2019: New but Old (Reissues & Comps)

Twenty of my favourite compilations and reissues released in 2019... Click the album title to listen...

Ana Mazzotti - Ninguem Vai Me Segurar (Far Out)

Great reissue of the Brazilian belle's 1974 classic...

Attarazat Addahabia & Faradjallah - Al Hadaoui (Habibi Funk)

Habibi Funk gave this energetic and funky Moroccan album a well-deserved release since it had been shelved - and forgotten - by Boussiphone for over thirty years...

Azymüth - Demos (1973-75) Volumes 1&2 (Far Out)

Amazing collection of delicious demo's from Brazil's finest...

CRAC - All for You (KingUnderground)
The nice folks at British label KingUnderground had the great idea to re-release this perfect little funky AOR-album and introduce it to a new audience... Excellent decision, if you ask us...

Fabriano Fuzion - Cosmik Sindika (BeauMonde)
Beautiful spiritual jazz from Guadeloupe by Serge Fabriano and friends...

Julie Coker ‎- A Life In The Limelight: Lagos Disco & Itsekiri Highlife 1976-1981  (Kalita)

Great introduction to the music of Nigerian TV star Julie Coker...

June Tyson - Saturnian Queen of The Sun Ra Arkestra (Modern Harmonic)
Great compiliation showcasing the vocal abilities of June Tyson...

Nat Turner Rebellion - Laugh to Keep from Crying (Mad Dragon)
Recorded in the early 70s but never released soul and funk album finally sees the light of day...

Patrice Rushen - Remind Me: The Classic Elektra Recordings 1978-1984 (Strut)
Ridiculous amounts of delicious jazz, funk and R&B on this excellent compilation... 

Ronald Langestraat ‎- Apollo (South of North)

After introducing us to Langestraat's work last year, South of North continues their winning streak with this collection of more intimate recordings...

V/A - Alefa Madagascar! (Strut)
Excellent compilation documenting the vibrant music scene of the island...

V/A - AOR Global Sounds Vol. 4 (Favorite)
Fourth episode of Charles Maurice's collection of disco-infused AOR and exotic funk...

V/A - Bad Education Vol. 1: "Soul Hits" of Timmion Records (Daptone)
Daptone introduce the soulful sounds of Finland's Timmion-label to the rest of the world...

V/A - Bosporus Bridges 3: A Wide Selection of Turkish Funk and Jazz (Black Pearl)
3rd installment of the legendary compilation-series, released 8 years after its predecessor but worth the wait...

V/A - Cosmic Discotheque - 12 Junkshop Disco Funk Gems from the 70s (Take It Acid Is)

Deliciously weird, funny and funky stuff...

V/A - Harde Smart: Flemish & Dutch Grooves From The 70's (Sdban)
Harde Smart dove deep into the Belgian and Dutch crates to unearth this selection of gems...

V/A - Lamp Records - It Glowed Like The Sun: The Story Of Naptown's Motown 1969-1972 (Now-Again)

Amazing overview of the catalogue of Indianapolis soul label Lamp Records...

Floating Points - Late Night Tales (Late Night Tales)

So many gems on this collection of Sam Shepherd's no longer hidden secrets...

V/A - Pacific Breeze: Japanese City Pop, AOR & Boogie 1976-1986 (Light in the Attic)
Great introduction to some of Japan's quirkiest city pop tunes...

V/A - The Time for Peace Is Now (World Spiritual Classics 2) (Luaka Bop)
Great compilation for folks who prefer their gospel to be funky instead of preachy...