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Hailu Mergia & The Walias Tche Belew

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African

LP + Download Code ATFA012LP £17.99
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Hailu Mergia & The Walias – Tche Belew
Hailu Mergia & The Walias – Yemiasleks Fikir
Hailu Mergia & The Walias – Yikirta Lemminalehu
Hailu Mergia & The Walias – Musicawi Silt

1. Tche Belew
2. Yemiasleks Fikir
3. Yikirta Lemminalehu
4. Musicawi Silt
5. Lomi Tera-tera
6. Woghenei
7. Ibakish Tarekigne
8. Birtukane
9. Eti Gual Blenai
10. Yenuro Tesfa Alegne

The acclaimed and highly sought-after LP by Hailu Mergia and the Walias, Tche Belew, an album of instrumentals released in 1977 and perhaps one of the most legendary in the history of popular Ethiopian music, including the haunting, hugely beloved,'Musicawi Silt', In a word: essential!

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Ata Kak Batakari Awesome Tapes From Africa

Ata Kak created a peculiar slice of Ghanaian music history with his debut album “Obaa Sima”. While it barely made a ripple at the time of its release...

African Electronic

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LP ATFA053LP£22.99
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Moskito Idolar Awesome Tapes From Africa

In the vibrant streets of Tembisa, South Africa, amidst the sprawling urbanity connecting Johannesburg and Pretoria, the story of Moskito began. Formed...

World/Global Sounds

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LP ATFA052LP£26.99
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CD ATFA052CD£14.99
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Cassette Tape ATFA052CS£14.99
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Hailu Mergia Pioneer Works Swing (Live)Awesome Tapes From Africa

"Pioneer Works Swing (Live)" brings into focus the kind of onstage group improvisation and deadly solo passages that reach for places Mergia and the band...

African Jazz

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Gibraltar Drakus Hommage A Zanzibar Awesome Tapes from Africa

No shortage of colorful characters emerged from Cameroon’s bikutsi scene in the 1980’s and early 90’s. Gibraltar Drakus is one of the most enduring...

African

– N'nom Wom (Mon Époux)
– Exode Rural
– O Zanzibar
– Mekeya A Dzal (Retour Au Village)

1. – N'nom Wom (Mon Époux)
2. – Exode Rural
3. – O Zanzibar
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CD ATFA048CD£14.00
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LP ATFA048LP£27.00
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Professor Rhythm Professor 3 Awesome Tapes From Africa

South African mbaqanga and bubblegum instrumentals for the dancefloor! Awesome Tapes From Africa focus on the second album release by one of the key players...

African

– Uskamosothotsa
– Ubohisa Kanna
– Via Zimbabwe
– Raditaba (Nozindaba)
– Professor 3
– Zabalaza

1. – Uskamosothotsa
2. – Ubohisa Kanna
3. – Via Zimbabwe
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LP + Download Code ATFA032LP£18.99
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Ata Kak Obaa Sima Awesome Tapes From Africa

This sought-after tape from 1994 by Ghanaian musician Ata Kak gets a reissue on Awesome Tapes From Africa! The seven tracks on Obaa Sima touch on rap,...

African Electronic

– Obaa Sima
– Moma Yendodo
– Adagya
– Medofo
– Daa Nyinaa
– Yemmpa Aba
– Bome Nnwom

1. – Obaa Sima
2. – Moma Yendodo
3. – Adagya
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LP ATFA054LP£22.99
10th Anniversary Edition
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CD ATFA014CD£13.00
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Azimuth Azimuth (1975)Far Out Recordings

A monster album! The stunning debut album from Brazilian fusion jazz legends Azymuth (here as 'Azimuth'), originally released in 1975! Very limited new...

