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Singles
The Boogaloo EP
Cat: AJXEP 847. Rel: 14 May 25
Latin Dynamite (2:48)
Voodoo Working (2:37)
El Popcorn (2:40)
Cocktail De Medianoche (2:41)
Review: For five years, Acid Jazz has been showcasing Kevin Fingier's productions with each one carrying his signature Latin flair. It all began with 'Latin Dynamite', which sold out 15 days before its release and was followed by 'Cocktail de Medianoche' and 'Why Don't You Go Home', which were both instant sellouts. The second pressing of 'Latin Dynamite' included a fiery Latin rendition of the r&b classic 'It's Your Voodoo Working'. When Fingier released 'Not Strictly Soul,' it featured the Latin gem 'El Popcorn' which is now available on 7" for the first time. These four Latin Soul anthems are now united in one explosive Boogaloo EP that arrives just in time for summer.

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Tags: Latin | Boogaloo
 in stock $18.07
Future Rootz Vol 2
Future Rootz Vol 2 (coloured vinyl 7" (comes in different coloured vinyl, we cannot guarantee which colour you will receive))
Cat: FRZ 008. Rel: 30 Apr 25
Son Palenque - "A Pila El Arroz" (Sound Culture remix) (3:58)
Tropical Scenes (Afroqbano remix) (4:07)
Review: Windy City collective Future Rootz are all about mixing up worldly electronic sounds, Latin, tropical bass and global jazz. This second volume in their new series does just that with two expressive remixes of iconic Afro-Colombian tracks. On Side A, Sound Culture delivers a modern take on Son Palenque's legendary 'A Pila el Arroz,' which was originally composed by Justo Valdez for Palenque Records. He infuses it with fresh and bubbly bass and hypnotic vocal chants. On side-B, Afroqbano reimagines 'Tropical Scenes' by adding a vibrant, rhythm-heavy twist to the original that sympathetically blends traditional Afro-Colombian sounds with electronic influences into a wiggling bit of irresistible and sunny global fusion.
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Intérprete: Voodoocuts
Tags: Cumbia | Latin House
 in stock $15.81
Álbumes
Artistic Being (Record Store Day RSD 2025)
Cat: STRUT 483LP. Rel: 23 Apr 25
Afro Futuristic Dreams (13:02)
In God's Country (4:43)
China Lane Suite (17:38)
Tembeka (7:53)
Grandma Cole Story (10:35)
Now! (8:49)
Moonlight & Sunshine (9:34)
Review: In celebration of 50 years in the performing arts, Idris Ackamoor presents Artistic Being for Record Store Day 2025-a powerful blend of jazz, spoken word and activism. Featuring the voices of acclaimed actor Danny Glover and stage legend Rhodessa Jones, this record captures highlights from the Underground Jazz Cabaret, which was performed during Black History Month 2024 at The Lab in San Francisco. Co-produced by Ackamoor's Cultural Odyssey, the release fuses poetic storytelling with evocative musical textures while reflecting on social justice, identity and resilience. Artistic Being is a profound statement from a visionary artist.
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Intérprete: Juno Recommends Jazz
 in stock $30.79
Club Tounsi
Cat: GBLP 170. Rel: 22 May 25
Douri Douri (4:05)
Ah Yallila (3:53)
Brobba (3:28)
Lelliri Yamma (4:21)
Aman Aman (4:54)
Rakeb Aalhamra (4:35)
Eddayem Allah (4:23)
Tichtiri Cherbak (3:59)
Review: On Club Tounsi, Tunisian producer Sofyann Ben Youssef, aka AMMAR 808, brings the raw rhythmic power of Mezoued-the folk music of Tunisia's working class-into a bold electronic future. Fusing pulsating synths, distorted textures and TR-808 beats with traditional instruments like goatskin bagpipes, hand drums, and the ney, he reimagines iconic Mezoued tunes for a new generation. Vocalists from classical, Sufi and Mezoued backgrounds also feature to add human soul and mean the album captures the genre's emotional depth while transforming it into something cinematic and club-ready. This LP is a bridge between past and future, tradition and innovation and one that makes you want to move.
