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Redondo Sambao
Cat: BRZ 45100. Rel: 02 Mar 23
As Meninas - "Redondo Sambao" (2:24)
Jorginho Telles - "Brasileiro" (3:02)
Review: You always know what you are going to get from Mr Bongo's Brazil 45 series and that is pure fire in musical form. This 100th release suggests the label has no intention of slowing down nor is it running low on top source material. This one from As Meninas on the A-side has beautiful female vocal-group arrangements with flutes that soar up top and plenty of ass-shaking samba shuffles down low. It's a tune that oozes soul and charm and was first released back in 1967. It's a super sweet but short song that is backed with 'Brasileiro' on the flip. It's taken from Jorginho Telles' self-titled 1971 album on Copacabana Records and mixes up raw guitar sounds with r&b vibes into something unusual and alluring.
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 in stock $12.46
Baile De Mascaras
Cat: MRB 12060. Rel: 25 Jan 24
Baile De Mascaras (Jamz Supernova & Sam Interface edit) (5:35)
Baile De Mascaras (Jamz Supernova & Sam Interface remix) (6:12)
Review: This release is a story of serendipitous stars aligning. Having released Bala Desejo's anthemic single, 'Baile De Mascaras', back in May 2023, Mr. Bongo could sense that they had a summer classic on their hands. The label always thought that it had the potential to find fans in a dance music audience; and in a further twist of fate, the sensational DJ, producer, and radio presenter Jamz Supernova recently graced their Great Escape in-store event with a phenomenal DJ set. After some feverish digging and emailing to her team, Bongo discovered that she was a fan of the original song and had made a personal edit to play in her DJ sets. Gilles had heard Jamz spinning the edit and asked for a copy, and by sheer coincidence and good fortune, it all fell into place. The track is a beast of an edit that gets heavier and deeper as it progresses.
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タグ: MPB | Latin House
 in stock $17.44
Super Herois
Cat: BRZ 45088. Rel: 19 Aug 22
Brazilian Boys - "Super Herois" (3:09)
Rubinho E Mauro Assumpcao - "Ta Tudo Ai" (2:28)
Review: We'll never tire of the incredible Brazil45 series on Mr Bongo, which has provided an authoritative window into the rich history of 60s and 70s grooves from South America. Here's a missing joint from the series which took some time to come to fruition - a split release featuring Brazilian Boys on the A side and Rubinho E Mauro Assumpcao on the B. 'Super Herois' is an obscure slice of off-kilter, psych tinged funk from 1975 that has the kind of individual sound which could find favour with a lot of different DJs. 'Tudo Ai' has a more recognisable samba shuffle, but much like the A side there's a subtle twist in the sound which leans towards blues rock and jazz, locking down on the rhythm and creating a low-key party starter in its own unique way.
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タグ: Brazilian | Samba | Brazilian Funk
 in stock $11.06
Whatever's Fair
Cat: MRB 7140. Rel: 21 Sep 18
Billy Butler & Infinity - "Whatever's Fair" (3:38)
Lady Lee - "Simple Things" (2:51)
out of stock $10.52
Melindo Latino
Cat: MRB 7139. Rel: 21 Sep 18
Jerry Butler & Jerry Peters - "Melindo Latino" (5:03)
Jimmy Smith - "I'm Gonna Love You Just A Little Bit More Babe" (4:30)
 in stock $10.80
Brazil 45 Boxset Vol 2: Curated By DJ Marky (Record Store Day RSD 2021)
DJ MARKY / VARIOUS
Cat: MRB 7173. Rel: 26 Jun 21
Marcos Valle - "Os Grilos" (2:32)
Robson Jorge & Lincoln Olivetti - "Eva" (5:49)
Orlandivo - "Tamanco No Samba" (3:39)
Elis Regina - "Noves Fora" (2:24)
Bebeto - "Agua Marinha" (3:07)
Joyce - "Aldeia De Ogum" (4:35)
Som Tres - "Emilia" (2:14)
Trio Mocoto - "Nao Adianta" (4:10)
Dominguinhos - "Baiao Violado" (3:57)
Jorge Ben - "Take It Easy My Brother Charles" (2:38)
Review: Anyone who has heard DJ Marky do one of his "non D&B" sets will know that his love of funk, soul, disco and boogie is real, while there's far more classic Brazilian music in his record collection than some may expect. It makes sense then that he's been asked to provide the follow-up to DJ Format's Brazil 45s box set and pick some vintage carnival-ready gems of his own from Mr Bongo's bulging vaults. There are naturally some stone-cold classics present - see Jorge Ben's floor-slayer 'Take it Easy My Brother Charles' and the boogie-era smoothness of Robson Jorge and Lincoln Olivetta's 'Eva' - but also plenty of lesser-known samba and MPB gems stretched across the five "45s".
