World music

The Nigerian princesses of afro-funk arrived on the international scene with 1976's Danger and never looked back. Produced by multi-instrumentalist Adeniyi "Biddy" Wright, the six-song LP is a low-slung affair, awash in dreamy psychedelic guitar, crisp hi-hat shuffles, and telepathic... 

The Nigerian princesses of afro-funk arrived on the international scene with 1976's Danger and never looked back. Produced by multi-instrumentalist Adeniyi "Biddy" Wright, the six-song LP is a low-slung affair, awash in dreamy psychedelic guitar, crisp hi-hat shuffles, and... 

‘Mormaço Quiema’ is where it all began for Ana Frango Eléctrico. Raw, quirky and lo-fi, it’s a debut album brimming with attitude and youthful energy, characteristics that would go on to define their sound. Previously released digitally in Brazil in 2018, with... 

It began with a cassette tape entitled 'Pleased To Meet You' gifted to us at Sessa’s Fasching, Stockholm show by Yann Dardenne, the multi-tasking tour manager/sound engineer/producer/merch stall worker and co-owner of Seloki Records. On first listen, the selection of underground Brazilian... 

It began with a cassette tape entitled 'Pleased To Meet You' gifted to us at Sessa’s Fasching, Stockholm show by Yann Dardenne, the multi-tasking tour manager/sound engineer/producer/merch stall worker and co-owner of Seloki Records. On first listen, the selection of underground... 

Grammy-winning and Oscar-nominated artist Adrian Quesada (of Black Pumas) returns with the 2nd volume in his acclaimed Boleros Psicodélicos project. The new volume features special guests Cuco, Hermanos Gutiérrez, Ed Maverick, iLe, Angelica Garcia and... 

After releasing “Burn”, a collaborative album with Lisa Gerrard from Dead Can Dance, Jules Maxwell now joins forces with the multi-award winning Portuguese singer LINA_ to explore the poetic connections between Ireland and Portugal in a work entitled “Terra Mãe” (Mother... 

Mr Bongo proudly presents Ritmo Italiano ‘Unspoken Sounds of Italian Tamburo’ a captivating compilation of percussive-driven, Italian... 

Africa Express, known for its groundbreaking cross-cultural musical collaborations, ventures into new territory with its latest project, a brand new album recorded at Bahidorá Festival in Mexico (where all artists were also performing). The 21-track album showcases... 

Deeply resonant spiritual music transmitted via piano, organ, and harmonium by beloved composer and Ethiopian Orthodox nun Emahoy Tsege Mariam Gebru. Church of Kidane Mehret collects all the musical work from Emahoy’s 1972 private press album... 

Deeply resonant spiritual music transmitted via piano, organ, and harmonium by beloved composer and Ethiopian Orthodox nun Emahoy Tsege Mariam... 

British synth wizard James Holden and Polish clarinet guru Waclaw Zimpel present their entrancing debut album of improvisatory works: 'The Universe Will Take Care Of You' is an alliance wherein these two like-minded masters of their craft converge... 

For their third album on Bongo Joe, Madalitso Band takes a new direction.
After two records capturing the raw intensity of their live performances, the Malawian... 

Legendary yet ever-evolving, Zamrock pioneers Witch (We Intend To Cause Havoc) continue to push boundaries with their bold new record, Sogolo. After their remarkable resurgence and 2023's critically acclaimed Zango–their first album in nearly 40 years–Sogolo proves that... 

Legendary yet ever-evolving, Zamrock pioneers Witch (We Intend To Cause Havoc) continue to push boundaries with their bold new record, Sogolo. After their remarkable resurgence and 2023's critically acclaimed Zango–their first album in nearly 40 years–Sogolo proves that... 

Proudly presenting Maravilhosamente Bem the powerful, female-centred third album by Brazilian singer, songwriter, actress, and creative director, Julia Mestre. Alongside being a member of the Latin Grammy-winning Brazilian supergroup, Bala Desejo, Julia has been steadily... 

Kuunatic"s hotly anticipated 2nd album "Wheels of Ömon," takes another adventure some deep dive into their self-made fantasy mythology, proposing whole new worlds of psychedelic drama and ritual. In addition to their core sonic palette of tribal drums, pulsing bass, atmospheric keyboards... 

Femi Kuti's Journey Through Life marks a deeply personal chapter in the Afrobeat legend's career. Known for his sharp critiques of political corruption and social injustice, Femi balances his signature "sweet music with a bitter message" with introspective reflections... 

Argentinian neo-folklore producer and one of the leaders of the new Latin electronic sound, Chancha Via Circuito, showcases some of his best remixes for other artists over the last 11 years – available for the first time on CD. Featuring: Nicola Cruz, El... 