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Tags: African | Arabic
 in stock $23.44
Loketo
Loketo (pink vinyl LP)
Cat: SR 005. Rel: 27 May 25
Nani Akosi Yo (3:09)
Okomisi Yango Ngayi (1:52)
Bombe (2:51)
Luzingu (2:53)
9 Frontieres (4:51)
Bolumbu Ya Koba (3:44)
Yaka To Bina (2:03)
Yo Loyenge (3:09)
Kinshasa La Belle (1:30)
Kinshasa La Belle (acoustic version) (1:27)
Zonga Moto (1:32)
Review: On their second release, Atelier Kamikazi continues to deliver raw, collaborative lyrics drawn from their experiences as street kids in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Like their debut on Seismographic Records, the group reflects on the harsh realities and surreal beauty of life in the city as they resist corrupt politics, challenge religious hypocrisy embodied by a figure they call "Priest Cat's Heart", and confront the dangers of "Bomb," a potent street drug. With vivid metaphors and unflinching honesty, they warn against its use while affirming their true tools for survival: words, wisdom and Loketo-the liberating hip-swing of Congolese dance.
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 in stock $30.49
Resolution Revolutions
Cat: NUNS 068V. Rel: 23 Apr 25
Sunflowers In Dub (Deep Summer mix) (7:51)
Disorganics (All Strings mix) (5:18)
Six Fingers (5:50)
Udders (4:58)
Oxum (feat Ocean Waves Brasil) (5:32)
Bloco Manco (5:46)
Review: Now working under the alias Balaphonic, long serving Manchester artist Danny Ward steers his ear for percussion into something warm, rhythmically rich and hypnotic. He opens with 'Sunflowers in Dub (Deep Summer Mix)', where sitar, harmonica and fluttering keys glide across a humid dubscape, then folds in sun-dappled samba on 'Disorganics (All Strings Mix)', all brushed guitars and delicate groove. 'Six Fingers' leans deeper into Afro-Cuban melancholy, while 'Udders' chops South American drums into psychedelic loops, teasing out low-end heft. A standout collaboration with Ocean Waves Brasil, 'Oxum' blends gentle acid with dreamy textures and Afro-Brazilian swing, before closer 'Bloco Manco' lets off the brakes-delay-lashed, bass-heavy and totally locked-in. It's music built for dancefloors, but with the patience and touch of a drummer who knows when to let things breathe.
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Tags: Latin | Brazilian | Afro Cuban
 in stock $20.91
Barretto (50th Anniversary Edition)
Barretto (50th Anniversary Edition) (180 gram vinyl LP in fold-out sleeve)
Cat: CR 00888. Rel: 08 May 25
Guarare (5:38)
Vine Pa' Echar Candela (5:49)
Eso Es Amar (4:16)
Ban Ban Quere (5:34)
Vale Mas Un Guaguanco (4:19)
Testigo Fui (4:52)
El Presupuesto (5:39)
Canto Abacua (7:02)
Review: Craft Latino celebrates the 50th anniversary of the landmark 1975 salsa album by Ray Barretto with a deluxe reissue. This remastered edition of Barretto features the debut of Ruben Blades and Tito Gomez and includes iconic tracks like 'Guarare,' 'Ban Ban Quere' and 'Canto Abacua.' It has long been considered a cornerstone of the genre in which Barretto blends rich Afro-Cuban rhythms with lyrical depth and masterful musicianship from legends like Sly & Robbie and Augustus Pablo. It's a real bit of Latin music history that shines bright and is packed with shuffling rhythms and the sort of expressive percussion and horns that take you to a different continent in an instant.
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Tags: Latin | Salsa
 in stock $37.57
Tresor Magnetique
Tresor Magnetique (2xLP + insert)
Cat: ASVN 076. Rel: 22 May 25
Forest Nativity (extended version) (4:58)
Le Grand Soleil De Dieu (2:58)
La Condition Masculine (English extended version) (4:32)
Quand Le Soleil Est La (alternate Drum Machine version) (3:02)
Ganvie (3:55)
Kikadi Gromo (3:48)
Immigration Amoureuse (4:10)
Where Are You? I Love You (4:14)
Dash, Baksheesh & Matabish (3:40)
Je Vous Aime Zaime Zaime (alternate Drum Machine version) (3:00)
Agatha (alternate version) (3:53)
L' Amour Malade Petit Francais (3:09)
Ndolo (3:04)
Chant D'Amour Pygmee (3:47)
Funky Maringa (4:13)
Crocodile - Crocodile - Crocodile (4:03)
L'Ile De Djerba (2:31)
Kitibanga (4:24)
Asma (alternative Tape version) (3:42)
Savannah Georgia (alternative version) (3:08)
Review: Tresor Magnetique is a treasure trove of unreleased tracks by the late great Francis Bebey-an international artist whose visionary work defies time and continues to add standout energy to eclectic DJ sets everywhere. These recordings have been digitised from fragile tapes found by his son and restored at Abbey Road Studios and blend pygmy flutes, drum machines, folk guitars and electronic textures in daring, genre-defying ways. Rather than a retrospective, this feels like an ongoing conversation that keeps Beby's work urgent and vital and prove Bebey wasn't just ahead of his time, he transcended it, from the lo-fi drum track magnificent of 'Quand Le Soleil Est La' to the raw, textured tropical funk of 'Where Are You? I Love You.'