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タグ: MPB | Brazilian | Jazz Funk
out of stock $34.87
Segura Na Cintura Dela (O Gaviao)
Cat: BRZ 45089. Rel: 20 Jul 21
Golden Boys - "Segura Na Cintura Dela (O Gaviao)" (2:38)
Silvio Cesar - "Beco Sem Saida" (2:21)
Review: Mr Bongo's essential Brazil 45s series notches up release number 89 via a blast of heavy dancefloor pressure that touches on both Brazilian funk and samba-rock. On the A-side you'll find Golden Boys' 1975 gem 'Segura Na Cintura Dela (O Gaviao)', an irresistible slab of full-throttle, orchestra-sporting, Hammond-heavy samba-funk marked out by strong group vocals and some superb musical arrangements. Over on the flip you'll find another classic from the same producer (Milton Miranda), Silvio Cesar's 1971 carnival masterpiece 'Beco Sem Saida' - an infectious excursion that found fame in the 2000s when Drumagick sampled it on 'Sambarock'.

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タグ: MPB | Brazilian | Samba | Brazilian Funk
 in stock $12.46
Lupita
Lupita (7" + free MP3 download code)
Cat: MRB 7114. Rel: 26 Jul 13
Lupita
Baila Chibiquiban
Review: Mr Bongo come through with some crucial evidence that Belgium's input into the 1970s Afro Funk and Latin music movements cannot be discounted with this reissue of Nico Gomez And His Afro Percussion Inc. Lupita is actually a seven inch precursor to the forthcoming full reissue of the 1971 LP Ritual from Mr Bongo and presents Gomez, aka Dutch born but Belgium dwelling musician Joseph van het Groenewoud as a master fusionist of the two genres. True Funk heads will immediately recognise "Lupita" as a killer cover of the Perez Prado classic and it's matched by the flipside percussion heavy jam "Baile Chibiquiban".
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out of stock $8.85
Pode Acreditar
Cat: BRZ 45091. Rel: 20 Jul 21
Pode Acreditar (vocal) (3:32)
Pode Acreditar (instrumental) (3:31)
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Transito Livre
Transito Livre (limited 7")
Cat: BRZ 45099. Rel: 16 Dec 22
Guto - "Transito Livre" (2:48)
Tony Nunes - "Por Favor" (2:07)
Review: Mr Bongo's authoritative Brazilian 7" series continues apace with this delightful gem, featuring the magical talents of Guto on the A-side and Tony Nunes on the flip. Guto's 'Transito Livre' is a sweet slice of MPB (musica popular brasileira) which switches time signatures with flair from verse to chorus. Tony Nunes turns the heat up with 'Por Favor', a 1973 cut which sounds like it could jump right off the turntable with its fiery, funky urgency. Another essential purchase for all those who love hidden nuggets from Brazil's abundant musical history.
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Played by: Voodoocuts
タグ: MPB | Brazilian | Brazilian Funk
 in stock $12.46
Xica Da Silva (remastered)
Cat: BRZ 45044R. Rel: 29 Aug 24
Jorge Ben - "Xica Da Silva" (4:05)
Miriam Makeba - "Xica Da Silva" (5:15)
Review: This Mr Bongo Brazil 45 reissue features two classic tracks from legendary duo Jorge Ben and Miriam Makeba. Side A presents 'Xica Da Silva,' one of Jorge Ben's most iconic songs from his equally legendary Africa Brazil album which has long been a must-have for any discerning head. This magical MPB track with its laid-back funky samba vibe instantly transports you to the blissful shores of Rio de Janeiro as Ben's vocals tell the story of a historic Brazilian icon. On the flip side, Miriam Makeba delivers a captivating, slowed-down rendition of 'Xica da Silva' which is enriched with strutting guitar, off-beat piano, and hypnotic drums while her powerful voice takes centre stage.
