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    Nigeria 70: No Wahala - Highlife, Afro-funk & Juju 1973 -1987Various Artists

    Strut
    • Odeyemi – Oni Suru
    • Prince Nico Mbarga & Rocafil Jazz – Sickness
    • Felixson Ngasia & The Survivals – Black Precious Colour
    • Sina Bakare – Africa
    • Saxon Lee And The Shadows International – Special Secret of Baby
    • Osayomore Joseph & The Creative 7 – Obonogbozu
    • International Brothers Band – Onuma Dimnobi
    • Don Bruce And The Angels – Kinuye
    • Rogana Ottah & His Black Heroes Int. – Let Them Say
    • Etubom Rex Williams & His Nigerian Artistes – Psychedelic Shoes
    • Sir Victor Uwaifo & His Titibitis – Iziegbe (Ekassa No. 70)
    • M.A. Jaiyesimi & His Crescent Bros Band – Mundiya Loju about
    • 1. Odeyemi – Oni Suru
    • 2. Prince Nico Mbarga & Rocafil Jazz – Sickness
    • 3. Felixson Ngasia & The Survivals – Black Precious Colour
    • 4. Sina Bakare – Africa
    • 5. Saxon Lee And The Shadows International – Special Secret of Baby
    • 6. Osayomore Joseph & The Creative 7 – Obonogbozu
    • 7. International Brothers Band – Onuma Dimnobi
    • 8. Don Bruce And The Angels – Kinuye
    • 9. Rogana Ottah & His Black Heroes Int. – Let Them Say
    • 10. Etubom Rex Williams & His Nigerian Artistes – Psychedelic Shoes
    • 11. Sir Victor Uwaifo & His Titibitis – Iziegbe (Ekassa No. 70)
    • 12. M.A. Jaiyesimi & His Crescent Bros Band – Mundiya Loju about

    Strut present the first new volume in their pioneering ‘Nigeria 70’ series, bringing together rare highlife, Afro-funk and juju from the ‘70s and early ‘80s. Compiled by collector and DJ Duncan Brooker, this new selection of tracks returns to a fertile heyday in Nigerian music when established styles like highlife and juju became infused with elements of Western jazz, soul and funk and musicians brought a proud new message post-independence. ESSENTIAL!!!!

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                                                                                          • The Rationals – Glowin’
                                                                                          • William S. Fischer – Chains
                                                                                          • Max Roach – Equipoise
                                                                                          • Abu Talib (Bobby Wright) – Blood Of An American
                                                                                          • Sweet & Innocent – Express Your Love
                                                                                          • Robert Vanderbilt & The Foundation of Souls – A Message Especially From God
                                                                                          • The Defaulters – Gentle Man
                                                                                          • Alain Bellaïche – Sun Blues
                                                                                          • Alain Bellaïche – Sea Fluorescent
                                                                                          • Kara-Lis Coverdale – Moments In Love (Excerpt)
                                                                                          • Azimuth – The Tunnel
                                                                                          • Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith – Milk (Excerpt)
                                                                                          • Toshimaru Nakamura – Nimb#59 [Exclusive track]
                                                                                          • Floating Points – The Sweet Time Suite, Part I - Opening (Exclusive Kenny Wheeler cover version)
                                                                                          • Lauren Laverne – Ah! Why, Because The Dazzling Sun (Exclusive spoken word piece)
                                                                                          • 1. Sarah Davachi – Untitled, live in Portland (Excerpt) [Exclusive track]
                                                                                          • 2. Carlos Walker – Via Láctea
                                                                                          • 3. The Rationals – Glowin’
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                                                                                          • 2xLP + Download Code ALNLP52£26.00
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                                                                                          Ruby RushtonIronside22a
                                                                                          Brand new album from the Tenderlonious led jazz quartet, Ruby Rushton! ’Ironside’ sees the band continuing to push boundaries, and lead the way, with...