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Tags: African | Afro Funk
 in stock $32.20
Samba Esquema Novo
Samba Esquema Novo (limited hand-numbered clear vinyl LP)
Cat: DMOO 092. Rel: 30 May 25
Mas, Que Nada (2:58)
Tim Dom Dom (2:22)
Balanca Pema (1:28)
Vem Morena Vem (1:58)
Chove Chuva (3:06)
E So Sambar (2:05)
Rosa, Menina Rosa (2:15)
Quero Esquecer Voce (2:20)
Uala Ualala (2:03)
A Tamba (3:02)
Menina Bonita Nao Chora (2:00)
Por Causa De Voce, Menina (2:44)
Review: Game-changing samba king Jorge Ben's 1963 debut album Samba Esquema Novo marked the beginning of a legendary career in Brazilian pop. Featuring the iconic tracks like the oft-imitated but never bettered 'Mas Que Nada' and 'Chove Chuva,' the agenda-setting album showcases Ben's early blend of vibrant bossa nova rhythms, rich choruses and his distinctive minor-key guitar style. While not yet embracing the Afro-rock influences of his later work, this release highlights a light yet energetic sound with big-band arrangements adding punch to the infectious melodies. It's a timeless album that remains a joyful and essential listen and captures the roots of a unique musical voice destined to shape Brazilian music for decades.
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 in stock $18.64
Funky Kromong Vol 2
Funky Kromong Vol 2 (gatefold green vinyl LP)
Cat: LMR 010X. Rel: 17 Apr 25
Kompor Meleduk (2:51)
Kecoa Nungging (2:11)
Digebuk (2:51)
Maling (1:56)
Banci (3:06)
Keluarga Gila (3:42)
Koboi Ngungsi (3:45)
Cong-Cong Balicong (3:13)
Main Pandjat2an (2:21)
Acu Bebeh (3:15)
Review: Funky Kromong Vol. 2 builds on the success of its predecessor with another bold and bright selection of tracks by legendary Indonesian artist Benyamin Suaeb for Lamunai Records. This volume highlights Suaeb's genius for fusing traditional Betawi music with infectious funk grooves and witty satire. Tracks like 'Kompor Meleduk', 'Cong-Cong Balicong', and 'Koboi Ngungsi' capture his signature humour and cultural insight while offering fresh energy for new generations. The seamless blend of traditional and modern instruments results in a timeless soundscape that honours Indonesia's musical heritage. Vol. 2 is both a nostalgic tribute and a bold, joyful celebration of innovation.
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Intérprete: Juno Recommends Funk
 in stock $33.33
Viva! (reissue)
Viva! (reissue) (limited 180 gram vinyl LP)
Cat: 843656 3186370. Rel: 02 Jun 25
Guajira Josephina (3:44)
My (3:50)
Tremendo Cha-Cha (3:09)
Garden Of Allah (3:46)
Jungle Stars (4:45)
Brazilian (3:40)
But Heaven Knows (3:52)
Holiday In Heaven (3:10)
Titoro (bonus track) (3:42)
Review: Bobby Montez was a key figure in West Coast Latin jazz and brought colourful energy and rich musicality to the scene in the late 1950s and early 60s. A multi-instrumentalist from a musical Arizona family, Montez settled in Los Angeles, where he balanced accounting by day (!) with leading his vibraphone-driven band at night. His sound is reminiscent of Cal Tjader but fused jazz with cha-cha and pachanga rhythms. With standout albums like Jungle Fantastique and Viva!, Montez's work offered fiery interpretations of Hollywood and Broadway themes in Latin styles. Though he retired from performing by the late 60s, his legacy remains lively and essential, not least through the magic of this record.
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 in stock $21.75
Buku O Muerte
Buku O Muerte (LP + MP3 download code)
Cat: BUKUOMUERTE. Rel: 06 May 25
El Bravo (4:10)
El Caco (4:16)
La Luisar (3:29)
El Pepe (4:08)
La Napa (4:23)
La Luisaa (Juju remix) (4:33)
El Bravo (Umami US Cak298 Remx) (3:03)
Keloke (Candelros vs Maixtape) (4:27)
Review: Candeleros is a six-member, Colombia- and Venezuela-rooted collective based in Madrid that fuse Cumbia, merengue, dub and an array of Afro-Caribbean rhythms, creating a psychedelic, postmodern celebration of Latin sound. Their music blends Andean echoes, cinematic textures and hypnotic percussion into what feels like a ritualistic dance experience and has seen them collaborating with artists like Dodosound and Carlos Talez. They always reject the usual genre boundaries while focusing on cultural activism and the power of collective expression and have performed across Europe. As this album shows, their sound is passionate, borderless and proof that Cumbia has truly rooted itself in Europe.