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タグ: MPB | Brazilian | Samba
out of stock $8.85
Vendedor De Mangaios
Cat: BRZ 45090. Rel: 20 Jul 21
Josan - "Vendedor De Mangaios" (2:53)
Barto Galeno - "Vou Tirar Voce Daqui" (2:54)
タグ: MPB | Brazilian | Brazilian Funk
 in stock $12.46
Oba La Vem Ela
Cat: MRB 7115. Rel: 06 Feb 14
Junip - "Oba, La Vem Ela"
Zapattta - "A Mesa Santa"
out of stock $9.95
Remixes
Remixes (hand-numbered 12" limited to 300 copies)
Cat: MRB 12051. Rel: 07 Feb 20
Durma (Baris K dub) (9:47)
Senden Baska (Natureboy Flako remix) (4:18)
Kit Sebastian vs Halal Cool J (4:19)
out of stock $12.46
Mantra Moderne
Cat: MRB 7155. Rel: 12 Jul 19
Mantra Moderne (4:05)
Kuytu (3:31)
out of stock $10.80
L'addio
L'addio (limited 7")
Cat: MRB 7210. Rel: 23 Jun 23
L'addio (3:21)
Hayat (4:04)
out of stock $14.66
Rain
Rain (7")
Cat: MRB 7175. Rel: 24 Sep 20
Rain (2:44)
Kozmos (6:05)
out of stock $15.78
Ennui
Ennui (limited 7")
Cat: MRB 7192. Rel: 24 Nov 20
Ennui (3:41)
Abandoned (4:46)
Review: Gold standard diggers and expert archivists Mr Bongo have coaxed a fantastic standalone 7" out of Kit Sebastien. It serves as a preview of what will come on their much anticipated second album, which has been written after an extended stay in the gorgeous French countryside. These tracks corm form those sessions and the music fuses Anatolian Psychedelia with some colourful Brazilian Tropicalia, dreamy 60's European pop vocals and plenty of psyched out synth folk vibes to make for a truly worldwide sound that is both classic yet inventive.
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out of stock $17.16
Morro Do Barraco Sem Agua (reissue)
Cat: MRB 7181. Rel: 09 Apr 21
Morro Do Barraco Sem Agua (2:52)
Retrato Da Vida (3:33)
Review: There isn't much Brazilian funk and MPB that isn't highly sought after, to be honest, but this one certainly deserves the hype. Released in 1974 and now reissued as a first time replica, it is a real jewel from Lemos E Debetio (aka Toninho Lemos & Paulo Debetio). Despite being put out by a major back in the 70s it has been hard to find ever since but that hasn't stopped people. The magic melody is truly addictive, the swooping arrangement and pulsing, funky back beat of the a-side just perfect. On the flip is the more loose and airy 'Retrato Da Vida' making this an essential cop.
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タグ: MPB | Brazilian | Brazilian Funk
out of stock $15.78
Morro Do Barraco Sem Agua (reissue)
Morro Do Barraco Sem Agua (reissue) (limited green vinyl 7")
Cat: MRB 7181G. Rel: 09 Apr 21
Morro Do Barraco Sem Agua (2:53)
Retrato Da Vida (3:32)
 in stock $17.71
Xango (reissue)
Cat: BRZ45 084NB. Rel: 01 Nov 24
Magalhaes - "Xango" (3:21)
Os Panteras - "Lambada Pauleira" (2:40)
Review: The charming 'Xango' by Magalhaes from his 1986 album E Sua Guitarra on Gravasom Records is an electrifying Lambada track with haunting vocals and infectious energy that now gets reissued as part of the superb series from Mr Bongo. It is a guaranteed dancefloor rescuer for DJs worldwide and has in fact been building momentum in recent years. It remains a favourite for its driving rhythm and captivating intensity and on the B-side is 'Lambada Pauleira' by Os Panteras, which was released in 1987 on Gravasom. Known for Joutro Mundo's popular re-edit, this original version stands out with its quirky charm and undeniable appeal and is a staple for renowned Brazilian DJs, including Augusto Olivani (aka Trepanado).
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タグ: MPB | Cumbia
 in stock $9.14
What You Want To Bet?
Cat: MRB 7145. Rel: 20 Nov 18
What You Want To Be? (O Que Voce Que Apostar?) (2:09)
These Are The Songs (Esta E A Cancao) (2:59)
Review: Tim Maia's 1968 debut single, "What You Want To Be", has long been a favourite of dusty-fingered Latin music enthusiasts. Original copies, though, have long been out of the price range of most DJs and collectors. Happily, Mr Bongo has struck a deal to reissue it. The title track is something of a scorching dancefloor-treat - a boogaloo-era slab of Latin funk in which Maia and chums sing in English atop a bustling rhythm track and some seriously heavy horns. B-side "These Are The Songs" is a much more relaxed and laidback, samba-soaked affair, closer in tone to early 1960s U.S soul songs of the sort regularly covered by the Beatles early in the career.
