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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

In tomorrow!? 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

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

Mr. Bongo Various: Original Sound Of Mali 2 LP

Following the success of the first ‘The Original Sound Of Mali’ compilation, Mr Bongo return with another explorative delve into the wonders of Malian music compiled by French writer, journalist and Grammy-nominated compiler Florent Mazzoleni and Mr Bongo

Various: Original Sound Of Mali 2 LP

C$47.99

Numero Lijadu Sisters: Danger (blue vinyl) LP

The Nigerian princesses of afro-funk arrived on the international scene with 1976's Danger and never looked back. Produced by multi-instrumentalist Adeniyi "Biddy" Wright, the six-song LP is a low-slung affair, awash in dreamy psychedelic guitar, crisp hi

Lijadu Sisters: Danger (blue vinyl) LP

C$34.99

Numero Super Djata Band De Bamako: Authentique Vol. 2: Feu Vert 81-82 (shadow clear vinyl) LP

Malian guitar sorcery of the highest order.

You shall not pass. Connecting Wasulu hunter music, griot praises, Senufo pastoral dances, Fula and Mandingo repertoire alongside Western psychedelia, blues and afro-beat, Zani Diabaté’s Super Djata Band was

Super Djata Band De Bamako: Authentique Vol. 2: Feu Vert 81-82 (shadow clear vinyl) LP

C$34.99

Awesome Tapes From Africa Moskito: Idolar LP

In the vibrant streets of Tembisa, South Africa, amidst the sprawling urbanity connecting Johannesburg and Pretoria, the story of Moskito began. Formed in 2001 by Mahlubi "Shadow" Radebe and the late Zwelakhe "Malemon" Mtshali, the group first emerged as

Moskito: Idolar LP

C$29.99

Takaat: Is Noise Vol. 1 LP

TAKAAT (pronounced tuh-cot), meaning “noise” in the Tuareg language Tamashek, is the trio of Ahmoudou Madassane, Mikey Coltun, and Souleymane Ibrahim, also known as the rhythm section of Mdou Moctar. TAKAAT is sonic chaos, improvisation, freedom of explor

Takaat: Is Noise Vol. 1 LP

C$29.99

Analog Africa Various: Roots Rocking Zimbabwe - The Modern Sound of Harare' Townships 1975-1980 LP

*** Out May 2, 2025 ***

The 25 songs presented in "Roots Rocking Zimbabwe" showcase the birth of the modern music industry in Zimbabwe and the explosion of creativity bands of the 1970s and 80s endlessly delivered. It was a time of wild experimentation

Various: Roots Rocking Zimbabwe - The Modern Sound of Harare' Townships 1975-1980 LP

C$49.99

Luaka Bop Onyeabor, William: Atomic Bomb (FISSION RED) LP

This is the limited 10th anniversary color edition of William Onyeabor’s ATOMIC BOMB. 10 years later, the music still EXPLODES. Now comes in a special color version, in Fission Red.

Onyeabor, William: Atomic Bomb (FISSION RED) LP

C$39.99

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