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Tags: Cumbia | Colombian
 in stock $38.98
Cuban Soul 18 Kilates
Cuban Soul 18 Kilates (180 gram vinyl LP)
Cat: VAMPI 314LP. Rel: 06 May 25
Hoje E Natal (3:46)
Colecao (3:09)
Ana (3:39)
Onda (7:40)
Central Do Brasil (3:39)
Saia Dessa Fossa (3:17)
De Bar Em Bar (3:55)
Salve Essa Flor (4:18)
A Lua E Eu (2:52)
Review: Cassiano's Cuban Soul - 18 Kilates was first released in 1976 and is a landmark of Brazilian soul for the way it blends the groove of American r&b with native rhythms in a way few artists have matched. Long coveted by collectors, the album has achieved cult status and now returns remastered from the original tapes on 180g vinyl so it is sure to fly off the shelves. Cassiano's velvety vocals glide over lush, cinematic arrangements throughout and in doing so, evoke the grandeur of contemporaries like Tim Maia. From start to finish, this album is packed with depth, warmth and effortless cool, which makes it an essential listen for anyone who likes soul, samba and vintage Brazilian brilliance.
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 in stock $29.37
Azucar & Salsa
Azucar & Salsa (limited hand-numbered 180 gram pink marbled vinyl LP)
Cat: MAGICOFVINYL 3589. Rel: 02 May 25
Ritmo De Mi Cuba (2:46)
Ahi Na Ma (2:36)
Sigo Esperando (2:36)
Tumba La Cana Jibarito (2:42)
Guantanamera (3:14)
Que Bella Es Cuba (2:36)
No Hay Nada Mejor (2:33)
Resurge El Omelenko (2:47)
Madre Rumba (3:11)
El Lleva Y Trae (2:39)
Rock & Roll (2:27)
Contestacion De "El Marinero" (2:35)
Yerbero Moderno (2:56)
Pa' La Paloma (3:05)
Munecas Del Cha Cha Cha (2:52)
Mi Amor Buenas Noches (Con Carlos Agentino) (2:29)
Review: Celia Cruz is widely known as the Queen of Salsa, and Azucar & Salsa is a perfect celebration of her iconic voice and the unique spirit she brings to her work. The album finds her at her most electrifying and fuses the driving rhythms of salsa with her unmistakable charisma, with the results being a high-energy mix of percussion, horns and powerhouse vocals. Tracks burst with salsa colour and are anchored by Cruz's signature cry of 'iAzucar!'-a joyful call to life and rhythm which you will soon be shouting yourself. Cruz's presence is magnetic here, whether commanding the dancefloor or weaving emotional depth into ballads. Whether you are new to her work or a diehard fan, Azucar & Salsa isa fine tribute and reminder of why her music still moves new generations.
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Tags: Cuban | Salsa
 in stock $26.83
Dom Salvador
Dom Salvador (limited 180 gram audiophile silver vinyl LP)
Cat: MOVLP 3686S. Rel: 03 Jun 25
Tio Macro (3:08)
Asa Branca (1:32)
Moeda, Reza E Cor (2:24)
Cantinflas (2:49)
Barumba (2:03)
Folia De Reis (2:47)
Sambaloo (2:05)
O Tempo Sera Tua Paz (2:35)
O Rio (3:40)
Pais Tropical (2:38)
Be By My Side (2:48)
Cantiga Por Luciana (1:34)
Review: Dom Salvador's 1969 album is pure Brazilian jazz magic. This piano maestro effortlessly fuses samba, bossa nova and hard bop into one smooth and moving groove. Tracks like 'Samba do Malandrinho' and 'Tio Macro' show off his slick chops and inventive style as he mixes tight rhythms with wild improvisation. It's a vivid trip to somewhere Brazilian heat meets American jazz cool. Fresh, funky and full of soul, Dom Salvador isn't just playing music here, he's rewriting the rules of jazz fusion, which is why this record is a classic of its genre and a vital reissue.
