Global Grooves — In Stock
Unusual grooves from around the globe -- Afro Funk, Bollywood soundtracks, Turkish rock, gamelan, ethnographic/field recordings, sitar sounds, and more!
CDs (169) new/used, Vinyl (376) new/used, LPs (356) new/used, 12-inch (5) new/used, 7-inch (15) new/used, All (545)
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Domino Sound, Early 60s. New Copy ... $16.99
Beautiful sounds from the short-lived musical legacy of Salum Abdallah and his Cuban Marimba Band – a group from Tanzania, but one who play with lots of influence from Latin Music – as you might guess from their name! And yet, unlike some of the larger, fuller Latin-influenced groups ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
EMI/Dig This Way (Italy), 1984. New Copy (reissue)... $24.99
The cover looks a bit cheesy – like some sort of Star Search graphic – but the album's a rock-solid gem from the second decade of Nigerian funk – recorded in Lagos with a great boogie vibe, and a groove that's as heavy on keyboards as it is on riffing guitar and percussion! Peter ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Alagbada (Nigeria), 1991. Very Good- ... $9.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a split top seam held with a staple and a worn top right corner.)
Kollington (Nigeria), 1988. Good+ ... $4.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear with a torn top right corner.)
Kollington (Nigeria), 1986. Good ... $6.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
Alagbada (Nigeria), Good+ ... $6.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some wear and pen with a torn top left corner.)
Kollington (Nigeria), 1985. Good+ ... $8.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some wear and pen.)
Kollington (Nigeria), 1987. Very Good- ... $6.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some pen.)
Olumo (Nigeria), 1980. Very Good ... $14.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has an ink stamp and some notations in pen.)
King Sunny Ade —
Juju Music ... LP Mango, 1982. Very Good+ ... $7.99
King Sunny Ade's first major label LP, that helped him bring his juju music to the world. The blueprint of juju's laid down hear, with loads of intertwining guitar lines and tallking drums chattering away in a driving but never-too-busy fashion underneath. Includes "Sunny Ti De Arya", ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
King Sunny Ade —
Message ... LP Sunny Alade (Nigeria), 1981. Very Good+ ... $39.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a lightly bent corner.)
Atom Park (Nigeria), 1986. Very Good ... $11.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a touch of pen. Label has an ink stamp.)
Sunny Alade (Nigeria), 1978. Good ... $9.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some creasing in the gloss.)
Mango, 1983. Near Mint- ... $9.99
The second domestically released album from King Sunny Ade and His African Beats, with the wonderful Ju Ju sound ringing throughout every piece, from the up tempo numbers to the more mellow grooves. Interlocking, chirping guitar parts are layered over nicely percolating rhythms, 9 tracks in all: ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Atom Park (Nigeria), 1986. Good ... $6.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
Ibukun Orisun Iye (Nigeria), 1982. Very Good- ... $6.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear with some pen. Label has some pen.)
Niyi Records (Nigeria), 1989. Very Good- ... $9.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has soem wear.)
Ibukun Orisun Iye, 1976. Very Good- ... $14.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover and label have some marker.)
Nemi/Livingston (Nigeria), 1979. New Copy ... $19.99
A Nigerian soul classic from Gboyega Adelaja – an artist who spent a fair bit of time on the US scene in the mid 70s, where he clearly drank from the deep well of funk and soul! The album's got a vibe that's maybe a bit tighter and groovier than some of Adelaja's contemporaries – maybe ... read more CD
Lanrad (Nigeria), 1985. Good+ ... $9.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has frayed corners and some pen.)
Lanrad (Nigeria), 1981. Very Good- ... $6.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear, a small peeled spot on the back, with some pen. Label has some pen.)
Lanre Adepoju/Phonodisc (Nigeria), 1980. Very Good- ... $9.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some wear and some pen.)
Lanrad (Nigeria), 1982. Very Good ... $11.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some wear with marker along the top seam.)
Lanrad (Nigeria), 1984. Very Good ... $9.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear with pen notations on both sides. Label has some pen.)
