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Fela and Afrika 70

Zombie

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

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• 02 Mr Follow Follow

Fela Ransome Kuti & Africa 70

Expensive Shit

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

• 01 Expensive Shit
• 02 Water No Get Enemy

Mashabe Band

Mandela

Despite notable forays into the global sounds of rock and disco, the local heart and soul of Zambian popular music in the 20th century lies in the Kal... more...

• 1 Kanshi Ubupina Lisambi
• 2 Mukakuleni Mandela
• 3 Ulwambo Lwaba Pongoshi
• 4 Impalume Shaya

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...

• 1 Beasts Of No Nation
• 2 Just Like That

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...

• 1 International Thief Thief (part 1)
• 2 International Thief Thief (part 2)

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...

• 1 Lady
• 2 Shakara Oloje

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...

• 01 2000 Blacks Got To Be Free
• 02 Africa - Center Of The World

Kondi Band

We Famous

Kondi Band return with their long-awaited sophomore album, ‘We Famous’ on October 1st as Sorie Kondi, Chief Boima (INTL BLK) and Will LV join forces o... more...

• 01 We Famous
• 02 Don't Follow Sweetness
• 03 Shake Your Tumba
• 04 She Doesn't Love You (feat Mariama)

Various Artists

Cameroon Garage Funk

Yaounde, in the 1970's, was a buzzing place. Every neighbourhood of Cameroon's capital, no matter how dodgy, was flled with music spots but surprising... more...

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Various Artists

Wake Up You Vol.1 (Nigerian Rock 72-77)

The Western world was in the throes of peace, love and flower power as Nigeria descended into Civil War in 1967. The rock scene that developed during... more...

• 01 Formulars Dance Band - Never Never Let Me Down
• 02 The Hygrades - Keep On Moving
• 03 Ify Jerry Krusade - Everybody Likes Something Good
• 04 The Hygrades - In The Jungle (instrumental)

Nahawa Doumbia

Kanawa

This Release marks 40 years of music-making for the singer. Recorded in Bamako with a full traditional-pop ensemble. Album addresses immigration and... more...

• 1 Blonda Yirini
• 2 Didadi
• 3 Ndiagneko
• 4 Djougoh

Various Artists

Angola Soundtrack Vol. 2

Angola Soundtrack Vol.2 - Hypnosis, Distortions & other Sonic Innovations 1969-1978 - The unique blend of incomparable musicianship, passionate delive... more...

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The Boogie Man / Sipho Gumede

Jika Jika

Vive La Musique brings us an official reissue featuring South African artist - the late great Sipho Gumede - in his ‘Boogie Man’ guise and prolific pr... more...

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• 2 Track 2

4 Mars

Super Somali Sounds from the Gulf of Tadjoura

In 2019, after negotiations spanning many years, Ostinato Records became the first label granted access to the grand Archives of Radiodiffusion-Télévi... more...

• 01 Natesha (Compassion)
• 02 Hobalayeey Nabadu (Hello Peace)
• 03 Dhulka Hooyo (Motherland)
• 04 Tamarta (Power)

Various Artists

Nigeria 70 - No Wahala (1973-1987)

As part of their 20th Anniversary celebrations, Strut present the first new volume in their pioneering ‘Nigeria 70’ series for over 8 years, bringing... more...

• 01 Odeyemi – Oni Suru
• 02 Prince Nico Mbarga & Rocafil Jazz – Sickness
• 03 Osayomore Joseph & The Creative 7 – Obonogbozu
• 04 Felixson Ngasia & The Survivals – Black Precious Colour

Mawuli Decker

Lololi-Lomko

Lololi-Lomko was released in 1983 on the rare and sought-after album ''Ayo Special'' and is available for the first time as a 7inch vinyl single, whic... more...

• 1 Lololi-Lomko (Original)
• 2 Lololi-Lomko (Renegades Of Jazz Edit)

Parbleu

Danse Cette Zik

Equatorial groove excursions by Parbleu on this new Periodica release. A multi-cultural fever dream of imagined sonic exotica, one featuring both ev... more...

• 1 Danse Cette Zik
• 2 Atlas
• 3 Venus S'Endort Et Moi Avec Elle
• 4 Soweto

Ebo Taylor, Uhuru Yenzu, Pat Thomas

Original Ghanaian Highlife & Afrobeat Classics Volume 2

Mukatsuku presents the second volume of killer Ghanaian highlife/afrofunk monsters this time focusing on two artists legendary in the genre. First up... more...

• 1 Ebo Taylor & Uhuru Yenzu - What Is Life
• 2 Pat Thomas - Gyae Su (Mpaebo LP version)

Oneness of Juju

African Rhythms (1970-1982)

Strut kick off a brand new deal with the seminal independent black jazz and soul label Black Fire with ''African Rhythms 1970-1982'', a comprehensive... more...

• 01 Oneness Of Juju - African Rhythms (album version)
• 02 Oneness Of Juju - Follow Me
• 03 Oneness Of Juju - Nooky
• 04 Oneness Of Juju - River Luv Rite

Pat Thomas and Kwashibu Area Band

Pat Thomas and Kwashibu Area Band

Strut presents is wonderful studio album by one of Ghana’s all-time great vocalists, “The Golden Voice Of Africa”, Pat Thomas, in conjunction with the... more...

Pat Thomas and Kwashibu Area Band

Obiaa

Pat Thomas & Kwashibu Area Band, the modern-day leaders of Ghanaian highlife music are back with ''Obiaa!'', a 9-track album that is a deep and soulfu... more...

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Various Artists

Nigeria 70 - Lagos Jump

Recommended by: Poperttelli

Compiled by leading Afro archivist Duncan Brooker and Strut’s Quinton Scott, NIGERIA 70: LAGOS JUMP forms another chapter in the rich musical backgrou... more...

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Various Artists

Alefa Madagascar

Strut continues its essential compilation series of Indian Ocean sounds with ''Alefa Madagascar'', the first compilation to document the unique cultur... more...

• 01 Jean Kely Et Basth – Andosy Mora
• 02 Soymanga – Moramora Zoky
• 03 Roger Georges – Mama
• 04 Ny Anjarasoa – Mahonena

Various Artists

Africa Airways Six (Mile High Funk 1974 - 1981)

Once more we're ready to take flight on Africa Airways, for this sixth journey we're taking you above 5280 feet and laying on the funk. more...

• 01 Eko - Ndolo Embe Mulema
• 02 JM Tim & Foty - More & More (Ye-Male)
• 03 Ngalle Jojo - Ngigna Loko
• 04 Jude Bondeze - Ndomo

Olando

Tenan Wu

Recommended by: Philou Louzolo

North-Ghanaian singer Olando lives as a Frafra in the diaspora of Kumasi, the 2.5 million metropole and capital of the Ashanti people. Living there tu... more...

• 1 Tenan Wu
• 2 Ba Han To'ora Ho Sina