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Essential 2LP comp of Ethiopian jazz legend, compiled by Miles Cleret of Soundway for Strut Records. Brilliant.
Ryo Fukui's 1976 highly sought-after jazz masterpiece SCENERY mastered at half speed, 140g black vinyl.
Satoshi (Satoshi & Makoto) releases his first solo album - A collection of archival works and new compositions. Like his previous releases with Makoto, this album is performed mainly on the much revered Casio CZ-5000 synthesiser. Features include: Benedek (PPU, L.I.E.S. Second Circle) on on guitar, Makoto and Kuniyuki Takahashi (Percussion & Mixes).
For the good part of the past decade, Japanese composer-musician Masahiro Takahashi has been crafting gently spellbinding pieces that simultaneously embrace electronic abstraction and a palpable, even brittle, humanity. His delicate and evocative landscapes always seem to be illuminated in vibrant magic hour tones as golden synth lines emanate from between soft flickers of acoustic instrumentation.Since moving to Toronto in 2020, Takahashi has swiftly become a local fixture, enough so that his elegant Not Not Fun tape, Flowering Tree, Distant Moon saw an LP reissue with prominent local imprint Telephone Explosion (home to Joseph Shabason, Mas Aya, Steve Roach, Badge Epoque, Eucalyptus and others).The forthcoming follow-up, also on Telephone Explosion, is entitled Humid Sun and proudly exhibits connections that he has cultivated in both his new and former homes. Recorded between January and August 2022, the record lives up to its title and sunset-hued cover, unfolding a kaleidoscopic, vaguely tropical calm over ten luxuriant tracks. All but one of the pieces features contributions from guest artists. On one hand he has invited several artists from back home namely Tokyo-based electronic producers H. Takahashi, Takao, and Yamaan, on the other he has brought aboard members of Toronto's rich experimental music community, including his labelmates Joseph Shabason and Brodie West (leader of Eucalyptus), as well as Ryan Driver, Bram Gielen, and Michael Davidson. He also enlisted Sandro Perri of Constellation Records infamy to provide the final mix.Though bearing Takahashi's personal atmospheric signatures, Humid Sun's warm, saturated colour palette and sunny repose audibly also take cues from the imaginary utopias of vintage lounge and exotica. These tropes offer an unexpected avenue through which Toronto's local influence creeps in again. Takahashi explains that he envisions the record as an auditory tool to cope with the city's harsh winters—and the references are designed to provide a sort of sonic vacation. Indeed he succeeds in achieving this objective; the album's nuanced colours and contours engender a sense of equatorial tranquility, though completely devoid of the kitsch associated with his inspiration.While it might be easy to imagine Masahiro Takahashi's unique brand of introversion as the product of hermetic solitude, anyone that knows him from the Toronto scene will tell you that Humid Sun vividly captures his true temperament—curious, attentive, and quietly gregarious.
Essential Soundway comp of Ghanian disco funk & boogie. Holds the killer tracks 'Disco Dancer', 'Keep On Dancing', & 'Loving You'. But every track is heavy.
Official reissue of the glorious jazz-fusion album by Japanese trombonist extraordinaire Hiroshi "Neko" Suzuki - sourced from the original masters and available on limited edition 180 gram vinyl mastered at half speed for full audiophile sound. Check 'Kuro To Shiro' & 'the mellow beauty 'Romance'!
Ryo Fukui's 1976 acclaimed follow up to "Scenery", mastered at half speed, 140g vinyl.
Amazing 2LP comp. of music from the Para region of north east Brazil. Full of deep, hypnotic, up-tempo Afro-Brazilian rhythms to get the party started. Tip!
2022 repress! Killer rock influenced Ghanian highlife from 1973 reissued by Soundway.
Analog Africa comp of 70s latin-tinged Soul & Highlife. Killer as usual from this label.
Official reissue of legendary Nigerian disco-boogie LP from 1984, produced by Nkono Teles. Ft. big tracks "Only You" + "Things Fall Apart" plus instrumentals.
Afro/ Disco/ House 2LP from Zanzibar-born-UK-based vocalist & percussionist, produced by Maurice Fulton.
The latest chapter in the acclaimed Pacific Breeze series with artwork by renowned illustrator Hiroshi Nagai. Compiled by Yosuke Kitazawa and Mark “Frosty” McNeill (dublab). Housed in a deluxe wide spine jacket with full colour inner sleeves and custom die-cut OBI and features extensive artist bios by Yosuke Kitazawa.Light in the Attic’s Pacific Breeze series has supplied the world’s growing legions of Japanese music fans with an expertly curated selection of the most sought-after City Pop recordings—the mesmerising and nebulous genre of Japanese bubble-era music of the ‘70s-’80s that encompasses AOR, R&B, jazz fusion, funk, boogie and disco. These familiar sounds are spun through the unique lens of optimistic, cosmopolitan fantasy coloured by Japan’s affluence at the time. Much of the music has previously been nearly impossible to acquire outside of Japan and continues to captivate listeners with its unique blend of groove-laden escapism.