                                                                                          • – One Mo’ Dram
                                                                                          • – Where Are You Now
                                                                                          • – The Target
                                                                                          • – Return Of The Hero
                                                                                          • – Eleven Grapes
                                                                                          • – Lara’s Theme
                                                                                          • – Prayer For Grenfell
                                                                                          • – Ironside
                                                                                          • – Triceratops The Caller
                                                                                          • – Pingwin VI (Requiem For Komeda)
                                                                                          Akira IshikawaBack To RhythmMr Bongo
                                                                                          Ultra-rare jazz-funk/fusion album from 1975 by Japanese drummer, Akira Ishikawa. Featuring percussion-heavy versions of ‘Let’s Start’, ‘Bongo Rock’...
                                                                                          • – I've Got To Use My Imagination
                                                                                          • – Bongo Rock
                                                                                          • – Do It Til You're Satisfied
                                                                                          • – Hey Jude
                                                                                          • – El Condor Pasa
                                                                                          • – Pick Up The Pieces
                                                                                          • – Love Is The Answer
                                                                                          • – I Shot The Sheriff
                                                                                          • – Let's Start
                                                                                          • – Boogie On Raggae Woman
                                                                                          Disco Dub BandFor The Love Of MoneyMr Bongo
                                                                                          Mr Bongo reissue this Danny Krivit and DJ Harvey favourite, as sampled by J Dilla and Glenn Underground - a dubby disco cover of the Gamble & Huff penned...
                                                                                          • – For The Love Of Money (Disco Dub)
                                                                                          Clifford Jordan QuartetGlass Bead GamesP-Vine
                                                                                          Reissue one of the most essential spiritual jazz albums in the Strata East canon! Clifford Jordan's 'Glass Bead Games' features the classics ‘John Coltrane’,...
                                                                                          • Clifford Jordan Quartet – Powerful Paul Robeson
                                                                                          • Clifford Jordan Quartet – The Glass Bead Games
                                                                                          • Clifford Jordan Quartet – Prayer To The People
                                                                                          • Clifford Jordan Quartet – Cal Massey
                                                                                          • Clifford Jordan Quartet – John Coltrane
                                                                                          • Clifford Jordan Quartet – Eddie Harris
                                                                                          • Clifford Jordan Quartet – Biskit
                                                                                          • Clifford Jordan Quartet – Shoulders
                                                                                          • Clifford Jordan Quartet – Bridgework
                                                                                          • Clifford Jordan Quartet – Maimoun
                                                                                          • Clifford Jordan Quartet – Alias Buster Henry
                                                                                          • Clifford Jordan Quartet – One For Amos
                                                                                          • 1. Clifford Jordan Quartet – Powerful Paul Robeson
                                                                                          • 2. Clifford Jordan Quartet – The Glass Bead Games
                                                                                          • 3. Clifford Jordan Quartet – Prayer To The People
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                                                                                          Neue GrafikSoul Conspiracy22a
                                                                                          22a continue in their rich vein of form and introduce us to a new extended family member - Neue Grafik.  'Soul Conspiracy' invites...
                                                                                          • – Dancing & Drinking Tap Water
                                                                                          • – Modern Man
                                                                                          • – Tina's Mood
                                                                                          • – Soul Conspiracy
                                                                                          • – Thanos Interlude
                                                                                          • – We Are Good ft. Wayne Snow
                                                                                          Wolf Muller meets The Nile ProjectWolf Muller meets The Nile Project EPNouvelle Ambiance
                                                                                          Jan Schulte aka Wolf Muller produces a musical experiment featuring musicians drawn from all around the Nile Basin. The result is an incredible EP of experimental,...
                                                                                          • – Mabomba Dance
                                                                                          • – Ruoth Radido (Nyangile)
                                                                                          • – Moso Radido Wuod Ndege (Nyatiti)
                                                                                          • – Southern Voice
                                                                                          Ebo Taylor and The PelikansEbo Taylor and The PelikansMr Bongo
                                                                                          Reissue of this "holy grail" Ghanaian funk LP - one of Ebo Taylor's rarest and most sought-after!On this album, Ebo Taylor joined forces with 12-piece...
