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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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                                                      • 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
                                                      Marvin GayeYou're The ManTamla
                                                      Check this out - lost album from Marvin Gaye, the follow up to What's Going On! Holy moly - Now that's not something you're going to see every day! Quality...
                                                      • – You're The Man
                                                      • – The World Is Rated X
                                                      • – Piece Of Clay
                                                      • – Where Are We Going?
                                                      • – I'm Gonna Give You Respect
                                                      • – Try It. You'll Like It
                                                      • – You Are That Special One
                                                      • – We Can Make It Baby
                                                      • – My Last Chance
                                                      • – Symphony
                                                      • – I'd Give My Life For You
                                                      • – Woman Of The World
                                                      • – Christmas In The City (instrumental)
                                                      • – You're The Man (Version 2)
                                                      • – I Wan't To Come Home For Chistmas
                                                      • – I Going Home (Move)
                                                      • – Checking Out (Double Clutch)
                                                      Floating PointsLate Night Tales: Floating PointsLate Night Tales
                                                      Floating Points’ personal collection of global soul, ambient, jazz and folk treasures form the latest in the revered Late Night Tales series.
                                                      • Sarah Davachi – Untitled, live in Portland (Excerpt) [Exclusive track]
                                                      • Carlos Walker – Via Láctea
                                                      • 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)
                                                      RobRobMr Bongo
                                                      Accra-born pianist and frontman only released a few albums in small quantities, yet two of them are among the most sought-after records from 70’s Africa....
                                                      • – Funky Rob Way
                                                      • – Forgive Us All
                                                      • – Boogie On
                                                      • – Just One More Time
                                                      • – Your Kiss Stole Me Away
                                                      • – More
                                                      UltramarineSignals Into SpaceLes Disques Du Crépuscule
                                                      Les Disques du Crepuscule presents Signals Into Space, a new studio album by acclaimed, cult electronic duo Ultramarine. 'Signals Into Space' is their...
                                                      • – Elsewhere
                                                      • – Spark From Flint To Clay
                                                      • – Breathing
                                                      • – Arithmetic
                                                      • – If Not Now When?
                                                      • – $10 Heel
                                                      • – Du Sud
                                                      • – Equatorial Calms
                                                      • – Sleight Of Hand
                                                      • – Framework
                                                      • – Cross Reference
                                                      • – Signals Into Space
                                                      Soul of a Nation 2Soul Jazz Records
                                                      Soul Jazz Records’ new release ‘Soul of A Nation: Jazz is the Teacher, Funk is the Preacher’ is a powerful new collection of radical jazz, street...
                                                      • The Art Ensemble Of Chicago – Theme De Yoyo
                                                      • The Har-You Percussion Group – Welcome To The Party
                                                      • The Pharaohs – Damballa
                                                      • Baby Huey – Hard Times
                                                      • James Mason – Sweet Power, Your Embrace
                                                      • Byron Morris and Unity – Kitty Bey
                                                      • Funkadelic – Nappy Dugout
                                                      • Rashied Ali & Frank Lowe – Exchange Part 2 (II)
                                                      • Gary Bartz NTU Troop – Celestial Blues
                                                      • Oneness Of Juju – Space Jungle Funk
                                                      • Sarah Webster Fabio – Work It Out
                                                      • Tribe (Wendell Harrison and Phillip Ranelin) – Beneficent
                                                      • Gil Scott-Heron – Whitey On The Moon
                                                      • Don Cherry – Brown Rice
                                                      • 1. The Art Ensemble Of Chicago – Theme De Yoyo
                                                      • 2. The Har-You Percussion Group – Welcome To The Party
                                                      • 3. The Pharaohs – Damballa
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                                                      CykadaCykadaAstigmatic Records
                                                      Polish label Astigmatic Records come through with a killer release to start 2019. Cykada is a six piece band, comprised of established musicians on the...
                                                      • – Creation
                                                      • – Dimension Stepper
                                                      • – Ophelia's Message
                                                      • – Realise
                                                      • – Third Eye Thunder
                                                      John ColtraneBoth Directions At Once: The Lost AlbumImpulse!
                                                      On March 6, 1963, John Coltrane and his classic quartet - McCoy Tyner, Jimmy Garrison, and Elvin Jones - recorded an entire studio album at the legendary...
                                                      • – Untitled Original 11383 (Take 1)
                                                      Abdullah SamiPeace Of TimeSpiritmuse Records
                                                      Spiritmuse Records launch their new label, dedicated to unearthing hidden gems from the past and future in the world of deep, spiritual Jazz and all it's...
                                                      • – Afrikan Samba
                                                      • – Song For My Friends
                                                      • – Aretia
                                                      • – Peace Of Time
                                                      Kamaal WilliamsNew Heights / Snitches BrewBlack Focus
                                                      Kamaal Williams is back with 'New Heights / Snitches Brew', the first new material since amazing debut album of earlier in 2018, 'The Return'. Features...
                                                      • – New Heights (Visions Of Aisha Malik)
                                                      • – Snitches Brew
                                                      AtmosfearMotivation / ExtractMr Bongo
                                                      Another classic from Brit Funk pioneers, Atmosfear. This time it’s the turn of the mighty ‘Motivation’ from 1980 - pure dance floor, feel good vibes,...
                                                      • – Motivation
                                                      Naphta and The ShamansNaphta & The ShamansAstigmatic Records
                                                      Following on from the success of EABS and SURLY, Polish label Astigmatic Records continue their rich vein of form with another sure shot in the form of...
                                                      • – Explorer's Judgment
                                                      Airto de MoreiraSamba De Flora (1980)Soul Jazz Records
                                                      Soul Jazz Records are re-releasing Airto Moreira’s classic album ‘Samba de Flora’, out of print for 30 years ever since its original release in 1988....
