Category Archives: World Records

Secret Stash Releasing Afro Funk “Body Music” Reissue, First 200 On “Smushed” Blue Vinyl

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Brian

We’re big fans of Secret Stash, they’ve always got killer material, and never skimp on the presentation, and they’re newest offering is no exception. To the best of my knowledge, Body Music was the only full length LP ever released … Continue reading →

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Omar Souleyman LP Out Now From New Sublime Frequencies Offshoot Label Sham Palace

Posted on December 1, 2011 by Brian

“Leh Jani” by Syrian superstar Omar Souleyman is the first release from the new label Sham Palace. The label was started by Mark Gergis, who also works with the renowned world music label Sublime Frequencies. “Leh Jani”, originally a Syrian … Continue reading →

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New Collection Of Rare Tracks Available From Turkish Psych Artist Erkin Koray

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Brian

In the world of Turkish psychedelic music, there is perhaps no one more important than Erkin Koray. Koray is credited with being one of the first to play Western influenced rock music in Turkey as early as the late 50s. … Continue reading →

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Bambara Mystic Soul – The Raw Sound Of Burkina Faso 1974-1979 Out This Month From Analog Africa

Posted on October 31, 2011 by Brian

We love our world funk comps around here, and this new one from Analog Africa looks like a great addition to the collection. The tenth release from the label, the 16 track collection Bambara Mystic Soul: The Raw Sound Of … Continue reading →

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New French-Canadian Funk Comp Out From Mucho Gusto

Posted on October 25, 2011 by Brian

I’ve got a lot of great funk comps in my collection, stuff from Asia, Africa, Europe, America, and even the Middle East, but i’m inconspicuously missing material from our neighbors to the North. Luckily, a new volume in the Freak … Continue reading →

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Adan Jodorowsky, Son Of Director Alejandro Jodorowsky, To Release First Album In The US

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Brian

Adan Jodorowsky, son of legendary cult film director Alejandro Jodorowsky, will be making his US debut with the domestic release of “Amador” in November for Ever Loving Records. From the label: The son of legendary psychedelic filmmaker Alejandro Jodorowsky (Holy … Continue reading →

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Thai Funk Volume 1 & 2 Out On Vinyl In November From Light In The Attic

Posted on October 21, 2011 by Brian

Thai Funk Volumes 1 & 2 were a killer set of compilations of Thai funk from the 60s/70s released a few years back on the ZudRangMa label, which unfortunately were CD only. Luckily, Light In The Attic have taken it … Continue reading →

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Live LP From Master Musicians Of Bukkake Out this November!

Posted on October 19, 2011 by Brian

Masked masters of world psychedelia Master Musicians Of Bukkake recently completed their Totem trilogy, and are now set to release a live record, “Live Totems 2009-2011″, containing selections from the three Totem volumes. The LP will be limited to 1000 … Continue reading →

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Daptone Releasing Collection From Benin’s El Rego Next Week

Posted on October 17, 2011 by Brian

Daptone Records has put together a stellar collection of hits from Afro-funk legend El Rego. Hailing from Benin, El Rego recorded some of funkiest singles to come out of Africa in the 60s and 70s, and many of the dozen … Continue reading →

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Master Musicians of Bukkake’s Totem 3 Picture Disc Out Now!

Posted on October 7, 2011 by Brian

MMOB’s Totem 3 was released last April, but if you’re like me , you’ve been holding out for the picture disc featuring the stunning artwork of Seldon Hunt. Pressed in an edition of 1000, the picture disc is available now … Continue reading →

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