Phenomenal Handclap Band/ELIA Y ELIZ 7"
$18.00
Catalog #: MP608SG 7
NYC's P.H.B add a heady mix of raw soul, vocal harmonies, fuzzy guitars, African percussion, and analog synths to the sweet 70s Colombian sister group ELIA Y ELIZABETH. Puerto Rico via Brooklyn duo BUSCABULLA add chilled Caribbean sensibilities with this 7 inch exclusive. (MUSHROOM PILLOW).
Pigbag/YEAR OF PIGBAG CD
$18.00
Catalog #: FOD095CD 2
Originally formed in 1980, PIGBAG burst into the charts with their first single "PAPA'S GOT A NEW PIGBAG", a track that retains its dancefloor appeal to this day. From Bristol, this funk/jazz/afro/dance collective has recorded a new 9 track album with its original members for SUGAR SHACK.
PS5/UNCONSCIOUS COLLECTIVE LP
$42.00
Catalog #: HJ005LP 1
Connecting the dots between Naples, North Africa, and Latin America, PS5 is the new jazz ensemble led by PIETRO SANTANGELO (NU GUINEA, SLIVOVITZ, FITNESS FOREVER) that incorporates the melodic textures of two saxophones into a worldy fusion of jazz and other elements. (HYPERJAZZ)
Quarteto Magritte/MALANOTTE 7"
$11.25
Catalog #: AFR031 7
QUARTETO MAGRITTE deliver this 7" of tango-infused dance sounds colliding with distorted bass and heavy drums for the AFRO ART label. The b-side treats us to a PAUL MURPHY remix on a Cuban tip. This will appeal equally to Latin, nujazz and lounge heads with a flair for the international.
Radiokijada/NUEVOS SONIDOS AFRO #1 12"
$12.00
Catalog #: MARCH002 9
GOTAN PROJECT's CHRISTOPH MULLER teams up with Peruvian percussionist RODOLFO MUNOZ on this Afo Peruvian single. 3 tracks of deep, melodic, tribal music. Rhythmic and unique (and featuring traditional sounds from instruments like the Quijada--donkey's jaw). World music goes nujazz!
Randy Weston/MUSIC FROM NEW AFRICAN LP
$15.00
Catalog #: HONEY071 1
HONEY PIE reissue of 1963 homage to African higlife jazz after a trip to Nigeria in 1961. Beautifully arranged by MELBA LISTON, under the direction of pianist WESTON, we have heavyweights JIMMY CLEVELAND, JULIUS WATKINS, BUDD JOHNSON, ARCHIE LEE, GEORGE YOUNG, BOOKER ERVIN and many more.
Riovolt/BRISA 12"
$11.25
Catalog #: ICP134 9
A 4-minute edit of the sprawling original of this jazzy bossa cut is here, plus a more subdued, downtempo mix from SICANIA SOUL. Then 12 FINGERS serve up a pair of more fast-paced house remixes to round out the package.
Riovolt/SAMBARAMA CD
$7.50
Catalog #: IRM816CD 2
RIOVOLT combines latin sounds like samba and bossa nova with electronic and lounge grooves, like break beats and drum and bass. This Brazillian producer was brought up on samba and bossa rhythms, so this combination comes naturally to him. Warm, organic modern Brazillian music. (IRMA)
Roman Andren/COLOR GREEN CD
$21.00
Catalog #: AJABUCD016 2
Swedish jazz musician's fourth album is inspired by Brazilian and African mythology and religion, full of warm percussion, flutes, acoustic piano, strings, and African tradition singing - it truly comes to life! 11 tracks (AJABU)
Sabu Martinez/REMIX EP 12"
$13.50
Catalog #: BTB001 9
PEEKABOO sublabel BODY TO BODY 12" debut featuring 2 housed up remixes of afro-latin wiz SABU MARTINEZ. "SABU SABU" is a remix from JEAN LOUIS HUHTA & SIMON HARTLEY & is a peaktime percussion heavy houser while "BLOT LUFT" is in a more MOODYMAN stylee. Includes the SABU original "WINDS & SKINS".
