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    WAMONO A to Z Vol. 1: Japanese Jazz Funk & Rare Groove 1968-1980Various Artists

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    • Toshiko Yonekawa – Soran Bushi
    • Takeo Yamashita – A Touch Of Japanese Tone
    • Tadaaki Misago & Tokyo Cuban Boys – Jongara Reggae
    • Chikara Ueda & The Power Station – Cloudy
    • Chumei Watanabe – Downtown Blues
    • Kifu Mitsuhashi – Hanagasa Ondo
    • Monica Lassen & The Sounds – Incitation
    • Norio Maeda, Jiro Inagaki & The All-Stars – Go Go A Go Go
    • Akira Ishikawa & Count Buffalo & The Jazz Rock Band – The Sidewinder
    • Masahiko Sato, Jiro Inagaki & Big Soul Media – Sniper's Snooze
    • 1. Toshiko Yonekawa – Soran Bushi
    • 2. Takeo Yamashita – A Touch Of Japanese Tone
    • 3. Tadaaki Misago & Tokyo Cuban Boys – Jongara Reggae
    • 4. Chikara Ueda & The Power Station – Cloudy
    • 5. Chumei Watanabe – Downtown Blues
    • 6. Kifu Mitsuhashi – Hanagasa Ondo
    • 7. Monica Lassen & The Sounds – Incitation
    • 8. Norio Maeda, Jiro Inagaki & The All-Stars – Go Go A Go Go
    • 9. Akira Ishikawa & Count Buffalo & The Jazz Rock Band – The Sidewinder
    • 10. Masahiko Sato, Jiro Inagaki & Big Soul Media – Sniper's Snooze

    An essential primer for those with an interest in Japanese popular music culture and, specifically, the 'Wamono' sound - the cream of the Japanese funk, soul, rare groove and disco music developed throughout the decades since the end of the 60s in Japan. A exemplary selection by Japanese super diggers and Wamono specialists DJ Yoshizawa Dynamite and Chintam!

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                                                      Global CommunicationPentamerous Metamorphosis (Limited Coloured Vinyl Edition)Music On Vinyl
                                                      Reissue of this sought-after ambient techno masterpiece from Mark Pritchard and Tom Middleton under their Global Communication. Originally released in...
                                                      • – Alpha Phase
                                                      • – Beta Phase
                                                      • – Gamma Phase
                                                      • – Delta Phase
                                                      • – Epsilon Phase
                                                      • New 2×LP (Coloured Vinyl) MOVLP2574C£27.99
                                                        • 180g audiophile vinyl
                                                        • Deluxe gatefold sleeve with leather laminate finish + spot varnish
                                                        • Limited edition of 2500 individually numbered copies pressed on translucent blue marbled vinyl
                                                      Ryuichi SakamotoHidari Ude No YumeWewantsounds
                                                      Reissue of Ryuichi Sakamoto's landmark 1981 album reissued for the first time in decades outside of Japan featuring the rare Japanese edition in a superb...
                                                      • – Boku No Kakera
                                                      • – Saru To Yuki To Gomi No Kodo
                                                      • – Kacha Kucha Nee
                                                      • – The Garden Of Poppies
                                                      • – Relâché
                                                      • – Tell 'em To Me
                                                      • – Living In The Dark
                                                      • – Slat Dance
                                                      • – Venezia
                                                      • – Saru No Ie
                                                      Sauveur MalliaSauveur Mallia's Space Oddities 1979-1984Born Bad Records
                                                      Born Bad continue their mind-expanding and totally essential series of library music 'Space Oddities' compilations with this set focusing on French musician...
