penny penny s second record—hard to find anywhere for years— available again! it s powerful music with a message that came following the success of his debut shaka bundu (1994). that album introduced a style of shangaan disco sonically coined by penny and his brilliant producer joe shirimani, blending traditional tsonga folk music sensibilities and good old bangin african-american house music.

the debut album by ghanaian singer linda ayupuka. limited orange vinyl version.

afro funk

the fifth volume of alhaji waziri oshomah’s five-part volume series.

the voices of 3 rwandan farmers, acoustic guitars and percussions - produced by ian brennan.

ote maloya ist die fortsetzung von dem ebenfalls auf strut records erschienenen album >soul sok sega<. diese beiden genres, die ihren ursprung im indischen ozean haben, wurden vor jahrhunderten auf von sklaven zuckerplantagen entwickelt und geben die einmalige verschmelzung von europäischen und afrikanischen einflüssen wieder.

originally released in 2002, here reissued as a remastered version tony allen talks about the album: after black voices and psyco on da bus albums, i came back with homecooking which was an album filled with guests. i brought in ty, who had remixed some of my work previously, to rap on the record, and damon albarn, who had already sung about me on music is my radar. since the early days ive been trying to find things that everybody will want to listen to. ive always been pushing afrobeat in different directions. heres another one again, another style, almost clean but still rough, raggedy and radical.

new single from sampler slayers, the allergie

a collection of west african burger highlife songs on double vinyl, housed in a gatefold sleeve with 16-page booklet included.

an overview of uk soundsystem culture from 1973 - 2006. the triple vinyl release includes a download code.

part 3 from the 5lp box set

the debut album by ghanaian singer linda ayupuka. regular black vinyl version.

true to traditional form, where the gods are in peace pays respect to the forefathers of afrobeat with compositions spanning nine to 15 minutes in length. with a blessing from the fela kuti legacy early in the band’s career, antibalas has long been revered for re-popularizing the classic afrobeat sound while adding their distinct new york city grit to the mix. influences of punk rock, free jazz, and hip-hop seep into their expansive works to define a truly 21st century translation of the afrobeat genre and beyond.
the vinyl lp includes a download code.

spaza’s original motion picture soundtrack of the film uprize!

double vinyl compilation, showcasing the influence of funk, rock and disco on nigerian music during the 1970s.

vinyl lp gatefold with obi

afro

official 2020 mr bongo reissue of a rare south african disco gem from 1976.

songs about the unity of sudan, peace between muslims and christians and the fate of war orphans, backed by grooves equally taking influence from arabic sounds, american funk as well as neighboring ethiopia. kamal keila was among the first artist we met in sudan during our two trips to khartoum and omdurman last year. he is one of the key figures of the sudanese jazz scene that was a vital part of the musical culture in sudan from the mid 1960s until the islamist revolution in the late 1980s. when we meet kamal he luckily presented us with two mold covered studio reels. each tape included five tracks. one with english lyrics and another with arabic ones. musically you can hear the influence of neighboring ethiopia much more than on other sudanese recordings of the time, as well as references to fela and american funk and soul. his lyrics, at least when he sings in english which gave him more freedom from censorship, are very political. a brave statement in the political climate of sudan of the last decades, preaching for the unity of sudan, peace between muslims and christians and singing the blues about the fate of war orphans called shmasha. a note inside one of the boxes specified the track titles, durations and the fact that the sessions were recorded on the 12th of august 1992. both sessions stand as a hearable testament how kamal keila stuck to a sound aesthetic from decades ago, while incorporating current events into his lyrics. kamal keilas album is the first in a series of releases covering the sudanese jazz scene on habibi funk. be on the lookout for albums by the scorpions and sharhabeel coming soon.

historic reunion concert of somalian band dur-dur band int. in berlin, 2019.

no food without taste if by hunger comes as a limited edition lp with a silk-screen printed cover and an orange colored vinyl pressed on 180g high quality vinyl

chouk bwa & the angströmers take us on an exhilarating trip into their bush of ghosts.

reissue

dexter story hooks up with kamasi washington and nia andrews.

high quality lp with download code included. 1st of 4 different cover prints.

the first overview of works from innovative tanzanian guitar player john ondolo.

a collection of 1970s songs from nigerian highlife bandleader celestine ukwu.

strut present the definitive remastered reissue of the 1966 album by miriam makeba. contains the mono and stereo version of all songs on double vinyl.

for fans of: fela kuti, king sunny ade, victor uwaifo, seun kuti, lijadu sisters, william onyeabor, ebenezer obey, africa express, tony allen, odion iruoje, orlando julius, francis bebey, e.t. mensah

the first solo album from ghanaian singer k.o.g. (kweku of ghana) on double vinyl, housed in a gatefold sleeve.

