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Balka Sound — Son Du Balka ... CD

Strut (UK), 1980s. New Copy ... $13.99 14.99

A long-overdue collection of work by Balka Sound – an important 80s group from Brazzaville, and one whose name evokes their style of music – a sound based in folksy roots, but which is updated here with electric guitar and bass, next to lively percussion and really great vocals! The ... read more CD

Juju (Oneness of Juju) — Live At 131 Prince Street (with bonus tracks) ... CD

Black Fire/Strut (UK), 1973. New Copy ... Out Of Stock

A much-needed slice of work from Juju – the group who later transformed into spiritual funk ensemble Oneness Of Juju! Juju only recorded two full albums in the early 70s, so this unissued live set is a key addition to their catalog – and the whole thing's got this bold quality that's ... (Jazz, Global Grooves) read more CD

Orlando Julius with The Heliocentrics — Jaiyede Afro (clear vinyl pressing) ... LP

Strut (UK), 2014. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... $32.99 34.99

The first new music we've heard in years from Afro Funk giant Orlando Julius – wonderfully paired here with the always-great Heliocentrics! Orlando's definitely in the lead here – singing, playing tenor, and contributing percussion to the overall groove of the group – which leans ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

Lafayette Afro Rock Band — Malik (blue vinyl pressing) ... LP

Makossa/Strut, 1976. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock

A fantastic bit of Afro funky soul – one of a few albums recorded by the legendary Lafayette Afro Rock Band! The set has an incredible blend of American funk, African rhythms, and European production – recorded in the heady cross-cultural scene of early 70s Paris – with a sound ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

Lafayette Afro Rock Band — Soul Makossa (blue vinyl pressing) ... LP

Musidisc/Strut (UK), Mid 1970s. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock

Amazing Afro Funk from one of the greatest groups of the genre – The Lafayette Afro Rock Band, a funky ensemble recording in Paris in the early 70s! The group were working in a hotbed of cross-cultural styles – and brought American funk rhythms firmly into play with African influences ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

Vusi Mahlasela/Norman Zulu/Jive Connection — Face To Face ... CD

Strut (UK), 2002. New Copy ... $7.99 14.99

A really wonderful collaboration – one that features famous South African singer Vusi Mahlasela working with the Jive Connection combo – a funky Swedish group who backed Mahlasela on many live dates over the years, and who really help his music come across with a lean, classic sort of ... read more CD

Vusi Mahlasela/Norman Zulu/Jive Connection — Face To Face ... LP

Strut (UK), 2002. New Copy ... Out Of Stock

A really wonderful collaboration – one that features famous South African singer Vusi Mahlasela working with the Jive Connection combo – a funky Swedish group who backed Mahlasela on many live dates over the years, and who really help his music come across with a lean, classic sort of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

Also available Face To Face ... CD 7.99

Malombo Jazz Makers — Malombo Jazz Makers Vol 2 ... LP

Gallo/Strut (UK), 1971. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock

The image on the cover really gets at the feel of the set – as the instrumentation here features simply percussion, electric guitar, and flute – all used in really inventive, highly rhythmic ways! There's a lilting groove to the set that recalls earlier rhythms from the South African ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

Malombo Jazz Makers — Malompo Jazz ... LP

Gallotone/Strut (UK), 1966. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock

A really early experiment in mixing South African styles with jazz – a set that's maybe more strongly on some of Township modes of the years before than a few of the other key modern projects of the time! Instrumentation often has pennywhistle in the lead on solos, used in a way a funky ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

Lloyd Miller & The Heliocentrics — Lloyd Miller & The Heliocentrics (OST) ... CD

Strut (UK), 2010. Used ... Out Of Stock

A gem from the great Lloyd Miller – backed by modern Brit jazz funk maestros The Heliocentrics – and a credit to the legacies of all involved! Miller has worked timeless, hypnotic magic on an array of Middle Eastern and Asian instrumentation throughout his career, here playing piano, ... (Jazz, Global Grooves) read more CD

