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Girassol
Cat: MRB 7215. Rel: 08 Jul 22
 
International
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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A Paraiba Nao E Chicago
Cat: BRZ45 061. Rel: 07 Feb 17
 
International
Marcos Valle - "A Paraiba Nao E Chicago" (4:39)
Don Beto - "Nao Quero Mais" (2:11)
Review: For the latest volume in their ongoing Brazil 45s series, Mr Bongo has decided to change tack. The two tracks showcased here are from the golden age of Brazilian boogie. On the A-side you'll find Marcos Valle's "A Paraiba Nao E Chicago", a largely overlooked cut from his 1981 full-length Vontade De Rever Voce. While not as instantly as infectious as some of his better-known singles, it's still superb; a breezy, blue-eyed soul cut full of rising horns and sweet Portuguese vocals. On the B-side, you'll find Don Beto's 1978 disco-funk jam "Nao Quero Mais", a superb track that was seemingly inspired by the Doobie Brothers' "Long Train Running".
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Estrelar
Estrelar (limited 7")
Cat: BRZ 45030. Rel: 29 May 24
 
International
Marcos Valle - "Estrelar" (5:11)
Robson Jorge & Lincoln Olivetti - "Aleluia" (3:52)
Review: Two silky sides of Brazilian disco soul on Mr Bongo's perennial Brazil 45s series. First up, long-haired lothario samba fusionista Marcos teams up with Leon Ware for a pristine polished piece of early 80s disco funk. Golden harmonies, staccato vocals and a super juicy bassline; it's not hard to see why it was his best selling single. Flip for the equally smooth "Alleluia" from Brazilian boogie gospelist; this one is all about the percussion heavy breakdown. Proper sunshine block party business.
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Mentira
Mentira (limited 7")
Cat: BRZ 45017. Rel: 07 Aug 18
 
International
Marcos Valle - "Mentira" (3:43)
Toni Tornado - "Me Libertei" (3:39)
Review: Two premium Latin funk documents on one limited 45, Mr Bongo deliver once again: Marcos Valle needs no introduction to Brazilian music enthusiasts. "Mentira" is a self-cover as Valle takes his 69 classic "Mentira Carioca" and develops the dynamic with a vocal style that's highly reminiscent of Donovan. Flip for Toni Tornado's Black Rio anthem "Me Libertei". Fusing sleazy rock n roll with jazzy Latin soul, madly this is the first time it's ever graced a 45!
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タグ: MPB | Samba | Brazilian Funk
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Ye Me Le
Cat: BRZ 45034. Rel: 26 Nov 15
 
International
Luiz Carlos Vinhas - "Ye Me Le" (2:38)
Golden Boys - "Berimbau" (2:58)
Review: The moment you put that needle down on "Ye Mele" you will know that you've lit a serious firecracker; that bold piano hook and silver harmonies have that instant classic appeal even if you've never heard it. A bona fide Brazilian classic. It's backed by a 68 track from the Golden Boys. A much more introspective fusion of late 60s American folk, Latin and Ennio-style original score music, full attention is arrested right until the stunning crescendo finale.
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タグ: MPB | Latin | Brazilian
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Remixes
Remixes (12")
Cat: FVR 184. Rel: 24 Jun 22
 
Disco/Nu-Disco
Ku La Foon (feat Lass - JKriv remix) (6:40)
Ben Bene La (feat Lass - Patchworks remix) (5:14)
Tu Mens Devant Moi (feat Ramatou Traore - Voilaaa remix) (4:08)
Spies Are Watching Me (feat Sir Jean - Patchworks remix) (7:50)
Review: It's a while since we last heard from Bruno 'Patchworks' Hovart's Afro-disco focused Violaaa project, so this surprise set of remixes of back catalogue tracks is more than welcome. Fittingly, three of the versions come from Hovart himself under different aliases. There's a fine, tropical-tinged, sun-splashed Violaaa revision of 'Tu Mens Divant Moi' that doffs a cap to zouk music, and two deep house-tinged Patchworks versions of classic cuts. The mix of the outfit's underground hit 'Spies Are Watching Me' is a brilliant alternative take on a familiar favourite (it certainly breathes new life into the track), while the samba-house-in-Ghana revision of 'Ben Bene La' is brilliant. Throw in a quality J Kriv deep nu-disco version of 'Ku La Foon' and you have an excellent EP of tasteful, club-ready cuts.
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Radio Verde
Radio Verde (gatefold 2xLP)
Cat: CW 003. Rel: 10 Oct 19
 
International
Cabo Verde Band - "Bo Terra Cabo Verde" (3:12)
Americo Brito & Djarama - "Rapaz Novo E Malandro" (7:32)
Cabo Verde Show - "Terra Longe" (3:30)
Elisio Vieira - "Tchon Di Somada" (4:20)
Vlu - "Rua D'Lisboa" (5:45)
Galaxia 2000 - "Coracao Dum Criola" (3:55)
Mendes & Mendes - "Mitamiyo" (5:24)
Danny Carvalho - "Roncanbai" (4:37)
Mendes & Mendes - "Walkman" (4:50)
Jose Casimiro - "La Mamai Ta Bem" (5:01)
Elisio Vieira - "Bem Di Fora" (5:35)
Zeca & Zeze Di Nha Reinalda - "Mocinhos" (4:24)
Review: Rotterdam is one of the many big port cities around the world that welcomed a high number of Cape Verdean immigrants. In the 1970s, Americo Brito was one of them and he soon got involved with the local music scene and found an ever larger community of likeminded talents. He took to the stage with his band and made for a buzzy little scene that found them tour with their own sound system. Here he works with Rotterdam local Arp Frique to serve up Cape Verdean music old and new with plenty of traditional Funana and Coladeira sounds next to jams influenced by wave, disco and funk, jazz, reggae and Latin pop.
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Played by: Giovanni Damico
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Drug Story
Joe BATAAN / VARIOUS
Drug Story (LP + booklet)
Cat: NA 5235LP. Rel: 26 Jun 24
 