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 in stock $10.52
Transas Do Futuro (reissue)
Cat: MRB 7218. Rel: 02 Feb 24
Transas Do Futuro (3:49)
Quero Jogar Cartas Com A Humanidade (2:03)
Paragominas (3:22)
Merece Ser (3:07)
Review: A thousand miles away from the beating musical hearts of Rio and Sao Paulo in the late 70s, the Brazilian city of Belem gave rise to a little-known record label called Erla - Estudio Rauland. Though not prolific in its output, the label made up for it in quality and experimental offerings, with several records on the label now becoming sought-after pieces among collectors. One such release is the sublime four-track psych, MPB, and rock EP by singer-songwriter Jarbas Mariz. Though the EP 'Transas Do Futuro' was recorded in 1977, it gained inspiration from the psychedelic hippy idols of the previous decade ,and could easily have been a soundtrack to an acid trip scene in an obscure Brazilian movie. Lo-fi and quirky, there are moments of beauty and splendour but also hints of darkness. At points Jarbas will have you drifting through a folk flute daydream, the next moment a growling, psych-distorted guitar breaks and parts the calm. An ability to make those elements blend cohesively is where Jarbas' true brilliance shines through.
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タグ: MPB | Brazilian | Psychedelic Rock
 in stock $15.49
Mr Bongo Edits Volume 1: Danny Krivit
Mr Bongo Edits Volume 1: Danny Krivit (12" in debossed sleeve)
Cat: MRB 12057. Rel: 07 Mar 23
Sabu Martinez - "Hotel Alyssa Soussie" (6:36)
Nico Gomez & His Afro Percussion Inc - "Lupita" (7:16)
Review: Mr Bongo continue to churn out top-quality re-edits and here they enlist Danny Krivit aka. Mr. K, the New York producer who has longstandingly helped prop up the dance scene there since the early 1960s. Krivit is responsible for perhaps some of the earliest and most significant disco and funk edits on Earth, so we're more than happy to hear these new ones out, in which he lends his ear to two mambi from Latin extraordinaires Sabu Martinez and Nico Gomez. Percussive clanks and boxy slaps abound on this audiophiles' charm.
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Vento De Beirada
Cat: MRB 12058. Rel: 14 Sep 23
Japao
Vento De Beirada
Avermelhar
Do A Do (bonus track)
Review: When it comes to music from Brazil, most of what we get released over here is classic material - forgotten gems, long-lost recordings or essential MPB albums from the venerated old masters of the form. But here courtesy of Mr Bongo we have new music courtesy of acclaimed contemporary singer-songwriter Dora Morelenbaum who has a stunning voice that puts her right at the heart of the country's vital new musical wave. For reference, just dial into her Vento De Beirada EP from 2021 which now lands on vinyl. It's full of her sensuous tones and gentle rhythms that shimmer in the sun in all new downbeat and dreamy ways.
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タグ: MPB | Brazilian
out of stock $17.71
Passaro Selvagem
Cat: BRZ 45095. Rel: 17 Feb 23
Os Carbonos - "Passaro Selvagem" (3:40)
Sandra De Sa - "Palco Azul" (3:14)
Review: Mr Bongo's crucial Brazil series hits a 94th volume here with vocal and instrumental group Os Carbonos from Sao Paulo. The band had a long and fruitful career that started in the 60s and ran on into the 80s. This offering is a tune from later on in their time and it is a prime slice of Brazilian boogie with funk drums, vamping chords and hip swinging claps all designed to bring the good ties and the sunny vibes. The bass-driven a-side is the one, but the flip from Sandra Sa is a special kind of sentimental soul sound.
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 in stock $12.46
Um Balanco Pra Voce
Um Balanco Pra Voce (limited 7")
Cat: BRZ 45098. Rel: 16 Dec 22
Os Rouxinois - "Um Balanco Pra Voce" (2:52)
Wal Sant'ana - "O Viajante" (3:09)
Review: It was the iconic Copacabana Records that put out this classic MPB back in 1964. That makes 'Um Balanco pra voce' by Os Rouxinois one of the oldest releases in Mr Bongo's Brazil45 series and it is also one of the best. Arnaud Rodrigues wrote the tune which is a superb mix of exotic funk, bossa nova rhythms and quirky melodies from a five-track 7" of tunes that the band originally used to play on TV. On the other side, 'O Viajante' is the sort of irresistibly sunny sound that quickly wins your heart and is sure to light up any dancefloor.
