• Idris Ackamoor & The Pyramids – Shaman!
    • Idris Ackamoor & The Pyramids – Tango of Love
    • Idris Ackamoor & The Pyramids – Eternity
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    • Idris Ackamoor & The Pyramids – Theme for Cecil
    • Idris Ackamoor & The Pyramids – Virgin
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    • 1. Shaman!
    • 2. Tango of Love
    • 3. Eternity
    • 4. When Will I See You Again?
    • 5. Salvation
    • 6. Theme for Cecil
    • 7. Virgin
    • 8. The Last Slave Ship
    • 9. Dogon Mysteries

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