Brazilian

– Melô Dos Dois Bicudos
– Faça De Conta
– Estrada Dos Deuses
– Esperando Minha Vez
– Manhã

2. – Melô Dos Dois Bicudos
4. – Faça De Conta
6. – Estrada Dos Deuses
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New LP FARO117LPX£23.99
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Chocolate Milk Chocolate Milk (1976)RCA

New Orleans funk produced by Allen Toussaint

Funk/Soul

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New LP (180g) MOVLP3653C£34.99
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Hailu Mergia & Dahlak Band Wede Harer Guzo Awesome Tapes From Africa

After recording the remarkable instrumental album 'Tche Belew' with The Walias Band in 1977, Hailu Mergia made 'Wede Harer Guzo' connecting with...

African Compilations

– Embuwa Bey Lamitu
– Sintayehu
– Bati Bati
– Migibima Moltual
– Yene Nesh Wey (Amalele)
– Wede Harer Guzo
– Yemanesh Ayinama
– Almaz Eyasebkush
– Anchin Kfu Ayinkash
– Minlbelesh

1. – Embuwa Bey Lamitu
2. – Sintayehu
3. – Bati Bati
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2×LP ATFA021LP£22.99
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Deutsche Elektronische Musik 2 NEW EDITIONS Soul Jazz Records

"A near-definitive guide to some of the world's most extraordinary music." THE GUARDIAN ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Soul...

German Funk/Soul

A.R. & Machines – Globus Im Selben Boot
Can – Halleluwah
Roedelius – Le Jardin
Michael Rother – Karussell
Michael Hoenig – Sun and Moon
Agitation Free – You Play for Us Today
DAF – Co Co Pino
Harald Grosskopf – Emphasis
Amon Duul II – A Morning Excuse
Conrad Schnitzler & Wolf Sequenza – Fata Morgana
Broselmaschine – Nossa Bova
Eno, Moebius and Roedelius – Base & Apex
Gila – In A Sacred Manner
Wolfgang Riechmann – Himmelblau
A.R. & Machines – Als Hatt Ich Das Alles Schon Mal Gesehen
Gila – Sundance Chant
Neu – Isi
Pyrolator – Danger Cruising
Sergius Golowin – Die Weisse Alm
You – Electric Day
Niagara – Gibli
Rolf Trostel – Der Prophet
Electric Sandwich – China
Asmus Tietchens – Zeebrugge
Faust – Krautrock

1. A.R. & Machines – Globus Im Selben Boot
2. Can – Halleluwah
3. Roedelius – Le Jardin
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2×LP Record A SJRLP494-A£26.00
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Fernando feat Fiorucci Giant Desert Leng

Filthy chugging rocky balearic sleaze from the man behind Blue Impala. Oooooh missus.

Disco

– Giant desert
– giant desert extended dub

1. – Giant desert
2. – giant desert extended dub
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12" LENG021£7.99
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Black Fire ! New Spirits !Soul Jazz Records

Soul Jazz Records’ new release Black Fire! New Spirits! is a deluxe double CD (and limited triple LP) exploring deep, radical and spiritual jazz in the...

Jazz

Yusef Lateef – Chang, Chang, Chang
The Last Poets – It's A Trip
Don Cherry – Utopia and Visions
Richard Davis – Dealin'
Archie Shepp and Jeanne Lee – Blase
Harold McKinney and The Creative Profile – In The Moog
Grachan Moncur III and The Jazz Composers Orchestra – Angela's Angel
Creative Arts Ensemble – Flashback Of Time
David Lee Jr – Second Line March
Lloyd McNeill and Marshall Hawkins – The Banjo Lesson
Tyrone Washington – Universal Spiritual Revolt
Pheeroan Ak Laff – Tzaddi Vau (Part 1)
Joe Henderson – Black Narcissus
Doug Hammond – Spaces and Things

1. Yusef Lateef – Chang, Chang, Chang
2. The Last Poets – It's A Trip
3. Don Cherry – Utopia and Visions
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Deluxe 2×CD SJRCD288£13.00
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Barbara Lynn Here Is Barbara Lynn Light In The Attic

Alhough a precocious performer, Barbara Lynn show a rare talent that came to full bloom on 'Here Is Barbara Lynn', her 1968 album produced by Huey...

