Global Grooves — Coming Soon 
Unusual grooves from around the globe -- Afro Funk, Bollywood soundtracks, Turkish rock, gamelan, ethnographic/field recordings, sitar sounds, and more!
ArtISt Alhousseini Anivolla & Girum Mezmur
AfropentatonismPiranha (Germany), 2020.
LP ... On July 10, 2020
A great blend of Saharan and Ethiopian guitar styles – the former played by Alhousseini Anivolla, the latter by Girum Mezmur – working together here in a set of intertwining solos and nicely snakey grooves! There's a really seductive feel to the record, right from the start – and ... LP, Vinyl record album
Sharhabil Ahmed
King Of Sudanese JazzHabibi Funk (Germany),
LP ... About July 10, 2020
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Idjah Hadidjah & Jugala Jaipongan
Jaipongan Music of West JavaHive Mind (UK),
LP ... About July 15, 2020
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Manu Dibango
Waka JujuDisques D'Esperance/Soul Makossa (France), 1982. (reissue)
LP ... About July 15, 2020
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Oneness Of Juju
African Rhythms – Oneness Of Juju 1970 to 1982Black Fire/Strut (UK), 1970s/Early 80s.
LP ... On July 17, 2020
An incredible collection of work by one of the greatest Afro Funk groups of the 70s! From their inception as the AACM-styled jazz group Juju in the early 70s, to their key days in the DC Black Fire scene of the mid 70s, to their early 80s fame as club groovers, Oneness of Juju were one of the most ... LP, Vinyl record album
Lingo Seini Et Son Groupe
Musique HaukaSahel Sounds,
LP ... On July 24, 2020
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Tony Allen
SourceBlue Note (France), 2017.
LP ... About July 24, 2020
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 ... LP, Vinyl record album
Okko
Sitar & ElectronicsOkko/Survival Research (Italy), Early 70s.
LP ... About August 20, 2020
They sure got the title right on this one – as the album's a mad mix of sitar music and electronics! The set was recorded in Germany in the 70s, and it features Okko Bekker on both the moog and sitar – playing in a small group with Herb Geller on flute, and some extra guitar work on a ... LP, Vinyl record album
Fela Ransome Kuti & His Highlife Rakers
Fela's First – The Complete 1959 Melodisc Session (10" LP)Cadillac (UK),
LP ... On August 29, 2020
(Note: Record Store Day 2020 has been rescheduled to separate special release days of August 29, September 26 and October 24. The specific release date for each previously announced title is yet to be announced and subject to change. Titles are in limited supply – and will be offered for sale ... LP, Vinyl record album
Marcy Luarks & Classic Touch
Electric Murder (2020 Record Store Day Release)Kalita (Netherlands), 1983.
LP ... On August 29, 2020
(Note: Record Store Day 2020 has been rescheduled to separate special release days of August 29, September 26 and October 24. The specific release date for each previously announced title is yet to be announced and subject to change. Titles are in limited supply – and will be offered for sale ... LP, Vinyl record album
Ravi Shankar
Chants Of India (2020 Record Store Day Release)Angel/BMG, 1997. 2LP (reissue)
LP ... On August 29, 2020
Produced by George Harrison. (Note: Record Store Day 2020 has been rescheduled to separate special release days of August 29, September 26 and October 24. The specific release date for each previously announced title is yet to be announced and subject to change. Titles are in limited supply – ... LP, Vinyl record album
Manu Dibango
Gone Clear (2LP pressing)Mango/Soul Makossa (France), 1980. (reissue)
LP ... About September 15, 2020
Not "Soul Makossa", but also not a bad album of afro funk featuring Manu Dibango's usual squealing soprano sax, plus Fender Rhodes and vibes. Recorded in Jamaica, with a bit of a Carribean feel, and the tracks "Frozen Soul", "Doctor Bird", and "Full Up". LP, Vinyl record album
Orchestra Baobab
Specialist in All StylesWorld Circuit/Nonesuch, 1982.
LP ... About September 25, 2020
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Various
Wanted – Afro GrooveWagram (France),
LP ... About June 26, 2020 (delayed)
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Analog Africa (Germany), Late 70s/Early 80s. 2LP Gatefold
LP ... About June 1, 2020 (delayed)
You might know "Soul Makossa" – the worldwide hit by Manu Dibango that was covered by many folks, and sampled heavily in later years too – but this set takes a look at the deeper scene behind that famous groove, through a host of wickedly funky tracks from the late 70s scene ... LP, Vinyl record album
Edikanfo – Super African Band
Pace SettersEG/Glitterbeat (Germany), 1981. (reissue)
LP ... About May 6, 2020 (delayed)
A pretty strong Afro Funk act from Ghana – one that probably got more exposure than usual, thanks to the fact that they were taken under the wing of Brian Eno, who produced the album, in a tradition that would stretch back to Ginger Baker's work with Fela. The tracks are all pretty strong, ... LP, Vinyl record album
Nkem Njoku & Ozzobia Brothers
Ozzobia SpecialBBE (UK),
LP ... On May 1, 2020 (delayed)
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Harry Mosco
Peace & HarmonyIsle Of Jura (Netherlands), (reissue)
LP ... About March 1, 2020 (delayed)
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Dudu Pukwana & The Spears
Dudu Pukwana & The SpearsMatsuli (UK), (reissue)
LP ... About July 15, 2020
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Idris Ackamoor & The Pyramids
ShamanStrut (UK), 2020.
LP ... On August 7, 2020
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Matsushita Makoto
First LightWarner (Japan), (reissue)
LP ... About August 8, 2020
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Sarathy Korwar
Otherland (transparent green vinyl pressing)Leaf (UK), 2020.
LP ... On August 29, 2020
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Lui
LuiP-Vine (Japan), 1978. (reissue)
LP ... About June 17, 2020 (delayed)
A rare bit of soul from the Hawaii scene of the 70s – and like some of the best of the genre, a record that's definitely got some influence from the warm Cali soul scene of the time, but which also brings plenty of its own style to play! The guitar lines have a nicely chromatic vibe, maybe ... LP, Vinyl record album
