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A complete album masterpiece in every sense of the word, considered by many people to be one of the greatest ever made, regardless of... 

First official reissue of the extremely rare full-length album by Lagos-based bandleader Shina Williams. Clean... 

Rare and highly sought after in its original format, Os Brazōes self-titled album was originally released on RGE Discos in 1969. It is a... 

Originally released on EMI Sweden in 1970, this was Doris’ lone solo album. A Swedish funk / psych / jazz rarity, it... 

Idrissa Soumaoro, L’Eclipse De L’I.J.A.’s sought-after album... 

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The unique sounds of Ray Phiri's Stimela are showcased on this gem of a 12” EP from 1986. It was originally released only in South Africa on Gallo... 

Brazilian guitarist and singer Toquinho (real name Antônio Pecci Filho) was born in Sao Paulo, Brazil in the 1940’s. His first major hit single... 

“In 2021, we started the Mdou Moctar mixtape series. These releases compiled field recordings, cell phone voice memos, interview clips, conver-sations... 

“In 2021, we started the Mdou Moctar mixtape series. These releases compiled field recordings, cell phone voice... 

The second full-length LP from Jungle Brown, ‘Full Circle’. Featuring collaborations with Sampa The Great, Fliptrix (High Focus) and... 

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Western Saharan musician/activist Aziza Brahim’s new album Abbar el Hamada (Across the Hamada), is a commanding and compassionate musical... 

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The Mighty Flames were a crack bunch of Cameroonian musicians, drawn to Nigeria by the heavy funk sounds booming across the border like... 

By the mid 1970’s in Nigeria, the Biafran War was a distant memory and the music scene in the eastern city of Aba was booming... 

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It makes sense that Antoinette Konan’s eponymous album features nothing more than her ahoko on the cover. The deceptively simple... 

Les Filles de Illighadad comes from the village of Illighadad in a remote region... 

For 20 years the Tuareg culture and music has fascinated the world. Their quasi-sacred poetic songs inspire western songwriters like KURT VILE or... 

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For 20 years the Tuareg culture and music has fascinated the world. Their quasi-sacred poetic songs inspire western songwriters like... 

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This instalment follows on from our acclaimed ‘Volume One’ – Lauren Laverne’s ‘Compilation Of The Week’, supported by... 

'Mantra Moderne' is a stunning, contemporary masterpiece that fuses Anatolian Psychedelia, Brazilian Tropicalia, 60’s European pop and American... 

LP of Penny Penny’s fiery second album, available for the first time since it was originally pressed in Zimbabwe in 1996. The rags-to-riches chronicle... 

Nahawa Doumbia’s new album Kanawa concisely captures this current moment in Malian history. The singer reflects on the immigration crisis from... 

Official replica re-issue of a South African jazz-funk rarity from Teaspoon & The Waves. Released in 1977 on Soul Jazz... 

At last, by popular request, LP and CD editions of the revelatory Teno Afrika recording Amapiano Selections. Let this be your soundtrack... 

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Debut LP by the remarkable producer from Pretoria, South Africa who has a singular take on amapiano.

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KUUNATIC is a thrilling Tokyo based tribal-psych trio bolstered by diverse global sonics and powerful female vocals. Drawing on the members’ different... 

Adrian Quesada (of Black Pumas) is set to release 'Boleros Psicodélicos,' a sprawling and singular tribute to... 

Born in a nomad camp in Niger and now a leading figure of desert rock, Mdou Moctar stands out as the most innovative artist in... 

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THE GOOD ONES renown is evidenced by the stellar musicians who collaborated with them on their new album: Wilco’s Nels... 

Extremely hard-to-find Ghanaian LP from legendary musician Gyedu- Blay Ambolley, originally released in 1980. Tough Highlife, funk and... 

The 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. This... 

Tough, mid-tempo Ghanaian funk & Highlife grooves from Ebo Taylor Junior, son of the mighty Ebo Taylor. Originally released in... 

Brilliant self-released, private-press jazz/soul LP from 1975, recorded at Sunset Sound studios in LA. This is the super-rare debut album from SpaceArk, a... 

First official reissue of hidden-gem album by Lagos-based bandleader Shina Williams. Shina Williams ‘Agboju... 

Tamikrest return with a vivid, irrepressible rock and roll statement. Their most powerful album since 2013’s wildly acclaimed Chatma, Tamotaït finds... 

Hailu Mergia. The man is such a joy to work with, to be perfectly honest and earnest. His work is inspiring to me, but also his attitude. He... 

On 21st May, Matador Records will release Afrique Victime, the long-awaited new album by Mdou Moctar. With Afrique Victime the prodigious Tuareg... 

Hardly anyone outside Ethiopia seems to know Hailu Mergia & The Walias Band “Tezeta” exists. Within Ethiopia this tape...