Funk/Soul

– You’ll Lose A Good Thing
– Take Your Love And Run
– Sufferin’ City

1. – You’ll Lose A Good Thing
2. – Take Your Love And Run
8. – Sufferin’ City
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New LP (180g) LITA119LP£19.99
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Bunny 'Striker' Lee Full Up Pressure Sounds

Killer selection from Pressure Sounds of Bunny 'Striker' Lee's late 60s early 70s productions in the new faster style of reggae. Featuring Delroy Wilson,...

Ska and rocksteady Reggae

Bunny Lee Allstars – Ivan Itler The Conqueror
Dave Barker – Smooth And Sorts
Rico Rodriguez & Tommy McCook – Going West
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1. Bunny Lee Allstars – Ivan Itler The Conqueror
2. Dave Barker – Smooth And Sorts
3. Rico Rodriguez & Tommy McCook – Going West
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90 Degrees Of Shade Soul Jazz Records

Soul Jazz Records’ new album 90 Degrees of Shade features the music of the Caribbean – Mambo, Calypso, Mento, Merengue, Latin Jazz and much more. The...

World/Global Sounds Deep Cult and Roots Music

The Eloise Trio – Come To The Caribbean
Cachao – Trombon Criollo
Duke Of Iron – Bambouche
Lucho Azcarraga – Tamboritos Panamenos
Alfredito – Timbales
King Scratch – Christmas Time In Nassau
Guy De Rosier Orchestra – Panono M'Tombe
Noro Morales Orchestra – Mississippi Mambo
Peanuts Taylor – Nassau Blues
Katherine Dunham Ensemble – Nago
Hubert Porter – Rum and Coconut Water
The Bay Street Boys – Donkey Wants Water
Guy Du Rosier Orchestra – Anatole
Sonny Burke Orchestra – West Indies
Dioris Valladares – Los Dos Merengues
Julio Gutierrez – Theme For Conga
Hubert Porter – Mary's Lamb
Count Lasha – Perseverance
Tito Puente – Swingin' Mambo
The Duke Of Iron – Fifty Cents
Katherine Dunham Presents The Singing Gods – Maiz
Fajardo y sus Estrellas – El Aguardiente
The Eloise Trio – Anna Macao
Lord Fly – Whai, Whai, Whai
Gina Martin – Omo Belli
Billo's Caracas Boys – Bombele
King Scratch – Liza See Me Hear
Cortijo – Con La Punta Del Pie Teresa
The Calypso Steel-O-Rama Band – Java
Super Ensemble Nemours Jean-Baptiste – Rinmin Ce Folie
Lord Lebby – Dr. Kinsey Report
Celia Cruz – Yembe Laroco

1. The Eloise Trio – Come To The Caribbean
2. Cachao – Trombon Criollo
3. Duke Of Iron – Bambouche
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Kornel Kovacs 1985 Edits PUSS

Three beautifully repurposed tracks from the mid 80s curtasy of Kornel Kovacs for the Puss label. Synthy workouts on a limited stamped 10''. Chek it out!

House Music

– Peru
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1. – Peru
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3. – Bjorn
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Sly Stone I'm Just Like You: Sly's Stone Flower 1969-70 Light In The Attic

This long overdue compilation of Sly’s Stone Flower era gathers each side of the five 45s plus ten previously unissued cuts from the label archives,...

Funk/Soul

Little Sister – You're The One (Parts 1 & 2)
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1. Little Sister – You're The One (Parts 1 & 2)
2. Sly – Just Like A Baby
3. Joe Hicks – Home Sweet Home (Part 2)
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Moodymann ABCD: The Album KDJ

ABCD: The Album is an expanded version of the mini ABCD EP released earlier this year and promises slinky deep house on heat, with some co-production from...