Mulatu/Heliocentrics — Inspiration Information Vol 3 ... LP

Strut (UK), 2009. New Copy 2LP ... Temporarily Out Of Stock

A stunner of a joint effort from Ethio jazz funk visionary Mulatu Astatke and psych funk genre-busting combo the Heliocentrics – a record we had the highest hopes for and still find wildly above and beyond our loftiest expectations! The collective touch on some classic Mulatu compositions, ... (Deep Funk, Global Grooves) read more LP, Vinyl record album

Nashenas — Life Is A Heavy Burden – Ghazals & Poetry From Afghanistan ... LP

Strut (UK), 1970s. New Copy ... Out Of Stock

Hauntingly beautiful work from Nashenas – a singer whose name literally translates as "unknown" – although that may not be the case after this well-done collection gets his music out to the western market! Nashenas was something of a minor star in his own sphere – these ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

Nubiyan Twist — Find Your Flame ... CD

Strut (UK), 2024. New Copy ... $13.99 14.99

Nubiyan Twist just keep on getting better and better with each new record – finding a sound that pushes way past their roots, and which uses the bold energy of their large London ensemble to unlock a new way of linking together jazz, soul, and Afrobeat! This album introduces singer Aziza ... read more CD

Also available Find Your Flame (white vinyl pressing) ... LP 27.99

Nubiyan Twist — Find Your Flame (white vinyl pressing) ... LP

Strut (UK), 2024. New Copy ... $27.99 29.99

Nubiyan Twist just keep on getting better and better with each new record – finding a sound that pushes way past their roots, and which uses the bold energy of their large London ensemble to unlock a new way of linking together jazz, soul, and Afrobeat! This album introduces singer Aziza ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

Also available Find Your Flame ... CD 13.99

Nubiyan Twist — Freedom Fables ... LP

Strut (UK), 2021. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock

Nubiyan Twist really open up their sound here – in part by opening the door to a rich array of guest singers and instrumentalists – a lineup that includes Cherise, Pat Thomas, Soweto Kinch, Ria Moran, and Nick Richards – all artists who help bring a different personal flavor to ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

Ofege — Try & Love ... LP

Strut (UK), 1973. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock

A blistering set of Afro-Funk from the 70s – the debut of Ofege, a band of high school students at the time! There's a really trippy sound to the set, as the guitars figure strongly in the groove, and are often recorded with some slightly psychedelic touches – similar to Blo or some of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

Orchestre Poly-Rythmo De Cotonou — Cotonou Club ... LP

Strut (UK), 2011. Near Mint- 2LP ... Out Of Stock

The first record in years from these Afro Funk giants – but don't hold it against them, as the whole thing's pretty darn wonderful! There's a rich, vibrant sound here that really lives up to the group's legacy from years back – and production is right on the money to keep things right ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

Salah Ragab & The Cairo Jazz Band — Egypt Strut ... LP

Strut (UK), 1974. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock

Amazing grooves like you've never heard before – seminal sides by Salah Ragab and his Cairo Jazz Band – work done by the percussionist who'd also worked with Sun Ra, but who's even more amazing here on his own! As you can probably guess from their name, the ensemble was an Egyptian one ... (Jazz, Global Grooves) read more LP, Vinyl record album

Salah Ragab & The Cairo Jazz Band — Egypt Strut (2LP pressing – with bonus tracks) ... LP

Strut (UK), 1974. Near Mint- 2LP ... Out Of Stock

Amazing grooves like you've never heard before – seminal sides by Salah Ragab and his Cairo Jazz Band – work done by the percussionist who'd also worked with Sun Ra, but who's even more amazing here on his own! As you can probably guess from their name, the ensemble was an Egyptian one ... (Jazz, Global Grooves) read more LP, Vinyl record album

Various — Disques Debs International Vol 1 – An Island Story – Biguine, Afro Latin & Musique Antillaise – 1960 to 1972 ... LP

Strut (UK), 1960s/Early 70s. Very Good+ 2LP ... Out Of Stock

A fantastic look at the groundbreaking sounds of the Disques Debs label – one of the most important companies producing music in the French Caribbean – and an imprint whose impact was strongly felt on the other side of the Atlantic as well! The core of these grooves is that compelling ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

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