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Fela Ransome-Kuti & The Highlife Rakers

Release: 2018 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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As the lead singer of George Darko's legendary Burger-Highlife hit-band, Lee Dodou became the number one voice of 80's Highlife. Born in Kumasi, the epicenter of Ghanaian Highlife, he came to Berlin in the late 70's - by then the uprising epicenter of Burger-Highlife - to work as a back-up-singer for Pat Thomas. After joining and leaving Georg Darko and running his own band "Kantata", he stopped releasing music in the early 90's. Now, Philophon is proud to present new recordings of his soulful genius to the world of 2018.
Basa Basa is a song in the classic "concert party" style, as it was played in the glorious 60's. After a firey horn introduction Lee takes over in that funny and entertaining manner typical for "concert party" music. Buzz Duncker joins Lee's phrases with some gentle clarinet. Highlife at its best!
Sahara Akwantuo is anything but a classic: it's the start of a kind of philophonic Highlife, labeled as Kraut-Life. Ghanaian love of life meets German romantic melancholy. Happy rhythms meet mysterious synth landscapes. Eternal summertime and mangos are meeting a wet winter world and roast apples. Kraut-Life at its best!

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Fela's Special

7" | 2017 | EU | Original (Soundway)

Stutter & Twitch 7" Series

Release: 2017 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Soundway Records presents Fela's Special 7" single, the first recorded tracks from the great Fela Kuti.
This item usually comes with the extensive Highlife On The Move 3xLP compilation, but due to an accidental over-pressing we have a small number of these 45’s for sale individually.
Very limited stock available.

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Matuki

7" | 2016 (Stutter And Twitch)

Wejene Aola Feat. Kamasi Washington

Release: 2016

Genre: Organic Grooves

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12-piece Afro-beat bandMatukiare releasing their debut 7" single onDecember 2ndviaStutter & Twitch; which paints a juxtaposed image of the band's versatile style. Side A 'Sanimenteren' showcases fiery horn melodies and liquid guitar riffs, whereas Side B 'INJO' changes direction completely as Manchester producerShunyatakes the reins. By morphing Matuki's steadfast rhythm into a lucid downtempo glitch, Shunya creates a unique and mesmerizing new perspective towards the urban band's signature style.

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Dexter Story

7" | 2016 | UK | Original (Soundway)

7" | 2016 | EU | Original (Hot Casa)

Release: 2016 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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For his next release on Soundway Records, Los Angeles-based Dexter Story hooks up with long time friend and compatriot of music, the saxophonist, jazz composer, producer and band-leader Kamasi Washington. A fierce, rumbling electro Ethio-Funk groove provides the platform for an intense and powerful interplay between Washington on tenor sax and Todd Simon on trumpet. An instrumental cover version of Tilahun Gessesse's 1970s cut of the same name, it's Story's homage to the oppressed Oromo people of Southern Ethiopia. Backed on the flip by the one cut from Story's 'Wondem' long-player that did not make it to vinyl when the LP version was cut, Nia Andrew's sublime and atmospheric collaboration on Eastern Prayer will keep all those happy who grumbled at it's exclusion from wax first time around. This is a record that no lover of Ethio-Jazz, Afro-Beat or Funk should be excused for not owning.

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Vaudou Game

La Vie C'Est Bon

7" | 2012 | US | Original (Third Man)

Release: 2016 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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From the forthcoming album Kidayu, out September 8th 2016 on Hot Casa Records.

When faced with the decision to take a different direction at the risk of getting lost in a synthetic sound or to further explore the same musical path, Vaudou Game did not need to consult the oracle for very long when putting together their new album.

Since their first acclaimed album, Apiafo and its irresistible single "Pas Contente", these Lyon natives never turned down the heat on over 130 stages across Europe, Africa, America and Asia. Peter Solo has displayed his amulets, charisma and yellow pants around the globe.

When time came for them to harness their Afro-Funk sound for the second time, they turned their attention once again to their analog strengths. Vintage material, instruments produced in the 70's and cassette tapes were the "grigris" (or lucky charms) which proved most effective to ward off digital corruption of their music and return them to a tight-knit group with a solid groove.

