Mulatu Astatke: Mulatu Plays Mulatu
Beautiful, warm & rich textured Ethiopian Jazz LP
Various Artists: A Heart In Splinters
Stunning presentation of outstanding "Golden Era of Ecuadorian musica national"
- Olga Gutiérrez: A Veces He Pensado
- Hnas. Mendoza Suasti: Alas de Sombra
- Benitez y Valencia: Amor En Tus Ojos
- Caspi Shungo: Mal Pago
- Gladys Viera: Palomita Cuculi
- Orquesta Nacional: Ponchito al Hombro
- Lida Uquillas: Tengo un Amor
- Los Inaquingas: Blanco Lirio
- Segundo Bautista: La Naranja
- Benitez y Valencia: Lindos Ojos
- Los Barrieros: Siendo Triste Vivo Alegre
- Segundo Bautista: Soledad
- Raul Emiliani y Hector Bonilla: Imploracion Indigena
- Caspi Shungo: Indio Soy
- Duo Aguayo Huayamabe: Mi Ultima Ilusion
- Conjunto CAIFE: Huasipichay
- Hnas. Mendoza Suasti: Para Ti
- Olga Gutiérrez: Despedida
- Lucho Muñoz: Lamparilla
- Hnos. Valencia Con Conjunto CAIFE: Destrozado Corazon
- Luis Alberto Valencia: Toro Barroso
- Los Barrieros: Ashcu de Primo
- Duo Aguayo Huayamabe: Panuelo de Penas
- Hnas. Mendoza Suasti: Alma Enamorada
- Benitez y Valencia: Lamparilla
- Orquesta Nacional: Atahualpa
Various Artists: A Heart in Splinters: More from the Caife Label, Quito, 1960-68
Stunning presentation of outstanding "Golden Era of Ecuadorian musica national"
Groupe RTD: The Dancing Devils Of Djibouti
Outstanding, singular Djiboutian hybrids of East African Funk, Reggae & Indish Folk elements
- Asma Omar: Buuraha U Dheer (The Highest Mountains)
- Asma Omar: Raga Kaan Ka’Eegtow (You Are the One I Love)
- Guessod Abdo Hamargod: Kuusha Caarey (The Pearl Necklace)
- Hassan Omar Houssein: Raani (Queen)
- Alto's Interlude
- Hassan Omar Houssein: Uurkan Kaadonaya (I Want You)
- Hassan Omar Houssein: Halkaasad Dhigi Magtiisa (That’s Where You’ll Leave His Reward)
- Guessod Abdo Hamargod: Iiso Daymo (Look at Me)
- Hassan Omar Houssein: Suuban (Joy)
- Danse Traditionnelle: Wiil Wille (The Jumping Man)
DJ Black Low: Impumelelo
Lovely warm South African Amapiano album
- Thando Feat. Black R, K.Dalo & Lah Presh
- Akulalwa Feat. Black R, K.Dalo & Frego
- Bo Mbali Leboh Palesa Feat. Dea Rebbedy
- Dlozi Lam Feat. Jay, Frego & Gentow
- Lepiano Feat. Black R, K.Dalo & Frego
- Lovey Feat. Black R, Frego & Khence
- Mekete Feat. Thapzin, Statah & Preshy Dee
- Mjolo Feat. Golden Krish & Black R
- Oskido Feat. Sphiwe, Black R & K.Dalo
- Qhude Feat. Black R, K.Dalo & Frego
- Umshato Feat. Black R, K.Dalo & Frego
- Drive Through
Obadikah: Obadikah
Presenting an ace, current Nigerian brass band project
Various Artists: Ethiopian Urban Modern Music Vol.3
"Ethiopian Urban Modern Music Vol. 3"
- Girma Bèyènè: Ené Nègn Bay Manesh
- Seyoum Gèbrèyès & Wallias Band: Mètch Ené Terf Fèlèghu
- Hirut Bèqèlé: Ewnètègna Feqer
- Samuel Bèlay: Qèrèsh Endèwaza
- Girma Bèyènè: Yebèqagnal
- Mahmoud Ahmed: Lomiwen Tèqèbèlètch
- Muluqèn Mèllèssè: Djèmèrègne
- Assèlèfètch Ashiné & Géténèsh Kebrèt: Mètché Nèw
- Gétatchèw Mèkurya: Gèdamay
Maalem Houssam Guinia: Dead of Night
Masterful Gnawa session recorded in 2022 in Casablanca - "..Raw, deep, spiritual Gnawa in its purest form.."
