrumental takes on 'Meji Meji, a pleasingly live-sounding affair full of rubbery bass guitar, righteous horns, infectious drums and Kaleta's evocative guitar licks. Over on the flip, they opt for even heavier, life-affirming horn motifs, Afro-disco grooves and more sun-splashed Afro-funk guitars on vocal and instrumental versions of the similarly inspired 'Sonayon'.
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 in stock $16.32
Kelen Ati Leen
Kelen Ati Leen (limited 7")
Cat: AFRICA 4506. Rel: 20 Apr 22
 
International
Kelen Ati Leen (3:41)
Souleymane (4:29)
Review: Insanely funky business from Senegal's famous Orchestra Baobab (who are still touring and toiling 40 years later), "Kelen Ati Leen" is a really sweaty, heavy slab of funk that stares west for inspiration and a mild psychedelic Hendrixian sheen. "Souleymane", released three years after the A-side in 1978, takes more of a Latin influence as the horns get steamy over a rigid highlife spine to create a detailed and very physical groove.
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! low stock $9.21
BRSB
BRSB (LP)
Cat: BCR 155LP. Rel: 07 Mar 24
 
Funk
In The Crosshairs (2:26)
How We Do (3:40)
Hazy Memories (3:43)
Love For The Sake Of Dub (2:57)
Hotline Bling (3:34)
Grilled (3:07)
Love$ick (2:45)
Stranger Things Theme (3:24)
Treasure Quest (3:28)
Nuthin' But A G Thang (3:04)
Got My Mind Made Up (2:52)
The Champion's Walk (3:11)
 in stock $24.74
Oduduwa (reissue)
Cat: SNDW 12053. Rel: 08 Feb 24
 
Funk
Oduduwa (5:46)
Were Oju Le (Eyes Are Getting Red) Featuring Fela Anikulapo Kuti (9:03)
Review: Oluko Imo is a legendary figure in Yoruba mythology as well as being revered as one of the progenitors of the Yoruba people. He is believed to be a descendant of Oduduwa, the mythical founder and first king of the Yoruba people, but it's also the name of a Trinidadian musician who blends calypso heritage with Afrobeat and jazz from Nigeria. He recorded his iconic album between Lagos and New York in 1988 and it has long been a cult classic. This reissue features the title track from it - a deep cut and steamy rhythm, and 'Were Oju Le (Eyes Are Getting Red)', a horn led Afro-funk workout.
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Tags: Afrobeat | Afro Funk
 in stock $15.53
Esengo
Esengo (LP)
Cat: CNPYLAP 001. Rel: 14 Feb 24
 
Funk
Topesa Esengo Na Motema (4:48)
My Way (6:23)
Take Me To The Sea (6:39)
Freedom (4:57)
El Ritmo De Londres (6:57)
De Kinshasa A Sona Bata (6:27)
 in stock $22.10
Soul Makossa
Cat: 45 2971 BLACK. Rel: 28 May 14
 
International
Soul Makossa (long version)
Review: Sampled by everyone from J-Lo to Jay-Z, Manu Dibango's 1972 classic is perhaps one of the most influential and heavily referenced afrofunk tracks of all time. Echoing with shades of every genre we know and love today, it still sounds just as timeless, infectious and ultimately agenda-setting today as the first time you heard it. If your collection doesn't sport this original yet, now is most certainly the time.
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 in stock $14.48
World Psychedelic Classics 5: Who Is William Onyeabor?
Cat: RT 54/8089900791. Rel: 21 Oct 13
 
International
Body & Soul (10:07)
Atomic Bomb (7:59)
Good Name (10:04)
Something You Will Never Forget (10:03)
Why Go To War (9:00)
Love Is Blind (7:50)
Heaven & Hell (4:03)
Let's Fall In Love (7:18)
Fantastic Man (6:28)
When The Going Is Smooth & Good (7:26)
The Way To Win Your Love (7:01)
Jungle Gods (4:05)
Love Me Now (13:40)
Review: Following 2012's fourth volume that celebrated the existential work of Tim Maia, here we find Luaka Bop exploring the legacy of William Onyeabor. A high chief and Kenyan diplomat who allegedly refuses to discuss his music, he self-released eight albums in the 70s and 80s and these are some of the many highlights. Stretching from the New York-influenced post-punk synth funk of "Good Name" to the most authentic Afro fusion of "Why Go To War", Onyeabor's range not only reflects his clear creative skill, but also the ever-developing international language of music during the fruitful period he was active. Who is William Onyeabor? Press play and find out yourselves...
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Rejoice
Rejoice (180 gram vinyl LP with obi-strip)
Cat: 405053 855749. Rel: 20 Mar 20
 
