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El-Abbassi, Drissi: Rai Sidi Bel Abbas - Volume 2 LP
A second volume of hypnotic proto-Raï from Algeria by Drissi El-Abbassi, a pioneer of the style who bridged its early roots with synths, drum machines and multi-track digital recording techniques during the sound’s rapid evolution. Aye, it’s infectious st
El-Abbassi, Drissi: Rai Sidi Bel Abbas - Volume 2 LP
C$49.99
Centripetal Force Heydarian, Mohammad Mostafa: Noor-e Vojood LP
Centripetal Force (North America), Cardinal Fuzz (UK), and Radio Khiyaban (Europe) are excited to announce Mohammad Mostafa Heydarian's second album Noor-e Vojood. Mohammad Mostafa Heydarian was born on the first of January, 2002 in Kermanshah, a city in
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Heydarian, Mohammad Mostafa: Noor-e Vojood LP
C$44.99
Holidays Mounir, Nancy: Nozhet El Nofous LP
Edition of 500 copies. Nancy Mounir's debut album, Nozhet El Nofous, is a remarkable communion with ghosts. Moody, hypnotic, and sneakily catchy, the album -- whose title means "Promenade of the Souls" in Arabic -- explores microtonality, non-metered rhyt
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Mounir, Nancy: Nozhet El Nofous LP
C$44.99
Black Truffle Maitra, Kamalesh: Raag Kirwani on Tabla Tarang LP
Carrying on a string of stunning archival releases from major figures of Indian classical tradition (including releases from members of the Dagar family and Amelia Cuni), Black Truffle presents an unheard recording from tabla master Kamalesh Maitra (1924-
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Maitra, Kamalesh: Raag Kirwani on Tabla Tarang LP
C$49.99
Real World Khan, Nusrat Fateh Ali & Party: Chain Of Light (deluxe edition) LP
At turns heavy and hulkingly powerful, yet agile and pointedly precise, the late Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan's vocal not only embodies the tradition of the Sufi qawwali but it is the emotive essence of singing itself. "Chain Of Light" is an album of previously
Khan, Nusrat Fateh Ali & Party: Chain Of Light (deluxe edition) LP
C$56.99
Souleyman, Omar: Erbil LP
Omar Souleyman’s 5th studio album pays homage to Erbil — the city in Iraq that offered solace and embraced Souleyman during recent uneasy times. The move to Erbil came rich with new experiences and friendships best celebrated in joyous songs dedicated to
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Souleyman, Omar: Erbil LP
C$39.99
WeWantSound Rahbani, Ziad: Amrak Seedna & Abtal Wa Harameyah (1987) LP
Wewantsounds announces the reissue of Ziad Rahbani's cult album Amrak Seedna & Abtal Wa Harameyah, one of his praised albums from the '80s, released on the sought-after Lebanese label Relax-in in 1987. This release is an event as the album, recorded at Ra
Rahbani, Ziad: Amrak Seedna & Abtal Wa Harameyah (1987) LP
C$47.99
WeWantSound Nagat: Eyoun El Alb LP
Wewantsounds team up with Disco Arabesquo for the reissue of Nagat El Seghira's cult 1980 album Eyoun El Alb. Originally released only on cassette on the Egyptian label Soutelphan, the album has since become a sought-after classic on the Arabic groove sce
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Nagat: Eyoun El Alb LP
C$49.99
Real Gone El Din, Hamza: Al Oud (CLEAR VINYL) LP
It’s fair to say that what Ravi Shankar did for the sitar, Hamza El Din did for the oud (the short-necked Arabian lute): bringing a little-known instrument to the attention of the West and popularizing it. Indeed, he ended up playing oud with everybody fr
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El Din, Hamza: Al Oud (CLEAR VINYL) LP
C$41.99
Zehra Aya Metwalli & Calamita: Al Saher LP
CALAMITA = KARKHANA members TONY ELIEH, SHARIF SEHNAOUI and Lebanese drummer MALEK RIZKALLAH join forces with the Egyptian singer AYA METWALLI - the result is the improbable meeting between free jazz / improv, punk rock & Oum Kalthoum!