Rounder, 1984. Near Mint- ... $7.99
Titles include "Oshogbo Oroki", "Odaran Kan To Sa", "Yo Pop Music", "Adewale Play For Me", and "Peke O Gbodo Gbin". LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a bent corner.)
Wel Kadeb (Nigeria), 1977. Good+ ... $19.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some wear, with clear tape along the top and bottom seam.)
Wel Kadeb (Nigeria), 1977. Good+ ... $19.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some wear, two staples holding the top seam, with light staining and a name in pen on the back. Label has some pen.)
ARC, 2000. Used 2 CDs ... $2.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
No Wahala Sounds (UK), Early 70s. New Copy ... $8.99
Two great tracks by this group from Sierra Leone! "Temedi Oh" has this fast-moving groove that's totally wonderful – followed by guitar that riffs along in quick time with the pulsating bass, and topped with a vocal call that's like icing on the cake! "Den Kick" is a bit ... (Funky 45's, Global Grooves) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Aguaturbia —
Aguaturbia ... LP Arena (Chile), 1970. Near Mint- ... $44.99
A pretty great psychedelic rock effort from Chile's Aguaturbia – featuring influences from and covers of cuts from psych & blues greats from the US and UK – but done with a cool, unique South American vibe and a groove that is the group's own! The guitar work from Carlos Corales is ... (Rock, Global Grooves) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited US Lion reissue on 180 gram vinyl, still in the shrink, including the insert.)
Polydor (Nigeria), 1989. Good+ ... $9.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some wear and a peeled spot along the bottom.)
Omo Aje (Nigeria), 1978. Good+ ... $6.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some wear.)
Omo Aje (Nigeria), 1977. Good ... $8.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has moderate wear, stains and some staples holding split seams. Label has some pen.)
Akofa Akoussah —
Akofa Akoussah ... CD Sonafric/Mr Bongo (UK), 1976. New Copy ... $10.99 11.98
A beautiful record from Akofa Akoussah – a singer from Togo who's equally gifted in funky and sweeter soul styles! Half the record is full-on funk, and we'd swear that Lafayette Afro Rock Band must have had a hand in some of the instrumentation (possible, as it was recorded in Paris) – ... read more CD
Also available Akofa Akoussah ... LP 23.99
Akofa Akoussah —
Akofa Akoussah ... LP Sonafric/Mr Bongo (UK), 1976. New Copy (reissue)... $23.99 24.99
A beautiful record from Akofa Akoussah – a singer from Togo who's equally gifted in funky and sweeter soul styles! Half the record is full-on funk, and we'd swear that Lafayette Afro Rock Band must have had a hand in some of the instrumentation (possible, as it was recorded in Paris) – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Akofa Akoussah ... CD 10.99
Everland (Austria), 1977. New Copy ... $14.99
An interesting turning point for this funky Nigerian group of the 70s – as the set's still got the chunky rhythms of previous efforts, but also shows a touch of influence from reggae on some of the grooves – as well as some very cool use of keyboard touches that give the whole thing ... read more CD
Also available In The Groove ... LP 22.99
Everland (Austria), 1977. New Copy (reissue)... $22.99
An interesting turning point for this funky Nigerian group of the 70s – as the set's still got the chunky rhythms of previous efforts, but also shows a touch of influence from reggae on some of the grooves – as well as some very cool use of keyboard touches that give the whole thing ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available In The Groove ... CD 14.99
Olasimbo (Nigeria), 1985. Good+ ... $4.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
Blue Note, 2017. New Copy ... $13.99 14.98
One of the coolest records in years from the legendary Tony Allen – and that's saying a lot, given that his legacy includes famous work as a drummer with Fela Kuti, and a much more recent run of very experimental recordings! This set has Tony soaring out on Blue Note – and working with ... read more CD
Now Again, 1975. New Copy 2LP (reissue)... $25.99 28.98
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
(Includes download!)
