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Cat: COMET 072RE LP. Rel: 26 Mar 21
Deep House
Review: Italian duo Nu Guinea has previously proved adept at creating humid, sultry deep house and tropical-infused electronics. Here, they focus a little more on the latter with a concept album based around the distinctive Afrobeat rhythms of legendary drummer Tony Allen. With his blessing, and that of the Comet label on which he's been releasing since the 1980s, the Early Sounds Recordings pair has cut-up and re-constructed Allen's drums, combining them with their own steamy electronics, vintage synthesizer lines and classic drum machines. It's an intoxicating and hugely entertaining blend that sits somewhere between their previous outings, Danny Wolfers' material under the Nacho Patrol guise, and the dreamy late '80s/early '90s work of forgotten Italian producer Mr Marvin.
… Read morePlayed by: Øyvind Morken, Felix Dickinson, Yiannis 'Nova' Dorakis, Ourra, Adventures In Paradise, Daniel Judd, Ksoul, Ionik (Traveller Records, KGS), Eltron John, FabioDellaTorre (Minimono/Bosconi), ISOUL8 (Volcov), Dj soFa, Lipelis, Marcelo Tavares(Deep Space Podcast), Juno Recommends Deep House, Luke Solomon, Mellophonia, Afro Beat Foundation, Richard Zepezauer (RZ-1), Alex Bradley, INKSWEL (HOT SHOT SOUNDS / BBE), Doo, Fabio Monesi (Wilson Records), Giorgio Luceri, Fantastic Man, Gavin Boyd (Soul Has No Tempo), DJ ROCCA, Djs: Most Charted - Deep House, Heion, John Kong, DJ Ermi, Spittal (Craigie Knowes), Alan Dente, DJ Kobayashi, Orphidal, Funkyjaws, Giovanni Damico, Terrence Pearce, Marco Celeri, Cervo (Banana Hill), RICHEART, ESS O ESS, Sebastien Vorhaus, DJ SCM (Warm Tapes Adjustment), Secretsundaze, Balearic Mike & Ben Monk
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Review: A veritable French fusion institution; classically trained Cameroon musician Eko Roosevelt Louis was responsible for a catalogue of exciting jazz funk, disco and afrofunk records throughout the 70s and remained active touring Europe until the 90s when he returned to Cameroon to inherit the role as tribal chieftain from his grandfather. Released in 1979, Funky Disco Music was his third album and packs some of his most powerful compositions. The triumphant title track says it all; laidback, charming and full of positivity it sets the scene for the whole trip. Highlights include the rock-tinged soul chugger "Une Chanson Sans Paroles", the highlife uplift of "Doi Da Manga" and the smouldering showstopper finale "Emen Ango". Dig deep and enjoy... Africa Seven promise more Eko reissues in the near future.
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Dancing Time: The Best Of Eastern Nigeria's Afro Rock Exponents 1973-77 (gatefold 180 gram vinyl 2xLP)
Cat: SNDWLP 039. Rel: 23 Apr 12
International
Played by: Djouls (Paris DJs), Mukatsuku Records Chart, AfroBase (Radio Chart), Craig Charles Funk And Soul, Pat Les Stache (Cabana Disco), Mop Mop, Jazzee Loudness, Funky Bompa, Juno Recommends Funk, Ra Malone, Afro Beat Foundation, Soundway Records, Suonho, ShoCkS, Citizen Dale (of KEPT RECORDS), Corazon At Floripa, Bjarki
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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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Review: Pigeon only debuted back in 2022 with their well recorded Yagana EP and it soon won the five-piece band plenty of fans. They now serve up something equally as fresh and that develops their sound further. It is still rooted in Afro-disco but with elements of rock, new wave, synth pop, no wave, jazz and electro. Synths and drum machines define the sounds but with plenty of DIY spirit, all of which has won them continued support from tastemakers as diverse and influential as Gilles Peterson, Elton John and Iggy Pop. These are cultured and authentic summer sounds perfect for days dancing in the rays.
