Karen Dalton
1966

Stunning choral ambient recordings on Stroom. Music inspired by ancient Lithuanian songs, organic sounds, and subtle electronics. Highest recommendation!

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!

25th anniversary edition on 180g yellow vinyl. "Virtual Insanity", "Cosmic Girl", "Alright"...

Joint release between Discos Nada & Litoral. One of the first independently released Brazilian records, Alcides Neves’ debut LP ‚Tempo de Fratura’ is reissued for the first time on vinyl.Hailing from the Brazilian North East, Alcides Neves released his debut album a few years after moving to São Paulo, in 1979. The LP’s release coincided with the emergence of the city’s seminal Vanguarda Paulista movement, which led some researchers to locate Alcides within the movement. As the artist himself affirms; however, he did not fit into any established musical movements, and while it is perhaps possible to identify some influences, it is not possible to consider his music as belonging to a specific lineage either.The album title translates "Time of Fracture", a fitting moniker for the context in the final years of the Brazilian military dictatorship. The eleven songs that comprise the album are proof that the album was not named randomly, showcasing a broad range of both experimental and folk influences, while also including lyrics that originally did not get past federal censors.Carefully remastered by Paulo Torres with updated original artwork, the record is reissued in a gatefold sleeve including a promotional image from the time of release. Also includes an insert with a text written by the journalist and researcher Bento Araujo, editor of the bimonthly publication "Poeira Zine" and author of the "Lindo Sonho Delirante" series of books.

An all-time classic reissued on 7" by Mr Bongo!Side A features a killer latin-Brazilian dance floor fusion, heavy on the horns and piano. Sounds like a Tito Puente workout, with Brazilian backing vocals floated over the top. The AA side features the album version, a much deeper cut with lush textures, breaks, horns and animal noises! Taken from the ‘O Som Psicodelico’ LP. Highly recommended!Mr Bongo · Brazil 45, 46: Luis Carlos Vinhas / O Som de L.C.V. - Tanganica

Lost 1970 bossa gem, deluxe reissue by Altercat. Fans of Marcos Valle, Arthur Verocai check!