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タグ: MPB | Brazilian | Bossa Nova | Brazilian Funk
 in stock $12.46
Nissodia
Nissodia (limited neon orange vinyl 12")
Cat: MRB 12053NO. Rel: 11 Dec 20
Nissodia (Mike D edit) (5:11)
Nissodia (album version) (7:40)
Played by: Fradinho
タグ: African | Afrobeat | Afro House
 in stock $19.37
Nissodia
Nissodia (12")
Cat: MRB 12053. Rel: 09 Oct 20
Nissodia (Mike D edit) (5:12)
Nissodia (7:39)
Review: Beastie Boy Mike D Edit has decided to rework Malian artists Idrissa Soumaoro and L'Eclipse De L'I.J.A. and their track 'Nissodia' - from the 1978 album Le Tioko-Tioko - for this new one on Brighton label Mr Bongo, the second time it has landed on the label, having previously been on The Original Sound Of Mali in 2017 Both tunes are pumping, full flavour Afro jams with screeching melodies and big, jangling, angular guitars all powered by funky beats. Each one is guaranteed to light up any cultured dancefloor.
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タグ: African | Afrobeat | Afro House
 in stock $17.71
Nissodia
Nissodia (limited yellow vinyl 12")
Cat: MRB 12053Y. Rel: 09 Oct 20
Nissodia (Mike D edit) (5:12)
Nissodia (7:39)
out of stock $16.32
Eastern Flowers
Cat: MRB 7177. Rel: 30 Jun 20
Magnolia (3:03)
Lotus (3:26)
Review: A-grade diggers, label, shop and reissuers Mr Bongo are back with another of their essential offerings, this time in the form of a 7" taken from Swedish artist Sven Wunder's debut album Do?u cicekleri on new label Piano Piano. The resulting record is a seamless fusion of bright colours and bleeding pigments, real instruments and synthetic sound that is as worldly as they come. "Magnolia" here is the intoxicating a-side with its freewheeling drums and big lead lines, while "Lotus" takes us into a more oriental sound, with gypsy funk and dark-soul stylings making it delightfully hard to pin down.
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 in stock $15.78
Thembi (reissue)
Cat: MRB 7172. Rel: 19 Mar 21
Thembi (2:41)
Gwinyitshe (2:38)
Review: We'll assume that you've never heard of South African outfit The Toreadors - we hadn't - or their oh-so-slim discography. That's no problem, though, because happily Mr Bongo has rescued their sole seven-inch single, recorded and released in the autumn of 1972, and given it the reissue treatment. It's a genuinely magical record all told, and all the more remarkable given that the band was assembled by producer Ray Nkwe specifically for the session. A-side 'Thembi' is genuinely beautiful and breezy, with group harmony vocals and haunting horn and woodwind solos seemingly drifting above a psychedelia-tinged deep jazz groove. Flipside 'Gwimyitshe' is, if anything, even better, with spiritual soul vocals and a cosmic jazz-funk groove catching the ear. Exceptional!
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タグ: African | Afro Funk | Afro Jazz
out of stock $13.27
Girassol
Cat: MRB 7215. Rel: 08 Jul 22
Girassol (1:42)
Girassol (Playback) (1:38)
Review: 'Girassol' has long been one of the hardest-to-find gems in Brazilian great Marcos Valle's vast catalogue of sun-drenched musical treats. It was initially recorded and released as a promo-only seven-inch, with copies being handed out to customers of a Brazilian supermarket chain. This, then, marks the track's first ever commercial release. In its' original form (side A), 'Girassol' is a lusciously short, soft-focus affair - a two-minute chunk of laidback, jazz-funk influenced South American boogie bliss with the kind of high production values that you'd expect from Valle during his successful post-disco period. As with the original 7", it comes backed with the slightly more elaborate 'Playback' instrumental mix, where gentle, eyes-closed saxophone solos come to the fore.
