Landmark material from the legendary Nigerian percussionist! NEPA is a great little album from Tony Allen – recorded in the mid 80s, but with a chunky groove that's very much in the style of his 70s Afro Funk work! The title track is one of Allen's best cuts ever – a really anthemic ... (Global Grooves) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear and a cut corner.)
Billy Bang —
Outline No 12 ... LP OAO/Celluloid, 1983. Near Mint- ...
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Bang proves once again that he's one of the few jazz players who can make the violin work without being too flowery or too overindulgent – in a manner that almost makes you forget the instrument he's using, because you're so caught up in the waves of sound! The group features some prime NYC ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(US pressing. Cover has light wear and aging.)
Bobongo Stars —
Makasi ... LP Celluloid (France), 1984. Very Good+ ...
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The full-length version of the Army Arrangement album, issued here with 3 long tracks – "Army Arrangement", "Cross Examination", and "Government Chicken Boy". The record was recorded in 1985, with Bill Laswell producing, and it's got a bit more of an electro ... (Global Grooves) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Early 00s Scorpio reissue. Cover has a bumped corner.)
Fela & Roy Ayers —
Music Of Many Colors ... LP Celluloid/Knitting Factory, 1980. New Copy (reissue)...
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One of the best soul collaborations ever! Fela and Roy Ayers team up for this whopping album that brings together the best sides of these monster soul talents of the 70s! In keeping with Fela's work, the tracks are long and Afro-tinged, with a complicated groove that grows over the length of the ... (Global Grooves) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
One of the best soul collaborations ever! Fela and Roy Ayers team up for this whopping album that brings together the best sides of these monster soul talents of the 70s! In keeping with Fela's work, the tracks are long and Afro-tinged, with a complicated groove that grows over the length of the ... (Global Grooves) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Celluloid pressing from 1986, with Masterdisk etch – a great copy!)
Aside from the basic trio of Anton Fier, Bill Laswell, and Jody Harris – this albums also adds some extra punch with guests Michael Stipe, John Lydon, Bernie Worell, Richard Thompson, Arto Lindsey, Syd Straw, Carla Bley, Jack Bruce, Chris Stamey, and more! (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
From the heady days when punk, funk, disco and new wave were all mixing it up. Not a world changing single, but one that works nicely in a retro dico-not-disco/Danceteria kind of a set. (Soul) 12-inch, Vinyl record
A really unlikely pairing of artists – vocals by Lightnin Rod, who'd later record his legendary album in the 70s – with guitar and bass from Jimi, and organ and drums from Buddy Miles! (Soul) 12-inch, Vinyl record
(80s pressing. Cover has a cutout notch, lightly bent corners, and is bent a bit around the edges.)
Fantastic stuff – incredibly hard and incredibly funky, and a masterpiece all the way through! Long before there was any talk of gangster rap, Jalal of the Last Poets recorded this album of gamblin', pimpin', and hard double dealin'. It's a fantastic album-long ride through the dark side of ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Sonny Okosuns —
Togetherness ... LP EMI (Nigeria), Early 80s. Near Mint- ...
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Classic work from Sonny Okosuns – four long tracks that include "Highlife", "Oba Erediauwa 1", "Olorun Mose", and "Togetherness". (Global Grooves) LP, Vinyl record album
(French Celluloid pressing.)
Daniel Ponce —
New York Now! ... LP Celluloid, 1983. Near Mint- ...
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A stripped-down rootsy session – similar to some of the sparer Afro-Cuban traditionalist sides that were coming out of New York in the early 80s. Ponce put the set together, and other players include Paquito D'Rivera, Jose Trapaga, Joe De Jesus, Nelson Rodriguez, and Bill Laswell. Most ... (Latin) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
An odd collaboration between Afrika Bambaataa and John Lydon that was sort of club hit at the time, but we're not sure what to make of it these days. Dense production by Bill Laswell with his standard heavy beats, guitar and synth lines. The vocal version has Bambaataa and Lydon predicting the end ... (Hip Hop) read more12-inch, Vinyl record
(Cover has light wear and a peeled spot from sticker removal.)
(Cover has a cut corner, light stain across the bottom, light wear.)
Toure Kunda —
Natalia ... LP Celluloid, 1985. Near Mint- ...
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Pretty great work from Toure Kunda – one of the best of the New Africa acts to record for Celluloid during the 80s! The album's got a bit of electro modernism in the mix, thanks to production by Bill Laswell – and guest keyboards by Bernie Worrell. The overall sound is very tight, and ... (Global Grooves) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A pretty good overview of the work that Celluloid Records was doing on the African front – featuring tracks from a variety of the label's best releases of the early 80s! The set list includes 4 tunes by Toure Kunda – "Emma", "Ne Nam 2", "Salya", and "B ... (Global Grooves) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A pretty good overview of the work that Celluloid Records was doing on the African front – featuring tracks from a variety of the label's best releases of the early 80s! The set list includes "No Agreement" and "Mr Follow Follow" by Fela, "Electric Africa" by ... (Global Grooves) read moreLP, Vinyl record album