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 in stock $30.79
Rai Sidi Bel Abbas Vol 2
Cat: NP 049LP. Rel: 30 May 25
Maak Probleme (5:37)
Ala Jal Ouahda (6:01)
Datli Laakal (3:57)
Adebtini Ya Bent Nass (5:30)
Madanitch Lyame (5:46)
Maktoub Aliya Noualfak (6:20)
Rani Ndal Nsaaf Feli Rayha Tlef (5:33)
Mazal Galbi Tamaa (6:02)
Review: Drissi El-Abbass's Rai Sidi Bel Abbes - Volume 2 is a superb eight-track compilation that tells the evolutionary story of Rai music from the late 1970s to the 1990s. Released by Nashazphone on four sides of wax, it highlights El-Abbassi's soft vocals and innovative fusion of traditional Algerian music with electronic elements which came after he started his career with Les Aigles Noirs and later collaborated with guitarist Ahmed Zergui. El-Abbassi embraced synthesisers and drum machines to shape a modern Rai sound that has stood the test of time and tracks like 'Maak Probleme' and 'Datli Laakal' blend nostalgic melodies with bold production to offer a vivid portrait of Rai's creative transformation.
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 in stock $33.61
Soutwhind From Hachijo
Cat: FJLP 05. Rel: 05 Jun 25
Track 1
Fernanda
Track 3
Trail
Wave
Prayer
Bush
Mother Forest
Track 9
Wind
Track 11
Dancin' Stars
Review: Southwind from Hachijo is a rare gem from 1990s Japan dug out delightfully by Forest Jams and written by E.S. Island. This reissue of it dives deeper into ambient terrain while embracing tribal and spiritual tones unlike previous works. It was recorded on the remote Hachijo Island and is awash with organic textures and traditional Japanese instruments that effortlessly make for a meditative soundscape. The music is largely performed by the late Eisuke Takahashi and Nene Sanae, whose chemistry channels the island's raw, natural energy into its ever-shifting tones and timbres. It's a deeply personal and atmospheric listen and an ode to place and spirit that takes you there in an instant
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 in stock $32.48
Church Of Kidane Mehret
Cat: MRI 214CD. Rel: 22 May 25
Ave Maria
Spring Ode - Meskerem
The Storm
Essay On Mahlet, The Prayer Of Saint Yared
Via Dolorosa, XIth Station Of The Cross
Prayer For Peace Ps 122 (Kyrie Eleison)
Mesbak, Yet My Kingis From Old (Ps 74:12-13)
From Thy Side
Behold The Cross
Believe In Me
Review: Some 13 years have now passed since Mississippi Records started reissuing private press albums by Emahoy Tsege Mariam Gebru, an Ethiopian Orthodox nun, pianist and composer whose naturally religious-inspired works frequently took spiritual music to fascinating new places. Here the label turns its attention to 1972's Church of Kidane Mehret, notable not only for being recorded live in various churches across Jerusalem, but also for the use of harmonium and pipe organ as well as Emehoy's beloved piano. The original album, which in line with her other album features intricate and mood-enhancing solo translations of orthodox liturgies, has here been expanded via the inclusion of two further piano pieces from 1963's ultra-rare Der Sang Des Reeres - a set of which only 50 copies were ever produced.
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Tags: African
 in stock $13.84
Metamusik Festival Berlin '74
Metamusik Festival Berlin '74 (LP + insert + MP3 download code)
Cat: BLACKTRUFFLE 129. Rel: 05 Jun 25
Announcement By Salamat Ali Khan (2:39)
Raag Megh - Vilambit Khayal In Ektal (21:01)
Raag Megh - Madhya Khayal In Jhaptal (10:13)
Raag Megh - Tarana In Teental (15:17)
Review: Black Truffle presents a rare 1974 live recording of Pakistani vocalist Salamat Ali Khan here. He is a master of the kyhal style in Hindustani classical music, and this was captured at Berlin's MetaMusik festival. In it, Khan's performance of Raag Megh unfolds across three distinct tempos that cook up meditative calm with fiery improvisation. Accompanied by tabla and harmonium and uniquely using an alpine zither, the trio crafts a hypnotic, weightless soundscape that tends to emphasise silence and pulse over traditional drones. The LP features striking black-and-white photos and liner notes by musicologist Peter Pannke who helps to capture the transcendent power and spirit of this historic concert.
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Tags: Indian
 in stock $31.07
Ya Es Hora Pacifico: Colombian Singles Series Vol 4
Cat: GCCOLSING 4. Rel: 04 Jun 25
En La Isla (3:15)
Historias (3:18)
Ya Es Hora Pacifico (2:47)
Choke (2:26)
Suena Sabroso (4:36)
Bailando Kizomba (3:16)
En La Isla (instrumental) (3:16)
Review: La Ruka is a prominent artist from Colombia's Pacific Coast. She blends hip-hop, salsa, Afro-Colombian roots and urban Latin genres in her music even though she is now based in Barcelona. Her live shows are always high on energy and tunes of hers like 'No Quiero Marido' and 'Todo Es Plata' are some of many standouts from the last 20 years. Her lyrics often focus on Afro-descendent women and life in Buenaventura and this new EP is another injection of Latin rhythms direct to your soul. Each one is sun kissed and percussive with irresistible production from the likes of JMoney, Village cuts and Lanzapro.