                                                      • – Space People
                                                      • – Exotic Guide
                                                      • – Reggae Direction
                                                      • – Supersmurf
                                                      • – Robot Avenue
                                                      • – Double Polygone
                                                      • – Synthetic Suspense
                                                      • – Synthetic Neutron
                                                      • – Smurfissimo
                                                      • – All The Bass (Phoreski Mix)
                                                      • – Spacial Escapade
                                                      • – African Break
                                                      • – Electronic Africa
                                                      • – Star Odyssey
                                                      • – New Wave Sequence
                                                      • – Radium One
                                                      • – Synthetic Geometry
                                                      KaleidoscopeSoul Jazz Records
                                                      Soul Jazz Records’ new album ‘Kaleidoscope – New Spirits Known and Unknown’ brings together many of the ground-breaking artists involved in the...
                                                      • Matthew Halsall & The Gondwana Orchestra – When The World Was One
                                                      • Yazmin Lacey – 90 Degrees
                                                      • Hector Plimmer – Communication Control
                                                      • Ill Considered – Long Way Home (Live At The Crypt)
                                                      • The Expansions – Mosaic
                                                      • Chip Wickham – Red Planet
                                                      • Levitation Orchestra – Odyssey
                                                      • Emma-Jean Thackray – Walrus
                                                      • Tenderlonious and The 22archestra – The Shakedown
                                                      • Pokus – Pokus One
                                                      • Theon Cross – Candace Of Meroe
                                                      • Joe Armon-Jones & Maxwell Owin – Tanner's Tango
                                                      • Collocutor – Gozo
                                                      • Makaya McCraven – Untitled
                                                      • Nat Birchall – Ancient World
                                                      • Ruby Rushton – Moonlight Woman
                                                      • Ebi Soda – Dimmsdale
                                                      • The Cromagnon Band – Thunder Perfect
                                                      • SEED Ensemble – Mirrors
                                                      • Ishmael Ensemble – Kito's Theme
                                                      • Vels Trio – Yellow Ochre (Part 1)
                                                      • 1. Matthew Halsall & The Gondwana Orchestra – When The World Was One
                                                      • 2. Yazmin Lacey – 90 Degrees
                                                      • 3. Hector Plimmer – Communication Control
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                                                      DavinaDon't You Want ItUnderground Resistance
                                                      Limited repress of this powerful vocal techno / garage anthem from UR, originally released in 1992 and produced by Underground Resistance ringleader, Mad...
                                                      • – Don't You Want It (Club)
                                                      • – Don't You Want It (Radio)
                                                      Mr Bongo Record Club Vol. 4Mr Bongo
                                                      Volume 4 in the 'Mr Bongo Record Club' continues in the same mould as with previous editions; a selection of staff favourites and rare lost gems from the...
                                                      • – James Reese & The Progressions - Throwing Stones (Kenny Dope Mix)
                                                      • – Azwon - Paradise Island
                                                      • – Idrissa Soumaoro, L´Eclipse De L´ I.J.A. - Nissodia (Mike D Remix)
                                                      • – Zé Roberto - Lotus 72 D (Fast)
                                                      • 2. – James Reese & The Progressions - Throwing Stones (Kenny Dope Mix)
                                                      • 5. – Azwon - Paradise Island
                                                      • 10. – Idrissa Soumaoro, L´Eclipse De L´ I.J.A. - Nissodia (Mike D Remix)
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                                                      Cuba: Music and Revolution Vol.2 Compiled by Gilles Peterson and Stuart BakerSoul Jazz Records
                                                      Cuba: Music and Revolution: Culture Clash in Havana: Experiments in Latin Music 1975-85 Vol. 2 is the new album compiled by Gilles Peterson and Stuart...
                                                      • Juan Pablo Torres Y Algo Nuevo – Y Que Bien
                                                      • Orquesta Los Van Van – Por Que Lo Haces
                                                      • Los Latinos – Quemando
                                                      • Farah María – Amame y No Pienses Mas
                                                      • FA 5 – Muevete Con Las Fuerzas Del Corazon
                                                      • Tambores De Enrique Bonne – Como Arrullos De Palma
                                                      • Ricardo Eddy Martinez – Expreso Ritmico
                                                      • Los Papines – Solo De Tumba y Bongo
                                                      • Grupo Sintesis – Aqui Estamos
                                                      • Los Van Van – Llegada
                                                      • Grupo Raices Nuevas – Baila Mi Guaguancó
                                                      • Luis Carbonell – La Rumba
                                                      • Orquesta Riverside – En Casa Del Trompo No Bailes
                                                      • Juan Formel & Los Van Van – Llegue, Llegue
                                                      • Grupo Los Yoyi – Tu No Me Puedes Conquistar
                                                      • Los Papines – Para Que Niegas ?