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Musique Original De Films Volume 2 (LP + booklet + insert)
Cat: HABIBI 0271. Rel: 27 Jun 24
Soundtracks
Review: Habibi Funk cannot contain their excitement in sharing a second collection of deep grooves and unreleased songs from Algeria's Ahmed Malek soundtrack works. Ahmed Malek - who has often been compared to Ennio Morricone - recorded the majority of these songs in the 1970s and early 1980s, during which time his own native Algeria was in its film heyday. Malek became known for his combination of traditional music with jazz, psych-rock, and R&B, and yet did not find international recognition beyond his hometown; Habibi Funk recount the mission of tracking down Malek's sister to unearth a box full of master tapes, which formed the foundation of this miraculous new release salvage. As Ahmed says, "I didn't choose music, music chose me": it shows here.
… Read morePlayed by: Juno Recommends Leftfield
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Funeral For Justice (limited gatefold blood red vinyl LP)
Cat: OLE 2031LPE. Rel: 02 May 24
Psych/Garage Rock
Review: Audibly energised by their global tour following the drop of 2021's breakout record 'Afrique Victime', Mdou Moctar and band return with an album of psychedelic assouf centring around themes of global unrest. Moctar's guitar sounds more frazzled and warm than ever, and the ever-cleaner production only serves to highlight the dazzling musicianship of his band. Quickly amassing an impressive and diverse discography of Tuareg rock heaters, Mdou Moctar further cements his reputation as the Nigerien Hendrix.
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Cat: AF 1002. Rel: 03 May 22
Funk
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Review: Musician, painter, sculptor and ceramist Henri Guedon was known affectionately as the grandfather of modern music from the French Antilles. His standout album angst more than a dozen was 1975's Karma. An OG copy is hard to find and pricey when you do, so thankfully Outre National Records have secured the rights to this limited edition and remastered reissue. It is an impossibly lively fusion of soul, funk and world, jazz-rock and reggae, Afro-Cuban rhythms and indigenous African sounds like beguine and gwo ka. Guedon's vocals ride over all the many bristling drum and instrumental tracks to make for a real carnival sound.
… Read morePlayed by: AfroBase (Radio Chart), Juno Recommends International
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Kel Tinariwen (gatefold LP + MP3 download code with obi-strip)
Cat: WEDGELP 0122. Rel: 03 Nov 22
Folk/Americana
Review: The resurgence of interest in vinyl has brought with it plenty of spotlight for niche acts like Tinariwen. The Mali-based desert blues specialists are now frequently found on the playlist of eclectic Das and NTS radio hosts, and so they should be. This new album is actually an old one - Kel Tinariwen is an early cassette tape recorded in the 90s that has not been released before. It hones in on the political issues of the time and is a raw sound compared to how Tinariwen went on to sound, but still has all the hypnotic guitar lines and call-and-response vocals that make it distinctly them. Add in raw drum machine rhythms and keyboard melodies and you have an alluring and Arab-tinged take on synth-pop that really gets you where it hurts.
… Read morePlayed by: Juno Recommends International
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Review: Immanuel 'Immy' Kwabena Dreessens-Owusu is based in Torquay but is of Ghanaian-Dutch heritage. His musical upbringing straddled the worlds of rock'n'roll and the West African culture of his roots. His grandfather is a legendary musician, Koo Nim, and this debut album was recorded with his father Kojo Noah Owusu and Ghanaian drummer Julius Sackey. Across nine glorious cuts he mixes highlife and Afro rhythms, Afro rock and psychedelic sounds with spiritual vocals into an energising and cathartic brew that is steeped in classic and authentic styles but with plenty of modern perpsective.
… Read morePlayed by: AfroBase (Radio Chart), Juno Recommends International
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Review: Paul Ngozi's 99% Confusion represents a powerful chapter in the history of Zamrock, a vibrant music scene that emerged in 1970s Zambia. This late-period hard rock and proto-punk album, featuring drummer Chrissy Zebby Tembo, shows Ngozi's enduring influence in the Zamrock movement. The LP comes with an oversized eight-page booklet filled with rare photographs, a detailed discography, and insightful annotations, providing a deeper understanding of Ngozi's musical journey. Zamrock itself was a unique fusion, blending fuzz-driven psychedelia, raw garage rock, and energetic funk with traditional African rhythms. This distinctive sound, cultivated by bands like Musi O Tunya, Amanaz, and Ngozi Family, stood apart from anything else on the African continent. 99% Confusion, released under license from Paul Nyirongo's estate, is part of Now-Again's ongoing effort to preserve and reissue these vital records. This album continues to showcase Ngozi's pivotal role in shaping the Zamrock legacy.
