Global Grooves — In Stock — LPs 
Unusual grooves from around the globe -- Afro Funk, Bollywood soundtracks, Turkish rock, gamelan, ethnographic/field recordings, sitar sounds, and more!
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RCA, 1960. Very Good ... $49.99
A brilliant mix of jazz and world music! Abdul-Malik was the legendary bass player from the fifties who mixed straight jazz playing with traditional Middle Eastern rhythms – and although he most famously recorded albums with Monk as a regular bassist, his albums on his own are amazing ... (Jazz, Global Grooves) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing with deep groove. Cover has light wear and aging.)
Agbefe & His Social Band —
Agoloyoyo Special ... LP Agbefe (Nigeria), 1978. Good ... $19.99
A highlife set with a nice raw edge! LP, Vinyl record album
(Record plays with some crackles, but the music still comes through well. Cover has a fair bit of water damage, and blue tape on the bottom seam.)
Francis Akintade & His Great Brothers Band —
Ile Ola – Woro In The 80s Vol 4 ... LP Ekimogun (Nigeria), 1981. Good ... $16.99
A set that features really great interplay between Sir Francis Akintade and his band! LP, Vinyl record album
(Record has some crackles, but is OK overall. Cover has some wear and pen.)
Alhambra (Spain), Late 60s. Very Good ... $11.99
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(Cover has split seams held with clear tape.)
Jazz Village (France), 2014. Sealed 2LP Gatefold ... $39.99
Maybe the best album we've heard from Tony Allen in years – a really compelling set that still holds onto all the elements we love in his music, but which also introduces all these great other bits as well! The sound's never unfocused or confused – and instead, it kind of allows Allen ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Shadoks (Germany), 1975. Near Mint- ... $59.99
Wonderfully fuzzy work from Amanaz – one of the trippiest, headiest groups of the Zamrock scene of the 70s! The guitars here are very full and present – not at a hit you over the head jamming label, but with this rich sonic element that has lots of bassy undercurrents – at a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Africa ... CD 8.99(Neon yellow vinyl pressing.)
FM, 1963. Very Good ... $29.99
Folksy soul from George Anderson – an African singer by birth, recording here in a Paris studio, and singing in a mode that's a bit like some of Miriam Makeba's recordings from the time. George is on lead vocals and acoustic guitar – and most tracks have rather spare backings, with ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout hole, some edge wear, and small stickers.)
Verve, 1969. Very Good ... $49.99
Don't think "rock", think "groove" – because oud player John Berberian takes his instrument into some very groovy territory here – mixing its Mid-East roots with a sweet array of modal rhythms and psychedelic elements – all of which make for an album that's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Verve Forecast pressing. Cover has a ring & edge wear and a cutout hole.)
Uni, Late 60s. Very Good+ ... $14.99
One of Big Black's better LPs for UNI, and one that features stripped down conga groove with spare flute playing by Black "Melody" Harold. Side one is a long 3 part track, divided into "Problem", "Cause", and "Cure". Side two's got three long tracks: " ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has lightly bent corners.)
Gallo (South Africa), Mid 50s. Very Good+ ... $24.99
Despite the colonialist overtones of the project – sort of the African equivalent to Porgy & Bess, at least in terms of authenticity – this groundbreaking musical was actually a crucial moment in the development of South African jazz. It's unfortunate that the package doesn't list ... (Soundtracks, Global Grooves) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original South African pressing!)
Philo, 1976. Very Good+ ... $2.99
Warner (Thailand), 1984. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $29.99
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(Recent 180 gram pressing, still in the stickered outer sleeve.)
Finders Keepers (UK), Mid 80s-Early 90s. Near Mint- 2LP ... $24.99
Sprightly, modernist Kollywood pop from the mid 80s – beautifully sung by KS Chithra, with the boundary-busting sounds and arrangements of Ilaiyaraaja! The songs are wonderful, time-honored regional pop sounds – traditionally-constructed songs blended with some 80s studio touches ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Odeon (India), 1965. Very Good ... $24.99
Includes "Alap - Raga Darbari Kanada", "Dhamar -Raga Darbari Kanada", and "Dhrupad - Raga Adana". LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label Odeon pressing.)