Various Artists: London Is The Place For Me
Compilation of Trinidadian calypso in London 1950-56
- Lord Kitchener: London Is The Place For Me
- Young Tiger: I Was There (At The Coronation)
- Lord Beginner: Mix Up Matrimony
- Lord Kitchener: My Landlady
- Lord Kitchener: Kitch’s Bebop Calypso
- Lord Beginner: Victory Test Match
- Lord Kitchener: Birth Of Ghana
- Lord Invader: Aguiti
- Lord Beginner: Jamaica Hurricane
- Lord Kitchener: Kitch In The Jungle
- Mighty Terror: No Carnival In Britain
- Lord Kitchener: The Underground Train
- Lord Beginner: Housewives
- The Lion: Some Girl Something
- Lord Kitchener: Saxophone No. 2
- Lord Beginner: Fed-A-Ray
- Timothy: Bulldog Don’t Bite Me
- The Lion: Spanish Calypso
- Lord Kitchener: If You’re Not White You’re Black
- Lord Kitchener: Sweet Jamaica
Luc-Hubert Sejor: Mizik Filamonik: Spiritual Sound
Sublime reissue of Creole Spiritual Jazz & Gwoka classic from 1979
Etran de L'Aïr: 100% Sahara Guitar
Beautiful, complex & psychedelic multi-guitar sound layered North African Rock LP
Florence Adooni: A.O.E.I.U. (An Ordinary Exercise In Unity)
Superb soulful Afrofunk album produced by Max Weissenfeldt
Florence Adooni: A.O.E.I.U. (An Ordinary Exercise In Unity)
Superb soulful Afrofunk album produced by Max Weissenfeldt
Willy Nfor: Boogie Down In Africa
Valuable compilation of rare Nigerian Afrobeat / Boogie / Disco gems
Iftin Band: Mogadishu's Finest: The Al-Uruba Sessions
Valuable retrospective of stunning, unearthed, singular '80s Somalian Funk / Disco takes
- Aaway Axdigii aynu isku Ogeyn? (Where is our Promise?) feat. Shukri Musse
- War Wayneey (Great News) feat. Aweeys Qaamis & Siteey Qosol Wanaag
- Umaayey iyo Abo (Mother & Father) feat. Axmed Sharif Killer & Safiyo Axmed Mansuur
- Deriskaagi waa kugu Jahowareeray (Your Neighbor is Confused About You) feat. Axmed Sharif Killer & Siteey Qosol Wanaag
- Hobolada Hooyibo feat. Dr. Rafi
- Xiriirkaagii aan kusoo Xarakeeyee (Let's Celebrate our Relationship) feat. Siteey Qosol Wanaag & Aweeys Qaamis
- Wiilkii aan ku Waashee (The Boy who Drives Me Crazy) feat. Shukri Musse & Axmed Sharif Killer
- Ruuney feat. Sahra Azura Xasan & Malow Aw Dinle
- Haba Ley Habaaree (Let Me Be Cursed) feat. Maryan Naasir & Axmed Sharif Killer
- Shaydan Buulow (Dancing Devil) feat. Siteey Qosol Wanaag & Aweeys Qaamis
- Sig Sig Nima (Come Closer) feat. Luul Jeylaani & Cabdiraxman Fanaan
- Iisoo Buub (Give it to Me) feat. Maryan Naasir & Axmed Sharif Killer
- Kurbo Jaceyl (Love & Pain) feat. Cabdiraxman Fanaan
- Imtaxaanka Dunida (The Test of Life) feat. Mahmud Abdalla "Jerry" Hussein
Various Artists: Marvellous Boy - Calypso From West Africa
Valuable compilation of Calypso from West Africa late 1940s - mid 1960s
- Famous Scrubbs: Poor Freetown Boy
- Bobby Benson & His Combo: Taxi Driver (I Don’t Care)
- Chris Ajilo & His Cubanos: Ariwo
- Roy Chicago: Olubunmi
- Mayor’s Dance Band: Bere Bote
- Steven Amechi & His Empire Rhythm Skies: Nylon Dress
- Ebenezer Calender & His Maringer Band: Fire Fire Fire
- Famous Scrubbs: Scrubbs Na Marvellous Boy
- Godwin Omabuwa & His Sound Makers: Dick Tiger’s Victory
- Rolling Stone & His Traditional Aces: Igha Suo Gamwen
- E.T. Mensah & His Tempos Band: The Tree And The Monkey
- Bobby Benson & His Jam Session Orchestra: Calypso Minor One
- Ebenezer Calender & His Maringer Band: Cost Of Living Nar Freetown
- Ebenezer Calender & His Maringer Band: Me Nar Poor Old Man Nor Do Me So
- Bobby Benson & His Combo: Gentleman Bobby
- Victor Olaiya: Yabomisa Sawale
- The Rhythm Aces: Mami
- Ebenezer Calender & His Maringer Band: Arria Baby
Various Artists: Marvellous Boy
Valuable compilation of Calypso from West Africa late 1940s - mid 1960s
Various Artists: Juyungo - Afro-Indigenous Music From The North-Western Andes
Expert compilation of Afro-Ecuadorian folklore presented in superior quality as usual & beautiful booklet too
- Kofán: El Bejuco Umbilical
- Ensamble Juyungo: Chimborazo
- Llaquiclla: Agua Larga