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Review: Swaken marks the sophomore release from Moroccan-French powerhouse quartet Bab L' Bluz, following their lauded debut 'Nayda!' Recorded at Real World Studios, the album showcases the songwriting and production talents of Yousra Mansour and Brice Bottin. Exploring the concept of "possession" in Darija, Swaken delves into the haunting spirits that influence human experience, transcending mere trance to evoke a profound musical connection. Drawing from Chaabi music and the Lilas of the Gnaoua tradition, Swaken embodies a relentless pursuit of justice and defiance of norms. Musically dynamic, the album expands upon Nayda!'s foundation, delivering eleven compelling tracks of psychedelic Gnawa blues, brimming with intelligence, emotion, and raw vitality.
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Cat: HABIBI 0272. Rel: 27 Jun 24
Soundtracks
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Review: From their low-key discovery through the Sahel Sounds label via a leap to Third Man and now on to Matador, the rise and rise of Mdou Moctar has been a marvel to behold, albeit not exactly surprising. Led by Mahamadou Souleymane but now framed as a quartet, their Tuareg desert blues sound has a sharper bite than similarly popular acts like Tinariwen which responds very well to a bigger production. Long time fans fear not, the spark of Souleymayne's songwriting and playing is intact, but there's a vibrancy to tracks like 'Imouhar' and 'Funeral For Justice' as they play with dynamics and tension which bring an exciting new dimension to desert blues.
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Amatssou (Deluxe) Bonus Tracks (limited 12" picture disc)
Cat: WEDGEEP 0123. Rel: 29 Feb 24
Folk/Americana
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Imidiwan: Companions (reissue) (180 gram vinyl LP + insert)
Cat: 724197 1. Rel: 03 Nov 22
Folk/Americana
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Ted Ak Mame Coumba Lamba Ak Mame Coumba Mbang (LP + MP3 download code)
Cat: BJR 89LP. Rel: 02 Nov 23
Post Rock/Experimental
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100% Sahara Guitar (limited transluscent blue vinyl LP + poster)
Cat: SS 078LPC1. Rel: 12 Sep 24
Psych/Garage Rock
Review: Translated into English as 'stars of the Air region, Etran De L'air want to introduce you to Agadez, Niger. Better known to some as the capital of the Saharan rock scene, the band have been doing their thing -mainly on the fabled wedding circuit - for a quarter of a century already, and then some, but will be brand new to many ears outside the region. More a sign of the music industry's shortcomings and closed nature, the group comprise brothers and cousins all born in one neighbourhood, Abalone, and originally formed when the current main man Moussa 'Abindi' Ibra was just nine-years-old. You can hear that experience in every moment on 100%, a record that does its best to capture the energy, instrumental mastery, hypnotic qualities and celebratory atmosphere of this distinctly North African sound.
… Read morePlayed by: AfroBase (Radio Chart)
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Witch (Including Janet) (reissue) (limited yellow vinyl LP)
Cat: NA 6107LPST. Rel: 13 May 24
International
Review: This timely reissue of Zamrock's Afro-prog-psychedelic masterpiece makes its debut on vibrant yellow vinyl. WITCH was a group influenced by James Brown, the Stones, and Deep Purple and they dominated 70s Zamrock stages in their heyday. Their musical journey spanned only five years and culminated in the fifth and final rock album, which predated a split and a new disco venture in Zimbabwe. The record fuses traditional Zambian rhythms and folk melodies with progressive rock and, somewhat echoing Lukombo Vibes, it embodies the Osibas' "afro-rock" style. This release encapsulates WITCH's evolution and influence and gives a vivid glimpse into the era's musical fusion and cultural resonance.
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