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Some excellent reissues from Awesome Tapes From Africa throughout the year, none more so than 'Liital' from Aby Ngana Diop which contained this party jam...

Bing & Ruth's 'Tomorrow Was The Golden Age' is both beautiful and hypnotic, a meditative experience. One of those records that reaps rewards with repeated listens. Available here.

This came out as a special release for record store day, Nubian folk music direct from the banks of the Nile. You can still pick up the record here.

Deru's '1979' has been a firm favourite this year, the type of record you can stick on and let your mind wonder; perfect for trains, planes and automobiles (as long as your not driving). Get it here.

A prolific year from Not Waving with Voices I, II and III, Human Capabilities and his collaboration with Pye Corner Audio all being released. If you are making a espionage film and need a dreamy soundtrack, look no further.

One for your Christmas list, this is taken from new Light in the Attic compilation 'Native North America (Vol 1): Native North America (Vol. 1): Aboriginal Folk, Rock, and Country 1966–1985'"Largely unheard, criminally undocumented, but at the...

Fhloston Paradigm (AKA King Britt) produced one of the more interesting electronic records of the year: 'The Phoenix' draws on his appreciation of sci-fi cinema, with 'Race To The Moon' showcasing this beautifully. Available via Hyperdub.