- Asunción Quiñonez: Bambuco La Katanga
- Juan Luis Restrepo: A Saravino
- Juan Cayambe: Negra Muele Caña
- Rosa Huila: Andarele
- Ensamble Juyungo: Amanece
- Caynamanda Cunangaman: Candela Y Ron
- Llaquiclla: Ceremonia Matrimonial
- Ensamble Juyungo: Patagore
- Papá Roncón: Sanjuanito Chachi
- Ensamble Juyungo: Llacta Pura
- Llaquiclla: Ritual Embera
- Osvaldo Lindberg Valencia: Torbellino
- Raúl García Zárate: Kasilla Shungulla
- Ensamble Juyungo: Tren Con Ritmo De Caramba
- Ensamble Juyungo: Caramba Con Ritmo De Tren
- Llaquiclla: El Viaje Del Yage
- Ensamble Juyungo: Toquesito
- Llaquiclla: Galapago
- Llaquiclla: Carambalante
Franco & O.K. Jazz: Franco Luambo Makiadi Presents Les Editions Populaires
Next ace comprehensive compilation of rare Congolese Rumba essentials in this beautifully presented series
Gétatchèw Mèkurya: Ethiopian Urban Modern Music Vol. 5
Reissue of stunning, saxophone led Ethiopian jazz from 1972 (w/ download code)
Various Artists: London Is The Place For Me 2
Compilation of Trinidadian and West African music in London 1950-56
- Young Tiger: Calypso Be
- Ambrose Campbell: Yolanda
- Mona Baptiste: Calypso Blues
- West African Rhythm Brothers: Adura
- Lord Kitchener: My Wife's Nightie
- West African Rhythm Brothers: Ominira
- West African Rhythm Brothers: Eroya
- Lord Beginner: General Election
- The Lion: Kalenda March
- Tunji Oyelana: Omonike
- Shake Keane & His Highlifers: Baionga
- King Timothy: Gerrad Street
- West African Swing Stars: E.T. Mensah's Rolling Ball
- Ambrose Campbell: Ashiko Rhythm
- West African Swing Stars: Omo Africa
- Gwigwi Mrwebi: Nyusamkhaya
- Russ Henderson: West Indian Drum
- Lord Beginner: Nobody Wants To Grow Old
- Rans Boi's Ghana Highlife Band: Gbonimawo
- West African Rhythm Brothers: Sing The Blues
Various Artists: London Is the Place for Me 2
Compilation of Trinidadian and West African music in London 1950-56
Various Artists: London Is The Place For Me 5: Latin, Jazz, Calypso And Highlife From Young Black London
5th volume in HJ’s longest ongoing, wonderful, clever & beautifully presented series
- Buddy Pipp’s Highlifers: Cuban Nightingale
- George Browne: Calypso Mambo
- Lord Beginner: The Dollar And The Pound
- Lord Invader: Goodwood Park
- Shake Keane: Trumpet Highlife
- West African Rhythm Brothers: Ominira
- Caribbean Swing Band: Jordhu
- Buddy Pipp’s Highlifers: Ghana Special
- Lord Kitchener: Cricket Umpires
- Lord Kitchener: Kitch’s Mambo Calypso
- West African Rhythm Brothers: Jekafo Ju Agbawo
- Mighty Terror: Patricia Gone With Millicent
- Lord Kitchener: My Wife Went Away With Yankee
- The Quavers: Kitch
- Mona Baptiste: Tabu
- Lord Kitchener: Jamaica Turkey
- Mighty Terror: Women Police In England
- Tejan-Sie With The West African Rhythm Brothers: King Jimmy Foo Foo
- West African Swing Stars: My Sorrow
Various Artists: London Is the Place for Me 5: Latin, Jazz, Calypso and Highlife from Young Black London
5th volume in HJ’s longest ongoing, wonderful, clever & beautifully presented series
Various Artists: Synthesizing the Silk Roads: Uzbek Disco, Tajik Folktronica, Uyghur Rock & Crimean Tatar Jazz from 1980s Soviet Central Asia
"..a supreme selection of Uzbek disco, Tajik electronic folk, Uyghur guitar licks, Crimean Tatar jazz, Korean brass.." (w/ download code)
- Nasiba Abdullaeva: Aarezoo Gom Kardam (I Lost My Dream)
- Angelina Petrosova: Tantsuyushchiy Ostrov (Dancing Island)
- Original: Bu Nima Bu (What's This) (Live / Janto Koité Edit)
- Original: Sen Qaidan Bilasan (How Do You Know)
- Khurmo Shirinova: Paidot Kardam (Found a Sweetheart)
- Natalia Nurumkhamedova: Nashi Ssori (Our Quarrels)
- Bolalar: Lola
- Yashlik: Radost (Joy)
- Minarets Of Nessef: Instrumental
- Makhfirat Khamrakulova: Ya Zdala Tebya (I Waited For You)
- Gulshan feat. Makhfirat Khamrakulova: Rezaboron (Rain)
- Efsane: Meyhane
- Original: Bu Nima Bu (Studio)
- Ariran: Pomni Menya (Remember Me)
- Ismail Jalilov: Guzal (Beautiful)