HMV (India), 1988. Near Mint- ... $11.99
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QuaMi, 1978. Near Mint- ... $29.99
A world of rhythmic, danceable sounds from George Danquah – the legendary Ghanaian guitarist, composer and bandleader who had earlier played and/or toured with Benya Beats, Blue Monks and Uhuru Dance Band and other brilliant groups – and this rare mid 70s set is the only album billed to ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Pink vinyl pressing on Secret Stash.)
Celluloid, 1987. Near Mint- ... $2.99
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Ansonia, 1970s. Near Mint- ... $9.99
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(Cover has a wrinkled corner.)
Palace, Early 60s. Very Good ... $6.99
Jean De Vres presents this collection of drum songs that use the traditional drums of Haiti. The songs are meant to invoke the happy gods of voodoo rather than the dark, black magic gods outsiders normally associate with voodoo. Tracks include "Ao-Mao", "Fire Dance", "Drum ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Research, 1980s. Very Good ... $19.99
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(Cover has lightly bent corners.)
Senior Eddie Donkor & International Band Of Ghana —
Wo Nso Try ... LP Sounds Linacco (Ghana), 1981. Very Good- ... $24.99
Quick rhythms, tight guitar, and some mighty nice vocals! LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some wear.)
Guy Du Rosier —
Haitian Rhythms ... LP Decca, Late 50s. Very Good ... $9.99
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(Mono pressing with deep groove. Cover has some splitting on the bottom seam.)
Sharc (Trinidad & Tobago), 1980. Very Good ... $4.99
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(Cover has some splitting in the bottom seam.)
King Robert Ebizimor & His Ijaw Brothers Band —
Tony Special ... LP Fontana (Nigeria), 1978. Good ... $28.99
A fantastic blend of guitar and vocals – much more offbeat than the usual highlife set! LP, Vinyl record album
(Vinyl has some crackles, but the music still comes through well. Cover has some wear. Spindle hole is a bit larger, but still OK.)
Daptone/Voodoo Funk, Late 60s/Early 70s. Near Mint- ... $16.99
Monumental Afro Soul from El Rego Et Ses Commandos – El Rego's best recordings from the late 60s to early 70s – a beautifully done compilation put together by Daptone and Frank Gossner, the deep digging West African music expert behind Voodoo Funk! Theophile Do-Rego is a legend in his ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black vinyl pressing, missing the bonus 7-inch.)
Soundway (UK), 2017. Sealed 2LP Gatefold ... $24.99
One of those records that definitely lives up to its cover – as it's not only a great mish-mash of styles, it's also got some 80s instrumental currents that might come as a surprise if you know other records on the Soundway label! The work recasts older elements of Ugandan music with old ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited edition on neon vinyl!)
Jacot, Late 50s. Very Good ... $4.99
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(Cover has edge wear and some aging.)
Fela & Africa 70 —
No Agreement ... LP Afrodesia (UK), 1978. Very Good- Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
A killer from the classic years, and one of Fela's best albums! "No Agreement" is a super great groover – with a catchy hook that goes on and on, and some very tasty playing by Tony Allen and the group. The track is long, with heavy solos, and vocals that will knock you out! ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Vinyl plays with some light crackles, but nice and clear overall. Cover has light wear, and tape on the seams.)
Fela & Africa 70 —
Yellow Fever ... LP Afrodisia/Decca (UK), 1976. Very Good- ... Just Sold Out!
A really killer 70s album from Fela Kuti – one that serves up a hell of a message, and some great slinky grooves too! "Yellow Fever" is a brutal attack on miscegenation, backed by a funky groove that makes the whole thing fall into place with an amazing riffing sound – bold, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original UK 70s pressing. Cover has an unglued top seam, and some light wear.)
Flying Fish, 1986. Near Mint- ... $1.99
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Decca, Early 50s. Very Good ... $9.99
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(Black label pressing with deep groove.)
Island, 1978. Near Mint- ... $6.99
One of Island's ventures into the disco realm, where they took one of their Carribbean acts and married them to modern disco-fied production. The combination's a winner here, and leans much more heavily on the disco side, with some occasional salsa sounding elements peeking through the slick ... (Soul, Global Grooves) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(UK pressing. Cover has a promo sticker.)
