YOINK OF THE WEEK: Tony Scott

Exceedingly groovy and sadly under reported multinational free funk, documenting the post-bop clarinetist Scott's visits to South Africa over the decades. Not reished far as I know. Thanks to WFMU's Doug Schulkind for the tip and Pharaoh's Dance for the up (link in PD comments).

YOINK OF THE WEEK: Joyce

Visions of Dawn may not pack the punch of Joyce Nelson Angelo, but there are still some sunshiney Brazilian pop surprises here, very worth a listen. Thnx Art2Listen2Music2See.

YOINK OF THE WEEK: The Funkees

It's a crime that neither Point of No Return nor any of the other Funkees totally engaging and fun records have seen a rerelease. The above Nigerian bad boy will run you $300-400 on eBay, but don't expect to see any for sale (I sure haven't!).

Also yoinkable is Now I'm a Man. Collect 'em all! (At least the digital, low rez versions). Much thanks to My Favorite Sound, Delta T Goes Back, WFMU's Doug Schulkind and lcastico at Pen and Mallet.

The Funkees—Too Lay

YOINK OF THE WEEK: Ofege

Nigeria, 1973. First US release, and first release ever on new Academy imprint. Nice chunky guitar on nice chunky vinyl. This record only gets better when you learn they were high school kids. Dig it via Tigers of Love.

YOINK OF THE WEEK: The Pyramids

Ikef reissues King of Kings, Lalibela, and Birth Speed Merging, three of the most badass spiritual/out jazz records ever, helmed by the mighty Idris Ackamoor. Here's Birth Speed Merging for starters.

YOINK OF THE WEEK: The Peace

Another fierce chunk o' Zamrock, recently reissued by Groovie and available from Cosmic Hearse in a slightly craptastic original vinyl rip. The track "I Have Got No Money" begs the question: is there such a thing as Afro Sunshine?Black Power