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Tags: Salsa | Cumbia | Colombian
 in stock $17.23
Album No 1 (Id Ed Was) (remastered)
Cat: WWSLP 104LP. Rel: 22 May 25
Id Ed Was (3:58)
Avehri (3:20)
Akoudar (4:10)
Thadoukli (3:21)
Ikhaq (4:29)
Mmliyi (3:37)
Thassousmi (2:30)
Achethkhi (4:26)
Review: Wewantsounds continues its deep dive into Algerian music with the first-ever reissue of Les Abranis' sought-after-by-those-who-know 1983 long player, Album No. 1. Originally recorded in Paris and privately pressed in small quantities, the album, which is also known as Id Ed Was, fuses Kabyle rhythms with funk and touches of reggae. This reissue has been curated by Cheb Gero (of recent Sweet Rebels compiling fame) and features remastered audio, though it retains the original artwork. It's a great line document of Algeria's diasporic groove with a two-page insert featuring fresh liner notes by journalist Rabah Mezouane.
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Tags: African | Afro Funk | Arabic
 in stock $37.00
Khadim
Khadim (LP)
Cat: ND 30LP. Rel: 27 May 25
Lamp Fall
Dieuw Bakhul
Khadim
Nimzat
Review: Khadim is a smart evolution of Ndagga Rhythm Force's sound-stripped down, spacious and spiritually charged. Abandoning guitars and full percussion, the four track album hones in on minimal live drumming, dubby synths (including Mark Ernestus's Prophet-5), and Mbene Diatta Seck's powerful, expressive voice. Each track is emotionally rich and narratively distinct while touching on Senegalese history, Sufi devotion and street-level struggles. Songs like 'Lamp Fall' and 'Khadim' pay homage to revered religious figures while blending traditional rhythms with contemporary electronics. After years of touring, this new direction feels deeply rooted yet forward-reaching and means this album is both devotional and radical in its dubwise majesty.
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Khadim
Khadim (CD)
Cat: ND 30CD. Rel: 27 May 25
Lamp Fall
Dieuw Bakhul
Khadim
Nimzat
Review: It may be almost a decade since the last - and previously only - album by Mark Ernestus' Ndagga Rhythm Force outfit, but in the time the expansive, percussion-led collective has toured extensively and subtly developed their African rhythms-meets-dub trademark style. Khadim, which features extensive contributions from vocalist Mbene Diatta Seck, is not only a welcome return to the studio, but also a genuinely impressive affair. For proof, check the percussion-rich Afro-dub science of 'Lamp Fall', where Seck's effects-laden vocals spar with dub techno synth motifs and deep sub-bass over a hand percussion-heavy rhythm track, or the more dub techno-focused early morning hypnotism of the inspired title track.
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Clube Da Esquina 2 (reissue)
Cat: MJJ 464DLP. Rel: 09 Jun 25
Credo
Nascente
Ruas Da Cidade
Paixao E Fe
Casamento De Negros
Olho D'Agua
Canoa, Canoa
O Que Foi Feito Devera (De Vera)
Misterios
Pao E Agua
E Dai? (A Queda)
Cancao Amiga
Cancion Por La Unidad De Latino America
Tanto
Dona Olimpia (Your Moon)
Testamento
A Sede Do Peixe (Para O Que Nao Tem Solucao)
Leo
Maria, Maria
Meu Menino
Toshiro
Reis E Rainhas Do Maracatu (Tema Dos Estudantes Do Samba De Tres Pontas)
Que Bom, Amigo
Review: Milton Nascimento's ambitious follow-up to the groundbreaking Clube da Esquina came back in 1978. Spanning two discs, Clube da Esquina 2 maintains the collective, genre-blurring spirit of its predecessor while deepening its emotional and political scope. The lyrics tap into Brazil's social contradictions of hope and despair, beauty and hardship with lush, experimental melodies and busy, prickly rhythms. Across its varied textures, Nascimento blends MPB, jazz, rock and regional grooves, all shaped by a growing circle of collaborators including Elis Regina, Chico Buarque and Lo Borges. It's a bold, poetic reflection on Brazil's past and future with Nascimento's unmistakable voice at the centre.