Elektra, 1989. Sealed ... $9.99
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(Still sealed with hype sticker. Shrinkwrap is lightly shopworn.)
Epic, 1968. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $4.99
One of the most starkly beautiful recordings in Paul Horn's career – with spiritually resonant, almost spine tingling solo flute and some chants, all recorded in the Taj Majal one day in April of 1968! It's really all about the atmosphere, as it would have to be given the location – ... (Jazz, Global Grooves) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Yellow label pressing.)
Soundway (UK), 2014. Near Mint- ... $14.99
A really fresh group with a very unique sound – a combo that's partly rooted in older Afro Funk modes, but who also deliver their groove with kind of a leaner, New York street soul vibe as well! The album's cover image really gets the groove right – as the vintage is more 70s through ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Epic, 1983. Near Mint- ... $11.99
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TSM, Mid 70s. Very Good ... $9.99
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(Cover has some wear.)
ISB Records, Early 70s. Very Good+ ... $4.99
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(Cover appears to have been signed by the group on back.)
Long View, Early 80s. Very Good ... $39.99
Includes an insane cover of Gary Numan's "Cars"! LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has bent corners and unglued bottom seam with a torn portion.)
Akurama (Indonesia), Late 70s. Near Mint- ... $19.99
The group's name means "village people" in their native Java – but the sound here is way different than the big disco act of the time! Instead, Kelompok Kampungan have this earthy fusion of native instrumentation and folksy rock modes – a hypnotic blend that's served up on a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Recent reissue on Strawberry Rain.)
World Pacific, Late 60s. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $14.99
A cool musical take on this part of the Bagavad Gita – but with narration from Ravi Shankar! LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has water staining/peeling in a bottom corner, which is also cut. Record is great.)
Secret Stash, 1979. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $24.99
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(Limited numbered edition.)
A&B, 1982. Very Good Gatefold ... $1.99
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Sublime Frequencies, 1970s. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $29.99
Trippy Turkish rock from Erkin Koray – rarities and singles recorded in Istanbul, and every bit as brilliant as the work on his famous self-titled albums! The music is awash in a blend of buzzing, hypnotic folk sounds of Turkey – mixed with western and otherwise globally resonant ... (Rock, Global Grooves) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Columbia/Odeon (India), 1961. Very Good ... $4.99
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Elefant (Spain), 2003. Very Good Gatefold ... $33.99
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(Cover has light wear and a small scrape.)
EMI (India), 1974. Very Good- ... $39.99
A great bit of funky Bollywood! Features vocals from Lata Mangeshkar, Kishore Kumar, Mohammad Rafi, and Bappi Lahiri! LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a split spine and bottom seam, a small name in pen, and some other light wear.)
All Saints, 2017. Sealed ... $19.99
Meditative music from Laraaji – the compelling underground artist who's been giving us music from the late 70s onward, and has had a great revival in recent years! This set's a great example of his renewed genius – a spare, stretched-out performance – produced by Carlos Nino with ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited clear vinyl pressing.)
Lene (Nigeria), Late 70s. Very Good+ ... $11.99
All acapella choral work from this Lagos group of the late 70s. LP, Vinyl record album
WIRL (Jamaica), 1966. Very Good- ... $5.99
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(Cover appears to have been signed by the artist.)
Toshiba (Japan), 1978. Sealed ... $14.99
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(Includes the insert.)
Numera (France), Late 60s. Very Good+ ... $36.99
A very cool record from saxophonist Robert Mavouzny and trombonist Al Lirvat – the latter of whom also cut some biguine albums on the French scene of the 70s! This set's maybe a bit straighter jazz, but you can definitely hear some unusual touches at play – as the group opens up with ... (Jazz, Global Grooves) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some light wear, and one bumped corner.)
Capitol, Late 50s. Near Mint- ... $9.99
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(Mono turquoise label pressing with deep groove. Cover has some splitting in the top seam and a light stain on back.)
