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    Ethiopian Soul And Groove - Ethiopian Urban Modern Music Vol. 1Various Artists

    Heavenly Sweetness
    • Wallias Band – Muziqawi Silt
    • Samuel Belay – Aynotchesh Yerefu
    • Mahmoud Ahmed – Kulun
    • Asselefetch Ashine and Getenesh Kebrey – Amiak Abet Abet
    • 1. Wallias Band – Muziqawi Silt
    • 2. Alemayehu Eshete and Hirut Beqele – Temeles
    • 3. Samuel Belay – Aynotchesh Yerefu
    • 4. Ayalew Mesfin – Hasabe
    • 5. Seyoum Gebreyes and Wallias Band – Muziq Muziqa
    • 6. Getatchew Mekurya – Yegenet Muziqa
    • 7. Mahmoud Ahmed – Kulun
    • 8. Tamrat Feredji – Antchin Yagegnulet
    • 9. Asselefetch Ashine and Getenesh Kebrey – Amiak Abet Abet

    Brilliant compilation of rare Ethiopian music from the 1970s! Has Mulatu Astake left you hungry for more? Then this is the record for you!

    Nine brilliant dancefloor tracks from obscure 1970s musicians and singers!

    Very highly recommended!

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                                                          NineyBlood And FireObservers
                                                          Back in stock after an age..Niney's earthy roots classic from 1971 backed with Dennis Brown's "Lightning & Thunder" One of three new represses from "Observers"...
                                                          • – Blood And Fire
                                                          • – Lightning And Thunder
                                                          MoondogThe Viking of Sixth AvenueHonest Jon's
                                                          Tremendous gatefold presentation and one of Honest Jon's most impressive documents to date. This is the first overview of Moondog's amazing artistic life...
                                                            Ghana Funk From The 70'sGhana Funk From The 70'sHippo
                                                            NOW AVAILABLE ON VINYL!! Outraegously good compilation of super-rare Ghana Funk!!! Levels of interest in this outstanding era of West African music...
                                                            • C.K. Mann – Okuan Tsentsen Awar
                                                            • Rob – Read The Bible
                                                            • Cutlass Dance Band – Accra Makola
                                                            • Ebo Taylor – Amponsah
                                                            • Cutlass Dance Band – Kofi Wedzidzi
                                                            Joe Gibbs7'' SpectacularVP
                                                            This is a limited edition box set!! Only 1000 copies!! The boxset includes seven 7''s.
                                                            • Sylford Walker – Jah Golden Pen
                                                            • Joe Gibbs and The Professionals – Golden Pen Version
                                                            • Gregory Isaacs – Babylon Too Rough
                                                            • Joe Gibbs and The Professionals – I Stand Accused
                                                            • Bobby Melody – Jah Bring I Joy In The Morning
                                                            • Joe Gibbs and The Professionals – Dub In The Morning
                                                            • Culture – Natty Dread Taking Over
                                                            • Joe Gibbs and The Professionals – Capture
                                                            • Lloyd Parks – Officially
                                                            • Joe Gibbs and The Professionals – Lord Oh
                                                            • Enos McCleod – Hello Carol
                                                            • Joe Gibbs and The Professionals – How-De-Do-Carol
                                                            • Chalice – Good To Be There
                                                            • Joe Gibbs and The Professionals – Gates Of Zion Open
                                                            • 1. Sylford Walker – Jah Golden Pen
                                                            • 2. Joe Gibbs and The Professionals – Golden Pen Version
                                                            • 3. Gregory Isaacs – Babylon Too Rough
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                                                            The ImpressionsThe Impressions With Jerry Butler And Betty Everett (1965)Design Records (2)
                                                            1965 original USA vinyl
                                                              • Original LP DLP-201£20.00
                                                                Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original = USA Vinyl

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                                                              Spirits Of Life : Haitian VodouSociete Absolument GuinenSoul Jazz Records
                                                              This album was recorded by Soul Jazz Records in Port au Prince, Haiti and features the music and songs of Vodou (or Voodoo), the African derived religion...
                                                              • Spirits of Life – Agoue-dambala (yanvalou)
                                                              • Spirits of Life – Zepol
                                                              • Spirits of Life – Agoue-dambala (yanvalou)
                                                              • Spirits of Life – Ogou (mahi)
                                                              • Spirits of Life – Agoue-dambala (yanvalou Zepol)
                                                              • Spirits of Life – Agoue-dambala (yanvalou Zepol)
                                                              • Spirits of Life – Ogou (nago-zepol)
                                                              • Spirits of Life – Erzulie-ti Jean (petro)
                                                              • Spirits of Life – Erzulie-ti Jean (petro)
                                                              • Spirits of Life – Erzulie-ti Jean (petro)
                                                              • Spirits of Life – Erzulie-ti Jean (petro)
                                                              • Spirits of Life – Erzulie-ti Jean (petro)
                                                              • Spirits of Life – Erzulie-ti Jean (petro)
                                                              • Spirits of Life – Gue De Baron Samedi (mascaron)
                                                                The HeptonesThrough The Fire I ComeObserver
                                                                A killer killer roots steppers tune from The Heptones with a dub to match produced by Niney, do not delay....... highly recommended.
                                                                • – Through The Fire I Come
                                                                • – Part 2
                                                                Alemayehu EsheteEthiopian Urban Modern Music Volume 2 (1972-77)L'Arome Productions
                                                                Alongside Mulatu Astatke and Mahmoud Ahmed, Alemayehu Eshete is one of the key Ethiopian recording artists of the 1970s, producing cult classic recordings...
                                                                • – Telantena Zare
                                                                • – Eskegizew Bertchi
                                                                • – Feqer Feqer New
                                                                • – Yeweb Dar