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Death Is Not The End Various: Elders of the Begena: The Harp of David in Ethiopia LP

"The Begena is one of those rare musical instruments of the world that has survived for more than 5800 years. What is fascinating about it is not only its age but the fact that both its manufacture and the purpose for which it is being played have never c

Various: Elders of the Begena: The Harp of David in Ethiopia LP

C$54.99

Heavenly Sweetness Mellesse, Muluken: with the Dahlak Band LP

Swan Song - The vinyl LP at the heart of this éthiopiques 31 [tracks 2 to 11] was one of the very last vinyl records ever released in Ethiopia. But above all it represents, we felt, the absolute masterpiece of the Ethiopian Groove – the Swan Song of Swing

Mellesse, Muluken: with the Dahlak Band LP

C$39.99

Disciple Kamaru, Joseph: Heavy Combination LP

A crucial introduction to the ‘King of Kikuyu Benga’! 17 tracks that run the gamut from vibrant dancefloor chants with high life-esque guitars, to afro funk, drum machine and keyboard driven disco grooves, and folk style laments. The music is raw, immedia

Kamaru, Joseph: Heavy Combination LP

C$44.99

Kunene, Madala & Sibusile Xaba: kwaNTU LP

“a beautifully expansive collection of interweaving, finger-picked melody, husky vocalisations from elder Kunene and thrumming hand percussion” Ammar Kalia, The Guardian (UK)

Bringing together the elder statesman of the Zulu guitar Madala Kunene and in

Kunene, Madala & Sibusile Xaba: kwaNTU LP

C$44.99

Partisan Kuti, Fela: Best of the Black President LP

'The Best of the Black President' is the 13 track guide to Fela Kuti’s massive and manifold creative career. This is the first time the compilation is available on vinyl. Designed by founder of New York-based clothing and design brand Head of State, Taofe

Kuti, Fela: Best of the Black President LP

C$134.99

Awesome Tapes From Africa Ata Kak: Batakari (lily pad green marble coloured vinyl) LP

Ata Kak created a peculiar slice of Ghanaian music history with his debut album Obaa Sima. While it barely made a ripple at the time of its release in 1994, the cassette found a new life online in 2006. A not-so-underground cult obsession grew after it ap

Ata Kak: Batakari (lily pad green marble coloured vinyl) LP

C$31.99

Soundways Various: Ghana Special: Highlife LP

Seminal sounds from the golden age of Ghanaian music. Highlife, rock, and soul collide and merge with tradition and culture. New styles meet old styles. A new generation renews old musical customs. New fashions meet old fashions, creating new fusions. Fea

Various: Ghana Special: Highlife LP

C$44.99

Daptone Antibalas: Hourglass (INDIE EXCLUSIVE, RANDOM COLOR VINYL) LP

With Hourglass, Antibalas returns to its instrumental roots. Previous albums featured lyrics that addressed topics like patriarchy, climate change, militarism, late stage capitalism, oligarchy, white ethnonationalism, and the genocide of Native Americans.

Antibalas: Hourglass (INDIE EXCLUSIVE, RANDOM COLOR VINYL) LP

C$34.99

Because Amadou & Mariam: L'amour a Folie LP

L’amour a La Folie is Amadou & Mariam’s final album. It was created entirely while Amadou was still with us, making this release especially meaningful and deeply emotional. Amadou is gone, but the music and voices still resonate, an echo suspended beyond

Amadou & Mariam: L'amour a Folie LP

C$39.99

Vampi Soul Mesfin, Ayalew: Hasabe - My Worries LP

Hasabe is a thoughtfully curated collection of Ethio-groove recordings from one of the overlooked pioneers of 1970s Addis Ababa's vibrant music scene -- Ayalew Mesfin and his Black Lion Band. Expect trap drum kits, jazz big-band styled horn sections, funk

Mesfin, Ayalew: Hasabe - My Worries LP

C$49.99

Strut Taylor, Ebo: Ebo Taylor LP

A landmark recording from one of Ghana’s great musical architects, Ebo Taylor’s 1977 self-title release marked the first solo LP by the legendary guitarist, arranger, and composer after years behind the scenes shaping the sound of modern highlife. Ebo Tay

Taylor, Ebo: Ebo Taylor LP

C$39.99

Death Is Not The End Various: The World is But a Place of Survival: Begena Songs from Ethiopia LP

The begena is a large ten-stringed lyre which is part of the traditional Amharic heritage of Ethiopia. The Amharas, who have long formed the politically and culturally dominant people of Ethiopia, mainly inhabit the central and northern part of the countr