Salif Keita/MADAN (MARTIN SOLVEIG) 12"
$24.00
Catalog #: SSINT002 9
Groove Dis Exclusive. Originally released in 2002, MARTIN SOLVEIG's Afro-house remixes of the much revered African singer from Mali have become perennial dancefloor hits that are still played to this day in clubs around the world. Now remastered & officially reissued, with both vocal & dub...
Sammy Ayala/SAMMY AYALA CD
$13.50
Catalog #: CANDELACD01 2
This legendary Puerto Rican singer and percussionist passed away this week. Widely hailed for his contributions to the folk genres bomba and plena that preceded salsa, he is perhaps best remembered for his work with RAFAEL CORTIJO's all black orchestra from the 50's. Essential listening! (CANDELA)
Sanam/AYKATHANI MALAKON (CV) LP
$33.00
Catalog #: MAIS054LPC 1
Beirut's free-rock post-folk sextet presents a debut album that fuses traditional Egyptian song and Arabic poetry with improvised rock, free jazz and noise. The 9-song album, coming in at 42 minutes, is pressed on limited color vinyl. (MAIS UM)
See-I/SEE-I CD
$12.00
Catalog #: FKX039 2
The debut album from brothers ZEEBO and ROOTZ. A fixture in the D.C. reggae scene which led them to working and performing with THIEVERY CORP.Now after years of live performances and tours they release their 13 track debut that mixes reggae sounds with funk and soul. Out on FORT KNOX RECORDINGS.
Seiji/TODO MUNDODO 12"
$13.50
Catalog #: MAN016 9
Continuing to enlist the hottest producers in the biz to contribute their own fresh take on the Baile Funk phenomenon, MAN RECORDINGS can already boast releases from STEREOTYP, SINDEN, & CROOKERS. Now they can add broken beat star SEIJI to the list for the latest in their FUNK MUNDIAL series.
Shantel/BUCOVINA REMIXES VOL 2 12"
$10.50
Catalog #: MDM20056 9
Groove Dis Exclusive. A wildly eclectic sound that fuses the definitive Gypsy sounds of Eastern Europe with a stew of other influences. This 3-track sampler from the forthcoming CD compiled by SHANTEL also includes 2 other cuts, one of which "BULGARIAN CHICKS" by BALKAN BEAT BOX (think N.O.H.A.)...
Soema Montenegro/CIRCULO RADIANTE LP
$30.00
Catalog #: MAIS056 1
Argentine folk/experimental artist's fifth album is a remarkable evolution of her work, ingeniously connecting Latin American folk and modern electronica with the help of producer LEO MARTINELLI of TREMOR. Her vocals are dramatic and beautifully uplifting. (MAIS UM)
Son Yambu/TREMENDO AMBIENTE LP
$33.00
Catalog #: APSLP240 1
Continuing the legacy of the legendary BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB, this London group features the very best of Cuba's musical diaspora. Their second album of original songs in the classic "son Cubano" style revolves around the group's traditional "sonora" sound of two trumpets. (APOLLO SOUND)
Stereotyp/JECE VALADAO 12"
$13.50
Catalog #: MAN010 9
MAN RECORDINGS diversify their artist roster by enlisting G-STONE's STEREOTYP for his unique interpretation of the Baile Funk sound. Features EDU K & JOYCE MUNIZ MCing over heavy electro tinged & siren laden funk on JECE VALADAO & JOYCE flowing solo over the crunch of "UEPA". Yellow vinyl.
Tala A.M./AFRICAN FUNK.. 1975-1978 CD
$15.00
Catalog #: ASVN018CD 2
TALA A.M. (aka TALA ANDRE MARIE of the African nation of Cameroon) gets an 11-song retrospective album of his more experimental funk sounds that focuses on his output from FIESTA RECORDS between 1973 to 1978. Previously only available on vinyl, now on CD as well. (AFRICA SEVEN)
Talking Drums/DONER SUMMER 12"
$22.50
Catalog #: TD007 9
The title track is a lost Munich disco track masquerading as an Anatolian excursion and edited within an inch of its life. B-side "CHABA RANKS" is some sci-fi rai reshaped with a dancehall kick, backed by the "CHABA SKANKS" dub! (TALKING DRUMS)
Tony Scott/IN SOUTH AFRICA LP
$15.00
Catalog #: HONEY089 1
One of greatest American jazz clarinetists of all time caught while touring South Africa in 1957. The album sees SCOTT joining a local Marabi dance band playing live with his jazz quartet in front of hyper enthusiastic crowds.