reissue coming soon!

originally released in 1978

expanded reissue of the 1985 zazou bikaye album. the vinyl lp with 8 tracks includes a code for free download of the full 14 track release.

british quintet me and my friends are set to release their captivating and mesmerising second album, hide your way, on soundway records this summer. a unique and singular blend, it’s the sound of english folk colliding head-on with the golden-era music of 1970s west africa and the caribbean. towering vocal harmonies, soaring cello and clarinet lines, colossal basslines and drum patterns combine on an exquisite rollercoaster-ride of the emotions from euphoria to melancholia and back again.

this collection of ali hassan kuban’s early cairo hits was first released in 1989 and has been long out of print. now it’s finally available again as a high quality remastered reissue on 180 gram vinyl.

previously unreleased 4th album from west african six-piece band kapingbdi, remastered from the original master tapes.

the legendary record that sparked the afro-beat renaissance of the 90s is back. the black vinyl release includes a download code.

limited edition lp in gatefold cover pressed on 180g high quality virgin vinyl

the third album from malian quintet bko.

desert blues meets ethno jazz - raw and hypnotic grooves from alhousseini anivolla and girum mezmur. the vinyl release includes a download code.

neue lp auflage des 1975er klassikeralbums des legendären afrobeatkünstlers fela kuti

jimi tenor annonces his upcoming album with the summer-hit “sugar and spice” on 7 inch vinyl.

1975 album from mergia hailu & the walias, available on vinyl and outside ethiopia for the first time.

reissue. african music

repress - without dl code - susso, aka bassist / producer huw bennett, creates music inspired by, and directly sampling, the magnificent sounds of the mandinka people, recorded during a recent trip to gambia. initially travelling with the aim of gaining perspective as a musician and to discover a new world of music first hand, huw found himself humbled by such a welcoming community of artists, mostly belonging to the celebrated susso and kuyateh griot families.
the tracks are composed entirely from original source material, field recordings and huw’s talents as a multi-instrumentalist, performing tuned percussion from the region including the mandinka balafon, kutiringding drum, aswell drawing on his skill as a professional upright / electric bassist. the music produced has a contemporary electronic sound, whilst still paying homage to a traditional gambian aesthetic. keira (meaning peace) guides the listener through huw’s journey up the river gambia, being welcomed into remote dusty villages, where your people are the most important thing in life

frisch und kraftvoll: die malische weltmusik-diva mit runderneuertem sound.
pressung auf weißem vinyl, downloadcode inklusive.

the 2014 album from sousou & maher cissoko finally available on vinyl.

les disques bongo joe presents the first part of their africa negra anthology.

pressed on blue vinyl, download code included.

pressed on orange coloured vinyl, download code included.

malawian folk music from the streets of lilongwe on the third album from madalitso band.

second installment in agogo’s two tribes series. pressed on double vinyl, housed in a gatefold sleeve.

the first album from bamako / mali based music collective black mango. pressed on 180 gram vinyl, download code included.

includes printed insert, sleeves and obi strip

the second album from french band dowdelin, pressed on white coloured vinyl.

a masterful mix of soul, afro, hip hop and world music.

reissue of the 1989 album from gabonese harpist pape nziengui.

mamaki boys turn traditional music into energetic hip-hop.

reissue of the 1983 album from zimbabwe musicians ephat mujuru & the spirit of the people.

afro out of africa

blue lab beats present a fresh fusion of highlife & afrobeat with hip-hop, soul, jazz and more.

2x12 inch gatefold lp incl 24 page booklet

kansado with a fresh take on latin soul and afro-cuban music.

matsuli music presents the 3rd longplayer from south african ensemble the brother moves on.

tipp

antibalas celabrate their 20th band anniversary with a new album. pressing on black vinyl with download code included.

a collection of benga and rumba from 1980’s kenya.

remastered reissue of the 1970 album from miriam makeba.

north-ghanaian highlife from guy one.

a rare nigerian afrobeat classic back on vinyl for the 1st time since its initial release in 1980. limited edition of 500 copies on black 180 gram vinyl.

originally released in 1977

reissue of the 1982 manu dibango album on limited coloured vinyl.

reissue of the 1982 manu dibango album on clear vinyl.

new album from burna boy on special edition ultra clear double vinyl, housed in a gatefold sleeve.

1981 afro-psych-funk classic from melvin ukachi back on vinyl.

hip-hop icon mike d (beastie boys) edits a malaian gem from 1978. limited pressing on yellow vinyl.