Djavan
Luz

Reissue of an '89 avant pioneering fusion of traditional African and Caribbean music into sublime "Afro-house" (a term rarely until then). The late Martiniquan passed suddenly in the 90s leaving behind this sole track which is here in edited form + two excellent remixes by 'Manoo'. Big tip!

Analog Africa's incredible compilation of some of the wildest experimental Afro-Caribbean psychedelia ever produced from Colombia’s coastal music underground. 17 cuts of wild and hypnotic sounds, lovingly called "the B-Movies of Colombian music". Like little else recorded before or since!

Reissue of Strut's legendary 2001 3-disc compilation 'Nigeria 70', which set the benchmark for new labels archiving and releasing rare Afro-funk and Afro-jazz fusions. An essential exploration of the 1970s Lagos scene beyond Fela Kuti's work into deeply funky, soulful dance music. Check!

Sergio Sayeg (aka Sessa) has always been entranced by what he calls “the mess” of music: the accidental, tortuous nature of it. While Sessa’s 2019 debut Grandeza explored the corporeal pleasures and gentle drunkenness of being in love, his new album, Estrela Acesa (which translates as Burning Star), gazes up to the heavens and ponders love, both sensuous and spiritual, in the throes of its resultant hangover. Gorgeous textural, rich folk and MBP (Brazillian popular music) for the breezy and softer days. Comes on stunning 'mermaid blue' vinyl!