Yaaba Funk - Oman Foa (Danvers Edit)

Ben Gomori is back at it, this time with a new edition of his official Afro Edit series where he and others produce house-friendly versions of some of the best African-influenced music from around the world. This one comes from Danvers, one half of the duo Kassian, who have been ripping it up over the past 12 months. Pre-order here.

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Dawda Jobarteh - Sama Kebbalu (Ben Gomori's Lead By Example Edit)

Premiered by Délicieuse Musique, here is a simply stunning edit of 'Sama Kebbalu' by Dawda Jobarteh, which comes courtesy of Ben Gomori and is forthcoming on Stern Edits. This is the first release in a new collaboration between the legendary African & Brazilian label and distributor Sterns Music and London producer and label owner Ben Gomori. Special music.

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Samba Mapalanga - Malako Disco (DS rework)

Dutch duo Detroit Swindle have reworked a stunning 1981 Kenyan track by Samba Mapangala & Orchestre Virunga, which has been released by Schnitzel Cuts as a limited vinyl-only release. One of the best things I've heard this year, simple as that. Get your copy here.

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