International
Robbers Thugs & Muggers (O'Galajani) (4:36)
Agbada Bougou (5:23)
Coconut Jam (3:22)
Never (Lagos Never Gonna Be The Same) (3:49)
Slow Bones (5:48)
Jabulani (Rejoice, Here Comes Tony) (5:36)
Obama Shuffle Strut Blues (4:39)
We've Landed (4:39)
Review: Two titans of African music come together for a collaboration that will sadly never be repeated after the passing of the late Hugh Masekela. Allen's instantly recognisable drumming and Masekela's iconic trumpet are a match made in heaven - after all their paths first crossed back in the 70s thanks to Fela Kuti's galvanizing energy. Forget the throwback stuff trying to capture the spirit of the originators, this IS the originators sounding cool and deadly in every way. Funk lovers, Afrobeat heads, curious ears and dancing souls take heed - this right here is an unmissable transmission from two grandmasters in their field.
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Dancing Time: The Best Of Eastern Nigeria's Afro Rock Exponents 1973-77
Cat: SNDWLP 039. Rel: 23 Apr 12
 
International
Ole
Akpankoro
Onye Mmanya
Abraka
Akula Owu Onyeara
Acid Rock
Ogbu Achara
Slipping Into Darkness
303
Baby I Need You
Break Through New Dub
Life
Mimbo
Dancing Time
Dancing In The Nude
Point Of No Return
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Confusion
Cat: KFR 2010. Rel: 13 Aug 14
 
International
Confusion (part 1)
Confusion (part 2)
Review: Regarded by many as Fela and The Africa 70's zenith, Confusion is 26 minutes of total Afrofunk immersion delivered over two sides. Gradually building - thanks largely to Tony Allen's dynamic drum work that's as delicate as it is powerful, Fela's dreamy, almost jazz-like keys and a rigid, spine-like rhythm guitar - the groove and narrative is developed with a natural sense of well-instrumented drama. A genuine classic, if your collection isn't blessed with this now is most certainly the time.
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Tags: Afrobeat | Afro Funk
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Zone 6: Remixed EP (Poirier, Captain Planet, Aroop Roy mixes)
Cat: PVS 020VL. Rel: 14 Dec 22
 
International
No Way (4:14)
No Way (Poirier remix) (4:31)
No Way (Village cuts remix) (3:51)
Shidaa (4:02)
Shidaa (Captain Planet remix) (4:38)
Shidaa (Aroop Roy remix) (6:36)
Review: K.O.G's Zone 6 Agege album was recorded back in November 2020 and it pays homage to a small coastal suburb in Accra, the Ghanaian capital where he grew up. Now it gets revisited for a series of superb remixes alongside a couple of the original standout tunes. Poirier, Captain Planet and Aroop Roy all bring the class here. Each one is a fresh fusion of Afro-jazz with compelling rhythms at their heart. Originals 'Shidaa' and 'No Way' are still fresh, too.
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Goes To Africa With Love (reissue)
Cat: NA 5244LP. Rel: 12 Jun 23
 
Jazz
Samba Dee (16:12)
Ah Je Ge Da Ba (7:42)
Clean Air (5:12)
Music Came (10:41)
Nanigo (13:23)
Holdin' Meetin' (5:36)
Samba Dee (instrumental) (16:38)
Music Came (instrumental) (9:32)
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Ogassa Original Vol 1 (reissue)
Cat: AJXLP 702. Rel: 17 Feb 23
 
Funk
Avale (7:38)
Ogassa Story (7:29)
Production Vido Tche (7:12)
Gbe We Gnin Wa Bio (9:14)
Review: Rare finds enthusiasts, this one's for you. Beninese Afrobeat troupe Ogassa were, criminally, hardly celebrated in their day. Their only album and surviving high-quality recording is 'Ogassa Original', released on the enigmatic record label Albarika Store, whose archives are still being scoured by the modern label Acid Jazz for the purpose of reissing their best and most obscure pressings. Recorded at EMI in Lagos, the four songs heard on this LP, from 'Avale' to 'Gbe We Gnin Wa Bo', feature an ensemble of voices and performances, each full of gratitude for continent of Africa, familial rites, and matters of the spiritual.
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Only You (remastered)
Only You (remastered) (heavyweight vinyl LP)
Cat: SNDWLP 146. Rel: 24 Nov 22
 