Trio de Caj-n/CERCA DEL MAR 12"
$11.25
Catalog #: DESMO02V 9
Groove Dis Exclusive. Second release from DESMO featuring producers from South America, Australia and Europe remixing this track that showcases Argentinean tango singer GABRIELA MERCADO. Smooth beats and unique grooves with 4 mixes from label boss ADRIANO K, ARGENIS BRITO, MEGADON BETAMAX & XAVI...
Tropicalia/OH YOU LOVE IT EDIT 12"
$12.75
Catalog #: EARLY004 9
Building on the success of their remix of LETTA MBULU, NUTROPIC offshoot EARLY records returns with a dancefloor boogie edit of TROPICALIA & SALSOUL ORCHESTRA's "OH YOU LOVE IT". On the flip we have the storming latin house rendition of WILFREDO's "MOZAMBIC", will please CANDELA fans. (EARLY)
Una Mas Trio/RITMO DEL FUTURA CD
$22.50
Catalog #: AR013CD 2
The UNA MAS TRIO blend traditional South American styles & contemporary club music to create their own "RITMO DEL FUTURA" & release it as their debut full length thats a treasure trove of hitting rhythms, keeping the spirit of Latin & Brazilian music alive. (AGOGO)
Various/2017 PACIFIC ULTRASOUND CD
$7.50
Catalog #: SUGARCD006 2
More copies back in stock from the New Zealand label SUGARLICKS. This compilation showcases nu-jazz, dub, hip-hop in the scene where artists like MARK DE CLIVE-LOWE and FAT FREDDY'S DROP flourished. Don't sleep on this compilation!
Various/A7 EDITS VOL 6 12"
$24.00
Catalog #: A7E006 9
Reissue label AFRICA SEVEN's spin-off edits series returns with four mixes from ALAN DIXON, JOHN TALABOT & PIONAL, ESCAPADE, and JACQUES RENAULT of songs by GYEDU BLAY AMBOLLEY, EKAMBI BRILLANT, PASTEUR LAPPE, and MICHAEL AMARA. (A7 EDITS)
Various/AFRO EXOTIQUE 2 LP
$30.00
Catalog #: ASVN066 1
Subtitled "FURTHER ADVENTURES IN THE LEFTFIELD, AFRICA 1975-87", this 10 song compilation explores esoteric listening from the Motherland! Includes music by AFRO CULT FOUNDATION, ORCHESTRE LIPUA-LIPUA, AKWASSA, AURA, AKOFA AKOUSSAH, FRANCIS BEBY, SORRY BAMBA, and more! (AFRICA SEVEN)
Various/AFROTECH CD
$7.50
Catalog #: QMG50122 2
Solid collection of tracks form "AFROTECH", a compilation from the QUANGO imprint. Superb selection of tracks from the African continent given a Western touch, with remixes coming from names such as MATTY HEILBRONN, JOE CLAUSSELL, ASHLEY BEEDLE, OSUNLADE, RESTLESS SOUL, JEFF SHAREL, & more.
Various/ARISION RE-EDITS VOL 1 12"
$12.00
Catalog #: ARI025 9
ARISION's latest release sees 2 rare 1970's Brazilian cuts given first rate re-edits from up & comer YOSAKU & pirate soul heavyweights YAM WHO. "BRAZILIA" is pure caranaval candy w/ heavy percussion & horns. "NIGHT TRAVEL" is given a CARL CRAIGesque rerub with hints of CHICK COREA.
