West African funk.. except where indicated

The list author says:
	"This is a real labour of love, with liner notes almost as thick as a regular CD case -  with some strong, self-contained James Brown imitators, this is real gold. Recommended"

The list author says:
	"WOW!!! Listen to tracks 1 & 3, worth the entry price alone!!!! I could pour adjectives on this - VERY funky!! A delight."

The list author says:
	"This is more Afrobeat context rather than Afrobeat per-se, but it is definitely the strongest set they have put out in this series to date. It's all in the title really."

The list author says:
	"Fela has Afro- Beat, Orlando Julius has Afro-Soul.. Disc 1 of this set was the first release in either genre, and reputed to be a favourite of JB himself! Dates from 64-65."

The list author says:
	"This is identical in every way to Disc 2 of the set above. Also the strongest track is on the 'Afro-Baby' compilation. I recommend the set above simply because the early OJ is the most interesting."

The list author says:
	"his first four albums are here. An absolute bargain!!!!!! Subtle, nuanced, drawn-out Afro-Beat. Very special."

The list author says:
	"On this one, they at times come off like an acid-band take on Afro-Beat. Benin's finest!! An absolute favourite of mine."

The list author says:
	"In print, and really beautiful, tender Afro-Beat with one choice female vocal track (rare in this genre). Worth hunting down. VERY distinct from their disc above - My favourite band."

The list author says:
	"The Sound Way label is pretty much faultless in this Genre."

The list author says:
	"The Sound Way label is pretty much faultless in this Genre."

The list author says:
	"Zimbabwe - not funk per se. Beguiling Mbira derived, intertwined melodies. Analogue Africa is a young label of remarkable quality!"

The list author says:
	"Zimbabwe - not funk per se. Beguiling Mbira derived, intertwined melodies. Analogue Africa is a young label of remarkable quality!"

The list author says:
	"Kenya - again not funk, but some tough East African sides, heavily syncopated"

The list author says:
	"Pidgin English reinterpretation of JB's 'black and proud' message tailored to the spirit of African Independence - Key influence on Fela"

The list author says:
	"I prefer single artist releases as this music likes to stretch out, BUT this is a particularly strong and varied compilation"

The list author says:
	"Possibly my least favourite 'Sound Way' release.. Santana toured Nigeria and these tracks are obviously in his debt with slightly over-indulgent guitar solo's. Fans of Japanese Noise may dig?"

The list author says:
	"This is a budget priced sampler on the Vampisoul label, and holds together well on it's own. Includes some old and some forthcoming releases."

The list author says:
	"Fela's youngest Son dropped the finest modern Afrobeat album of this or any year (2008). ESSENTIAL - backed by Egypt 80, and Classic in every sense."

The list author says:
	"Percussionist to Fela & Femi - Another contemporary take on Classic Afrobeat - Impeccable!"

The list author says:
	"Despite the title ,only one truly stonking psychedelic track (track 8 is awesome!!!!), the rest being a diverse sample of West African popular musics."

The list author says:
	"This is gold!!!!! Two killer tracks to syncopate the hell out of you, and some beautifully recorded Jazz inflected horn arrangements to set Segun Bucknor apart from the crowd. Don't delay..."

The list author says:
	"Senegal - delightful early pop/African/Caribbean hybrid, but not too funky"

The list author says:
	"Kenya - If you like Las Mangalepa above, give this a try"

The list author says:
	"Eithiopia - Some very James brown inspired music to be found here, but lacking the fuzzy warmth of Afro-Beat"

The list author says:
	"Eithiopia - sort of an Eithiopian Lounge come Soul Jazz side. Very listenable, and a great entry point to this series"