Disco/Nu-Disco
Only You (6:23)
I Had A Dream (5:49)
Things Fall Apart (Disco Jam) (5:50)
Welcome My Love (6:12)
Only You (Disco Jam) (6:33)
Things Fall Apart (5:29)
Review: Since it was first reissued a few years ago, Steve Monite's Only You album has gone from being a stupidly rare Nigerian boogie "holy grail", to an easy-to-access "must have" for anyone with even a passing interest in African disco and electrofunk. If you've yet to acquire a copy, we'd recommend picking up a copy of this officially licensed Soundway repress. It contains two different takes on the now anthemic 'Only You' - an infectious Lagos boogie delight - plus the pleasingly dubbed-out, piano-heavy electrofunk gem 'Things Fall Apart (Disco Jam)' (the original mix is also included at the end of side B), the slick and sweet 'Welcome My Love' and the more downtempo 'I Had a Dream'.
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Voiciii
Voiciii (gatefold 2xLP)
Cat: FVR 170. Rel: 09 Feb 21
 
Disco/Nu-Disco
Assia (feat Pat Kalla) (3:54)
Ben Bene La (feat Lass) (4:51)
Women Can Do (feat Ayuune Sule) (5:39)
Mbaal Mu Teer (feat Lass) (3:18)
Water Get No Enemy (feat Pat Kalla) (5:05)
Tu Mens Devant Moi (feat Rama Traore) (4:10)
Faut Pas (dub 2000) (3:32)
Fighting Slowly (feat Ayuune Sule) (5:26)
Faut Pas Dire Des Choses Comme Ca (feat Pat Kalla) (4:38)
LYMYE-A (feat David Walters, Pat Kalla & Lass) (5:25)
Manu Ecoute Ca (feat Pat Kalla) (4:33)
Ku La Foon (feat Lass) (4:15)
Francois, Va Te Laver (feat Pat Kalla) (3:59)
Tenor Jam For Manu (feat Boris Pokora) (3:37)
Review: Favorite Recordings presents Voiciii, the third album by Voilaaa - the nom de plume of Bruno 'Patchworks' Hovart. It features guest vocalists such as Pat Kalla and Lass who he has worked with previously, but also new ones such as David Walters, Rama Traore and Ayuune Suule. There's also the addition of saxophonist Boris Pokora. The LP is a tribute to major artists of influential African sounds, such as Fela Kuti and Manu Dibango: from the empowering groove of 'Women Can Do', the late night boogie-down antics with a message on 'Water Get No Enemy' to the spiritual life music of LYMYE-A' - a delightful album from start to finish.
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The Budos Band II
Cat: DAP 011. Rel: 01 Sep 07
 
Funk
Chicago Falcon
Budos Rising
Ride Or Die
Mas O Menos
Adeniji
King Cobra
My Girl
Origin Of Man
Scorpion
Deep In The Sand
Review: The Budos Band are the quintessence of Staten Island Soul. Since the release of the 2005 debut, their exciting new afro-influenced take on the instrumental music has been captivating listeners across the globe. "The Budos Band II" is an amazing release on Daptone.
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Jibiti
Jibiti (7")
Cat: FUR 7391. Rel: 06 Jul 20
 
Funk
Jibiti (Bosq remix) (4:34)
Jibiti (Bosq remix instrumental) (4:33)
Review: Kaleta's first full-length collaboration with the Super Yamba Band, 2019's "Medaho", was something of a slept-on treat: a fiendishly psychedelic Afrobeat affair that was every bit as heavy, colourful and vibrant as you'd expect. Here, one of the album's standout tunes gets the remix treatment courtesy of long-serving, party-starting musical fusionist Bosq. The Ubiquity and Soul Clap stalwart delivers vocal and instrumental passes of "Jibiti", both of which make great use of Kaleta's vocals and Super Yamba Band's fuzzy, Fela Kuti-style horn lines. Bosq's groove is closer in feel to Afro-disco than the original album version, though the bassline, organ stabs and vocals are pure Afrobeat gold.
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I Feel Funky
I Feel Funky (limited 7")
Cat: DYNAM 7121. Rel: 03 Nov 22
 
Funk
I Feel Funky (3:04)
Talkin' Talkin' (4:42)
Review: Matata were formed in Kenya in 1963, laying down their grooves in Nairobi's Brilliant Club before going on to record two albums in London in the early 70s. Both Air Fiesta and Independence are perfect nuggets of Afro-funk, but alas Matata were reportedly homesick and they disbanded to return home. Their short-lived legacy lives on though, and now Dynamites Cuts have turned to their second album to present two of the hottest joints on a cool and deadly 7". 'I Feel Funky' is one of the band's biggest hits, while on the flip we're treated to 'Talkin Talkin' - you can't say funkier than that really, can you?
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Tags: African | Afro Funk
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Mango
Mango (heavyweight vinyl LP + MP3 download code in embossed sleeve)
Cat: AR 159VL. Rel: 19 Oct 23
 