                                                                                          • – Enye Wo Nyame Nko
                                                                                          • – Gyae Su Na Nkomo
                                                                                          • – Reality
                                                                                          • – Egya Edu
                                                                                          • – Mber No Aso
                                                                                          • – Come Along
                                                                                          • – If You Care
                                                                                          Donny HathawayEverything Is EverythingAtco
                                                                                          CLASSIC soul album from one of the genre's true masters. Includes "The Ghetto", "I Believe To My Soul" and "Voices Inside". Essential purchase!
                                                                                            African VibrationHindeSoundway
                                                                                            Continuing the series of 12” dancefloor singles, Soundway Records presents the highly sought after track 80s dancefloor cut 'Hinde' by African Vibration...
                                                                                            • – Hinde
                                                                                            • – Hinde (Julien Dyne Rework)
                                                                                            CymandeBra / The MessageMr Bongo
                                                                                            Mr Bongo reissue of two of Cymande's classic tracks on a 7". The much sampled 'The Message' and the jazzy funk, Loft classic, 'Bra' - check the break!
                                                                                            • – Bra
                                                                                            • – The Message
                                                                                            The Art Ensemble Of ChicagoWe Are On The Edge (A 50th Anniversary Celebration)Erased Tapes
                                                                                            UNBELIEVABLY WICKED NEW ALBUM!!!!! Super DEEP! Check the audio - it's a monster! 2xLP versionDeluxe4xLP includes bonus live album Iconic, innovative...
                                                                                            • – Variations And Sketches From The Bamboo Terrace
                                                                                            • – Bell Song
                                                                                            • – We Are On The Edge
                                                                                            • – I Greet Yoy With Open Arms
                                                                                            • – Chi-Congo 50
                                                                                            • – Jamaican Farewell Part I
                                                                                            • – Villa Tiamo
                                                                                            • – Saturday Morning
                                                                                            • – Jamaican Farewell Part II
                                                                                            • – Mama Koko
                                                                                            • – Fanfare And Bell
                                                                                            • – Oasis At Dusk
                                                                                            • – We Are On The Edge / Cards
                                                                                            • – Oasis at Dusk (Live)
                                                                                            • – Chi-Congo 50 (Live)
                                                                                            • – Tutankhamun (Live)
                                                                                            • – Mama Koko (Live)
                                                                                            • – Saturday Morning (Live)
                                                                                            • – Odwalla/The Theme (Live)
                                                                                            Roy AyersSilver VibrationsBBE Records
                                                                                            BBE provide the first ever reissue of the classic Roy Ayers, jazz-funk / disco winner, 'Silver Vibrations'. Originally released in 1983, the album contains...
                                                                                            • – Chicago
                                                                                            • – Lots Of Love
                                                                                            • – Keep On Movin'
                                                                                            • – Silver Vibrations
                                                                                            • – Smiling With Our Eyes
                                                                                            • – D.C. City
                                                                                            • – Good Good Music
                                                                                            Ruby RushtonEleven Grapes / One Mo' Dram22a
                                                                                            Brand new, limited, 7” single from the Tenderlonious-led jazz quartet Ruby Rushton. The music is rooted in the spiritual concepts of jazz heroes such...
                                                                                            • – Eleven Grapes
                                                                                            • – One Mo' Dram
                                                                                            MiamiParty Freaks (1974)Jay Boy
                                                                                            Classic Miami Funk Rare GrooveUNPLAYED ORIGINAL 45
                                                                                            • – Party Freaks
                                                                                            Flying LotusFlamagraWarp Records
                                                                                            Flying Lotus' sideways boom bap is back! 'Flamagra' features collaborations with Anderson Paak, Little Dragon, David Lynch and more!
                                                                                            • – Black Balloons Reprise
                                                                                            Herbie HancockFloodGet On Down
                                                                                            HEAVY, HEAVY, HEAVYWEIGHT funk-jazz fusion from the mid-seventies golden era of the Headhunters on this super-rare live double album featuring amazing...
