remasterd by makoto kubota(ex-les rallizes denudes), housed in a gatefold jacket, with obi, extensive liner notes by shinichi ogawa in japanese and english translation. originally released in 1973
blisteringly groovy collection of completely off-the-radar songs by libyan composer / producer najib alhoush’s group the free music, circa 1976. releasing an astonishing 10 albums, all impressively strong and equally infused by soul, funk, disco and reggae, the free music created a distinctly infectious groove that unfortunately didn’t make an impact outside of libya due to the complex political situation at the time. there is a reason it says “part 1” in the title
roundabout is a four-piece collective from austria that blends influences such as nujazz, r n b and neo soul into a sound driven by groove, complexity and emotions
HEAVENLY ETHIOPIQUES - THE BEST OF THE ETHIOPIQUES SERIES (2LP)
2x12 Inch 25.01.23
repress - the first vinyl best of from the now classic ethiopiques series. francis falcetto, the founder of the series (already 28 cds available) and the specialist of ethiopian music selects, in his view, the best tracks of the series.