Broken Beat/Nu Jazz
Mango Woman (feat Gyedu-Blay Ambolley) (4:51)
Balkan-Maasai-Party (feat The Maasai Tribe Of Tanzania) (5:13)
Havana B-Boys (6:26)
Mascadito (feat Laura Insausti & Nene Vasquez) (5:46)
Sudoeste (10:26)
Good 4 (3:47)
Anotha Bossa (3:34)
Huele Que Huele (feat Ivan Camelo) (4:14)
Review: Four years since their last album, German DJ duo and genre-benders Mo' Horizons have become renowned for their mastery of the latin, and the world at large. You probably already know their music without even realising: Ikea, Renault, Kia and over 500 different music compilations can all attest to the genius of Ralf Droesemeyer and Mark Foh Wetzler. Nu-club, bossa nova and Brazilian funk culminate together in groovy, one-of-a-kind tracks that combine the best of all worlds. 2000s euroclub aesthetics combine with ska guitar lines and killer Latin soul drums. No better is this demonstrated on single 'Anotha Bossa' with Guida da Palma, a feel-good carnival anthem.
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Tags: Latin | Afrobeat | Afro Funk
 in stock $25.00
UN (United Nonsense)
UN (United Nonsense) (180 gram vinyl LP)
Cat: BELLP 01. Rel: 14 Dec 23
 
International
UN (United Nonsense) (15:40)
Chasin (8:01)
Sunday Jump (11:30)
Wahala Dey Come (11:29)
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Pat Thomas & Kwashibu Area Band
Pat Thomas & Kwashibu Area Band (gatefold 2xLP + CD)
Cat: STRUT 126LP. Rel: 10 Jun 15
 
International
Mewo Akoma (8:22)
Gyae Su (4:12)
Odoo Be Ba (4:53)
Me Ho Asem (6:30)
Oye Asem (5:16)
Odo Asaada (4:03)
Brebrebre (5:22)
Amaehu (5:38)
Mewo Akoma
Gyae Su
Odoo Be Ba
Me Ho Asem
Oye Asem
Odo Asaada
Brebrebre
Amaehu
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Disco Hi Life
Cat: HC 027. Rel: 04 Mar 14
 
Disco/Nu-Disco
Disco Hi Life
Awade
Children Of The World
Love Peace & Happiness
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Sierra Leone In 1970s USA
Sierra Leone In 1970s USA (limited 180 gram vinyl LP + MP3 download code)
Cat: SNDWLP 062. Rel: 02 May 14
 
Funk
Wali Bena
Be Patient
Ben Ben Bee
Bi Loko
Yamba Sowe
Review: Soundway's debut Sierra Leone exploration introduces us to Muyei Power who toured their country (and, on occasion, the US) throughout much of the 70s. With only a handful of 45s recorded, their sound has been largely unheard for the last 30/40 years. Until now. Complete with detailed liner notes and artwork, this album is a fantastic document. More importantly, it sounds fantastic: stretching from the more western influenced funk dynamic of "Bi Loko" to the frenetic percussive fusion of "Be Patient" via the smoky, mournful horns on the folky "Ben Ben Bee" there's a unique sound that resonates with everything else you know and love about African music during the ever-fertile 70s, yet rings and stamps with a life of its own.
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Guest Edits Vol 3
Cat: CUTSX 003. Rel: 08 Dec 21
 
Funk
Lagos Puzzle (Guest edit) (3:45)
Imaginings (Guest edit) (3:29)
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Music Of Many Colours (reissue)
Cat: KFR 11431. Rel: 29 Nov 19
 
International
2000 Blacks Got To Be Free (18:37)
Africa - Center Of The World (17:35)
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African Dances (reissue)
Cat: MRBLP 168. Rel: 05 Jun 18
 