Charlie's (Canada), 1979. Very Good ... $7.99
Luaka Bop, 2004. Very Good+ 2LP ... $24.99
Venezuelan groove from Los Amigos Invisibles – produced by Masters At Work! Kenny Dope and Louie Vega may seem an unlikely match for a Latin, jam-inclined percussion ensemble, but the mix works masterfully! The Amigos don't leave the live instrumentation behind for a house makeover, but ... (New Grooves, Global Grooves) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(UK pressing, with inner sleeves.)
Futuro (Canada), 1976. Very Good+ ... $6.99
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RCA, 1965. Near Mint- ... $1.99
Sauko Music, 1979. Very Good+ ... $9.99
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EMI (India), 1968. Near Mint- ... $29.99
Really lovely vocals from the legendary Lata Mangeshkar – with arrangements by Hridaynath Mangeshkar! LP, Vinyl record album
(In great shape!)
Ashish, 1977. Near Mint- ... $11.99
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(Cover has some clear tape at the opening.)
Oscar, Mid 70s. Near Mint- ... $19.99
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(Cover has small stickers on front.)
Meyant, Mid 60s. Near Mint- ... $4.99
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(Cover has some edge wear and lightly bent corners.)
Now Again, 1970s. Near Mint- ... $24.99
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(180 gram maroon vinyl, including the booklet.)
Milo, 1980. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $4.99
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Mok Freedom Stars —
Auntie Ceci – Hits ... LP Sammy Sparkle (Nigeria), 1986. Good ... $14.99
A group from Ghana, but served up here in a Nigerian pressing. LP, Vinyl record album
(Record has some crackles, but sounds OK overall. Cover has some wear.)
RCA, 1960. Near Mint- ... $5.99
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(Mono pressing with deep groove.)
Crystal Clear, 1980. Near Mint- ... $11.99
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(Cover has wide clear tape on the seams and spine.)
Now Again, 1976. Near Mint- 2LP ... $39.99
Some of the heaviest work to come from the African scene of the 70s – the initial offering of the Ngozi Family – a group who clearly take strong inspiration from the Cream years of the UK scene, but who also come across with a grittier, punkier vibe overall – thanks to lean, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the bonus EP and booklet.)
Ad Lib (Nigeria), 1981. Very Good+ ... $69.99
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(Cover has some wear.)
Good ... $3.99
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(Cover has some wear and pen.)
Decca (Nigeria), 1974. Near Mint- ... $29.99
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(French pressing. Cover has light wear and a small sticker.)
Sterns, 1984. Very Good+ ... $11.99
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(Nigerian pressing on Obey. Cover has a sticker near the spine.)
Obey (Nigeria), 1972. Near Mint- ... $14.99
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(UK pressing on Decca. Cover has small stickers and masking tape on the bottom seam.)
Obey, 1984. Very Good+ ... $33.99
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(Nigerian pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Makossa, 1976. Very Good+ ... $24.99
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(In an Editions Makossa sleeve.)
Gramophone (Nigeria), 1982. Near Mint- ... $24.99
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(UK pressing on OTI.)
Columbia, 1960. Very Good ... $9.99
A classic session of pounding percussion – quite possibly the most successful entry into this earthy genre that hit the recording scene at the end of the 50s! Babatunde Olatunji is joined here by a great assemblage of players – including Montego Joe and Baba Hawthorne Bey on percussion ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s pressing. Cover has a small piece of clear tape at the top of the spine.)
Afrodisia, 1982. Very Good ... $9.99
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(Cover has some wear and pen.)
Jubilee, Late 50s. Very Good ... $19.99
A strange and beautiful session of tracks that mix african percussion with jazzy rhythms, and slight touches of exotica. The album features the group of Chick Foster, a highly percussive combo with a lineup that includes bass, drums, percussion, and flute. Prince Onago plays conga with the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label pressing with deep groove. Note: vinyl has a light edge warp, which causes some light crackles at the start of each side, but rest plays fine. Cover has a split top seam.)
Sutra, 1982. Near Mint- ... $38.99
The 3rd album by Oneness Of Juju (not counting the lost Bush Brothers & Space Rangers set) – and a great little set that has them changing things up for the dancefloor! The standout number is their classic "Every Way But Loose" – a tune that was so big it was later ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Saultone (Barbados), 1978. Very Good- ... $24.99
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(Cover has some ring & edge wear.)