African Cream (South Africa), 2003. Used ... $4.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Gyedu-Blay Ambolley —
Ambolley ... CD Cougar/Mr Bongo (UK), 1982. New Copy ... $10.99 11.98
A really well-crafted set of funk from the legendary Gyedu-Blay Ambolley – maybe best known for his material in the mid 70s, but sounding equally wonderful here on an album from the start of the 80s! The sound is sharper and more sophisticated than before – recorded in London, with a ... read more CD
Also available Ambolley ... LP 20.99 This item will not be delivered to you before Friday, June 21.
Gyedu-Blay Ambolley —
Ambolley ... LP Cougar/Mr Bongo (UK), 1982. New Copy (reissue)... $20.99 21.98
A really well-crafted set of funk from the legendary Gyedu-Blay Ambolley – maybe best known for his material in the mid 70s, but sounding equally wonderful here on an album from the start of the 80s! The sound is sharper and more sophisticated than before – recorded in London, with a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Ambolley ... CD 10.99 This item will not be delivered to you before Friday, June 21.
Mr Bongo (UK), 1975. New Copy ... $10.99 11.98
A holy grail of 70s African Funk – and not just for the unusual look of the cover! The set's a really unique one – almost rootsier than most of the better-known Ghanian grooves of the time, but funkier too – with a brilliant blend of raw percussion, quirky basslines, and some ... read more CD
Subah Zindagi (UK), Mid 70s. New Copy ... $12.99
A great little Bollywood soundtrack by one of key composers of the genre – and one that's still got all the right sort of elements you might expect! There's some really great upbeat tracks – nice groovers that even get a bit funky at times – and which have a few cool instrumental ... read more CD
Philo, 1981. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Nonesuch/World Circuit, 2006. Used ... $4.99
Folkways, 1964. Very Good ... $9.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has split seams, heavy wear on the spine, some stains around the edges, and a peeled spot from sticker removal.)
Daptone, 2012. New Copy ... $15.99 19.99
Amazing sounds from one of the best funky combos anywhere – ever! Antibalas have certainly risen to fame in the years since we first heard their Afro-styled grooves – working famously in the Fela musical, and reaching generations of ears with their own brilliant records. Yet ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Vinyl version includes code for full album download.)
Daptone, 2017. New Copy ... $12.99 13.98
Maybe the most searing album we've ever heard from Antibalas – a set that's completely on fire from the very first note, both musically and politically – and which burns with an intensity that seems to blow away all their previous music! Make no mistake, we've always loved these guys ... read more CD
Also available Where The Gods Are At Peace ... LP 14.99
Daptone, 2017. New Copy ... $14.99 17.98
Maybe the most searing album we've ever heard from Antibalas – a set that's completely on fire from the very first note, both musically and politically – and which burns with an intensity that seems to blow away all their previous music! Make no mistake, we've always loved these guys ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Where The Gods Are At Peace ... CD 12.99(Includes download!)
Cultures Of Soul, Mid 70s. New Copy (pic cover)... $8.99
Fast funky grooves from The Apostles – one of the few 70s Afro combos who could maybe go head to head with the sharpest American funk acts of the time! "Banko Woman" is a wickedly quick barrage of basslines, snapping percussion, and very cool guitar – a tune that's got a bit ... (Funky 45's, Global Grooves) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Ibukun Orisun Iye (Nigeria), 1982. Good+ ... $6.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some wear with ink stamps and light pen.)
Colourful World (Netherlands), 2018. New Copy ... $9.99
Arp Frique certainly does live in a colorful world – not just in the image on the cover, but in the grooves of the record as well – which bring together lots of funky 80s keyboards with a wider global sense of groove! There's often some acoustic percussion alongside the electric keys ... (New Grooves, Global Grooves) read more CD
Also available Welcome To The Colorful World Of Arp Frique ... LP 22.99
Colourful World (Netherlands), 2018. New Copy Gatefold ... $22.99
Arp Frique certainly does live in a colorful world – not just in the image on the cover, but in the grooves of the record as well – which bring together lots of funky 80s keyboards with a wider global sense of groove! There's often some acoustic percussion alongside the electric keys ... (New Grooves, Global Grooves) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Welcome To The Colorful World Of Arp Frique ... CD 9.99
Arrow, 1993. Very Good ... Just Sold Out!
