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    Alefa Madagascar: Salegy, Soukous & Soul From The Red Island 1974-1984Various Artists

    Strut
    • Jean Kely et Basth – Andosy Mora
    • Soymanga – Moramora Zoky
    • Roger Georges – Mama
    • Ny Anjarasoa – Mahonena
    • Charles Maurin Poty – Amboliako Fary
    • Mahaleo – Izahay Mpamita
    • Papa James – Ngoma Hoe
    • Los Pepitos et Leur Ensemble – BB Gasy
    • Jeanot Rabeson et Son Orchestre – Jazz Sega
    • Feon'Ala – Farahy
    • Terak' Anosy Group – Soaliza
    • Saka Dit The King – Ody Ody (Tsy Mentsy Mandroso)
    • Michael – Razana Tsy Ho Meloko
    • Falafa – Rapela
    • Los Matadores – Andeha Hanarato
    • Nino Rafah – Oa Niny E
    • Kaiamba Orchestra – Tokatoka
    • Atrefy Andriana – Zaka Tiako Mamolaka Keriko
    • 1. Jean Kely et Basth – Andosy Mora
    • 2. Soymanga – Moramora Zoky
    • 3. Roger Georges – Mama
    • 4. Ny Anjarasoa – Mahonena
    • 5. Charles Maurin Poty – Amboliako Fary
    • 6. Mahaleo – Izahay Mpamita
    • 7. Papa James – Ngoma Hoe
    • 8. Los Pepitos et Leur Ensemble – BB Gasy
    • 9. Jeanot Rabeson et Son Orchestre – Jazz Sega
    • 10. Feon'Ala – Farahy
    • 11. Terak' Anosy Group – Soaliza
    • 12. Saka Dit The King – Ody Ody (Tsy Mentsy Mandroso)
    • 13. Michael – Razana Tsy Ho Meloko
    • 14. Falafa – Rapela
    • 15. Los Matadores – Andeha Hanarato
    • 16. Nino Rafah – Oa Niny E
    • 17. Kaiamba Orchestra – Tokatoka
    • 18. Atrefy Andriana – Zaka Tiako Mamolaka Keriko

    Strut continues its essential compilation series of Indian Ocean sounds with ‘Alefa Madagascar’, the first compilation to document the unique culture of salegy, soukous and soul music on the island during the ‘70s and ‘80s.