Soul
Joe Bataan - "Drug Story" (12:26)
Joe Bataan - "Latin Soul Square Dance" (alternate version) (5:24)
Joe Bataan - "(Goodbye Adios) Roberto Clemente" (4:19)
Eddie Lebron - "My Vows To You" (feat Little David) (2:31)
Eddie Lebron - "Sigue Tu Vida" (3:42)
The Edwards Generation - "Someone Like You" (2:59)
The Edwards Generation - "School Is In" (2:57)
One Sy Mack - "Never Listen To Your Heart" (2:39)
One Sy Mack - "A Part Of A Fool" (3:00)
Review: Previously unreleased, Joe Bataan (real name Bataan Nitollano) recorded the bulk of the material making up Drug Story in 1972. This new, highly limited box set hears seven revered, rarely-heard gems of Latin jazz, deep soul, raucous boogaloo, and heavy salsa by the legend, most of which were largely salvaged from his very own self-run Ghetto Records vaults. Drug Story was inspired by true events, and hears Bataan croon graciously over themes of destitution, lost family members and friends, and addiction. One of three definitive reissues of Bataan's greatest works, licensed from Bataan himself, with his oversight and input into a 15 page oversized book by Pablo Yglesia,s that details Bataan's larger-than-imagination life and his little Latin label that could.
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タグ: Salsa | Latin Jazz | Boogaloo
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Nigeria 70: No Wahala Highlife Afro Funk & Juju 1973-1987
Duncan BROOKER / VARIOUS
Cat: STRUT 197LP. Rel: 29 Mar 19
 
International
Odeyemi - "Oni Suru" (5:29)
Prince Nico Mbarga & Rocafil Jazz - "Sickness" (7:36)
Osayomore Joseph & The Creative 7 - "Obonogbozu" (6:50)
Felixson Ngasia & The Survivals - "Black Precious Colour" (7:12)
Sina Bakare - "Africa" (5:29)
Saxon Lee & The Shadows International - "Special Secret Of Baby" (8:45)
International Brothers Band - "Onuma Dimnobi" (8:19)
Don Bruce & The Angels - "Kinuye" (5:50)
Etubom Rex Williams & His Nigerian Artistes - "Psychedelic Shoes" (6:14)
Rogana Ottah & His Black Heroes Int - "Let Them Say" (8:48)
Sir Victor Uwaifo & His Titibitis - "Iziegbe (Ekassa No 70)" (7:16)
MA Jaiyesimi & His Crescent Bros Band - "Mundiya Loju" (3:04)
Review: As part of their 20th anniversary celebrations, Strut has decided to bring back the compilation series that first put the label on the map: "Nigeria 70". Curated by Duncan Brooker, this latest volume in the series is the first for eight years. It's another history lesson, with Brooker largely focusing on exposing the musical links between the music of Nigeria and Benin. You get a white-hot mixture of Highlife, Afro-Funk and Ju-Ju, mostly hand-picked from albums and singles that are near impossible for mere mortals to find. Interestingly, this edition doesn't just contain heavy cuts from the '70s, but also more synth-powered songs from the 1980s, too. As you'd expect, it makes for terrific listening.
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タグ: African | Highlife | Afro Funk
 in stock $21.86
Club Coco: Ahora! The Latin Sound Of Now
COCO MARIA / VARIOUS
Club Coco: Ahora! The Latin Sound Of Now (limited LP + insert + MP3 download code)
Cat: BJR 086LP. Rel: 10 Aug 23
 
International
Raz Olsher - "Pacific Dreams" (1:03)
Los Piranas - "Puerta Del Sol" (4:25)
Lola's Dice - "Sacudete" (3:47)
Guess What - "Children's Favourite" (2:15)
Acid Coco - "Seguinos Donriendo" (3:31)
Juan Hundred - "Always Ready To Smoke" (3:08)
Las Mijas - "Ronca" (3:37)
Dip In The Dub - "La Cumbia Del Sufi Que No Sabia Baila" (5:16)
Chupame El Dedo - "Metalero" (3:45)
Guess What - "Stickle Bricks" (1:48)
Candeleros - "El Bravo" (4:16)
Iko Cherie - "Lepidoptera" (3:16)
Ronald Snijders - "Off The Groove" (3:46)
Raz Olsher - "Vamonos Cocos" (1:02)
Review: Back in 2021 Coco Maria announced her arrival as an authority on Latin music to the wider world with the release of the first Club Coco compilation. Carried by Les Discuss de Bongo Joe and Worldwide FM alike, it served as an insight into the Mexican-born, Amsterdam-based DJ's tastes, but more importantly it provided a portal into the best new music coming out of Latin America right now. This second volume goes even further, widening the sound without losing sight of the dancefloor and throwing up some truly astounding sounds across all kinds of tempos, styles and grooves. The unifying quality is that indelible Latin heritage which powers these infectious, addictive and effervescent tunes.
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タグ: Latin
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Jazz Dance Fusion Vol 4 Part 2
Colin CURTIS / VARIOUS
Cat: ZEDDLP 060X. Rel: 29 Feb 24
 
Jazz
Venus Dodson - "Mother Of The Future" (8:29)
Jacques Schwarz Bart - "Mende" (5:49)
Guinu - "Eletromandinga" (extended version) (4:40)
Stefano De Santis - "Nova Laze" (3:30)
GeeW - "Kyoto" (7:49)
Mary Greer Mudiku - "I Face East" (7:32)
Alfredo Dias Gomes - "Vaya Mulatto" (4:14)
Juju - "Wanting Touch" (instrumental) (7:02)
Nova Vida - "My Only" (GeeMix) (6:54)
Lifetime - "I'll Bet You Thought I'd Never Find You" (4:21)
Tres Men - "Samba De-La Cruz" (4:32)
Miho Nobuzane - "Ponteio" (6:52)
El Caballo Y Su Orquesta - "Mambo De Papi" (3:05)
Review: The Jazz Dance Fusion series is a compilation-based series collecting some of the finest songs in the Jazzdance, Latin Jazz and Fusion. Each volume is careful cultivated by the well-known British DJ Colin Curtis. After the first three successful editions, the fourth boasts tracks like 'Mother Of The Future" by Venus Dodson, 'I Face East' by Mary Greer Mudiku and 'Ponteio' by Miho Nobuzane, to name but a few. Volume Four Part 2 is spread across two pieces of vinyl housed in a beautiful gatefold vinyl. If you are a jazz fan looking for a compilation to expand your knowledge and love the style, then look no further than this one here! Thanks ro Colin Curtis for continuing to curate such a great series!
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Wamono A To Z Vol 1: Japanese Jazz Funk & Rare Groove 1968-1980 (reissue)
Cat: 180GWALP 01RE. Rel: 02 Feb 22
 
