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A Listmania! list by John Tree "Finding the good stuff" (Poulton-le-Fylde, UK)
 
Brazilectro Vol.10
1.  Brazilectro Vol.10 by Various Artists
The list author says:
  "The latest in a series that found it's stride at Session 6, had a quality blip at 9, and is now back with a great release here. Quality grooves: uplifting latin club tunes of substance."
£23.56   Used & New from: £17.29
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

Edangered Species
2.  Edangered Species by Nickodemus
The list author says:
  "An absolute belter for fans of Funk/Jazz/Hip Hop/World Fusion with some great eclectic grooves."
£7.99   Used & New from: £3.45
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

Bossa Nova Is Not A Crime
3.  Bossa Nova Is Not A Crime by Juju Orchestra
The list author says:
  "This is one hell of a groovy mambo swamp beast of a jazz dance album. A real find."
£14.80
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

Viva Bugged Out
4.  Viva Bugged Out by Various Artists
The list author says:
  "Jon Carter is criminally overlooked in the DJ stakes, he is fantastic live. This mix from a few years ago features some storming peak-time Tribal House and Techno cuts...Fantastique"
Used & New from: £2.99
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

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Mungos Hi Fi Meets Brother Culture
5.  Mungos Hi Fi Meets Brother Culture by Mungos Hi Fi
The list author says:
  "A textbook example of modern Dub, these guys are good...some really fat bass lines drive these tunes along...and 'Ing' ...the first successful post 9/11 tune I heard."
Used & New from: £16.89
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

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Soul Jazz Records Presents 600% Dynamite
6.  Soul Jazz Records Presents 600% Dynamite by Various Artists
The list author says:
  "Soul Jazz have carved a niche for themselves as a label that can cherry pick Jamaican quality from all periods and amass them on the X00% series. Touches all bases with aplomb...dancehalltastic!"
Used & New from: £9.80
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

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Vol. 1-Liberation Afro Beat
7.  Vol. 1-Liberation Afro Beat by Antibalas
The list author says:
  "New York based Afrobeat from this big band. Fantastic live, they capture some of their energy in this album. Some great moments, but patchy."
Used & New from: £7.03

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Essential Afrobeat: the Very Best of Afrobeat/Selected By Dele Sosimi
8.  Essential Afrobeat: the Very Best of Afrobeat/Selected By Dele Sosimi by Various Artists
The list author says:
  "Triple CD of Afrobeat across the decades...From Fela Kuti and Hugh Massakela right up to Fatboy Slim's First Down and Quantic's Use What You Got...broad."
Used & New from: £5.38

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One Offs Remixes and B-Sides
9.  One Offs Remixes and B-Sides by Quantic
The list author says:
  "Quantic takes in many world influences and remixes Tony Allen and other African and Latin artists..along with more home grown fare...excellent collection of flotsam from this great artist."
£9.99   Used & New from: £7.91
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

Gilles Peterson in Africa
10.  Gilles Peterson in Africa by Gilles Peterson
The list author says:
  "The world owes Gilles Peterson a huge debt.. The first of this double CD covers Africa's past...the second is more modern dance tunes. Carl Craig's remix of Cesaria Evora is superb."
£42.12   Used & New from: £9.41
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

Arriba la Cumbia
11.  Arriba la Cumbia by Various Artists
The list author says:
  "DJ Russ Jones put out this timely collection of cutting edge and old school Cumbia. Steamy"
£12.99   Used & New from: £5.89
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

Lunatico
12.  Lunatico by Gotan Project
The list author says:
  "Tango accordian meets groovy downtempo club beats with  classy (some may say over-slick) results...hedonistic clubbers or armchair dancers only need apply."
Used & New from: £5.12
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)

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Future World Funk Presents Urban Brazil
13.  Future World Funk Presents Urban Brazil by Various Artists
The list author says:
  "FWF travel this time to Sao Poalo and other Brazilian urban centres. Good finds."
£13.06   Used & New from: £8.44
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

Back in Brazil
14.  Back in Brazil by Gilles Peterson
The list author says:
  "...and more...even better..."
£17.71   Used & New from: £6.46
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

Gypsy Beats And Balkan Bangers
15.  Gypsy Beats And Balkan Bangers by Various Artists
The list author says:
  "Surprisingly infectious dancefloor stormers from the Balkans. Forget your preconceptions and stomp along to these oompah beats...with excursions into Rai and other exotica ... quality ... no really!"
£6.24   Used & New from: £4.67
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

Dynamite Dancehall
16.  Dynamite Dancehall by Various Artists
The list author says:
  "Soul Jazz records do the business  again with this great irrepressiblle compilation of Jamaican Dancehall across the years... chock full of top tunes!"
£15.00   Used & New from: £7.26
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

On the Run: Mixed By Future World Funk
17.  On the Run: Mixed By Future World Funk by Future World Funk
The list author says:
  "Future World Funk's latest offering... the usual dizzying trip round the world's dancefloors. From original Skank to The Bollywood Brass Band, some real gems here. FWF: world dance's best kept secret."
Used & New from: £1.98
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

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Future World Funk 2
18.  Future World Funk 2 by Various Artists
The list author says:
  "When is the world going to recognise Future World Funk as the messiahs of global beats they truly are?? Fantastic eclectic world romp. I defy you to just sit there. Deleted but findable."
Used & New from: £14.99
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

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Gypsy Beats And Balkan Bangers Too
19.  Gypsy Beats And Balkan Bangers Too by Various Artists
The list author says:
  "A second helping of Balkan dancefloor destroyers from Felix B & Russ Jones...manic virtuoso playing...cheekiest of hooklines...pacy infectious beats....resistance is futile!"
£6.57   Used & New from: £5.00
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

Nu Med
20.  Nu Med by Balkan Beat Box
The list author says:
  "Balkan beats are taking the world by storm... don't miss out. This is as good a place as any to start. Get stomping!"
£14.24   Used & New from: £5.70
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

Nu Funk Vol.2
21.  Nu Funk Vol.2 by Various Artists
The list author says:
  "A double CD of current funk faves...some serious grooves here."
Used & New from: £41.63
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

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Bajofondo Tango Club
22.  Bajofondo Tango Club by Bajofondo Tango Club
The list author says:
  "A collection  of South American artists mixing Tango with club beats. Very Gotan. Taut."
£5.77   Used & New from: £4.65
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)

Cuba - Beginner's Guide to Cuba
23.  Cuba - Beginner's Guide to Cuba by Various Artists
The list author says:
  "Triple CD covers traditional Cuba, Jazzy Cuba, and Salsa Cuba...recommended, and a bargain."
£9.00   Used & New from: £1.81
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

TROPIDELICO
24.  TROPIDELICO by Quantic Soul Orchestra
The list author says:
  "Latin drenched mover of an album from this Brighton world-funkster, now living in Colombia, and all the better for it by the sound of it."
£8.99   Used & New from: £5.28
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

Mr. Bongo's Brazilian Beats - 8CD Boxset
25.  Mr. Bongo's Brazilian Beats - 8CD Boxset by Various Artists
The list author says:
  "An eight CD box set for thirteen quid? Bargain of the century. Originally released as individual CDs at nearly the price of the whole box. Guaranteed to introduce you to artists you never heard of."
£14.38   Used & New from: £9.90
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

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Last updated: 04/10/2009
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