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 in stock $7.78
Lovely Day (reissue)
Lovely Day (reissue) (limited 7" in spot-varnished sleeve)
Cat: MRB 7222NB. Rel: 05 Jul 24
Lovely Day (Studio Rio version) (3:59)
Lovely Day (Studio Rio instrumental version) (3:59)
Review: The bossa nova remake of Bill Withers' classic 'Lovely Day' by Studio Rio is a masterful mood lifter. Reissued by Mr Bongo, this track was a game-changer at the Shapes festival, transforming a snowy Alpine setting into a feel-good dancefloor. Originating from Studio Rio's 2014 release The Brazil Connection, the Grammy-winning Berman Brothers collaborated with Brazilian legends like Marcos Valle and Roberto Menescal. They used original multitracks to seamlessly blend Withers' soulful vocals with bossa nova rhythms. Joyful horns, a bouncing double bass, and Pretinho da Serrinha's cavaquinho playing create an end-of-night anthem that radiates warmth and positivity.
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 in stock $17.71
Lovely Day
Cat: MRB 7222. Rel: 26 Apr 24
Lovely Day (Studio Rio version) (3:59)
Lovely Day (Studio Rio instrumental version) (3:59)
Review: A decade ago, German brothers Frank and Christian Berman created a genuinely overlooked masterpiece: an album that combined classic vocal and instrumental performances from soul, jazz and funk performers (extracted from multi-track tapes of the original recordings) with new Brazilian-flavoured backing tracks featuring some of Brazil's most famous and storied musicians. The album, credited to Studio Rio, kicked off with this: a shuffling, samba-fired version of Bill Withers' classic 'Lovely Day' that's arguably even sunnier and more positive than the great man's original soul recording. It's a genuinely brilliant version, all told, and one that sounds like a summer festival and end-of-night anthem in the making. Mr Bongo thinks so - hence this must-have 7" single that pairs the vocal version with a previously unreleased instrumental take.
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タグ: Brazilian | Bossa Nova
out of stock $27.12
Wabi Sabi
Cat: MRB 7176. Rel: 30 Jun 20
Hanami (3:10)
Shinrinyoku (2:36)
 in stock $15.78
Lotus 72 D (reissue)
Cat: MRB 7156. Rel: 26 Jun 19
Lotus 72 D (3:17)
Lotus 72 D (fast) (3:03)
Review: Since its release in 1973, Ze Roberto's debut single "Lotus 72 D" has become something of an in-demand item amongst collectors of soul-fired Brazilian "MPB". So much so, in fact, that Mr Bongo has licensed it and served up this 7" reissue. In its original A-side form, the track is a carnival-ready slab of samba-soul brilliance rich in razor-sharp horn blasts, rich bass guitar, punchy hand-percussion and twinkling jazz piano solos. Roberto's confident vocals take centre stage, inviting us towards the dancefloor. Over on the flip you'll find a "Fast Version" of Roberto's tribute to 1972 Formula 1 champ Emerson Fittipaldi. This has a slightly more dancefloor-centric tempo, an effect achieved when it was accidentally pitched up for inclusion on a 2001 compilation.
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タグ: MPB | Brazilian | Samba | Brazilian Funk
 in stock $15.49
アルバム
Akofa Akoussah (reissue)
Cat: MRBLP 174. Rel: 28 Jan 19
Tango (3:02)
Ramer Sans Rame (4:02)
La Lem (3:23)
Mitso Aseye (3:07)
Dandou Kodjo (3:13)
Kimumbu (3:43)
G Blem Di (2:52)
I Tcho Tchass (3:55)
Review: For their latest deep dive into forgotten and sought-after African music, Mr Bongo has secured the rights to reissue Togolese singer Akofa Akoussah's eponymous 1976 debut album. Akoussah was already something of a scene veteran when she recorded the set for Paris-based Sonafric, having made her vinyl debut in Togo 11 years earlier. The set remains something of a classic, with Akoussah variously delivering sweet vocals over local rhythms and guitars, bass, horns and Moog synth parts that showcase her Western funk and soul influences. There are some suitably heavy dancefloor workouts throughout (not least superb opener "Tango") as well as more laidback and stripped-back cuts. Curiously, the echo-laden production makes it sound like it was recorded in the mid '60s rather than the 1970s, but that's no criticism; it just adds an extra edge of intoxicating fuzziness.