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Odeon (Mexico), Early 50s. Very Good+ ... $14.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(60s green label pressing.)
Nanga Boko (France), 1979. New Copy (reissue)... $26.99
Pascal Atangana is a hell of a singer – one who can move quickly, but with lots of deft changes – over the very dynamic rhythms provided by his excellent backing group! The set was originally issued as a part of a series to showcase the music of Cameroon in the 70s – but it's got ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Hand-numbered limited edition of 300 – with poster and download!)
Afrodisia (Nigeria), 1976. New Copy (reissue)... $22.99
A funky little combo from 70s Nigeria – one who could easily give most American funk bands of the time a good run for their money! The approach here is nice and lean – lots of heavy basslines and tight drums, run through with riffing wah-wah guitar licks, and plenty of sweet touches on ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes bonus download!)
Alhaji Sikiru Ayinde Barrister —
Fuji Vibration 84/Siky-Oluyole (Nigeria), 1984. Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some wear.)
Alhaji Sikiru Ayinde Barrister —
Okiki ... LP Siky-Oluyole (Nigeria), 1986. Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some wear and pen.)
Siky-Oluyole (Nigeria), 1985. Very Good- ... $14.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some wear.)
Siky-Oluyole (Nigeria), 1984. Fair ... $2.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(FAIR CONDITION.)
Siky-Oluyole, 1987. Good+ ... $4.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some wear)
Sikiru Ayinde Barrister —
Iwa ... LP Siky-Oluyole (Nigeria), Early 80s. Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
Hypnotic Fuji music from Alhaji (Chief) Sikiru Ayinde Barrister and his Supreme Fuji Commanders! The rawly and heavily percussive sound is makes a strong sensory impact – with nicely recorded, echoey vocals out front of that thundering, though impressively rhythmic backdrop. The album ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover as ring and edge wear with marker along the bottom seam.)
Kollington (Nigeria), 1985. Good ... $3.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some wear.)
Kollington (Nigeria), 1989. Very Good- ... $6.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has ring and edge wear with some pen. Label has some pen.)
Kollington (Nigeria), 1990. Very Good- ... $6.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some wear.)
Kollington (Nigeria), 1990. Good+ ... $8.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has staining, pen and some splitting. Label has some pen.)
Kollington (Nigeria), 1989. Very Good- ... $11.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has wear & aging with some pen.)
Alhaji Kollington Ayinla & His African Fuji 78 Organisation —
Me Kun Nu Nji Ya ... LP Olumo (Nigeria), 1980. Good ... Just Sold Out!
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover is worn, with pen notations and splitting.)
Kollington, 1988. Poor ... Just Sold Out!
... LP, Vinyl record album
(POOR CONDITION. Cover has some wear.)
Olumo (Nigeria), 1982. Very Good ... Just Sold Out!
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some wear with a name in pen on the back.)
Kollington (Nigeria), 1980s. Good+ ... $4.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some wear, pen and a few staples holding a split top seam.)
Kollington (Nigeria), Mid 80s. Good ... $3.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some wear and aging.)
Kollington (Nigeria), 1983. Good+ ... $13.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
Sony (Nigeria), 1992. Fair ... $2.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(FAIR CONDITION. Cover has some wear and pen.)
Success (Nigeria), Poor ... $1.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(POOR CONDITION. Cover has light wear.)
Kardum (France), 1991. Used ... $2.99
Big Crown, 2018. New Copy (reissue)... $18.99 20.98
A lean take on the double-length self-titled set from this mighty funky combo – one that brings together a range of great funky 45s, plus a few other hefty nuggets! If you don't know the group, they're totally great – as Bacao Rhythm & Steel Band go back to the funkiest moments of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes download!)
Big Crown, 2018. New Copy ... Just Sold Out!