Following the release of their album “Dhorimviskha” (one of Bandcamp Daily’s albums of the year) and during the height of the covid pandemic, Japan’s Koenjihyakkei played a rousing set to an empty Club Goodman and live-streamed their performance around... 

Kalita is excited to present the third volume in their groundbreaking ‘Borga Revolution!’ compilation series, exploring... 

Màiri Morrison and Alasdair Roberts collaborate with Canadian bassist/musical arranger Pete Johnston on a set of traditional songs with Scottish roots collected in Maritime Canada by... 

Proudly presenting our reissue of the sought-after 1978 album 'Ritmo Y Sabor' from Cuban, master bongo player, Manteca. A deep, hypnotic, sonic excursion of Afro-Cuban/mambo rhythms to get lost within. Released in 1978, there are a number of different pressings of the album coming... 

Lebanese composer and multi-instrumentalist Charif Megarbane returns with Hawalat, a new album that seamlessly blends together a mix of global influences of sounds and collaborations. Set for release with Habibi Funk, Hawalat builds on Megarbane's distinct ability to merge Mediterranean... 

The legendary singer Salif Keita makes a grand return with So Kono, an acoustic and deeply intimate album. Salif Keita, "the golden voice of Africa," reveals himself for the first time in a stripped-down acoustic format, reconnecting with his roots and his guitar, his long-time companion... 

Strut proudly presents a long-coveted gem from the discography of the legendary Ice, AKA Lafayette Afro-Rock Band, now available on vinyl LP. First-ever official vinyl reissue of ‘Afro Agban’ from the Ice (Lafayette Afro-Rock Band) sessions. Features highly... 

Presenting an official reissue of Coke’s audacious, engrossing self-titled album from 1972, originally released on Manuel J. Mato’s collectible Sound Triangle Records imprint. It’s a heavy hit of Miami Latin-funk, dosed up with psychedelic garage rock and gritty soul excellence, making for... 

Wewantsounds is delighted to release Dibango 82 an unreleased live recording by Manu Dibango taped in Marseille, Dec 1982. The electrifying live performance features the African legend alongside his stellar 8-piece group, blending funk, jazz, and African rhythms. Highlights include... 

Following the success of ‘The Original Sound of Mali’ compilation, we return with another explorative delve into the wonders of Malian music compiled by French writer, journalist and Grammy-nominated compiler Florent Mazzoleni and Mr Bongo’s very own David Buttle. Restoring, reissuing... 

WILLIAM ONYEABOR IN COLOR!! 10TH ANNIVERSARY!! William Onyeabor self-released these records in 1978 and 1980, respectively, before he gave up his life as the greatest Nigerian funk artist to become a devout Christian. Body and Soul is available on Blue Vinyl, Atomic... 

WILLIAM ONYEABOR IN COLOR!! 10TH ANNIVERSARY!! William Onyeabor self-released these records in 1978 and 1980, respectively, before he gave up his life as the greatest Nigerian funk artist to become a devout Christian. Body and Soul is available on... 

Featuring previously unheard master tapes, unreleased alternate takes, and a rare radio performance from Iry LeJeune, widely regarded as one of the greatest Cajun musicians to ever wield a button accordion. 

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Strut Records is proud to announce a new official reissue of Simigwa by Gyedu-Blay Ambolley, launching a series of releases on Strut celebrating the legendary Ghanaian label Essiebons. Strut introduces the a brand new reissue of 1975 highlife classic album ‘Simigwa’ from... 

Celebrating the 50th anniversary of Celia Cruz’s second collaboration with Johnny Pacheco released on Vaya Records, Tremendo Caché. Featuring (AAA) lacquers... 

Source of an all-time 'Breaks and Beats' classic, Mr Bongo reissue Herman Kelly's timeless 1978 album Percussion Explosion!. Immortalised in hip-hop folklore, when the anthemic 'Dance To The Drummer's Beat' was featured on the influential Ultimate Breaks & Beats... 

Yazz Ahmed, hailed as one of the most influential trumpet players of her generation. An Ivor Novello award winning composer who makes sweeping epics that are rich with storytelling, depicting evocative ancient worlds and mythological muses. With her fourth studio album, A... 

“A slow air is a type of tune in Irish Traditional Music marked by the absence of strict metre or structure, melodically "open ended" and generally derived from the... 

Imbued with the spirit of their late uncle, the qawwali master Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Rizwan-Muazzam Qawwali have returned with another deeply accomplished, moving collection of songs that ache with the frenzied anxiety of falling in love and dreamy desire... 

Proudly presenting our reissue of a bonafide Latin classic from 1979 by the Cuban-born violinist Alfredo De La Fe. Based in New York and Colombia, Alfredo worked with some of the greats in Latin music including Eddie Palmieri, Willie Colon and Roberto Roena, alongside disco and... 