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タグ: Afro Funk
 in stock $20.48
Akofa Akoussah (reissue)
Cat: MRB 174CD. Rel: 28 Jan 19
Tango
Ramer Sans Rame
La Lem
Mitso Aseye
Dandou Kodjo
Kimumbu
G Blem Di
I Tcho Tchass
Review: For their latest deep dive into forgotten and sought-after African music, Mr Bongo has secured the rights to reissue Togolese singer Akofa Akoussah's eponymous 1976 debut album. Akoussah was already something of a scene veteran when she recorded the set for Paris-based Sonafric, having made her vinyl debut in Togo 11 years earlier. The set remains something of a classic, with Akoussah variously delivering sweet vocals over local rhythms and guitars, bass, horns and Moog synth parts that showcase her Western funk and soul influences. There are some suitably heavy dancefloor workouts throughout (not least superb opener "Tango") as well as more laidback and stripped-back cuts. Curiously, the echo-laden production makes it sound like it was recorded in the mid '60s rather than the 1970s, but that's no criticism; it just adds an extra edge of intoxicating fuzziness.
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out of stock $5.82
Fantasia
Fantasia (LP with obi-strip)
Cat: MRBLP 295. Rel: 05 Sep 24
Preludio (4:15)
Este Camino Largo (3:50)
Decide Tu (9:10)
Interludio (2:29)
El Arriero (3:39)
Te Canta Mi Tambor (4:33)
Ritmo Abierto (5:09)
Postludio (1:40)
Final (3:45)
Review: Fantasia by Juan Almeida is the next album in My Bongo's faultless Cuban Classics series and is a true outlier that you (we) find hard to put into any specific existing category. Almeida is a key figure in the Cuban revolution who also composed over 300 songs. This album, produced by Rafael Somavilla, is an eclectic instrumental journey that draws on Latin jazz-funk, trippy electronics and classical orchestration to at times feel like a grand, ghostly film score with repeating passages evoking spectral images while at others it explodes into exotic funk, psychedelic tones, and Afro-Cuban percussion. This one is a deep listen that is much sought-after by collectors so makes for another great reissue.
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Fantasia (reissue)
Cat: MRBCD 295. Rel: 23 Oct 24
Preludio (4:15)
Este Camino Largo (3:50)
Decide Tu (9:10)
Interludio (2:29)
El Arriero (3:39)
Te Canta Mi Tambor (4:33)
Ritmo Abierto (5:09)
Postludio (1:40)
Final (3:45)
out of stock $13.27
Ambolley (reissue)
Cat: MRBLP 205. Rel: 18 Jun 19
It's High Life (5:00)
Walking Down The Street (5:30)
'Cos I Love You (4:54)
Cut Your Coat (5:18)
Adwoa (4:08)
Simigwa (2:02)
Franfranta (5:00)
Review: Initially released in South Africa in 1982, Gyedu-Blay Ambolley's sophomore set is now regarded as a boogie-era Highlife classic. Here issued on CD for the very first time via Mr Bongo, the album features the Ghanaian star brilliantly joining the dots between driving disco-funk, jazz-funk, intoxicating slow jams, calypso, dub reggae and his beloved highlife. Highlights come thick and fast throughout, with standouts including heavy percussion jam "Simigwa", the boogie-dub skank of "Adwoa", the down-low grooves of "Walking Down The Street" and the killer disco highlife anthem "It's High Life". Simply essential.
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Ambolley (reissue)
Cat: MRBCD 205. Rel: 18 Jun 19
It's High Life
Walking Down The Street
'Cause I Love You
Cut Your Coat
Adwoa
Simigwa
Franfranta
Review: Initially released in South Africa in 1982, Gyedu-Blay Ambolley's sophomore set is now regarded as a boogie-era Highlife classic. Here issued on CD for the very first time via Mr Bongo, the album features the Ghanaian star brilliantly joining the dots between driving disco-funk, jazz-funk, intoxicating slow jams, calypso, dub reggae and his beloved highlife. Highlights come thick and fast throughout, with standouts including heavy percussion jam "Simigwa", the boogie-dub skank of "Adwoa", the down-low grooves of "Walking Down The Street" and the killer disco highlife anthem "It's High Life". Simply essential.
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out of stock $11.62
Simigwa (remastered)
Cat: MRBLP 175. Rel: 31 Oct 18
Kwaakwaa (5:19)
Akoko Ba (5:27)
This Hustling World (4:17)
Toffie (6:52)
Adwoa (4:09)
Fa No Dem Ara (4:39)
Review: 1975's "Simigwa" album not only launched the career of Afro-funk fusionist and eventual Highlife great Gyedu Blay Ambolley, but also inspired a Ghanaian dance craze. The album was co-produced by another Highlife great, Ebo Taylor, and has long been exceptionally hard to find on vinyl. For this official vinyl reissue on Mr Bongo, Ambolley's landmark set has been fully re-mastered for the very first time. It sounds spectacular, with great clarity on the ear-catching brass solos, serious weight to the bass and superb stereo separation. Highlights include - but certainly aren't limited to - the Afro-blues brilliance of "Toffie", the jaunty dancefloor fuzziness of "This Hustling World" and the heavyweight swing of ear-catching opener "Kwaakwaa".