International
Cunny Jam Wayo (16:25)
Agboju Logun (11:42)
Gboro Mi Ro (7:43)
Review: Shina Williams' first album from 1979, African Dances, marked the moment where the Nigerian afrobeat artist would team up with 'His African Percussionists', to form one of the most sought-after sounds of the next decade. Taking inspiration from the Master Of Ceremonies, Fela Kuti, this album is just as loose and evocative as the legend's, and perhaps even a little more oriented towards the disco end of the spectrum. "Cunny Jam Wayo" is a classic afrobeat march, with its rolling drums popping off left, right and centre, while "Agboju Logun" offers a softer funk ride, and "Gboro Mi Ro" lifts the soul at the final moments with a truly memorable string of brass instruments and vocals. Cop this, not the L300+ original..!
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Roi Du Ziglibithy
Roi Du Ziglibithy (gatefold heavyweight vinyl LP + MP3 download code)
Cat: AADE 015. Rel: 17 Oct 22
 
International
Nini (5:03)
Ziglibithiens (8:47)
Bliwana (5:01)
Golozo (7:03)
Review: Ernesto Djedje is rightly known as the king of Ziglibithy and has been since not long after he first made his mark back in the 60s. He started out as a guitar player and leader of Ivoiro Star, before eventually going it alone and moving to Paris. He later returned to his native Cote d'Ivoire in 1974 and created his own musical mix of funk, soul, Makossa and disco before dying in odd circumstances in 1983. This Roi Du Ziglibithy, LP was first released in 1997 and now gets reissued on Analog Africa. One of his best-known works, it's a perfect example of his unique fusion sound.
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Tags: African | Highlife | Afro Funk
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Money Is The Root Of Evil
Money Is The Root Of Evil (translucent orange vinyl 7")
Cat: ES 75LPC1. Rel: 17 Nov 22
 
Funk
Money Is The Root Of Evil (short version) (5:11)
Duodu Wuo Ye Ya (short version) (5:05)
Review: Dan Boadi left his native Ghana to take his highlife sound to American audiences after he had his 1967 breakout debut 'Abrabo'. That was a regional hit and soon after came this tune which was recorded at Paul Serrano's studio in Chicago. It showcased the real breadth and depth of his sound as it called upon reggae, acrobat, halide and funk to demand your ear with a chugging drum groove. Add in the colourful orchestration that makes the tune soar and a you have a record that is a true musical melting pot that stood Boadi pat in his new home of the Windy City.
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Tags: African | Highlife | Afro Funk
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Dance My Love (reissue)
Cat: LFRK 01. Rel: 13 Apr 23
 
Funk
Timawok (3:22)
Yoyo (3:53)
Comeback Baby (4:13)
Bola Bola (4:06)
My Own Style (3:29)
Afro (3:30)
Sonia (4:04)
Lode (3:26)
Viva Afrika (2:57)
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Owhaaou!
Owhaaou! (12")
Cat: HC 77. Rel: 05 Apr 23
 
Funk
Owhaaou! (4:32)
Magnifirec (4:49)
Zemidjan (radio edit) (4:14)
Mi Tchinker (5:04)
Review: Owhaaou features four cuts taken from the incredibly hard-to-find and obscure Metamorphose album that was released back in 1984 by this legendary Benin soul star. He blends rare Afrofunk with digital soul as evidenced by the recent reissue of Dans le Tchink System. Now this label celebrates his work once more with this futuristic and expansive new record which was recorded on 24 analogue track channels with skilled backing musicians such as Hilaire Penda on bass, Poly Rythmo de Cotonou's Daniel Bentho and more. The title track is a big disco party starter then there are more sombre moods on 'Magnifiec' and a silky edit of 'Zemidjan' before 'Mi Tchinker' gets that booty shaking.
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Living High In The Brass Empire
Living High In The Brass Empire (limited orange iris vinyl LP + MP3 download code)
Cat: ATS 12002LPC1. Rel: 29 Jun 23
 
Funk
Super (4:05)
Ob Joint (4:28)
Les Munequitos (3:13)
Off Grid (4:38)
Never Knew (3:13)
Cumbia Divina (3:33)
Zaire (4:30)
Empire (3:52)
Strike (4:49)
Review: Living High in the Brass Empire is Mitchum Yacoub's latest showcase in personal stylings of tropical funk, afrobeat, cumbia, and soul; a musical patchwork threaded by a heavy, hypnotic rhythm section and powerfully vibrant horn lines. What sounds like a 12-piece ensemble was actually mostly recorded and performed by Yacoub at his home in San Diego, featuring a few close friends from local groups Sure Fire Soul Ensemble and Boostive. You'll hear rhythms from Colombia; folkloric Cuban percussion; interlocking grooves a la Fela Kuti; a 70s r&b influence and something ineffably brilliant gluing it all together.
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Tags: Afrobeat | Afro Funk | Cumbia
 in stock $27.89
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