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MISSISSIPPI/LITTLE AXE

MRL-007
V/A - Harafin So: Bollywood Inspired Film Music from Hausa Nigeria

First ever international release of film soundtrack tunes from Northern Nigeria - where the film industry is modeled on Bollywood. Autotuned robotic vocals combine with frenetic drum machines and pitch bending synths for a singular hybrid of local styles and Indian influence. Featuring smash hits by Hausa superstars Fati Niger, Abubakar Sani, and the exuberant Sani Danja.

10.00

MRL-002
Rev. Louis Overstreet - There's No Future In Gaining the World and Losing Your Soul b/w Rather Fight Than Switch 7"

Two songs by Reverend Louis Overstreet, originally self released on his Overstreet Records in the 1970s. Recorded when Overstreet had relocated to Portland, Oregon and featuring his future wife Mary Forbes.

5.00

MRL-006/SS-009
Amanar-Alghafiat

Tuareg guitar from Northern Mali by Kidal's hometown band. A different side of desert blues with high energy gritty guitar sessions that are popular favorites. Recorded at a local studio in 2008 during the last uprising, the music is very poignant as the North has again fallen into rebellion and the band is scattered in exile. The title translates as "Peace". Includes detailed liner notes in Tifinagh. A split release with Sahel Sounds.

10.00

MRL-005/DS-036
Ali Birra - Ammalele

With the western world's recent access to the Ethiopian music of the 1970's, the focus has been almost solely on the Amhara music of Addis Ababa. The Oromo people, the largest ethnic group, hasn't been equally represented. Ali Birra, the biggest Oromo star and a hero to his people was so beloved that he did break into the Amhara dominated record market. Learning how to play the guitar using the tuning for an oud, the sound is as much Arabic as Ethiopian. After two years singing in the Imperial Body Guard Band alongside Mahmoud Ahmed and Tilahun Gessesse, and a brief hiatus from music, he made these recordings backed up by the Aduu Birra Band. With a prevalent joy and catchy sing along style, Ali sings songs of love, misery, and beating the oppressor. Comes with liner notes and translations of the lyrics from Oromo to English, housed in a tip-on sleeve. A co-release of Domino Sound and Mississippi/Little Axe.

10.00

MRL-004
Henry Thomas - Bull Doze Blues

Twelve of our favorite songs by amazing Texas blues songster Henry Thomas. Thomas recorded a couple dozen sides between 1927-29 often accompanying himself on the quills, a pan flute sounding instrument. A traveling musician with an older style than many of the country blues musicians recorded in the 20s. Includes his classic numbers "Fishing Blues", "Railroadin Some", "Honey, Won't You Allow Me One More Chance" the beautiful gospel number "Jonah in the Wilderness" and many more.

9.00

MRL-001
Lewlewal de Podor - Yiilo Jaam

Hailing from northern Senegal, "Lewlewal de Podor" is a Pulaar guitar centric band that draws from the folk stylings of Fouta Toro. Featured on last year's compilation Ishilan n-Tenere, their first ever full length ranges from mellow acoustic jam sessions to electrified hip shaking concerts. Recorded by Christopher Kirkley. Comes with booklet and portrait studio photo. Co-release with Sahel Sounds

11.00

MISSISSIPPI

MR-036
Abner Jay - The True Story of Abner Jay

Third pressing of our first compilation of the one man band. Less inserts this time but the record still rules. Like Toscanini is to his country - a classic.

10.00

MR-068
Abner Jay - Folk Song Stylist

Long awaited follow up to the "True Story of Abner Jay" LP. Abner Jay was a man who had a grand sweeping vision of what folk music was. In his lifetime his expression of what folk music could be encompassed some serious stylistic variations. Sometimes he was a one man band traveling troubadour playing an electric banjo, harmonica, & drums who tried to hoodwink audiences into believing that he was 150 years old & the standard bearer for authentic Americana. Sometimes he played in electric straight up R&B bands such as "Koko Joe & the Jobhunters".
Culled from a mix of Abners' 45's & LPs spanning the period 1964 - 1973, including Abner's first LP. We hope that this release will help to further the current wave of understanding that Abner Jay is an important artist who deserves a wider audience than he ever received during his lifetime.

10.00

MR-089
Dead Moon - In The Graveyard

Reissued for the first time - Dead Moons first record! Originally released in 1988. Dead Moon were a band that existed outside of the constraints that time & style usually impose on artists. An authentic mix of psychedelic rock, punk, blues, country, & every other American music worth a damn. This LP features all time classics such as "Graveyard" (A 13th Floor Elevators type vibrating psychedelic song), "Don't Burn The Fires" & "I Hate The Blues". Lo - fi as hell. Remastered from the original tapes. We are very proud to make this LP available on vinyl once more.

10.00

MR-090
Dead Moon - Unknown Passage

Dead Moon's 2nd LP. Great pop ballads sit side by side with heavy rock songs. A hit laden record featuring classics such as "Dead Moon Night", "A Miss Of You", "54/40 or Fight", "Time Has Come Today", "Demona", & "On My Own". Originally released in 1989, easily one of the top 4 rock records of all time. Remastered from the original tapes.