                                                      • Airto – Parana
                                                      • Airto – Samba De Flora
                                                      • Airto – La Puerta
                                                      • Airto – Dedos
                                                      • Airto – Yanah Amina
                                                      • Airto – El Fiasco
                                                      • Airto – Mulambo
                                                      • Airto – Latin Woman
                                                      CéliaCélia (1970)Mr Bongo
                                                      Mr Bongo reissue the wonderful debut from, Célia! Originally releases in 1970, her self-titled debut was conducted and arranged by Arthur Verocai and...
                                                      • – Blues
                                                      • – No Clarão Da Lua Cheia
                                                      • – Durango Kid
                                                      • – David
                                                      • – To Be
                                                      • – Abrace Paul McCartney
                                                      • – Pelo Teletipo
                                                      • – Adeus Batucada
                                                      • – Lennon - McCartney
                                                      • – Zózoio - Como É Que É
                                                      • – Fotograma
                                                      Kolida BaboKolida BaboMIC
                                                      Kolida Babo is the collaboration between two woodwind musicians from separate regions of Greece. Released via SOTU favourite, MIC records, the duo improvised...
                                                      • – The Epirus Lodge
                                                      • – Kolida Babo
                                                      • – Kolida Arabesque
                                                      • – Join The Moog
                                                      • – Waltz In G Minor
                                                      • – Kolida Grotesque
                                                      • – Kolida Serenity
                                                      • – Exodus
                                                      Soul Jazz Records Presents Bunny Lee: Dreads Enter The Gates With PraiseThe Mighty Striker Shoots The Hits!Soul Jazz Records
                                                      ‘Bunny Lee, the Hit Maker from Jamaica.’ Soul Jazz Records presents this collection featuring the heavy 70s roots reggae of Bunny Lee – a living...
                                                      • Johnny Clarke – Enter Into His Gates With Praise
                                                      • King Tubby Meets Tommy McCook and The Aggrovators – The Dub Station
                                                      • Gene Rondo – Why You Do That
                                                      • Vin Gordon & The Aggrovators – Magnum Force
                                                      • Jackie Edwards – So Jah Seh
                                                      • The Aggrovators – So Jah Seh Dub
                                                      • Jah Youth – Principle and Dignity
                                                      • King Tubby Meets Tommy McCook and The Aggrovators – King Tubby Dub
                                                      • Jah Stitch – Real Born African
                                                      • The Aggrovators – African Love Call
                                                      • Gene Rondo – A Land Far Away
                                                      • The Uniques – Queen Majesty
                                                      • Johnny Clarke – Time Will Tell
                                                      • The Aggrovators – Drums Of Africa
                                                      • Dillinger and King Tubby – Jah Jah Dub
                                                      • Winston Wright – Marvelous Rocker
                                                      • The Mighty Diamonds – You Should Be Thankful
                                                      • King Tubby, Prince Jammy and The Aggrovators – A Thankful Version
                                                      • Dillinger – Check Sister Jane
                                                      • Prince Jazzbo – The Wormer
                                                      • The Uniques – You Don't Care For Me
                                                      • Shorty The President – Natty Dread Have Ambition
                                                      • King Tubby and The Aggrovators – This A The Hardest Version
                                                      • 1. Johnny Clarke – Enter Into His Gates With Praise
                                                      • 2. King Tubby Meets Tommy McCook and The Aggrovators – The Dub Station
                                                      • 3. Gene Rondo – Why You Do That
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                                                      ToquinhoToquinhoMr Bongo
                                                      All-time classic Brazilian album, featuring Jorge Ben on 'Que Maravilha’, ‘Zana’ and 'Carolina Carol Bela’ as sampled by DJ Marky on the drum and...
                                                        AbrahamsTascam's Revenge / SundialAbrahams
                                                        Wicked, cinematic funk 45 that finally sees the light of day! Abrahams explores the sound of 60's india, 70's funk and oddball, euro-cinema on these two...
                                                        • – Tascam's Revenge
                                                        • – Sundial
                                                        Studio One Black Man's Pride 3 : None Shall Escape The Judgement Of The AlmightySoul Jazz Records
                                                        This is the latest new installment of Soul Jazz Records’ on-going collection of Rastafarian music at Studio One, featuring classic material from legendary...
                                                        • Horace Andy – Conscious Dread Lock
                                                        • The Gladiators – A Prayer To Thee
                                                        • Freddie McGregor – Beat Down Babylon
                                                        • The Manchesters – Selassie Bandman
                                                        • The Mellodies – Dread Oppression
                                                        • Big Joe – Jah Jah Help Us
                                                        • Horace Andy – Oh Lord Why Lord
                                                        • Lloyd Jones & The Super Natural Six – Get Up and Try
                                                        • The Wailing Souls – Can't Catch Me
                                                        • The Nightingales – Jehovah
                                                        • Alphanso Stewart – It's No Secret
                                                        • Errol Dunkley – Satisfaction
                                                        • Mr Manchester – Give Natty Dread Glory
                                                        • Lincoln (Sugar) Minott – Wrong Doers
                                                        • Noel Campbell & The Gladiators Band – Sufferation
                                                        • African Brothers – No Cup No Brock
                                                        • Zoot Simms – When The Time Comes
                                                        • Glen Miller – Whey No Dead
                                                        Don CherryBrown RiceA&M
                                                        100% KILLER KILLER KILLER LP! Beautiful re-press of Don Cherry's seminal work from 1976, 'Brown Rice'. A brilliant fusion of jazz with rock, African,...
                                                        • – Brown Rice
                                                        • – Malkauns