Funky genius from a mighty unique group – one who've drunk deep on the classic steel band sounds of the 70s, but who've also refined that groove with a contemporary funk approach too! The group's the brainchild of Bjorn Wagner – who you might know from The Mighty Mocambos – and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Serpent's Mouth (with bonus tracks) ... CD 15.99
Big Crown, 2018. New Copy ... $15.99 17.98
Funky genius from a mighty unique group – one who've drunk deep on the classic steel band sounds of the 70s, but who've also refined that groove with a contemporary funk approach too! The group's the brainchild of Bjorn Wagner – who you might know from The Mighty Mocambos – and ... read more CD
Ginger Baker & Fela —
Stratavarious ... LP Atco, 1972. Near Mint- ... $34.99
Forget what you think about Ginger Baker, this one's really more of a Fela album – as it was recorded in London during the time when Fela and Ginger Baker were hanging out together! The tracks are long, with a tight funky sound, and lots of cool keyboards by Fela (who also sings and plays ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original yellow label pressing. Cover has a promo sticker, cutout notch, some wear, and unglued bottom seam.)
Ketu (France), 1982. New Copy (reissue)... $29.99
A funky little gem from Emma Baloka – a singer who worked in a few different groups in the 70s scenes between Nigeria and Cameroon, then cut this early 80s set on his own! Emma's got a groove that really shows his travels – often as skittish as it is funky, and not content to ever stay ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes bonus poster!)
Capitol, 1960. Very Good ... Just Sold Out!
... LP, Vinyl record album
Oluyole (Nigeria), 1978. Poor ... $1.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(POOR CONDITION. Cover has some wear, stains, and aging.)
Siky-Oluyole (Nigeria), 1989. Good+ ... $9.99
This album features 7 tracks, including the side-long "Current Affairs" plus "Ajanaku", "Musulumi", "Sarki Waka" and "Orin Hausa". LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some wear and pen.)
OK World (Norway), 2018. New Copy ... $16.99
Spare sounds get taken to the next dimension – as the music of Adama Barry is presented in both its original creation, and in a set of remixes by Henrik Schwarz, Bugge Wesseltoft, Prins Thomas, Mental Overdrive, and others! The album's got an unusual approach – as two-thirds of the ... read more CD
Nonesuch, 2018. New Copy ... $9.99 14.99
An interesting little album – a set that's part indie, and part a surprisingly great tribute to the music of the Indonesian gamelan – extrapolated through the compositions of Colin McPhee, who was one of the first to transcribe the sound of the percussive ensemble for the piano! The ... (Rock, Global Grooves) read more CD
Monitor, Early 60s. Very Good+ ... $4.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo pressing.)
Buda (France), 2018. New Copy ... $16.99
An even more fantastic album than the previous effort from this very cool combo – a set that has long tracks that really let the group build up their sound – all with a vibe that lives up to the cover proclamation of "music for the people by the people with the people"! That ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Edmar (Canada), Mid 70s. Very Good ... Just Sold Out!
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Edmar (Canada), Mid 70s. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a lightly bent corner.)
Woorell (Japan), 1984. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Four long tracks – "The Best Ambiance", "Sawambe", "Elisa Kouadio", and "Le Meme". LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes obi!)
Pharaway Sounds (Spain), 1983. New Copy (reissue)... $16.99
A wonderful conflation of grooves all taking place in a single space – some of the West African modes of the late 70s, coming into play with more contemporary soul elements – all spun out over a quartet of long tracks that are filled with unusual grooves! Instrumentation is electric ... read more CD
Also available Sensible (with bonus download) ... LP 25.99
Pharaway Sounds (Spain), 1983. New Copy (reissue)... $25.99
A wonderful conflation of grooves all taking place in a single space – some of the West African modes of the late 70s, coming into play with more contemporary soul elements – all spun out over a quartet of long tracks that are filled with unusual grooves! Instrumentation is electric ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Sensible ... CD 16.99(Includes download!)
Seeds/Porter, 1972. Used ... $3.99
A strangely beautiful set of African-tinged folksy soul – with a sound that's pretty darn tough to describe! Birigwa plays guitar and sings – and he's got a breezy style that sounds a bit like Letta Mbulu on some tracks – but a bit more folksy on others, given the largely ... read more CD