Stunning late 70s bossa jazz set recorded in NYC with Claus Ogerman. Includes the previously unreleased 11 minute version of "Feminina". Beautiful record.
Superb 2021 LP from Pakistani instrumental quartet, Tenderlonious & Marek Pędziwiatr. A brilliant mix of modal jazz + North Indian classical music. Recommended!
Stunning LP inspired by Brazil's golden 70s era. Fans of Milton Nascimento, Lô Borges, Arthur Verocai, Azymuth etc. check! Highest recommendation!Mr Bongo · SOYUZ (СОЮЗ) - Force of the Wind
Outstanding contemporary Brazilian / MPB album on Far Out - love songs, ambient vignettes, warm, home-cooked beats & gentle strokes of MPB genius.
Canadian Import - Invisible City re-release the sublime extended 12inch version of infectious tropical disco/ boogie rarity 'Praise Jah'. Big tune!Oluko Imo was a Trinidadian born multi-instrumentalist, founder of the legendary spiritual afro jazz groups Mansa Musa and the Black Truth Rhythm Band. He moved to New York City in the 80s and divided his time between teaching music there and touring Africa with Fela Kuti as both his manager and part of the band. Praise Jah is Imo�s crowning achievement. An elevated electronic mantra that perfectly fuses synthy soca disco with his spiritual afro-Trinidadian leanings. It�s a timeless piece of music that sounds as visionary today as it did when it emerged from the aether back in 1979. Limited pressing with embossed sleeve, designed by Zeitype.
First official reissue of the avant-garde Nippon cult LP by Genji Sawai, featuring Bill Laswell and Midori Takada.Sowaka, recorded in 1984, displayed an innovative sound that went beyond genre – mixing dub, world, jazz, electro, hip-hop and avant-garde. A perfect match of some of the most experimental artists of that time resulting in an extremely sought after and singular piece of music of the golden Japanese era.
The fifth release on Canopy continues to up the ante and expand on the tropical Techni-colour palette already set out by the label. This one includes a Bosq remix!Alafia was a studio project from the mid 80s in Paris. Masterminded and written by musical maverick Phil Han Mandounou and bringing together musicians from Benin, Cameroon and the French Antilles. The project is a superbly orchestrated and expertly delivered exploration of funk and afro off-beats with 80s synth leanings. Precise musicianship and forward leaning afro synth funk wizardry. Dextrous, extrovert, playful and masterful.
Brilliant Mbalax drum/ techno workouts from Senegal, overseen by Basic Channel / Hardwax don - Mark Ernestus.
Brilliant Far Out Recordings compilation of early demos from the highly influential Brazilian jazz-funk outfit Azymuth (1973-1975).
Brilliant Far Out Recordings compilation of early demos from the highly influential Brazilian jazz-funk outfit Azymuth (1973-1975).
1979 party starter encapsulating late 70s New York in its blend of disco, soul & Caribbean soca... Big Sean P jam. Bomb!
Mr Bongo reissue of classic '83 Brazilian-boogie album feat. Tim Maia, Robson Jorge, Lincoln Olivetti and more. Tip!
Volume 3 in the excellent Mr Bongo comp series. High grade Soul, Jazz, Brazilian & Afro rarities.
Volume 4 of ace Mr Bongo comp series, top drawer soul, funk, disco, jazz & tropical groove selections. Tip!
Vol. 1 in brilliant eclectic Mr Bongo comp series. Packed full of rarities across Brazilian, Afro, Jazz, Funk & Disco. Essential!
Restock! One of the year's best comps... Manchester's Luke Una selects Yusef Lateef, Airto Moreira, Henri Texier, and lots more new, old, rare & slept on gems.Luke Una Presents É Soul Cultura by Various Artists
Cult favourite House, Hip-House & New Jack Swing from 1994, recorded in Toronto and released on cassette in Ghana. Now available on vinyl.
Killer comp of slowed-down Cumbia, made popular by Mexican's sonideros (sound-system operators). Big Tip!
Organ-driven Afro-beat, cosmic Afro-funk and raw, psychedelic boogie... just some of the flavours to be found on this highly danceable compilation by Samy Ben Redjeb, founder of Analog Africa. No effort has been spared!To document these 15 irresistible tracks and the music scene from the'70s, Samy crisscrossed the lengths of Ghana and Togo in search of the producers and artists' or their relatives. In the process he recorded a dozen interviews, scanned 90 pictures and transferred 120 master tapes. Afro-Beat Airway showcases an amazing diversity of local rhythms spiced with Afro-American funk, soul and jazz. Tip!
HOT dancefloor bangers from Somalia 1972 - 1991. VERY groovy tunes here, honestly no weak track. Lo-fi tough drums, sick basslines, delayed vocals over crazy organ/ keys. Includes three tracks from the Dur Dur Band, that never disappoint. Highly recommended as always from Analog Africa!
Summer ready Latin & afro rooted compilation curated by Coco María (Worldwide FM), brought to you by Bongo Joe records.
Essential Analog Africa comp of disco, funk & soul killers by Bill Loko, Pasteur Lappe, Eko Roosevelt, Pat'Ndoye & more. 2xLP comp with 20 page booklet!
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