Tempo, 1969. Near Mint- ... $24.99
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(Pressed on red vinyl. Cover is lightly bent near the opening.)
Warner, 1973. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $11.99
This UK Afro Funk group is slicking things up a bit for this 1973 album – but not in a bad way, because it actually kicks up the groove considerably. In fact, it almost sounds like they've been listening to a bit of War – because the the best tracks on the album have lots of that funky ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(White label promo. Cover has a bumped corner and a promo sticker.)
Decca, 1971. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $9.99
These early Osibisa records always used to be fairly common years back – perhaps because they were always a bit too hippy dippy and loose for the older funk crowd. But now, in today's blunted groove culture, they seem to have found a new appreciation for their trippy Afro funk style, and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Woyaya ... CD 4.99(Black label stereo pressing. Cover has some splitting in the top seam and sticker remnants on front.)
Diarra Ousmane —
Folklore Djoula ... LP Discobox (Nigeria), Mid 70s. Good ... $19.99
A fantastic record – lots of raw percussion and vocals – very rhythmic and compelling! LP, Vinyl record album
(Record has marks, but plays surprisingly well. Cover has some wear, and water damage on the left side.)
Owoh (Nigeria), Poor ... $1.99
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(POOR CONDITION. Cover has moderate wear with some pen.)
Secret Stash, 1978. Near Mint- ... $29.99
A weird little record from the Nigerian scene of the 70s – much more laidback than you might expect, and a set with a definite Jamaican influence too! At times, some of these tracks are almost more reggae than Afro Funk – although at other points, there's definitely the fierce energy ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited green vinyl pressing, #62/300.)
Peacocks International Highlife Band —
Unbeatable Abiriwa ... LP EMI (Nigeria), 1977. Good ... $19.99
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(Vinyl plays with some clicks and crackles, but isn't bad overall. Cover has some wear.)
Poogy —
Poogy ... LP Hed Arzi (Israel), 1976. Very Good+ ... $6.99
A sweet bit of soft rock from 70s Israel – sung by a group who we loved from the first time we heard their name! There's a nicely compressed quality to the record – done with tunes that groove along with some sweet studio finishes, and kind of a post-Warner songwriting approach. ... (Rock, Global Grooves) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some water damage on the bottom two inches, which has some staining and peeling. Spine has a small bit of tape – but record is nice!)
ONS, 1983. Very Good+ ... $19.99
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(Cover has some ring and edge wear.)
Chronic (Mexico), 2013. Near Mint- ... $6.99
Essiebons/Soundway (UK), 1977. Near Mint- ... $19.99
The second album from Ghanaian funk singer, composer and arranger Rob – issued for the first time ever outside of Ghana, thanks to the deep diggers at Soundway! Rob sings in English throughout – and there's a slinky, slow-cooking, kinda strange groove on most of the numbers – a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Make It Fast Make It Slow ... LP 22.99
Alvorada (Portugal), 1967. Very Good ... $8.99
This famous fado singer gets backing from the group of guitarist Raul Nery! LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a bit of splitting on the bottom seam, but is nice overall.)
RCA, 1950s. Very Good ... $2.99
(Now Sound, Global Grooves) LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing. Cover has some surface wear and split seams.)
World Pacific, 1961. Very Good ... $6.99
An early 60s live set from Ravi Shankar – recorded at UCLA, but with a clarity of sound that rivals his studio albums from the time! The album features 2 long tracks – the extended raga "Madhuvanti", and the vocal number "Dhun In Mishra Mand" – both with Kanai ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo pressing with deep groove.)
Angel, Late 60s. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $14.99
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(UK EMI/His Masters Voice pressing, in a textured cover.)
Dada Records (Haiti), 1977. Very Good+ ... $19.99
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Sub Rosa (Belgium), Late 70s/Early 80s. Near Mint- ... $11.99
Electronic music from a very far-flung source – served up here in a set of vintage recordings by one of the leading experimentalists in Indonesia at the end of the 70s – an artist with a sound that's nicely different than preceding decades of American and European electronic pioneers! ... (Out Sound, Global Grooves) read more LP, Vinyl record album