                                                                                            • – Introduction & Maiden Voyage
                                                                                            • – Actual Proof
                                                                                            • – Spank-A-Lee
                                                                                            • – Watermelon Man
                                                                                            • – Hang Up Your Hang Ups
                                                                                            EABSKraksa / Svantetic feat. Tenderlonious22a
                                                                                            22a presents a stunning collaborative project with the Polish jazz septet EABS, featuring Tenderlonious on Soprano Sax and flute. EABS are considered to...
                                                                                            • – Kraksa feat. Tenderlonious
                                                                                            • – Svantetic feat. Tenderlonious
                                                                                            Side EffectLife Is What You Make It / Keep That Same Old Feeling (1977)Fantasy
                                                                                            Funky tune
                                                                                            • – Life Is What You Make It
                                                                                            • Original 7" 792£10.00
                                                                                              Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original = USA Unplayed 45 Vinyl
                                                                                            TenderloniousHard Rain22a
                                                                                            House and futuristic funk LP from Tenderlonious on 22a! Multi-instrumentalist, producer, DJ, and 22a label founder Tenderlonious returns with a batch...
                                                                                            • – Casey Jr.
                                                                                            • – Hard Rain
                                                                                            • – GU22
                                                                                            • – Another State Of Consciousness
                                                                                            • – Aesop Thought
                                                                                            • – Workin' Me Out
                                                                                            EquaIn The RedOmaggio
                                                                                            Rare jazz-funk reissued! Written and produced by Lester J. Batchelor - founder of the band Atmosfear! Killer British hustle!
                                                                                            • – In The Red
                                                                                            • – City Dub
                                                                                            • – City Lights
                                                                                            Dexter Wansell / PleasureTheme From The Planets (Unreleased Long Version) / Bouncy Lady (Instrumental)Octoposse
                                                                                            Reissue of a previously unreleased version of Dexter Wansell's space-funk classic 'Theme From The Planets' (cut at 33 so it can be played at 45 for the...
                                                                                            • Dexter Wansell – Theme From The Planets
                                                                                            Brazil USA 70: Brazilian Music In The USA In The 1970sFeaturing Airto, Deodato, Sergio Mendes, Flora Purim, Sivuca, Donato & moreSoul Jazz Records
                                                                                            All of the music featured here on this new Soul Jazz Records collection was created by Brazilian artists living and working in the USA in the 1970s. The...
                                                                                            • Airto – Samba De Flora
                                                                                            • Duke Pearson and Flora Purim – Sandalia Dela
                                                                                            • Sergio Mendes & Brasil '66 – Batucada (The Beat)
                                                                                            • Deodato – Skyscrapers
                                                                                            • Milton Nascimento – Catavento
                                                                                            • Airto – Tombo in 7/4
                                                                                            • Luiz Bonfá – Bahia Soul
                                                                                            • Dom Um Romao – Braun-Blek-Blu
                                                                                            • Moacir Santos – Kathy
                                                                                            • João Donato – Almas Irmãs
                                                                                            • Sivuca – Ain't No Sunshine
                                                                                            • Milton Nascimento – Rio Vermelho
                                                                                            • Tamba 4 – Consolation (Consolação)
                                                                                            • Flora Purim – Moon Dreams
                                                                                            • Dom Um Romao – Escravos de Jo
                                                                                            • Airto – Andei (I Walked)
                                                                                            • 1. Airto – Samba De Flora
                                                                                            • 2. Duke Pearson and Flora Purim – Sandalia Dela
                                                                                            • 3. Sergio Mendes & Brasil '66 – Batucada (The Beat)
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                                                                                            Keb Darge & Sounds That SwingThe Rockabilly Crown JewelsJukebox Music Factory
                                                                                            After winning us over in the mid ‘90s with his legendary 'Deep Funk' and 'Funk Spectrum' compilations, the one and only Keb Darge delved body and soul...