Estrellas de Buena Vista was formed to continue the tradition of Buena Vista Social Club. The band features 16 musicians, including 8 original members of the Buena Vista Social Club. The singers Carlos Calunga and Lazaro Villa are from the new generation, and sparks... 

If 'Funeral for Justice' was the sound of outrage, 'Tears of Injustice' is the sound of grief. Mdou Moctar's new album is 'Funeral for Justice' completely re-recorded and rearranged for acoustic and traditional instruments. It is an evolution of the band's critically-adored breakout... 

If 'Funeral for Justice' was the sound of outrage, 'Tears of Injustice' is the sound of grief. Mdou Moctar's new album is 'Funeral for Justice' completely re-recorded and rearranged for acoustic and traditional instruments. It is an evolution of the band's critically-adored... 

All Living Things is a tender and profound meditation on the miracle of life. It is suffused with reverence and gratitude for the chance to simply be a living being on this planet at this time. To be a part of the natural cycles of life. To belong in the universe. It"s an... 

Ethio-jazz pioneer Mulatu Astatke joins the Hoodna Orchestra, Tel Aviv's number one Afro funk collective, melding his enchanting vibraphone playing with their brass heavy force across seven original compositions that play tribute to the classic Mulatu sound while... 

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Zangoma’s psychedelic funk rock debut album out in January 2025 In the year 1996 in the village of Kolomwe in central Zambia there was a young boy called Waina. One day he met the local sangoma, who had a prophecy where Waina had a major part to revamp the legacy of Zamrock... 

Zangoma’s psychedelic funk rock debut album out in January 2025 In the year 1996 in the village of Kolomwe in central Zambia there was a young boy called Waina. One day he met the local sangoma, who had a prophecy where Waina had a major part to revamp the legacy of... 

First released in 1988, Kaira was the debut album by Toumani Diabate, master player of the kora - the West African harp with 21 strings. Kaira remains one of the most important and influential kora albums of all time. It was the first international release to feature a solo kora... 

Songhoy Blues release their new album Héritage on Transgressive. From the first listening to Héritage, the much-awaited fourth album by Songhoy Blues, it is clear that the 4-piece rock band from northern Mali are in a new frame of mind. With Héritage, they... 

Mr Bongo proudly presents an official reissue of an iconic, exploratory album by Indian maestro of the sitar, Ananda Shankar, aptly titled 'Ananda Shankar And His Music'. Released on His Master's Voice in 1976, the album is a sublime collage of sitar-funk, traditional... 

Completes trilogy of first 3 albums. Long out-of-print release available digitally for the first time. Restored, clarified audio. ATFA’s 50th Release. Intimate early recording by Malian icon. Awesome Tapes From Africa the label began over 10 years ago with the reissue of Nahawa... 

Authentic Brazilian music inspired and respected by the most legendary musicians of the genre: Seu Jorge, Arthur Verocai (who arranged strings on both Curyman albums), Arlindo Cruz (cowrote 100% Samba). A masterful contemporary that carries the legacy of the best... 

Celebrating the 50th anniversary of Celia Cruz and Johnny Pacheco’s first collaboration on Vaya Records, the bestselling album Celia & Johnny, Craft Latino... 

"Listening to Julian Mayorga is hearing the current Colombian sound taken to even more exciting terrain. His music is everything that defines him: experimentation, humor, reflection, passion." -- Vogue (Mexico) Avant-garde Colombian singer-songwriter Julian Mayorga returns... 

"The veteran Turkish heads who act as a link between Erkin Koray, Can and Mad Professor" -- MOJO-- -- Nearly 30 years since their inception, the legendary Istanbul band Baba Zula remains the most experimental exponent of contemporary Turkish psych-rock; the sonic trailblazers of... 

Tim Bernardes is a two-time Latin Grammy nominated singer, songwriter, musician, composer, and producer, who emerged as one of Brazil’s most profound musical talents of his generation as well as a global phenomenon. A contemporary artist with deep roots in Brazil’s verdant musical... 

Latin funk at its finest. A kingpin player of Miami’s Cuban music scene, Ray Fernandez, brought together his ‘court’ for this sensational Afro-Cuban funk triumph. Largely a family affair, the album features his wife, two sons and a range of other talented musicians... 

Pique is the sensational debut solo album from Dora Morelenbaum, one of the key talents spearheading Brazil’s new musical wave. A member of the Latin Grammy award-winning band, Bala Desejo, Dora showcases a new side to her solo productions on this special LP. Whereas Dora’s first... 

Get out! Fight!” The Lijadu Sisters’ Horizon Unlimited is the insurgent afrofunk their second cousin Fela strived to create. Soulful, psychedelic, feminist, and revolutionary music already known worldwide, finally available again after a decade with The...