CALAMITA is the
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Aya Metwalli & Calamita: Al Saher LP
C$39.99
Born Bad Various: A Moi La Liberte - Early Electronic Rai-Algerie 1983-1990 LP
Includes six-page booklet; includes download code. Delving into the deepest recesses of raï, this compilation serves as a tribute to its roaring years, but also as a rejuvenation of the genre in its sulphureous, subterranean version. It seemed like a good
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Various: A Moi La Liberte - Early Electronic Rai-Algerie 1983-1990 LP
C$44.99
Batov Various: Middle Eastern Grooves LP
Compilation of standout tracks from the label’s highly successful series of 7” singles released under the same name, hand selected by label co-founder DJ Kobayashi. Spanning from 2015 to the present day, the compilation features a mix of classic favourite
Various: Middle Eastern Grooves LP
C$49.99
Numero Rupa: Disco Jazz (rainbow coloured) LP
Barely disco and hardly jazz, Rupa Biswas’ 1982 LP is the halfway point between Bollywood and Balearic. Tracked in Calgary’s Living Room Studios with a crack team of Indian and Canadian studio rats alike, Disco Jazz is a perfect fusion of East and West. S
Rupa: Disco Jazz (rainbow coloured) LP
C$29.99
Pharaway Zangeneh, Pari: Series of Music For Young Adults: Iranian Folk Songs LP
Travel back in time to the modern pre-revolution Teheran and dig this wonderful, ear-catching album from 1976 by Iranian female singer Pari Zangeneh. Traditional Persian folk songs with a lovely, sweet psychedelic flavor with the use of beautiful strings,
Zangeneh, Pari: Series of Music For Young Adults: Iranian Folk Songs LP
C$49.99
Craft Pandit, Korla: 2022BF - Genie Of The Keys: The Best Of Korla Pandit (blue) LP
Genie Of The Keys: The Best Of Korla Pandit collects sixteen choice cuts featuring Pandit’s inspired blend of Eastern, Latin, and South Pacific musical traditions. Among the artist’s original compositions is his famous “Magnetic Theme,” which opened Korla
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Pandit, Korla: 2022BF - Genie Of The Keys: The Best Of Korla Pandit (blue) LP
C$39.99
Zehra Shaheen, Simon: Music of Mohamed Abdel Wahab LP
Reissue of the oud/viola virtuoso Simon Shaheen's interpretations of pieces by one of the Middle East's most important 20th century composers, Mohamed Abdel Wahab. Originally released in 1990. 180 gram vinyl; includes download card. Singer, actor, and com
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Shaheen, Simon: Music of Mohamed Abdel Wahab LP
C$44.99
WeWantSound Various: Sharayet El Disco: Egyptian Disco & Boogie Cassette Tracks 1982-1992 LP
Wewantsounds release Sharayet El Disco a selection of Egyptian '80s disco and boogie tracks curated by Egyptian DJ Disco Arabesquo from his vast collection of cassettes. Most tracks have never been released on any other format and are making their vinyl d
Various: Sharayet El Disco: Egyptian Disco & Boogie Cassette Tracks 1982-1992 LP
C$44.99
Habibi Funk Various: Habibi Funk LP
"Habibi Funk is dedicated to re-releasing a style of music that historically never existed as a musical genre. We use the term to describe a certain sound that we like from the countries of the Arab world. The songs we chose were created in places quite f
Various: Habibi Funk LP
C$59.99
Outernational Hasni, Cheb: Volume 3 LP
Raï is the music of a youth hungover from Algeria's recent independence. It became a space for a liberated, transgressive dialogue that told the social truths of its time -- an up-front yet poetic voice that covers the taboos and frustrations of daily lif
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Hasni, Cheb: Volume 3 LP
C$44.99
Outernational Hasni, Cheb: Volume 2 LP
Raï is the music of a youth hungover from Algeria's recent independence. It became a space for a liberated, transgressive dialogue that told the social truths of its time -- an up-front yet poetic voice that covers the taboos and frustrations of daily lif
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Hasni, Cheb: Volume 2 LP
C$44.99
Outernational Hasni, Cheb: Volume 1 LP
Raï is the music of a youth hungover from Algeria's recent independence. It became a space for a liberated, transgressive dialogue that told the social truths of its time -- an up-front yet poetic voice that covers the taboos and frustrations of daily lif
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Hasni, Cheb: Volume 1 LP
C$44.99
Verve Aftab, Arooj: Vulture Prince LP
Deluxe offering of Grammy Best New Artist nominee Arooj Aftab's breakthrough album Vulture Prince, featuring Grammy Best Global Music Performance-nominated track "Mohabbat". Aftab's remarkable voice, backed by a team of renowned musicians, transports list
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Aftab, Arooj: Vulture Prince LP
C$35.99
Habibi Funk Ferkat Al Ard: Oghneya LP
"An absolutely legendary album from Lebanon by Issam Hajali's group Ferkat Al Ard, Oghneya stands out as one of the great musical gems of the Arab world. A groundbreaking release from 1978 that represents the meeting point of Arab, jazz, folk and Brazili
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Ferkat Al Ard: Oghneya LP
C$44.99
Mr. Bongo Puthli, Asha: The Essential (indie exclusive/orange) LP
We can't think of many other performers like the singer/songwriter/dancer/actress Asha Puthli who have excelled in such a broad range of genres. From 60s psych, Classical Indian music, Free Jazz, Pop, Soul, Disco, to Rock, the list goes on. A 'best-of' or
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Puthli, Asha: The Essential (indie exclusive/orange) LP
C$49.99