Funk
Toshiko Yonekawa - "Soran Bushi" (2:45)
Takeo Yamashita - "A Touch Of Japanese Tone" (4:21)
Tadaaki Misago & Tokyo Cuban Boys - "Jongara Reggae" (3:38)
Chikara Ueda & The Power Station - "Cloudy" (6:08)
Chumei Watanabe - "Downtown Blues" (3:38)
Kifu Mitsuhashi - "Hanagasa Ondo" (2:51)
Monica Lassen & The Sounds - "Incitation" (5:29)
Norio Maeda, Jiro Inagaki & The All-Stars - "Go Go A Go Go" (3:19)
Akira Ishikawa & Count Buffalo & The Jazz Rock Band - "The Sidewinder" (2:41)
Masahiko Sato, Jiro Inagaki & Big Soul Media - "Sniper's Snooze" (6:42)
Review: Some compilations manage to both educate, inform and educate in equal measure; this fine collection from Japanese crate diggers DJ Yoshizawa Dynamite and Chintam is one such set. Comprising mostly little-known tracks recorded by Japanese artists between 1968 and '70, it offers up a wealth of cuts inspired by American jazz-funk "rare groove". There's much to admire across the ten tracks, from the mazy Rhodes solos, fizzing big band jazz grooves and traditional Eastern instrumentation of Toshiko Yonekawa's "Soran Bushi", and the languidly-slung brilliance of Tadaki Misago and Tokyo Cuban Boys' multi-faceted musical fusion "Jongara Reggae", to the Jimi Hendrix-goes-funk heaviness of "Incitation" by Monica Lassen & The Sounds, and the drums-driven dancefloor madness of Masahiko Sato Jiro Inagaki & Big Soul Media's "Sniper's Snooze". Recommended.
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Wamono A To Z Vol II: Japanese Funk 1970-1977
Cat: 180G WALP02. Rel: 08 Apr 21
 
Funk
Mieko Hirota - "Theme Of 'Doberman Cop'" (3:52)
Hiroshi Sato - "Bad Junky Blues" (3:48)
Sammy - "The In-&-Outer-Stomp-&-Shouter" (with Jiro Inagaki & Soul Media) (3:20)
Fujio Tokita - "Watashi No Beatles" (3:13)
School Band - "I Hope It's Fine" (4:03)
Bread & Butter - "Devil Woman" (2:57)
Hatsumi Shibata - "Singer Lady" (3:33)
Kan Mikami - "Jikokeno No Samba" (2:23)
Akira Yasuda & Beat Folk - "Yumura No Obaba" (3:04)
Pinky Chicks - "Tosetsu Donpan Bushi" (3:16)
Review: On the first instalment in the Wamono A to Z compilation series, released in September 2020, dusty-fingered diggers DJ Yoshizawa Dynamite.jp and Chintam focused on Japanese jazz-funk and rare groove gems recorded and released between 1968 and '80. For this speedy sequel, they've narrowed their focus further in order to showcase little-known Japanese funk slammers pressed to wax between 1970 and '77. As you'd expect, there's tons of absolute bangers amongst the 10 tracks on show, with highlights including the Blaxploitation movie soundtrack vibes of Mieko Hirota's 'Theme of Doberman Cop', the fuzzy, Hammond-sporting psych-funk of Fujio Tokita's quirky 'Watashi No Beatles', and the energetic, proto disco-funk of Hatsumi Shibata's 'Singer Lady'.
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タグ: Japanese funk | Japanese
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Wamono A to Z Vol III: Japanese Light Mellow Funk Disco & Boogie 1978-1988
Cat: 180GWALP 03. Rel: 30 Sep 21
 
International
Tetsuo Sakurai - "Kimono" (5:10)
Jadoes - "Friday Night" (extended dance mix) (5:44)
Yumi Sato - "Ame" (3:37)
Kiyohiko Ozaki - "Ojosan Ote Yawaraka Ni" (4:33)
Hitomi Tohyama - "Rainy Driver" (4:29)
Sentimental City Romance - "Hello Suisei" (5:30)
Mizuki Koyama - "Kare Niwa Kanawanai" (4:29)
Hitomi Tohyama - "Sweet Soul Music (Kiss Of Life)" (3:50)
Review: For the latest edition of their essential Wamano A to Z compilation series - the third to date - DJ Yoshiwza Dynamite JP and Chintam have decided to focus on "Japanese light mellow funk, disco and boogie" tracks recorded between 1978 and '88. Like its' predecessors, the eight-track set is heavy on obscurities and little-known cuts, as well as bona fide killer cuts. There's much to savour throughout, from the intergalactic, slap-bass propelled boogie brilliance of Jadoes' 'Friday Night (Extended Mix)' and the laidback funk bliss of Yumi Sato's 'Ame', to the smooth jazz-funk lusciousness of Hitomi Tohyama's 'Rainy Driver' and the Latin-infused, Teena Marie style electrofunk brilliance of Mizuki Koyami's 'Kare Niwa Kanawanai'.
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Jugoton Funk Vol 1: A Decade Of Non Aligned Beats Soul Disco & Jazz 1969-1979
Cat: EVERLANDYU 00. Rel: 26 Oct 20
 
