Pharoah Sanders “Izipho Zam (My Gifts)” (1973, Everland Jazz)
via Forced Exposure: Everland Jazz present a reissue of Pharoah Sanders’ “Izipho Zam (My Gifts)”, originally released in 1973. Popular and increasingly in demand, Izipho Zam (My Gifts) falls into the ‘rare’ category among record collectors and is a gift to fans of master Pharoah Sanders. This demand is partially …
Senkaya “Bayanyonyoba” (1987 / 1993, Rush Hour)
via RH: South African house and synth-funk from the kwaito era by the legendary Senyaka Kekana. The unexpected deep house jam “Bayanyonyoba (1993)” and the illustrious soul song “Don’t Judge Me Bad (1987)” are big RH favourites. Original copies are absolutely impossible to find, now released on 12″ format for …
ILL CONSIDERED “Self-Titled”
Ill Considered are a band comprising four musicians interacting with each other to create freely improvised music, based loosely around simple pre-written themes or composed on the spot. Deep grooves and plaintive melodies ranging from whispered chants to monstrous climaxes, the group react to the mood of the audience and …
Apples “Mind Twister” (1978, Odion Livingstone)
via Boomkat: Odion Livingstone present another essential reissue from the Nigerian archives, the first ever international release of The Apples’ Afro-funk LP rarity “Mind Twister”. “As part of the St Gregory’s student band scene in Lagos during the late ‘70s alongside Ofege, Grotto and more, Apples were picked up and …
The Pollyseeds “Sounds Of Crenshaw Vol. 1” (Ropeadope Select)
via Ropeadope: The Pollyseeds are a collaborative group of A-List producers, musicians, and creators who have found great success in the world, yet understand the source from which their creativity and success flows. After many years of celebrity driven music, The Pollyseeds come together inside the SONGS. The songs that …
Various Artists “Crown Ruler Sound (Compiled by Jeremy Spellacey)” (Spacetalk)
via JUNO: Crown Ruler Records co-founder Jeremy Spellacey is highly regarded within the crate-digging community, primarily for his ability to sniff out copies of obscure – but, naturally, high quality – boogie-era disco records from Africa and the Caribbean. On this fine compilation, Spacetalk has offered the New Zealander the …
Tatham,Mensah,Lord & Ranks “Simmering” (2000BLACK)
via JUNO: It would seem we’re back on the Christmas card list… 2000 Black supergroup comprising the likes of Dego, Mensah and original Bugz members Lord and Tatham have been slowly ramping up their releases again, and this year has seen their largest output yet. Simmering & The Long Climb …
Raymond Castoldi “X Ray Records 1992-1994” (Kalahari Oyster Cult Holland)
After releasing and reissuing music from Tapp, Jacy & Erell Ranson, the Amsterdam-based label Kalahari Oyster Cult is firmly imposing itself on the scene with a crucial 3xLP retrospective of the works of Raymond Castoldi. When you think of early ’90s House music, screaming vocal Garage and bumpy Jersey sounds …
João Donato e Donatinho “Lei Do Amor” (Names You Can Trust)
Names You Can Trust teams up with spacey synth wiz Donatinho and his father, the legendary João Donato, to release an exclusive 7-inch single from the duo’s fantastic new album, Sintetizamor. While the full-length is only available in Brazil, this crisp single, mastered especially for vinyl, will be reaching stores …