                                                      • Grupo De Experimentación Sonora Del ICAIC – ¡ Cuba Va !
                                                      • Raul Gomez – Luces En La Pista
                                                      • Los Brito – El 4-5-6
                                                      • Leo Brouwer – Tema de El Rancheador De La Naturaleza
                                                      • Ricardo Eddy Martinez – La 132
                                                      • Los Reyes 73 – Finalizo Un Amor
                                                      Ras Elroy BaileyStop Your KillingArchive Recordings
                                                      Rare solo roots single from former Black Slate bass player originally released in 1977 on the Mighty Souls Rebels label.
                                                      • – Stop Your Killing
                                                      • – Killing Dub
                                                      Jorja Smith / Ezra CollectiveRose Rouge / FootprintsBlue Note / Decca
                                                      Jorja Smith covers St Germain’s classic 'Rose Rouge' backed with an Ezra Collective version of Wayne Shorter’s 'Footprints' - limited edition release...
                                                        Jo BissoAfrican Disco Experimentals (1974 to 1978)Africa Seven
                                                        A compilation of key disco tunes from international star, Jo Bisso! Includes the full, 16 min version of his awesome 'Play Me' from 1978!
                                                        • – Love Beat
                                                        • – Give It Up
                                                        • – Disco Madonna
                                                        • – Lovers Concerto (Vocal)
                                                        • – Dont Fight The Feeling
                                                        • – Play Me (Parts 1 to 4)
                                                        • – Midnight
                                                        • – The Mystery With Me
                                                        • – Dont Think About It
                                                        • – Choco Date
                                                        • – Tonight
                                                        • – Love Somebody (Part 1)
                                                        • – Your Love
                                                        • – Lets Keep It Together
                                                        Keeling BeckfordBe What You Want12 Star Records
                                                        1978 roots recording from Keeling Beckford reissued on his 12 Star records label.
                                                        • – Be What You Want
                                                        • – Dub Version
                                                        The AwakeningHear, Sense And FeelBlack Jazz Records
                                                        The Awakening are the heaviest of all the groups to release on Black Jazz Records - this is simply a spiritual jazz classic album - every track is superb....
                                                        • – Awakening - Prologue Spring Thing
                                                        • – Convulsions
                                                        • – Kera's Dance
                                                        • – Brand New Feeling
                                                        Mickey & The Soul GenerationIron LegGC Production
                                                        Reissued and remastered with replica artwork - the highly sought after classic rare groove track, 'Iron Leg' by DJ Shadow's favourite Funk band, Mickey...
                                                        • – Iron Leg
                                                        • – Chocolate
                                                        WAMONO A to Z Vol. III - Japanese Light Mellow Funk, Disco & Boogie 1978-1988180g
                                                        The third essential release in the 'WAMONO A to Z' series. For those with an interest in Japanese popular music culture and, specifically, the 'Wamono'...
                                                        • – Tetsuo Sakurai - Kimono
                                                        • – Jadoes - Friday Night (Extended Dance Mix)
                                                        • – Yumi Sato - Ame
                                                        • – Kiyohiko Ozaki - Ojosan Ote Yawaraka Ni
                                                        • – Hitomi Tohyama - Rainy Driver
                                                        • – Sentimental City Romance - Hello Suisei
                                                        • – Mizuki Koyama - Kare Niwa Kanawanai
                                                        • – Hitomi Tohyama - Sweet Soul Music (Kiss Of Life)