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Tom Jones

Evil

Afrika Man feat. JoJo Kuo

Release: 2012 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Third Man Records is proud to announce the most virile entry in the history of its Blue Series singles: The man, the legend himself Mr. Tom Jones laying his unmistakable voice over Howlin' Wolf's "Evil" and the Frankie Lane classic "Jezebel" (as covered over the years by the likes of Edith Piaf and Anna Calvi). Both tracks were produced by Jack White at Third Man studios.

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Kokolo

7" | 2009 | EU | Original (Record Kicks)

7" | 2023 | UK | Original (Philophon)

Release: 2009 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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/ Diesler Remix

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Ahemaa Nwomkro

Yebre Ma Owuo

10,79 €* 11,99 € -10%

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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12" | 1976 | EU | Reissue (Isle Of Jura)

Ozo

Anambra

LP | 1980 | EU | Reissue (PMG)

Release: 1976 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Isle Of Jura go back to 1976 to resurrect ‘Anambra’, the jewel in the crown of Dub, Soul & Funk outfit Ozo. ‘Anambra’ is something of a classic, a unique song that’s slow, ritualistic and spiritual, mixing African & Nyabinghi drumming with a Buddhist Sanskrit mantra ‘Om Mani Padme Hum’. An alternate version ‘Anambra River’ appears for the first time on the same 12”.

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Tony Igiettemo

Hot Like Fire

Night Dreamer Direct To Disc Sessions

Release: 1980 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Leaning against a wall, his shirt unbuttoned to his navel and cradling a tumbler of something strong and sophisticated, Tony Igiettemo looks every bit the smooth talking 80s gent. When you put Hot Like Fire on the turntable and drop the needle, however, it is immediately clear that Smooth Tony is also a little bit freaky. Sirens, slap bass, squelchy synths and a titchy high hat that just won't give up, Hot Like Fire is a cosmic call from a dance floor on the far side of the universe. Produced by John Malife – the go-to man in Nigeria when you wanted your funk freaky – it's driven by a heavy low end that compels you to move. 'Baby You Can Do It' is Boney M's 'Daddy Cool' via a sweaty Nigerian dance floor. 'I Feel So Good' has a Kool & The Gang vibe, albeit with a freaky, warbling synth. And 'Hot Like Fire' is a strange reggae/funk fusion, fuelled by the righteous herb. 'We Are One' and 'Africa Must Unite', meanwhile, are post-disco, reggae-tinged calls for African Unity. 'Rock Your Baby' is the album's most relentless dance floor banger and sums up its ethos best. Clap your hands everybody and get down on it. Tony Igiettomo is here to make your body move. - Peter Moore

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Seun Kuti & Egypt 80

LP | 2020 | US | Original (Night Dreamer)

LP | 1975 | EU | Reissue (PMG)

Release: 2020 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Used Vinyl

Medium: G+, Cover: VG+

Still shrink wrapped but opened.
Cover as new with slightly dented corners.
Includes original insert and innersleeve.
Record is slightly warped but still enjoyable.

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Segun Bucknor

Daddy’s Groove / Let me Be Your Lover

Release: 1975 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Segun Bucknor fell in love with American soul music as a student at New York’s Columbia University. Otis Redding, Wilson Pickett, Sam Cooke and Ray Charles hadn’t made much of a splash in Africa at the time and when Bucknor returned to Nigeria in 1968, he was determined to bring the sound to a wider audience. The result was brand of Afro-Soul that in turn became a proto-type of Afrobeat. With his bands, The Assembly and The Revolution, he released a few politically charged tracks, but even with his energetic dance trio, The Sweet Things, turning up the heat, Bucknor couldn’t compete with Fela Kuti. This self-titled album, the last he released, sees Bucknor go back to his soul roots. Released after The Revolution were disbanded, the Afrobeat affectations are scaled back and his soulful voice brought to the fore. The concerns are more personal than political. It’s the sort of music the Sweet Things would nod their heads to rather than shake their booty. That’s not to say the African beats aren’t still there. On songs like ‘The Price Of Love’ and ‘See And Believe’ they form an intriguing bedrock for the songs to be built upon. On Segun Bucknor the sound sophisticated not sweaty, comforting rather than confronting. - Peter Moore