Funk
Arsen Dedic - "Punom Parom" (2:40)
Marijan Kasaj - "Ideja" (4:06)
Tihomir Pop Asanovic - "Mali Crni Brat" (3:12)
Igor Savin - "Alfa" (6:07)
Ipe Ivandic - "Dzambo" (3:41)
Dalibor Brun - "Davni Zivot" (4:21)
Plesni Orkestar RTV - "Ljetne Skice" (3:53)
Ljupka Dimitrovska - "Sta Je Tu Je" (3:40)
More - "Aerodrom" (5:05)
Zdravko Colic - "Mujo Kuje Konja Po Mjesecu" (3:15)
Alfi Kabiljo - "Novinar" (Theme) (2:33)
Mladi Levi - "Zaznamovan" (2:41)
Oko - "Tema IV" (5:54)
Pro Arte - "Ko Vjecnu Tugu Nosi Taj Ima Pravo Da Pjeva" (4:03)
Rok Hotel - "Blue Jeans" (4:53)
Durdica Barlovic - "Himna Suncu" (3:41)
Soul Sound Band - "Ja Te Uzalud Ljubim" (2:45)
Kosovski Bozuri - "Artizane E Vogel" (2:38)
Josipa Lisac - "Lezaj Od Suza" (4:30)
Ibn Tup - "Dogadaj U Balkan Expressu" (3:31)
Grupa Rok - "Dva Jarca" (3:08)
Review: Compiled by Dr. Smedi Secer and Viseslav Labos, this essential collection of beats, breaks and rare grooves from ex-Yugoslavia is a real collector's delight. It is part of a new series of releases dedicated to overlook music form the 60s and 870s and features raw funk, orchestral disco, psych, prog rock, big band jazz funk and more with a fanatic remastering job done from original source material found in the vaults. The highlights are plentiful, with obscurities and anthems co-existing and smooth groovers like 'Dzambo' sounding as good as weirder and more experimental cuts like 'Aerodrom'.
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Fraaji Agba
EROYA / VARIOUS
Fraaji Agba (LP + insert)
Cat: JAH 001. Rel: 12 Mar 25
 
International
Fatai Rolling Dollar - "Eroya" (4:52)
Fatai Rolling Dollar - "Ero Yeye" (4:12)
Alaba Pedro - "Ekaete" (5:13)
Duro Ikujenyo - "Awo Wesu" (3:41)
Sina Bakare - "Inu Mimo" (3:59)
Dotun 'oguns' Ogunbiyi - "Ara Mi Riri" (3:23)
SF Olowookere - "Ogegele" (4:25)
Seni 'Tejebaby' Tejuoso - "Africa" (3:50)
Prince Eji Oyewole - "Experience" (5:03)
KunNiraN KNN - "K'atike" (4:01)
Review: Eroya is a Lagos-based collective bridging generations of musicians who trace Nigerian music from the 1940s to today's Naija grooves. Their sound weaves so called styles such as palm-wine, agidigbo, juju, highlife, Afro-funk and Afrobeat traditions. Key members include Sina Ayinde Bakare, son of juju pioneer Ayinde Bakare, juju legend Fatai Rolling Dollar, Afro-funk saxophonist Prince Eji Oyewole and Afrobeat pianist Duro Ikujenyo of Fela Kuti's Egypt 80. Highlights on this album include Alaba Pedro's soulful 'Ekaete', Tejebaby's hypnotic 'Africa', and Oyewole's flute-led 'Experience'. With its bubbling jazz textures and deep rhythmic energy, Eroya is a perfect tribute to Nigeria's enduring musical contributions.
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タグ: Afrobeat | Highlife
 in stock $32.64
Tangent
Tangent (2xLP with obi-strip)
Cat: MRBLP 303. Rel: 12 Jul 24
 
Disco/Nu-Disco
Srirajah Sound System - "Si Phan Don Lovers Rock" (feat Molam Inteng Keawbuala) (4:56)
Perikas - "Laberinto" (4:01)
Mac Thornhill - "No Way To Control It" (5:14)
King B - "Love Is Crazy" (6:48)
L'Innovateur Djoe Ahmed & Le Zoukabyle - "Amek Amek" (4:36)
Champagn' - "Bel Ti Negress" (4:56)
Androo - "Lyriso" (6:30)
Hidrogenesse - "La Carta Era Muy Larga" (5:31)
Kajou - "Tet Chaje" (6:10)
Conjunto Baluartes - "Nira Gongo" (2:56)
Land Shark - "Tie Me Up" (The Nas-T version instrumental) (6:27)
Pellegrin El Kady - "Seiva De Carnaval" (6:17)
Lee Jackson Band - "Call On Me" (6:54)
LTA (Love The Action) - "What Comes To Ya?" (6:59)
Urban Volcano Sounds - "Ame No Uta (Rain Song)" (New extended version) (5:45)
Review: For the last decade, John Gomez and Nick The Record's freewheeling Tangent parties have proved popular in London, offering dancers the chance to shake their stuff to a wide selection of superb (and normally insanely rare) records over a high quality soundsystem. The pair's first Tangent compilation, which arrives via Mr Bongo, naturally offers a superb reflection of their approach and is packed with must-have cuts. For proof, check the proto-house era dubbed-out boogie of King B's 'Love Is Crazy', the sun-splashed Brazilian gorgeousness of 'Laberinto' by PERIKAS, the spaced-out headiness of Hidrogenese's 'La Carta Era Muy Larga (Dub)', the heavy batacuda business of 'Nira Gongo' by Conjuto Baluartes' and the dub disco-flecked, deep house brilliance of LTA's 'What Comes To Ya'.
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Tangent
Tangent (limited cream vinyl 2xLP with obi-strip (indie exclusive))
Cat: MRBLP 303C. Rel: 12 Jul 24
 