Various/AXIAL TILT PART 2 EP 12"
$21.00
Catalog #: MULTICULTI057 9
Eclectic electronic meets world music label MULTI CULTI launches a new quarterly 12" series in step with the seasons, with "SOLSTICE II" next up. Features new music by INIGO VONTIER & SIMPLE SYMMETRY, PONTY MYTHON, PANCHO PIEDRA, HERMETICS & HANNAH LEE, and MAGIC PIRATE. (MULTI CULTI)
Various/BROWNSWOOD BUBBLERS EP 2 12"
$6.00
Catalog #: BW007 9
Groove Dis Exclusive. Part 2 of GILLES PETERSON's sampler series for his BROWNSWOOD imprint. Starts of with the amazing upbeat Brazilian soul number "A CONTA DO SAMBA" from up & coming artist TITA LIMA. Also includes the latest in sweet UK soul from BEN WESTBEECH called "NOTHING ELSE". (BROWNSWOOD)
Various/CULT EDITS 007 12"
$21.00
Catalog #: CULTED007 9
The much revered edit series from the MULTI CULTI label returns in 2021 with 4 new reworks by MYTRON & OFOFO, BARRY SUNSET, THOMASS JACKSON, and MEDIEVAL MAN. (MULTI CULTI)
Various/DESMO PRESENTS A L.A.S. 3LP
$30.00
Catalog #: DESMO01V 1
Groove Dis Exclusive. Relisted. Set of remixes of classic 1960s tango music from Argentina's TRIO DE CAJON. A mix of house, nujazz, and downtempo from MO' HORIZONS, MARK FARINA, STIMMING, THE ORB, JON KENNEDY, UP BUSTLE & OUT and more. 16 tracks in a gatefold sleeve with digital download of the...
Various/DESMO PRESENTS A L.A.S. DCD
$18.00
Catalog #: DESMO01CD 2
One CD features 13 tracks of modern tangos from Argentina's TRIO DE CAJON while the other CD features 14 remixes done by STIMMING, MO' HORIZONS, MARK FARINA, UP BUSTLE & OUT, FLEVANS, JON KENNEDY and more. Deluxe fold out Digipak with extensive liner notes. For world music AND nujazz fans.(DESMO)
Various/FAR OUT BRAZIL CD
$9.00
Catalog #: FARO118CD 2
FAROUT unleashes this budget label sampler just as spring starts to hit here in 2007. Featuring some of Brazil's most respected asrtists + remixes from Rio's hottest dancefloors. Incls tracks from AZYMUTH, ARTHUR VEROCAI, SABRINA MALHEIROS, JOYCE, & remixes from NICOLA CONTE, JAZZANOVA + more.
Various/FREE AFRICA 4CD BOX
$18.00
Catalog #: LM54176 2
Groove Dis Exclusive. Stocking Stuffer! Amazing 4 CD box celebrating 50 years of independence for the main African countries. 50 tracks including MANU DIBANGO, SALIF KEITA, M MAKEBA, ALI FARKA TOURE, M KANTE, ANGELICA KIDJO, ALPHA BLONDY, and more. Blues/jazz/rock from 4 corners of Africa. New...
Various/INDICA BRAZILICA SAMPLER 12"
$10.50
Catalog #: OUT48 9
The new sampler from OUTCASTE features classic and new tracks from some of the heaviest hitters in Brazilian dance music. The theme here is tracks w/ Asian flavor, but it seems lost in the hard Latin funk! GILBERTO GIL, OS MUTANTES, NICOLA CONTE, and THE GOLDEN BOYS.
Various/LOS DISCOS BUENOS (LOVEMONK) CD
$21.00
Catalog #: LMNK31 2
Madrid based LOVEMONK records releases a compilation as diverse as their singles, ranging from the progressive disco-rock by the PHENOMENAL HANDCLAP BAND, latin-boogie by LOS AMIGOS INVISIBLES, folkie RUSSIAN RED, German Basque MAKALA doing ragtime-hop, and much more! Check out these 15 tracks!