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The Afro Soul Prophecy

7" | 2017 | EU | Original (Schema)

Queen Ida And The Bon Temps Zydeco Band

Release: 2017 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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The Afro Soul Prophecy project welcomes the Spring of 2017 with a series of two exclusive 7-inch records, for a total of four fully instrumental new compositions. This second 45rpm of the series consists of the main track “Daddy’s Groove”, a catchy funky song with wah-wah guitars and a long middle sax solo part, paired with the romantic slow-paced “Let Me Be Your Lover”. Once again Alex Puddu has lent his creativity and put his music signature on these tracks, for an exciting and charming result!

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In New Orleans

LP | 1980 | US | Original (GNP Crescendo)

Release: 1980 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Rock & Indie

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG+, Cover: VG+

12" | 2016 | EU | Original (Blank Slate)

Big Mean Sound Machine

Blank Slate 014

7" | 2020 | EU | Original (Todres)

Release: 2016 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG+, Cover: Generic

Label cover.

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Medjool

Gbells / Savana

12" | 2018 | EU | Original (AM)

Release: 2020 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG, Cover: Near Mint

Record with just a few paper scuffs.

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Dion & Nonku

All I Need

Release: 2018 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Used Vinyl

Medium: Near Mint, Cover: Near Mint

LP | 1978 | US | Original (Family Owl Productions)

Sandy Nassan

LP | 2012 | FR | Original (Heavenly Sweetness)

Release: 1978 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Rock & Indie

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG, Cover: G+

Includes signed insert by Sandy.
Cover with seam split.

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Jacaranda Muse

September Sun

They Will Have To Kill Us First

Release: 2012 / FR – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG, Cover: VG+

Record is close to VG+.

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V.A.

CD | 2016 | UK | Original (Transgressive)

6,99 €*

LP | 1988 | DE | Original (missio aktuell Verlag)

Release: 2016 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Rock & Indie

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Used Vinyl

Medium: Near Mint, Cover: Generic

CD comes in a soft case, instead of the original crystal case. All booklets included.

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Kumasi Spiritual Choir

Ghana

12" | 1982 | PT | Original (Valentim De Carvalho)

Release: 1988 / DE – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Rock & Indie

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG+, Cover: VG+

Vinyl close to NM

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Dany Silva & Bandássanhá

Crioula De S. Bento

Release: 1982 / PT – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Rock & Indie

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG, Cover: VG

7" | 1969 | DE | Original (CBS)

Santana

Jingo

CD | 1993 | UK | Original (Cooking Vinyl)

Release: 1969 / DE – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Rock & Indie

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG, Cover: Generic

Cover is missing.

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Bhundu Boys

Friends On The Road

12" | 2018 | EU | Original (AM)

Release: 1993 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Rock & Indie

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG+, Cover: Generic

CD comes in a soft case, instead of the original crystal case. All booklets included.

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Dion & Nonku

All I Need

Release: 2018 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG, Cover: Generic

12" | 2000 | US | Original (Guidance)

Nuspirit Helsinki

Change

4,99 €*

LP | 1979 | GDR | Reissue (AMIGA)

Release: 2000 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Electronic & Dance

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG, Cover: VG

Generic label cover

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Miriam Makeba

A Promise

4,99 €*

Release: 1979 / GDR – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Used Vinyl

Medium: G+, Cover: VG

New Creol' Sound With Sir Lab

Disco Séga

7" | 1978 | FR | Original (Playa Sound)

4,99 €*

12" | 2021 | SE | Original (Studio Barnhus)

Release: 1978 / FR – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG, Cover: VG

Sticker on cover.
Record slightly warped but still enjoyable.

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Off The Meds

Off The Meds - Acapellas

3,14 €* 6,99 € -55%