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                                                                                                      • – Resavoir
                                                                                                      • – Taking Flight (feat. Brandee Younger)
                                                                                                      • – Plantasy
                                                                                                      • – Clouds
                                                                                                      • – Woah
                                                                                                      • – Illusion
                                                                                                      • – Escalator (feat. Sen Morimoto)
                                                                                                      • – LML
                                                                                                      Retour Au Club Meduse (Compiled by Charles Bals)Spacetalk Records
                                                                                                      In the summer of 2018 Beachfreaks Records founder and celebrated crate digger Charles Bals threw open the doors of Club Meduse, an imaginary open-air venue...
                                                                                                      • Lili – Gitana Morena
                                                                                                      • Capco – No Vayas Al Sol
                                                                                                      • Voyage De Charme – Hôtel Des Savanes (Instrumental)
                                                                                                      • Passion Theatre – Vacation Day
                                                                                                      • Claude Miss – Paco Yé Adama (Extended Mix)
                                                                                                      • Cécilia – Chocolat
                                                                                                      • Nathalie David – Coup De Foudre (Instrumental)
                                                                                                      • Jade 4U – Rainbows (Midnight Mix)
                                                                                                      • L – La Boîte À Musique
                                                                                                      • Jean-Claude Watrin – Game City
                                                                                                      • Marc Et Frank – Cap’tain Coke
                                                                                                      • De Dion – Sexy Cola (Glu Glu Version)
                                                                                                      • Les 36 15 – Zoulous! (Remix)
                                                                                                      • Weekend Millionnaire – Exit
                                                                                                      Frederick KnightSteppin DownTramp Records
                                                                                                      Tramp Records drop the killer Frederick Knight filler 'Steppin Down on 45, with the equally brilliant 'Heart Complication' on the flip. Two deep soul burners!
                                                                                                      • – Steppin Down
                                                                                                      • – Heart Complication
                                                                                                      This Is Mainstream!Wewantsounds
                                                                                                      A definitive selection of music from legendary label Mainstream recorded between 1970 and 1973; showcasing the label's superb blend of funk, soul and jazz....
                                                                                                      • – Saundra Phillips - Miss Fatback
                                                                                                      • – Afrique - Kissing My Love
                                                                                                      • – Hal Galper - This Moment
                                                                                                      • – December's Children - Livin' (Way Too Fast)
                                                                                                      • – Blue Mitchell - Blue's Blues
                                                                                                      • – Maxine Weldon - Make It With You
                                                                                                      • – Reggie Moore - Mother McCree
                                                                                                      • – Jay Berliner - Papa Was A Rolling Stone
                                                                                                      • – Dave Hubbard - T.B.'s Delight
                                                                                                      • – Almeta Lattimore - These Memories
                                                                                                      • – Buddy Terry - Lean On Me (Lean On Him)
                                                                                                      • – Pete Yellin - Bird And The Ouija Board
                                                                                                      • – Sarah Vaughan - Just A Little Lovin'
                                                                                                      Groove of ESSR: Funk, Disco, Jazz from Soviet EstoniaFunk Embassy Records
                                                                                                      The groovier side of the Iron Curtain is uncovered by Funk Embassy Records via this killer 11-track compilation! Featuring music recorded between 1974-1988,...
                                                                                                      • Collage – Mets Neidude Vahel
                                                                                                      • Marju Kuut – Üksi, Kuid Vabana
                                                                                                      • Tiiu Varik – Näed Vaid Oma Silmi
                                                                                                      • Tõnis Mägi & Music Seif – Sa Haara Kinni Mu Käest
                                                                                                      • Els Himma – Kesköö
                                                                                                      • Valter Ojakäär – Rasked Veosed
                                                                                                      • Uno Naisso – Marss-Eksprompt
                                                                                                      • Gunnar Graps & Magnetic Band – Leidmine
                                                                                                      • Eesti TV & Raadio Estraadiorkester – Kesköösamba (Instrumental)
                                                                                                      • Tarmo & Toomas Urb – Välgud Peeglis (Short Version) [feat. Vanemõde]
                                                                                                      • Eesti Raadio Estraadiorkester – Mälestuste Teel (Instrumental)
                                                                                                      Movements Vol. 9Tramp Records
                                                                                                      Tramp Records' 'Movements' series continues! Vol.9 focuses on rare groove gems from the golden era of the early 1960s right through to the late 1970s!
                                                                                                      • Gee Gee Shinn & Boogie Kings – Fever
                                                                                                      • Connie Kaye Trio – I'm a Woman
                                                                                                      • Bus Brown – Mr. L.B.J.
                                                                                                      • Earl Demus Band – Her Spare
                                                                                                      • Chuck Finney Combo – I Want a Man Like You
                                                                                                      • Chick Willis – Sometimes Soon
                                                                                                      • Australia – Wide Awake
                                                                                                      • J.R. – Any Time Now
                                                                                                      • Joe Akens – Nice
                                                                                                      • Hummingbird 4 – Cho Cho San
                                                                                                      TenderloniousAll Your Way / Bob's Riddim22a
                                                                                                      Fresh from an in-demand EP release on Osunlade's 'Yoruba' label, Tenderlonious is back on his own 22a label, focusing once again on the outer...
                                                                                                      • – All Your Way
                                                                                                      • – Bob's Riddim
                                                                                                      Space Funk - Afro Futurist Electro Funk In Space 1976-84Soul Jazz Records
                                                                                                      ‘Space Funk – Afro Futurist Electro Funk in Space 1976-84’, is an intergalactic journey into black space, fuelled by funk, powered by computers. ‘Space...
                                                                                                      • L E O – Fee Fi Fo Fum
                                                                                                      • The Sonarphonic – Super Breaker
                                                                                                      • Santiago – Bionic Funk
                                                                                                      • Frank Cornilius – Computer Games
                                                                                                      • JUJU & The Space Rangers – Plastic
                                                                                                      • Jamie Jupitor – Computer Power
                                                                                                      • Solaris – Space Invaders
                                                                                                      • Copperfield – Make It Good To Me Baby
                                                                                                      • Robotron 4 – Electro-?
                                                                                                      • Ernest Flippin II – Supersonic Space Lady
                                                                                                      • Funk Machine – Funk Machine
                                                                                                      • Ramsey 2C-3D – Fly Guy and The Unemployed
                                                                                                      • Osé – Computer Funk
                                                                                                      • 7 Below Zero Band – Seven (We Are)
                                                                                                      • Rodney Stepp – Break-Out
                                                                                                      The Time For Peace Is Now (Gospel Music About Us) [Compiled by Greg Belson]Luaka Bop
                                                                                                      The Time For Peace Is Now compiles fourteen songs that are a subset of 1970s-era gospel, not directly talking about Jesus or God, but instead tackling...
                                                                                                      • The Little Shadows – Time For Peace
                                                                                                      • Rev. Harvey Gates – It’s Hard To Live in This Old World
                                                                                                      • The Floyd Family Singers – That’s a Sign of The Times
                                                                                                      • Willie Scott & The Birmingham Spirituals – Keep Your Faith To The Sky
                                                                                                      • James Bynum – We We Are In Need
                                                                                                      • The Religious Souls – Condition The World Is In
                                                                                                      • The Triumphs – We Don’t Love Enough
                                                                                                      • The Gospel I.Q.s – Peace In The Land
                                                                                                      • The Soul Stirrers – I’m Trying To Be Your Friend
                                                                                                      • Staples Jr. Singers – We Got a Race To Run
                                                                                                      • Willie Dale – Let Your Light Shine
                                                                                                      • Rev. Harvey Gates – Price of Love
                                                                                                      • The Mighty Reverlaires – Sunshine After Every Rain
                                                                                                      • The William Singers – Don’t Give Up
                                                                                                      • 1. The Little Shadows – Time For Peace
                                                                                                      • 2. Rev. Harvey Gates – It’s Hard To Live in This Old World
                                                                                                      • 3. The Floyd Family Singers – That’s a Sign of The Times
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                                                                                                      MaxwellMeltdownTramp Records
                                                                                                      Previously unreleased, funk bomb from Maxwell (who are best known for their 1979 funk classic 'Radiation Funk') issued via Tramp Records!
                                                                                                      • – Meltdown
                                                                                                      • – Radiation Funk
                                                                                                      Joao GilbertoJoao GilbertoEl
                                                                                                      Recorded in 1961, this was Joao Gilberto's third and final album for Odeon. With arrangements by Walter Wanderley and Tom Jobim, Gilberto delivers a vocal...
                                                                                                        Sharhabil AhmedThe King Of Sudanese JazzHabibi Funk
                                                                                                        Sharhabil Ahmed, the actual 'King of Sudanese Jazz' (he actually won that title in a competition in the early 1970s) sounds very different from what we...
                                                                                                        • – Argos Farfish
                                                                                                        • – El Bambi
                                                                                                        • – Malak Ya Saly
                                                                                                        • – Kamar Dawa
                                                                                                        • – Zulum Aldunya
                                                                                                        • – Aziza
                                                                                                        • – Ya Shagini