Disco/Nu-Disco
Srirajah Sound System - "Si Phan Don Lovers Rock" (feat Molam Inteng Keawbuala) (5:03)
Perikas - "Laberinto" (3:59)
Mac Thornhill - "No Way To Control It" (5:09)
King B - "Love Is Crazy" (6:47)
L'Innovateur Djoe Ahmed & Le Zoukabyle - "Amek Amek" (4:39)
Champagn' - "Bel Ti Negress" (5:05)
Androo - "Lyriso" (6:30)
Hidrogenesse - "La Carta Era Muy Larga" (5:33)
Kajou - "Tet Chaje" (6:05)
Conjunto Baluartes - "Nira Gongo" (2:51)
Land Shark - "Tie Me Up" (The Nas-T version instrumental) (6:26)
Pellegrin El Kady - "Seiva De Carnaval" (6:13)
Lee Jackson Band - "Call On Me" (7:01)
LTA (Love The Action) - "What Comes To Ya?" (7:04)
Urban Volcano Sounds - "Ame No Uta (Rain Song)" (New extended version) (5:47)
Review: To celebrate ten years of one of London's most loved underground club nights, Tangent, Mr Bongo are thrilled to launch this new compilation series. Crafted by its two residents, John Gomez and Nick the Record, it aims to transmit a taste of Tangent's spirit: a party rooted in inclusivity and open-mindedness, whose name captures the spontaneous switches in musical direction that are a defining element of their nights. For the compilation, the pair have cherry-picked a selection of their prized, rare and dancefloor-ready tracks from around the globe, that have soundtracked the past decade of parties. Spanning live-recorded disco, Brazilian boogie and weighty lovers' rock, this selection of rare sonic meats is a prized procuring, the consistent quality of which you likely won't be able to track down in many other contexts.
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Straight From The Decks 2: Guts Finest Selection From His Famous DJ Sets
GUTS / VARIOUS
Cat: PVS 015VL. Rel: 30 Apr 21
 
International
The Dutch Benglos - "Shabi Bi-Di-Do" (5:35)
Pat Thomas & Kwashibu Area Band - "Yamona" (Dam Swindle remix) (6:17)
Pupkulies & Rebecca - "Saude" (4:36)
La Gran Banda Calena - "Que Quiere Que Haga" (4:04)
Martina Camargo - "Me Robaste El Sueno" (3:47)
Mackjoss - "Mounadji "76"" (4:46)
Voilaaa - "Limye-A" (feat David Walters, Lass & Pat Kalla) (5:24)
Jobby Valente - "Mi Moin Mi Ou" (5:29)
Luis Dias - "Liborio" (4:49)
Bande Gamboa - "Pe Di Bissilon" (Dam Swindle remix) (6:12)
Ngalah Oreyo - "Aye!" (5:12)
Alcione - "Nzambi-Muadiakime" (4:35)
Ismail & Sixu Toure - "Utammada" (3:22)
Pat Kalla & Le Super Mojo - "Canette" (BOSQ remix) (6:14)
Aurelio - "Nando" (3:01)
Chucho Pinto - "Cumbia De Sal Y Azucar" (3:27)
Review: Known for his Beach Diggin work, renowned French DJ, producer and digger Guts is back with a second volume of his Straight From The Decks Series. The sounds once again take in classy offerings from the worlds of Latin, afro, soul, Afrobeat, zouk and house, while a couple of super remixes from Dam Swindle also make the cut. Plenty of the tunes are hard to find rarities "acquired through nerve-raking auctions battles" while some previously digital only cuts also make the collection. Copping this one is short cut to a summer packed with classy heaters and steamy international rhythms.
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タグ: African | Latin | Cumbia | French
 in stock $24.90
Estrellas
GUTS / VARIOUS
Estrellas (gatefold 3xLP with obi-strip)
Cat: HS 236VL. Rel: 24 Oct 22
 
International
El Retorno (0:52)
Ultima Llamada (9:08)
San Lazaro (4:00)
Yebo Edi Pachanga (5:18)
Dejame En Paz (5:43)
Oda (5:09)
Adduna Jarul Naawo (4:47)
Medewui (6:54)
Dakar De Noche (3:40)
Nunca Pierdo (9:34)
Por Que Ou Ka Fe Sa (6:52)
Sin Pantallas (4:15)
Barrio (3:31)
Dansons Cadences (4:50)
Il N'est Jamais Trop Tard (4:48)
Estrellas (7:39)
Estrellas (version Polvo) (3:11)
Review: Heavenly Sweetness has always dealt in music for the soul that is drawn from the worlds of funk, soul and jazz. This new collection of such tunes is another testament to that with a heavily international and world bent. Oodles of Latin, hip hop and Afro vibes pervade the tunes by Guts aka Fabrice Franck Henri alongside a whole host of collaborators. He's a super prolific talent who has put out some ten albums in just over a decade and Estrellas is one of his best. It comes on six sides of delicious wax and takes you on a trip to sunny climates from Cuba to Brazil.
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タグ: Latin | Salsa | Latin Funk | French | Afro Cuban
 in stock $36.50
A Dancefloor In Ndola
KAMPIRE / VARIOUS
A Dancefloor In Ndola (gatefold 2xLP)
Cat: STRUT 273LP. Rel: 01 Aug 24
 