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タグ: African | Afrobeat | Highlife | Afro Funk
 in stock $24.63
Simigwa (remastered)
Cat: MRBCD 175. Rel: 31 Oct 18
Kwaakwaa
Akoko Ba
This Hustling World
Toffie
Adwoa
Fa No Dem Ara
Review: 1975's "Simigwa" album not only launched the career of Afro-funk fusionist and eventual Highlife great Gyedu Blay Ambolley, but also inspired a Ghanaian dance craze. The album was co-produced by another Highlife great, Ebo Taylor, and has long been exceptionally hard to find on vinyl. For this official vinyl reissue on Mr Bongo, Ambolley's landmark set has been fully re-mastered for the very first time. It sounds spectacular, with great clarity on the ear-catching brass solos, serious weight to the bass and superb stereo separation. Highlights include - but certainly aren't limited to - the Afro-blues brilliance of "Toffie", the jaunty dancefloor fuzziness of "This Hustling World" and the heavyweight swing of ear-catching opener "Kwaakwaa".
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out of stock $5.82
Control
Control (LP)
Cat: MRBLP 199. Rel: 17 Sep 19
Control (7:10)
Woye De Adolfo (7:36)
Don't Go (5:57)
Mercy Kae Dabi (3:56)
Take Am So (5:48)
The Message (God Is Love) (7:49)
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Control
Control (CD)
Cat: MRBCD 199. Rel: 19 Sep 19
Control
Woye De Adofo
Don't Go
Mercy Kae Dabi
Take Am So
The Message (God Is Love)
out of stock $5.82
Little Electric Chicken Heart
Little Electric Chicken Heart (gatefold translucent blue vinyl LP + insert (indie exclusive))
Cat: MRBLP 309B. Rel: 28 Jun 24
Saudade (3:40)
Promessa E Previsoes (3:42)
Se No Cinema (3:37)
Tem Certeza? (3:49)
Chocolate (4:56)
Vinheta (1:00)
Torturadores (2:53)
Devia Ter Ficado Menos (3:09)
Caspa (2:34)
Review: Ana Frango Eletrico's first ever reissue, Little Electric Chicken Heart, follows up 2023's most recent record Me Chama De Gato Que Eu Sou Sua. Surfacing after Mr. Bongo were met with a string of requests to reissue the album not long after its original release in 2019, we're once more compelled to consider the album's merits and what makes the enjoyment of it tick. More of an establishment of style and talent than an exploration of a concept, the album is noted for its fusion of chamber pop, rock and samba, across a vintage palette that defies any overarching categorisation.
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タグ: MPB | Brazilian
 in stock $27.40
Little Electric Chicken Heart
Cat: MRBCD 309. Rel: 28 Jun 24
Saudade
Promessa E Previsoes
Se No Cinema
Tem Certeza?
Chocolate
Vinheta
Torturadores
Devia Ter Ficado Menos
Caspa
タグ: MPB | Brazilian
 in stock $13.56
Me Chama De Gato Que Eu Sou Sua
Me Chama De Gato Que Eu Sou Sua (limited neon green vinyl LP + booklet (indie exclusive))
Cat: MRBLP 273G. Rel: 19 Oct 23
Electric Fish (4:11)
Dela (3:36)
Nuvem Vermelha (3:09)
Coisa Maluca (1:32)
Boy Of Stranger Things (3:00)
Camelo Azul (3:45)
Insista Em Mim (3:33)
Let's Go To Before Again (2:31)
Debaixo Do Pano (2:43)
Dr Sabe Tudo (3:04)
Review: Ana Frango Electrico has been hailed by some as among the finest talents to emerge from Brazil's new wave of late, commanding a glassy, rhythmically-deft vocal and production style that finds its natural home in their native Brazilian boogie and chamber pop. Me Chama De Gato Que Eu Sou Sua is by far the most impressive addition to Electrico's repertoire yet, upping the ante to reflect disco's historically romantic rambunction as a prime sonic space for queer expression and her own proclivities to the style and its South American offshoots.
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out of stock $39.03
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