Funk - All

Wednesday Jan 19, 2022

Ziad Rahbani

Abu Ali

A fabulous re-issue of this highly sought-after EP for all fans of Lebanese groove and collectors of Arabic Funk. New York-meets-Beyrouth Disco develo... more...

EP Wewantsounds: WWSLP27

Various Artists

Mainstream Funk - Funk Soul Spiritual Jazz 1971-1975

Wewantsounds continues its collaboration with Bob Shad's formidable label Mainstream Records, to present a selection of 12 turntable-friendly tracks r... more...

2LP Wewantsounds: WWSLP37

Tuesday Jan 18, 2022

Fela Anikulapo-Kuti and Egypt 80

Beasts Of No Nation

Considering that Fela's performances (even on record) always had an improvisatory aspect to them, the Egypt 80 proves to be a highly flexible and resp... more...

LP Knitting Factory: KFR2043-1

Fela Anikulapo Kuti and Africa 70

I.T.T. (International Thief Thief)

‘ITT’ (International Thief Thief) was recorded following Afrika 70’s disintegration and the formation of Egypt 80. At the time of its release, the nam... more...

LP Knitting Factory: KFR2038-1

Fela And The Africa 70

Shakara

‘Shakara’ is a two-track release of 13-minute songs that showcase Fela’s satirical side. ‘Lady’, perhaps one of Fela’s most popular tracks, criticizes... more...

LP Knitting Factory: KFR2027-1

Fela Anikulapo Kuti and Roy Ayers

Music Of Many Colours

One of the many classic albums by multi-instrumentalist, bandleader, composer and political activist Fela Anikulapo Kuti. As the pioneer of Afrobeat,... more...

LP Knitting Factory: KFR1143-1

Monday Jan 17, 2022

Lucid Lucia

Lucid Lucia

Continuing with an instrumental core, ‘Lucid Lucia’ is a mind-expanding celebration centered on freedom and rhythm. Free-spirited saxes, futuristic-so... more...

EP Sdban: SDBANU1204

Thursday Jan 13, 2022

Francisco Mora Catlett

Electric Worlds

Francisco Mora-Catlett’s career spans decades, genres and astral realms, perpetually defined by the quest for survival and being free. The Mexican-Ame... more...

2LP Planet e: PLE65405

Shay Hazan

Reclusive Rituals

The multi-talented Shay Hazan fuses rubbery North African Gnawa grooves, with haunting jazz horns and hip hop inflected beats on ''Reclusive Rituals''... more...

LP Batov Records: BTR053LP
Also available @ D\G\T\L

MED, Blu & Madlib

Bad Neighbor (Special Edition)

''Bad Neighbor'' is a collaborative studio album by rappers MED and Blu and producer Madlib. Originally released in 2015, the 13 track LP features gue... more...

LP Bang Ya Head: BYH012LP

Thursday Dec 23, 2021

Patrice Rushen

Posh

1980 and ''Posh'' represented a year of consolidation for R&B singer Patrice Rushen. Her studio reputation as a go-to pianist and arranger among other... more...

LP Strut: STRUT220LP
Also available @ D\G\T\L

Christopher Jay

What Do You Want Me To Do

A reissue of a rare little boogiefunk 45 recorded at Music America Studio, Rochester, New York circa 1987. Recorded, Produced and Performed by Christo... more...

7inch Athens Of The North: ATH099
Also available @ D\G\T\L

The Stance Brothers

Commercial Music

Drummer/producer Teppo ''Teddy Rok'' Mäkynen shares two unreleased cuts by his alias The Stance Brothers on We Jazz Records. The 7'' vinyl single goes... more...

7inch We Jazz: WJ0717
Also available @ D\G\T\L

Seun Kuti & Egypt 80

Black Times

Seun Kuti’s Black Times, the fourth album he’s recorded together with his father’s Egypt 80 ensemble, forcefully drives home the infectious protest po... more...

2LP Strut: STRUT163LP
Also available @ D\G\T\L

Sheila Brody (of P-Funk's Brides Of Funkenstein)

Attitude Sheila

Sheila was reborn in Detroit as one of George Clinton's fiercely funky Brides of Funkenstein. More than simple sex appeal and sass, Sheila sang on the... more...

7inch Flying Carpet Records: FLYC106
Also available @ D\G\T\L

Sault

Nine

The mysterious collective Sault returns with Nine, another gem of sweet soul music and vibes that effortlessly fits with the times. more...

LP Forever Living Originals: FLO008LP

Wednesday Dec 22, 2021

2LP Colorful World: CW003

Thursday Dec 16, 2021

Bootsy's Rubber Band

Stretchin Out In Bootsy's Rubber Band

180 gram audiophile pressing of the debut solo album from William ''Bootsy'' Collins' P Funk classic. With the help of George Clinton, the band has re... more...

LP Music On Vinyl: MOVLP1375

Curtis Mayfield

Curtis

Coming in a nice gatefold sleeve; the debut album by American soul/funk artist Curtis Mayfield, released in September 1970 on his own Curtom Records l... more...

LP Curtom: CURTOM8122796557

Wednesday Dec 15, 2021

Frank Hatchett

Sensational

Sensational – that’s Frank Hatchett! These words can be found on many of the 16 albums credited to the legendary NYC jazz dancer, choreographer, and t... more...

2LP Telephone Explosion: TER084

Monday Dec 13, 2021

Kongos

I'm Dreaming (Any Moment I May Wake Up Screaming)

South African musician John Kongos has had an award-winning career having produced chart-topping songs as well as soundtracks. In 1981 he released "I'... more...

12inch Best Record: BST-X055

Thursday Dec 9, 2021

West Coast Revival

West Coast Revival

Survival Research present a reissue of West Coast Revival's self-titled album, originally released in 1977. Seattle-born preacher's son Luther James R... more...

LP Survival Research: SVVRCH046

Marvin Gaye

Let's Get It On

Let's Get It On is the thirteenth studio album by American soul singer, songwriter, and producer Marvin Gaye. It was released on August 28, 1973, by t... more...

2LP Vinyl Lovers: VL900310

Wednesday Dec 8, 2021

2LP Wewantsounds: WWSLP055