International
Princess Aya Sarah - "O Wina Tienge" (9:44)
Meta & Feza - "Mive Temoin" (8:12)
The African House Party Project - "P-Coq" (feat Splash, Patricia Majalisa & Dalom Kids) (5:03)
V-Mash - "Naughty Boy" (5:08)
Di Groovy Girls - "Ririmi Rotsombela" (3:57)
Tshala Muana - "Djepue" (3:26)
Lady Isa - "Djambo" (3:50)
Pembey Sheiro - "Sala Ni Toto" (6:37)
Princesse Mansia M'Bila - "Ngoma Mansia" (4:56)
Samba Mapangala & Orchestra Virunga - "Mashariki" (3:27)
International Zaistars & Nene Tshaku - "Je T'Aime Au Pluriel" (8:12)
MD Shirinda & Gaza Sisters - "Mabazi" (2:41)
Bwaluka Founders Band - "Kimbera" (5:14)
Review: A Dancefloor in Ndola, curated by East African DJ Kampire for Strut Records' 25th anniversary, is a great example at the broad sounds of classic East and Southern African music. With 13 tracks that span genres like Congolese rumba, South African bubblegum, and Zambian kalindula, the compilation pays homage to the rich musical heritage of the region. Kampire's personal connection to the music, shaped by her upbringing in Ndola, Zambia, adds depth to the compilation. Through her own edit of 'Ririmi Rotsombela' and personal liner notes, she traces her links to the music, creating a nostalgic experience for listeners. The compilation not only celebrates well-known artists but also shines a spotlight on women in African music from the 80s, including legends like Pembey Sheiro, Feza Shamamba, and Princesse Mansia M'bila. It's a testament to the diversity and richness of African music history. With its blend of classic tracks and Kampire's personal touch, A Dancefloor in Ndola is more than just a compilation; it's a cultural journey that highlights the beauty and significance of African musical traditions.
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A Dancefloor In Ndola
KAMPIRE / VARIOUS
Cat: STRUT 273CD. Rel: 01 Aug 24
 
International
Princess Aya Sarah - "O Wina Tienge"
Meta & Feza - "Mive Temoin"
The African House Party Project - "P-Coq" (feat Splash, Patricia Majalisa & Dalom Kids)
V-Mash - "Naughty Boy"
Di Groovy Girls - "Ririmi Rotsombela"
Tshala Muana - "Djepue"
Lady Isa - "Djambo"
Pembey Sheiro - "Sala Ni Toto"
Princesse Mansia M'Bila - "Ngoma Mansia"
Samba Mapangala & Orchestra Virunga - "Mashariki"
International Zaistars & Nene Tshaku - "Je T'Aime Au Pluriel"
MD Shirinda & Gaza Sisters - "Mabazi"
Bwaluka Founders Band - "Kimbera"
Review: Always keen to break new ground, Strut's latest compilation comes not from a well-known European or American crate-digger, but rather Kenyan-born, Uganda-based DJ Kampire. A Dancefloor in Ndola sees her look back to her time growing up in Zambia and specifically the music she heard and loved during these formative years. It's a great idea, executed brilliantly, with Kampire showcasing an enticing and highly entertaining mix of East and South African music from the 70s and 80s, including Congolese rumba and soukous, bubblegum, and kalindula, a guitar-led style native to Zambia. It's a joyous an eye-opening collection all told and notable for - aside from the high quality throughout - Kampire's decision to showcase a high number of tracks from legendary and little-known female artists. A genuinely essential collection all told.
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Red Hot & Fela (10th Anniversary Edtion)
Fela KUTI / VARIOUS
Red Hot & Fela (10th Anniversary Edtion) (limited yellow & red vinyl 2xLP + insert)
Cat: KFR 11313. Rel: 26 Oct 23
 
International
Baloji & L'Orchestre De La Katuba - "Buy Africa" (feat Kuku) (5:20)
TUnE-YArDs, Questlove, Angelique Kidjo & Akua Naru - "Lady" (5:17)
Spoek Mathambo & Zaki Ibrahim - "Yellow Fever" (4:04)
Nneka, Sinkane, Amayo & Superhuman Happiness - "No Buredi (No Bread)" (5:28)
Just A Band & Childish Gambino - "Who No Know Go No Know" (6:03)
My Morning Jacket - "Trouble Sleep Yanga Wake AM" (with Merrill Garbus & Brittany Howard) (14:07)
Kyp Malone & Tunde Adebimpe, Kronos Quartet & Stuart Bogie - "Sorrow Tears & Blood" (8:32)
Superhuman Happiness - "ITT (International Thief Thief)" (with Sahr Ngaujah, Abena Koomson & Rubblebucket) (6:03)
Tony Allen, M1 & Baloji - "Afrodisco Beat 2013" (4:28)
Just A Band, Bajah & Chance The Rapper - "Gentleman" (5:41)
Gender Infinity - "Highlife Time" (3:38)
Spoek Mathambo, Cerebral Cortex, Frown - "Zombie" (4:53)
KING - "Go Slow" (4:18)
Review: Fela Kuti lives on! This is the 10th Anniversary reissue of the classic tribute album Red Hot & Fela, pressed on opaque banana yellow and opaque red vinyl, with proceeds benefiting the Red Hot organization. Since his death in 1997 from complications related to AIDS, Fela Kuti has grown from a West African household name and musician's musician in Europe and the Americas, to a worldwide musical icon. This album hears thirteen collaborative supergroups - made up of stars including Childish Gambino, Kronos Quartet, Spoek Mathambo, Sinkane, Tune-Yards and Baloji & L'orchestre De La Katuba - pay tribute to the Nigerian musician and activist, taking after him in style and cover. Successful, they translate the Afrobeatific sound of Kuti, Africa 70 and Egypt 80 towards an electrified present and future.
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タグ: Afrobeat
 in stock $28.76
E Soul Cultura Volume 2
LUKE UNA / VARIOUS
E Soul Cultura Volume 2 (gatefold 2xLP + zine + insert with obi-strip)
Cat: MRBLP 268. Rel: 09 Jun 23
 