Various: The World is But a Place of Survival: Begena Songs from Ethiopia LP

C$49.99

Various: African Steel Guitar LP

Following in the footsteps of 2019’s African country-western compilation Bulawayo Blue Yodel, Olvido Records presents a compendium of top-notch slide guitar songs from the golden era of 78 rpm recordings from southern, central and eastern Africa. Featurin

Various: African Steel Guitar LP

C$34.99

Soundways Frimpong, K. & His Cubano Fiestas: The Black Album LP

Alhaji K Frimpong’s 1977 Highlife masterpiece, melding traditional Ghanaian musical forms with experimental instrumentation and innovative arrangements. The Black Album expands the electronic elements and features the visionary Hwehwe Mu Na Yi Wo Mpena, a

Frimpong, K. & His Cubano Fiestas: The Black Album LP

C$44.99

Soundways Frimpong, K. & His Cubano Fiestas: The Blue Album LP

Seminal album from cult Ghanaian musician Alhaji K. Frimpong, recorded in 1976 and considered to be one of the best highlife albums ever recorded. Features the masterpiece Kyenkyen Bi Adi M’awu (come back my love) - universally known in Ghana, covered and

Frimpong, K. & His Cubano Fiestas: The Blue Album LP

C$44.99

Soundways Asikpo, Rick & Afro Fusion: Got To Be Me LP

Mythical soul/boogie record recorded in Louisiana by Nigerian multi instrumentalist Rick Asikpo when he was studying in Houston. Rick Asikpo started his musical career while studying in Houston, joining local Black Artist collective The People’s Workshop,

Asikpo, Rick & Afro Fusion: Got To Be Me LP

C$44.99

Now Again Amanaz: Africa LP

Single LP reissue of the original album (does not include the "Reverb Mix" version found on previous 2LP editions). "Issued in 1975, this is the articulation of Zambia's Zamrock ethos. Its' musicians were anti-colonial freedom fighters, it envelops Zambia

Amanaz: Africa LP

C$41.99

Partisan Witch: Sogolo LP

Zamrock pioneers WITCH formed in ‘70s Zambia, their name an acronym for We Intend To Cause Havoc. Led by Emmanuel “Jagari” Chanda and Patrick Mwondela, SOGOLO (which translates to “future, or front”) is their second 21st century release, following-up 2021

Witch: Sogolo LP

C$34.99

Strut Astatke, Mulatu: Mulatu Plays Mulatu LP

Mulatu Plays Mulatu marks Mulatu Astatke’s first major studio album in over a decade, reinventing his classic compositions in his pioneered Ethio-jazz style.
Blending Western jazz with traditional Ethiopian instruments (krar, masenqo, washint, kebero, be

Astatke, Mulatu: Mulatu Plays Mulatu LP

C$43.99

Radio Martiko Various Artists: Music For a Revolution Vol 1 : Guinea's Syliphone Recording Label (1967-1973) LP

On October 2 1958, after over 60 years of colonial rule, Guineans voted overwhelmingly for their independence, and Guinea was declared a Republic with Sékou Touré as President. To free Guinea from its colonial legacy, president Touré sought to restore dig

Various Artists: Music For a Revolution Vol 1 : Guinea's Syliphone Recording Label (1967-1973) LP

C$54.99

Latency Gebru, Emahoy Tsege Mariam: Emahoy Tsege Mariam Gebru played by Maya Dunietz & String Ensemble, Live in Paris LP

Gebru, Emahoy Tsege Mariam: Emahoy Tsege Mariam Gebru played by Maya Dunietz & String Ensemble, Live in Paris LP

Gebru, Emahoy Tsege Mariam: Emahoy Tsege Mariam Gebru played by Maya Dunietz & String Ensemble, Live in Paris LP

C$49.99

Sahel Sounds ETRAN DE L'AIR: Agadez LP

Etran de L’Aïr, the hometown heroes of Tuareg guitar from Agadez, return with a new single that celebrates their roots. Infused with surf-tinged guitar riffs and the driving rhythms, "Agadez" is a sunny party anthem paying tribute to the historic desert c

ETRAN DE L'AIR: Agadez LP

C$23.99

Sahel Sounds ETRAN DE L'AIR: 100% Sahara Guitar LP

Etran de L’Aïr the STARS OF THE AÏR, the longest running wedding band in AGADEZ, capital of Tuareg guitar, return with a new album of sun-schlazed desert sound! Their first album, No.1, brought their music to critics and fans. Their second album, Agadez,

ETRAN DE L'AIR: 100% Sahara Guitar LP

C$29.99

Brownswood Kokoroko: Tuff Times Never Last LP

Tuff Times Never Last is a spirited and vibrant collection of songs serving as an optimistic reminder to tightly hold and embrace the many dualities that occur in life. Over the course of the 11-song suite, the album explores togetherness, community, sens

Kokoroko: Tuff Times Never Last LP

C$35.99

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