Various/MAS ACHILIFUNK CD
$21.00
Catalog #: LMNK29CD 2
MAS ACHILIFUNK is a musical trip that starts in Barcelona & travels around the world. TXARLY connects the dots between the best Rumba acts to the most forward thinking remixers & producers out there. Amazing stuff! (LOVEMONK)
Various/MISTURADA VOL. 4 DLP
$10.50
Catalog #: FARO042DLP 2
Part 4 in this collection - also available at a domestic price. This time around the remixes branch out past the AZYMUTH catalog with heavyweights like IG CULTURE, FLYTRONIX, SEIJI, DA LATA, & more taking on CELIA VAZ, MILTON NASCIMENTO, FABIO FONSECA etc. (FAR OUT)
Various/MOTHERS' GARDEN LP
$27.00
Catalog #: ASVN022 1
Subtitled "THE FUNKY SOUNDS OF FEMALE AFRICA 1975 - 1984", this 10-song compilation was inspired by Women's Day 2018 and the ALICE WALKER essay "IN SEARCH OF OUR MOTHERS' GARDENS". Includes some of Africa's most recognized female artists, along with some lesser known names. (AFRICA SEVEN)
Various/MOVIMENTO:COPACABANA SOUNDS CD
$19.50
Catalog #: LOTION014 2
As the August heat starts to kick in we're proud to present this breezy compilation of Brazilian classics reinterpreted in a loungey & downtempo vein. Perfect soundtrack to summer cocktail parties, trips to the beach, or just for all you lovers of the sweet sounds of Brazil. (AUDIO LOTION)
Various/PANCADAO DO MORRO CD
$10.50
Catalog #: FHZCD1 2
Warehouse find! Brazilian funk comp from FLAMIN' HOTZ packaged in a deluxe gatefold design with vivid illustration and 2 40-page booklets with English & Portuguese lyrics. This 22-track disc is an excellent representation of the favela funk party scene!
Various/REPUBLICAFROBEAT VOL. 3 CD
$24.00
Catalog #: RAB3 2
REPUBLICAFROBEAT VOL 3 continues compiling the interpretations that the music keeps delivering us today. This comp is more open to new musical styles such as KOKOLO or VANGUARDIA SONORA who combine afrobeat w/ latin rhythms. (CANAMO)
Various/SISTER BOSSA VOL 6 DCD
$19.50
Catalog #: IRM813CD 2
6th volume of the much acclaimed SISTER BOSSA series, one of the trademarks of the IRMA label. Features a who's who of todays most interesting artists on the Brazilian electronic scene, includes LTJ EXPERIENCE, SICANIA SOUL, DJ RODRIGUEZ & more.
Various/SOUL OF THE MAKOSSA MAN RX 1 12"
$21.00
Catalog #: WAR5 9
Groove Dis Exclusive. Not the same remixes of MANU DIBANGO that were originally released in the early 2000's. This is the 1st of 2 sets of contemporary remixes from the SKYLAX label, featuring SIMONCINO, FTG, GROOVE BOYS, and MOONDOG. Much delayed from an original 2022 release date, finally...
Various/SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE EP VOL 2 12"
$24.00
Catalog #: BUBE046 9
Four selections from around the world suited equally for a packed dance floor as an afternoon pool party, with a 1984 boogie masterpiece by EMILIO SANTIAGO, a 10-minute acidic tropical shower from CHILLUM TRIO, KARL PLANCK editing 90's Egyptian dance, & an Asian house fusion. (BUDABEATS)
Various/ULTIMATE REGGAE ALBUM 6CD
$18.00
Catalog #: DECSIX018 2
Big find with this 6 CD set! Necessary reggae & dancehall classics from BOB MARLEY, BEENIE MAN, WAYNE WONDER, DILLINGER, SEAN PAUL, YELLOWMAN, THE DUBTINGS, and tons more. All those tracks you meant to get, but forgot about...... (DECADANCE)
Voice/HORROR IN SUDAN PHIL ASHER RMX 12"
$8.25
Catalog #: STILLM012 9
New signature to STILL MUSIC, VOICE aka CHARLES MATLOCK, drops this heavy politically charged afrobeat house called "HORROR IN SUDAN". Reminiscent of HUGH MASAKELA or FELA it is a potent work. Remix come courtesy of PHIL ASHER who drops 2 dancefloor killers & PATCHWORKS jazz's it out as well.
Zopelar/ESTUDOS 12"
$13.50
Catalog #: SWX012 9
Groove Dis Exclusive. The occasional AZIMUTH collaborator showcases his Brazilian heritage on this tribute to the late visionary genius IVAN "MAMAO" CONTI. The 6 forward looking tracks examine CONTI's influence while avoiding "throwback" territory. Features a stunning remix from BYRON THE...