Soul
Real Thing - "Children Of The Ghetto" (4:34)
Avis - "Baby, This Love I Have" (4:37)
Veronica Mickie - "Lost Children" (5:22)
Rare Silk - "Storm" (Arp Duppy Chip mix) (5:00)
LFO - "Shove Piggy Shove" (4:20)
Bach Revolution - "DE 108" (3:33)
Andi Otto - "Bangalore Whispers" (feat MD Pallavi) (3:26)
Unnayanaa & Irfan Rainy - "Taht Min Aini" (feat Ibtisam - Alberghina remix) (3:14)
Michael De Albuquerque - "We May Be Cattle But We All Got Names" (4:20)
Pyranha - "Clepsydre" (7:04)
Yargo - "Marimba" (5:23)
Okyerema Asante & Black Fire - "Play A Sweet Rhythm On Them Drums" (feat Plunky) (6:36)
Mr Scruff - "Giffin" (feat Nke - re-edit speechless dub mix) (7:20)
Isis - "In Essense" (6:52)
Frank Hatchett - "Malibu Nites" (5:00)
Review: With some of the best DJs and selectors, there is a certain mysterious sound or underlying feeling which unites the music they play, regardless of genre, year or tempo. British DJ, producer and music maestro Luke Una is a master of telling a story through music and this compilation is a perfect example of his musical alchemy in action. The second volume in his E Soul Cultura series, Una's intriguingly woven pattern of new, old, rare and under-discovered music from around the world became the soundtrack to rejuvenated positivity and won him favour with record outlets.
The compilation isn't just peacocking his crate diving ability, but it's a sonical narrative that engages the ebbs and flows of salsa, nu-disco, psych rock and Balearic. It's a grab bag of sounds, and each one is as intriguing and groovy as the last. Here's to a hopeful trilogy.
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Beach Diggin Volume 5
MAMBO / GUTS / VARIOUS
Beach Diggin Volume 5 (gatefold 2xLP + MP3 download code)
Cat: HS 168VL. Rel: 04 Aug 17
 
International
Yasuko Agawa - "LA Nights" (5:19)
Stephen Colebrooke - "Stay Away From Music" (4:28)
Andre Marie Tala - "Sweet Dole" (4:32)
Tyna Onwudiwe - "Lite Low" (4:04)
Rebles - "Sweetest Taboo" (Soca version) (3:26)
Ricardo Marrero & The Group - "And We'll Make Love" (2:31)
Koko Ateba - "Si T'es Mal Dans Ta Peau" (4:03)
Sookie - "Tonight" (feat Jeannine Otis) (4:58)
Raphael Toine - "Femmes Pays Douces" (5:40)
Eboni Band - "Desire" (5:09)
Robert J Riggins - "I Need You Now" (4:06)
Salero - "Teardrops & Wine" (3:07)
Momo Joseph - "War For Ground" (4:13)
Claude Genteuil - "Dreams Of Love" (3:00)
Gatot Soedarto - "Sayangilah Daku Kasih" (1:46)
Synchro Rhythmic Eclectic Language - "Pasto" (5:51)
Review: Since the Beach Diggin' compilation series launched a few years back, a number of its obscure, Balearic-minded selections have been given full length reissues of their own. We can probably expect a number of the tracks from this brilliant fifth volume to get the same treatment. As usual, the wide-ranging track list is thick with highlights, from the synth-heavy, French language reggae of Raphael Toine's 1986 bubbler "Femmes Pays Douces" (taken from the artist's frustratingly hard to find Ce Ta Ou album) and vibraphone-laden jazz-funk smoothness of Yasuko Agwa's sought-after "L.A Night", to the barely-known brilliance of Andre Maria Tole's Cameroonian gem "Sweet Dole". In other words, it's another essential selection.
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Jump N Funk
Rich MEDINA / VARIOUS
Jump N Funk (gatefold 2xLP + 7")
Cat: BBE 338CLP. Rel: 26 Jul 16
 
Broken Beat/Nu Jazz/Nu Soul
Fela Anikulapo Kuti & The Afrika Seventi - "Stalemate" (12:51)
Aquil - "For The People" (2:59)
Seun Kuti & Fela's Egypt 80 - "Na Oil" (8:12)
River Ocean - "Why Can't We Live Together" (Sao Benitez BV dub) (5:24)
Asiko Afrobeat Ensemble - "Bushman" (8:16)
Wale Oyejide - "Olodumare" (3:18)
Atjazz - "For Real" (2011 edition part 1 - Atjazz remix) (7:34)
Kutiman - "Bango Fields" (3:58)
Original Nairobi Afro Band - "Soul Makossa (No 1)" (7") (4:20)
Sir Victor Uwaifo & His Melody Maestroes - "Jungle Beat (Mutaba)" (3:05)
Review: Jump 'N' Funk started life as a small event in New York, organized by Rich Medina in order to pay tribute to the genius of Fela Kuti. Since then, parties have been held across the world, with Medina and guests showcasing music by, or inspired by, the Nigerian Afrobeat legend. This debut Jump N Funk compilation follows a similar formula, delivering both purist Afrobeat cuts (see Fela's punchy "Stalemate", and "Na Oil" by son Seun and his band, Egypt 80), and tracks in other styles that draw heavily on the style. Highlights in the latter category include the hazy Afro hip-hop of Aquil, a tasty Afro-house dub of River Ocean's cover of Timmy Thomas' classic "Why Can't We Live Together", and the lazy, sun-kissed glory of Kutiman's "Bango Fields".
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タグ: Afrobeat | Afro House
 in stock $24.07
Mr Bongo Record Club Volume One (reissue)
MR BONGO / VARIOUS
Cat: MRBLP 141. Rel: 27 Apr 20
 