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Tags: MPB
 in stock $30.49
Authentique Vol 2
Authentique Vol 2 ('psychedelic shadow' vinyl LP (indie exclusive))
Cat: NUM 824LPC2. Rel: 05 Jun 25
Maliniwoula (8:17)
Zani D Jabate (7:56)
Noumouna Kouloumba (5:28)
Sinaya (7:48)
Signanna (7:19)
Limaniya Kile De Boro (6:07)
Review: This is the sound of Malian guitar mastery at its peak as Zani Diabate's Super Djata Band channelled raw magic on their 1981 album. Blending Wasulu hunter traditions, griot storytelling, Senufo dances and Fula and Mandingo sounds with psychedelic rock, blues and Afrobeat, the Bamako-based orchestra delivers a genre-bending sonic trip that more than stands up. This is where tradition meets wah-wah pedal wizardry across six electrifying tracks that blaze with intensity and infectious groove. It outlines a revolutionary sound forged for the people, by the people and in the 1980s, few bands matched their fire- could should still the same today, to be fair.
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Road Fever
VARIOUS
Cat: SNDWLP 183. Rel: 09 May 25
Ransum - "Soca Panda Riddim" (3:15)
P6 - "Smash Or Pass Riddim" (2:12)
Shazdown - "Bouyon Beam" (3:23)
DJ Demafidem - "On Di Road" (2:53)
G6 Productions - "2 Stroke Riddim" (2:13)
Bad Sound/DJ Marfox - "Both Twanche Riddim Refix" (1:41)
Veaygel - "Dirty Lows Riddim" (2:21)
Krome Productions - "Tic Tac Toe Riddim" (part 2) (1:55)
LMT Mafia - "DAF Riddim" (1:57)
P6 - "Heat Wave Riddim" (3:07)
Veaygel - "Fire Ball Riddim" (2:46)
Slaughter Arts Media - "Bad Weather Riddim" (part 2) (3:22)
Ransum - "Walk It Riddim" (2:38)
ScarnX - "Midnight Fever Riddim" (2:37)
Review: The intriguing Road Fever delivers a hurricane of high-octane, body-shaking rhythms from St. Lucia, Dominica and Guadeloupe, all of which capture the zeitgeist of Caribbean music in 2025. This compilation showcases raw, instrumental Dennery Segment and Bouyon riddims that were originally crafted for vocalists and are now presented as standalone tracks. With turbo-charged 150+ bpm beats, minimal percussion, DJ and vocal samples all woven in with synth riffs, these tunes mash up carnival sounds with elements of trap, drill, Haitian konpa and Angolan kuduro for a truly global listen. They have all been compiled by Rozaly and highlight the electrifying energy of the Caribbean's current scene.
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Tags: Caribbean
 in stock $27.40
Roots Rocking Zimbabwe: The Modern Sound Of Harare' Townships 1975-1980
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Cat: AALP 101. Rel: 02 May 25
Thomas Mapfumo & The Acid Band - "Chiiko Chinotinetsa" (3:23)
New Tutenkhamen - "Amai A Kwatu" (2:46)
Gypsy Caravan - "Soweto Mujibha" (2:39)
Echoes Limited - "Soul Scene" (2:53)
Oliver & The Black Spirits - "Anoshereketa" (2:51)
The Storm - "Nyaya Dzinonetsa" (3:15)
Blacks Unlimited - "Hangaiwa" (3:03)
The Green Arrows - "The Towering Inferno" (2:15)
New Tutenkhamen - "Joburg Bound" (2:59)
Mawonera Superstars - "Nyamutamba Naziwere" (3:55)
Echoes Ltd - "Engelina" (3:13)
Witch - "Funky Reggae" (3:56)
Baked Beans - "Introduction" (3:07)
Blacks Unlimited - "Yarira" (2:51)
The Phaze - "Baby Please" (2:33)
Gypsy Caravan - "Chistiuiti" (2:44)
Melody & Bybit - "Kwakaenda Imbwa" (3:07)
The Green Arrows - "No Delay" (2:47)
New Tutenkhamen - "Kumalila Ngwenya" (2:50)
Harare Mambos - "Shanga Yangu" (3:14)
Shaft Form - "Give It" (2:37)
Sweg Unity - "Musikana" (3:14)
Double Shuffle - "Taj Mahal" (2:49)
Dagger Rock Band - "Viva Zimbabwe" (4:00)
ITC Blues Limited - "Porter" (3:48)
Review: Analog Africa doesn't do anything other than special releases really, but this one tracing the label's origins back to Zimbabwe over 20 years ago is a real standout. A carefully curated collection of 25 tracks with a fine booklet proving plenty of extra context, it captures the birth of the country's modern music scene and brims with the creative sound explosion of the 70s and 80s. Before genres were fully defined, artists blended rock, rumba, soul and traditional rhythms in bold, experimental ways that still stand up and get diggers and dancers excited in 2025. Included are never-before-released tracks from Thomas Mapfumo, Oliver Mtukudzi and more and they all add up to rich and dynamic snapshot of Zimbabwe's peerless musical evolution during what was a transformative era.