10.00

MR-091
Dead Moon - Defiance

Dead Moon's 3rd LP from 1990. Another classic with hits such as "Not The Only One', Crystal Is Falling', "Dagger Moon", "Walking On My Grave', "Johnny's Got A Gun" & "Unknown Passage". A perfect record, not for the faint of heart. Remastered from the original tapes.

10.00

MR-074
Fred McDowell - Alan Lomax Recordings

The first ever recordings of Fred McDowell! Recorded by Alan Lomax in 1959. The first vinyl release dedicated entirely to this phenomenal recording session. 12 songs that highlight the depth of his repetoire - from droning & hypnotic versions of songs that later became blues standards such as "Shake Em On Down" & "Good Morning Little Schoolgirl" to his deeply felt renditions of spirituals like "Keep Your Lamp Trimmed & Burning" . Accompanied at times by some amazing hair comb playing & beautiful backup vocals. Comes in an old school "tip on" sleeve with liner notes by Nathan Salsburg. A co-release with our friends Domino Sound. The stuff of dreams.

10.00

MR - 094 / SEC-7-009
Michael Hurley - Fatboy Spring

An album of never before released Hurley recordings from 1972 - 73! Great early versions of classic Hurley songs such as Automatic Slim & the fatboys, Drivin' Wheel, Ghost woman Blues, Watchin' the Show & The Portland Water. Hurley is backed up by "The Fatboys" - some nice guys in Vermont who played mostly for the local dairy farmers. (Later they were known as "Sheriff Mocus & the Deranged Cowboys") A laid back countryish album sure to please the hardcore Hurley fan & casual listener too. Deep & breezy. Cover painting by Michael. A co-release with our friends label in San Francisco - Secret Seven.

9.50

MR - 092
V/A - Fanafody: A Collection of Recordings and Photography from Madagasikara Volume II LP

The second volume of recordings in our series of Madagascar music. From the archives of Montreal recordist, Charlie Brooks. While containing some similar artists as volume one, Fanafody focuses more on his second trip through the island during 2002 featuring violin players and throat breathing singers. Includes extensive photography and liner notes booklet.

8.00

MR-083
V/A - Brass Pins & Match Sticks

Compilation of deep 78's from all over the world - India, Iran, Anatolia, Portugal, Switzerland, Greece, Macedonia, Spain, America & more. Compiled by Ian Nagoski as sort of a sequel to the "String of Pearls" compilation we put out a couple years back. Beautiful austere performances by master instrumentalists & vocalists.

10.00

MR-076
L'Orchestre National A de la Republiqe de Mali

The National A Orchestra was founded by the new government at Mali's independence. They later divided into A and B formations. The A Orchestra was led by Keletigui Diabate a multi-instrumental virtuoso. An album of incredible Malian music reissued for the first time since the 1970s. Eight tracks with beautiful vocals and guitar work. This is the second in a series of six Mali music LPs we will be reissuing.

10.00

MR-075
L'Orchestre Regional de Mopti - Les Meilleurs Souvenirs De La 1ere Biennale Artistique et Culturelle de la Jeunesse

Recorded in 1970 as part of the First Biennale of Arts and Culture for the Young in Mali. The Regional Orchestra of Mopti was a state funded orchestra that participated in country wide music festivals and competitions. A hypnotic band featuring electric guitars & a large horn section. This is the first in a series of six Mali music LPs. A serene and droning record that is both sorrowful & celebratory.

10.00

MR-051
Marika Papagika

Marika Papagika was one of Greek music's greatest vocalists. She recorded 225 performances between 1918 & 1929. This LP features some of her most mystical & moving. Instrumental accompaniment is provided by various combinations of cymbalon, cello, violin & clarinet. Includes a booklet featuring all known photographs of Marika & extensive liner notes by Ian Nagoski which shed much deserved light on one of the deepest artists of the Rembetika & Greek folk music scene.

8.00

MR-024
Animals & Men - Never Bought, Never Sold

Animals + Men, named after a song by Adam and the Ants, started life around the winter of 1978-1979 when Susan Wells took over vocal duties in what was a three piece called Psychotic Reaction. Based in the rural Somerset town of Frome, England, their first single "Don't Misbehave in the New Age" (1980) was an indie hit.

10.00

Mississippi/Change Records

MRP-032
Orchestre National De Mauritanie

12.00

MRP-041
Dead Moon - Strange Pray Tell

12.00

MRP-042
Dead Moon - Stranded in the Mystery Zone

12.00

MRP-024
United Sacred Harp Convention: The Alan Lomax Recordings, 1959

12.00

MRP-038
V/A - The Devil is Busy in Knoxville

Product description.

12.00

MRP-037
Sid Hemphill - The Devil's Dream

12.00

MRP-036
V/A - Short Life of Trouble

12.00

MRP-029
Assiyo Bellema

13.00

MRP - 028
Alameyahu Eshete - S/T

Eshete's music combined R&B, Ethiopian groove, soul, rock n' roll & traditional Ethiopian music to create something truly unique. This LP features a collection of his 45's recorded between 1967 & 1974

12.00