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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 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...

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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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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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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
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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...

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– Melô Dos Dois Bicudos
– Faça De Conta
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– Manhã

2. – Melô Dos Dois Bicudos
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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...

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– Embuwa Bey Lamitu
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1. – Embuwa Bey Lamitu
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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
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Amon Duul II – A Morning Excuse
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You – Electric Day
Niagara – Gibli
Rolf Trostel – Der Prophet
Electric Sandwich – China
Asmus Tietchens – Zeebrugge
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1. A.R. & Machines – Globus Im Selben Boot
2. Can – Halleluwah
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2×LP Record A SJRLP494-A£26.00
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Chocolate Milk Chocolate Milk (1976)RCA

New Orleans funk produced by Allen Toussaint

Funk/Soul

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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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– Faux (Four Tet remix)

2. – Faux (Four Tet remix)
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12" TEXT033£6.99
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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

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1. – la juventud
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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"!

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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...

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– Gebtout Yehon Fikren
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1. – Gebtout Yehon Fikren
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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,...

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– Ambiance Vikings
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– Ahi Na Ma
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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

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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.

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Reissue LP FA484£12.99
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Mongo Santamaria Workin' On A Groovy Thing (1969)Columbia

Great funky latin jazz includes "25 Miles", "We Got Latin Soul" and "It's Your Thing"! Rare!

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– We Got Latin Soul
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4. – We Got Latin Soul
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Original LP£20.00
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Mahmoud Ahmed Yalem Baytewarnegn (1974)Mahmoud Records

Superb super-super-rare unplayed Ethiopian ORIGINAL vinyl in original picture sleeve! A thing of great beauty! Awesome vocals of Mahmoud Ahmed...

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– Yalem Baytewarnegn
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1. – Yalem Baytewarnegn
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Original 7"£60.00
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Electricity Elektronische Musik Aus Düsseldorf Groenland Records

Düsseldorf is the advanced hometown of most German electronic bands, becoming the capital of an analogue electronic movement from the early 70s to...

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Kellee Patterson Maiden Voyage Black Jazz

Fantastic album on Black Jazz, originally released in 1974 and featuring a great vocal version of Herbie Hancock's "Maiden Voyage". Produced by Gene Russell,...

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Classic Miami funk featuring the end of night classic 'Party Down'!

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Sahib Shihab Companionship Schema

Lovely reissue of this extremely sought-after modal jazz rarity, recorded in Europe in the mid sixties by cult ex-pat US reedsman Sahib Shihab! A classic...

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Pete La Roca Turkish Women At The Bath (1967)Fresh Sound Records

This is a jaw-droppingly beautiful masterpiece of late-60s modal jazz. This classic album features Chick Corea in his acoustic, pre-fusion days and his...

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Jack McDuff Screamin'Prestige

Rare w/ Jack Mcduff (organ), Leo Wright (sax), Kenny Burrell (guitar), Joe Dukes (drums). Recorded by Rudy Van Gelder. The title tune is a monster!

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Soul Jazz Records’ new ox-blood red coloured vinyl limited-edition 1000-copies worldwide LP (+ download code) issue of this very rare deep spiritual...

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