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Tags: Afrobeat | Afro Funk | Cumbia
 in stock $31.63
Miao Mouthorgans & Other Rare Instruments In Guizhou Sichuan China
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Cat: SR 557V. Rel: 17 Apr 25
Miao Three Mouthorgans (Guizhou) (5:11)
Hua Miao Wedding Dance (Sichuan) (3:38)
Hmoob Dongliang (Guizhou) (11:44)
Hua Miao Hulushen (Sichuan) (3:53)
Hmoob Mouthorgans (Guizhou) (2:06)
Gelao Gupiaoqin (Guizhou) (5:58)
Galao Canon Singing (Guizhou) (6:28)
Shui Miao Travelling Song (Guizhou) (1:29)
Review: On a new compilation tracking the performances of various mouth organ groups in the region, Sub Rosa head Guy Marc Hinant levels a timely critique at the commodification of southern Chinese traditional styles native to Guizhou Province. Though he uses the term Miao here, he also reflects on the label's unfortunate popularisation as a product of global market economisation, a trend which between 2006 and 2013 he witnessed first hand, having lived in the area of Dali, Yunnan. This arresting eight-track compilation follows Hinant's very real effort to champion authentic, non-commercial musicians over and above ethno-touristic copycats and recuperators, resulting in this reverent, on-the-ground collection of wedding dances and travelling songs.
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Tags: Asian
 in stock $26.83
Born In The City Of Tanta: Lower Egyptian Urban Folklore & Bedouin Shaabi From Libya's Bourini Records 1968-75
Basis Rahouma - "Yana Alla Nafsa Masouda (I'm So Sad, I've Lost My Appetite)" (4:39)
Sheikh Amin Abdel Qader - "Mould Fi Madina Tanta (Born In The City Of Tanta)" (5:27)
Samah - "Shawish Aldawriat (Patrol Sargeant)" (3:57)
Mahmoud Al Sandidi - "Ana Mish Hafwatak (I Won't Let You Go)" (part 2) (4:06)
Abu Bakr Abdel Aziz - "Al Bint Al Libya (The Girl From Libya)" (5:24)
Sheikh Amin Abdel Qader - "Al Layl Kolo Makasib (The Spoils Of An All-Nighter)" (2:54)
Abu Saber - "Ya Allah Inty Ziana (Oh, God, You Are Beautiful)" (4:16)
Reem Kamal - "Baed Al Yas Yjini (After Hopelessness, He Comes To Me)" (4:09)
Review: This remarkable compilation revives the raw, defiant sound of Bourini Records, which was a short-lived but vital Libyan label active from 1968 to 1975. Far from Cairo's polished pop mainstream, these recordings capture a gritty shaabi hybrid sound that emerged from Egypt's more marginalised regions. Featuring 15 mostly Egyptian artists, including standouts like Sheikh Amin Abdel Qader and Abu Abab, this essential collection showcases striking contrasts such as growling vocal theatrics, haunting laments and minimalist instrumentation that come with an outsider energy that found Bourini's artists voicing the struggles and spirit of the everyday. Over 50 years later, this music is still brilliantly urgent and honest.
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Tags: Arabic
 in stock $27.10
Los Bosquesinos (People Of The Forests)
Cat: COORDLP 003. Rel: 03 Jun 25
Kutuir (Parrott) (9:32)
Wancha (Fish) (11:17)
Manchi (Grasshopper) (12:26)
Pinchichi (Hawk) (11:26)
Review: There are immersive experiences that inspire artists to do great things. Then there's Aboutface heading to the Wampis Territory, in the Peruvian Amazon, to live with the local community, learn a little of how they live and their relationship with the Lungs of the Planet, capturing field recordings collaboratively with those people, and trying to articulate their world through an electronic-organic deep dive album. After you've got over the jealousy about how life-changing that trip was, let's focus on the fundamentals. This is seriously escapist stuff that seems to have been made using every root, branch, and animal encountered during those weeks. The synthesised elements are audible, but take a backseat to what was and is actually there. Or here. Quite unlike anything we've heard this year, it's a stunning way to raise awareness and support for Indigenous-led conservation and initiatives trying to stop illegal deforestation and ecocide.
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 in stock $20.32
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