House Music

– Never Quite The Same
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2. – Never Quite The Same
3. – Desire
7. – Come 2 Me
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Ata Kak Obaa Sima Awesome Tapes From Africa

This sought-after tape from 1994 by Ghanaian musician Ata Kak gets a reissue on Awesome Tapes From Africa! The seven tracks on Obaa Sima touch on rap,...

African Electronic

– Obaa Sima
– Moma Yendodo
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1. – Obaa Sima
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LP ATFA054LP£22.99
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Paul Bennett modthree Modernista

Paul Bennet is Duster Valentine, with a trail of great tracks across labels like Rush Hour, Moxie... these are energetic rhythm tracks with loopy disco...

House Music

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12" MOD3£8.99
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Muddy Waters Electric Mud (1968)Cadet Concept

Heavy, Heavy, Heavy psychedelic funk rock! One of the finest albums recorded on Cadet - Marshall Chess's off-shoot label for Chess Records. Featuring the...

Blues Funk/Soul

– i just want to make love to you

1. – i just want to make love to you
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Mo Kolours Mo Kolours One Handed Music

Mo Kolours' self-titled album debut for One-Handed Music follows a trio of EPs that mixed soul, dub, hip-hop, afro-beat and strung-out house music and...

Hip-Hop

– Brixton House
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– Love For You (Humbeat)
– Mike Black
– Take Us (Darker Side Intro)
– Streets Again
– Other Day House
– Shepherd
– Straight Ruk (ft. Jeen Bassa)

1. – Brixton House
2. – Little Brown Dog
3. – Curly Girly
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Banda Black Rio Maria Fumaça Atlantic

Banda Black Rio were formed in 1976 in Rio de Janeiro. They revolutionised ‘black instrumental music’ at the time with their Brazilian re-interpretation...

Brazilian Jazz Funk/Soul

– Maria Fumaça
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1. – Maria Fumaça
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John Beltran Faux / Faux (Four Tet remix)Text

Killer new 12" from Detroit techno producer, John Beltran on Four Tet's Text label! The lush, crystalline melody of the original gets stripped down into...

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2. – Faux (Four Tet remix)
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Orchestra Harlow Heavy Smokin'Fania

Heavy Smokin' is the 1965 debut album for the Fania label legendary piano player and bandleader Larry Harlow. At the time, his orchestra included a swinging...

Latin

– la juventud
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1. – la juventud
6. – rica combinacion
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Reissue LP FA331£11.99
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Erma Franklin Soul Sister (1969)Brunswick

Rare groove classic from Aretha's soulful sibling. Includes her seminal version of "Light My Fire"!

Funk/Soul

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Reissue LP BRNS754147£10.99
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Mahmoud Ahmed Gebtout Yehon Fikren (1974)Mahmoud Records

Superb super-super-rare unplayed Ethiopian original vinyl in original sleeve. Awesome vocals of Mahmoud Ahmed and the killer Dahlack Band. Ahmed...

Jazz African

– Gebtout Yehon Fikren
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1. – Gebtout Yehon Fikren
2. – Anchin Kalekugn
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Les Vikings De La Guadeloupe Enko On Ti Tou 1966-2016 Heavenly Sweetness

A compilation of music from one of the most important French Antillean band of the 60’s and the 70’s. They bring a unique mix of Biguine,...

World/Global Sounds

– Ambiance Vikings
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1. – Ambiance Vikings
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Larry Young's Fuel Larry Young's Fuel Arista

Totally essential super-funky heavyweight funky fusion from Larry Young! It's incredible to think that Larry Young developed from his years at Blue...

Jazz Funk/Soul

– Turn Off the Light

3. – Turn Off the Light
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CD GET51287£12.99
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Willie Colon The Good-The Bad-The Ugly (1975)Fania

Seminal, transitional album, his last to feature Hector Lavoe on vocals.

Latin

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Reissue LP FA484£12.99
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