International
Neno Exporta Som - "Deixa A Tristeza" (3:28)
Alipio Martins - "Piranha" (2:51)
Lemos E Debetio - "Morro Do Barraco Sem Agua" (2:49)
Barbosa - "Seara De Oxala" (2:06)
Dave Pike Set - "Mathar" (3:43)
Lantei - "Fish & Funjee (Komi Ke Kenam)" (2:54)
Buari - "Karam Bani" (4:20)
The Rwenzori's - "Handsome Boy (E Wara)" (part 1 & 2) (6:46)
Mavas John - "Use My Bady" (4:28)
Big Youth - "Mammy Hot Daddy Cool" (3:09)
Tappa Zukie - "Freak" (7:11)
Connie Laverne - "Can't Live Without You" (2:39)
Alex Rodriguez - "El Mercado" (4:57)
Cortex - "Chanson D'un Jour D'Hiver" (5:27)
King James Version - "He's Forever (Amen)" (4:50)
Review: Brighton based record label, publishers, cinematographers and legendary former London record store Mr Bongo present the first installment in their new 'Mr Bongo Record Club' compilation series. It features, in their words "a selection of favourites, recent discoveries and sought after obscurities, which form the basis of our DJ sets and our radio show of the same name." There really is some great music on here that has been sourced from all corners of the globe and as much as they're oldies: they certainly are goodies. Our favourites weren't limited to: Brazilian duo Lemos E Debetio's charming "Morro Do Barraco Sem Agua", the African funk explosion of Lantei's "Fish & Funjee (Komi Ke Kenam)" and some truly hot reggae vibes in the form of Big Youth's 1977 unclassic "Mammy Hot Daddy Cool" among many others on this fine compilation.
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タグ: MPB | Brazilian
 in stock $23.80
Sintesis Moderna: An Alternative Vision Of Argentinian Music 1980-1990
Cat: SNDWLP 150. Rel: 03 Nov 22
 
International
Carlos Cutaia - "Operativo" (4:23)
El Signo - "Dimensiones Ocultas" (Ric Piccolo edit) (5:17)
Ultimate Warriors - "Running Away From You" (5:25)
Abaddon - "No Es Computable" (3:29)
Toby - "Ain't That Better" (Harari edit) (5:02)
The Originals - "Vamos A La Playa" (5:20)
Mike Ribas - "Secuencia Sin Consecuencias" (3:13)
Adalberto Cevasco - "Reencuentros No 2" (7:29)
Los Moesicos Del Centro - "Esquirlas" (3:41)
Divina Gloria - "Mediterranee Club" (3:58)
Mike Ribas - "Como Son Los Retratos" (Harari edit) (4:39)
Delight - "I Wanna Make You Mine" (4:54)
Gaita - "Mueve Tu Cuerpo" (8:03)
Donald - "A Ver, A Ver" (Ric Piccolo edit) (5:09)
Bad Girls - "Dance To Dance" (4:46)
Carla Rab - "Sexy Films" (6:18)
Los Musicos Del Centro - "Aire De Tropicos" (3:52)
Jorge Lopez Ruiz - "De Mama Candombe" (5:36)
Jorge Alfano - "Fuego" (7:38)
Review: Revisionist history is just as important for music as it is for geopolitics or economics, so we're more than happy to recognise this 'Alternative Vision Of Argentinian Music' throughout one of the most important decades in popular music history. Whereas popular thought tended towards Argentina being a hotbed for 'rock nacional' (national rock) music made in the post-dictatorship return to democracy, here Soundway focus on the more extreme ends of the experimental music fringes that cropped, thanks to the newfound freedoms allowed by neoliberal policies. Arthur Russell-esque disco, downtempo battle breaks, avant-garde obscurities - it's all there.
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 in stock $33.76
Angola Soundtrack 2: Hypnosis Distortions & Other Sonic Innovations 1969-1978
Samy Ben REDJEB / VARIOUS
Cat: AALP 075. Rel: 19 May 21
 
International
Os Anjos - "Avante Juventude" (3:34)
Quim Manuel - "Senhor Doutor" (3:35)
Tony Von - "N'Hoca" (2:57)
Urbano De Castro - "Kia Lomingo" (3:33)
Jovens Do Prenda - "Bina" (4:13)
Oscar Neves - "Mabele" (2:27)
Africa Ritmos - "Agarrem" (3:03)
Os Kiezos - "Saudades De Luanda" (2:43)
Kito - "Bongololo" (3:24)
Muhongo - "N' Ga Kunu M'Butu" (2:35)
Negoleiros Do Ritmo - "Lemba" (3:28)
Dicanzas Do Prenda - "Snipes" (4:08)
Carlo Lamartine & Aguias Reais - "Bazooka" (3:26)
Cisco - "Divua Diami" (3:17)
Levis Vercky's - "Meca" (3:35)
Elias Dia Kimuezo - "Chamavo" (5:08)
Africa Ritmos - "Olha O Pica" (3:24)
Urbano De Castro - "Fatimita" (4:00)
Africa Show - "Inspiracao De Nito" (3:30)
Dimba Diangola - "Despedida" (5:19)
Review: A unique political story told in 20 chapters, Angola 2 Soundtrack delves deep into the nine year history of recorded music culture that was born out of the live music oppression set in place by Portuguese rule. Between three labels over 800 recordings were released during this fertile period, each one reflecting Angolan folk and distinctive Latin influences. And these are 20 of the most creative highlights. From the frenetic guitar rhythms and harmonic chants of "Mabele" to the psychedelic highlife shimmers of "Avante Juventude" via the insistent, street-bound sermon of "Snipes", this collection is entrenched in a rich musical history. Complete with well researched booklet and powerful imagery, it's an immaculate lesson in modern music history.
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タグ: African | Highlife
 in stock $26.28
Glucklich VI
Rainer TRUBY / VARIOUS
Glucklich VI (limited unmixed CD)
Cat: CPT 6172. Rel: 19 Jul 23
 
Broken Beat/Nu Jazz/Nu Soul
Jon Lucien - "Come With Me To Rio"
Debbie Cameron & Richard Boone - "Stop Foolin' Yourself"
Marcia Maria - "Brasil Nativo"
Midnight Gigolos - "Brother Samba"
Sonzeira - "The Mystery Of Man" (Rainer Truby & Corrado Bucci presents Truccy remix)
A Bossa Eletrica - "Sob A Luz Do Sol"
The Matheus Combo - "Aderico"
Grupo Ebano - "Pe No Chao"
Guillermo Reuter - "Mr Jenkins"
Jean Marc Jafet - "Offering"
Wutrio - "Hallo Hoppel"
Christian Knobel - "Sambomambo"
Review: German DJ and producer Rainer Truby first unveiled the Glucklich series of compilations way back in the 90s, when fusions of Brazilian music, jazz, soul, funk and electronic were making their very first commercial splashes. This reissue of the sixth edition of the series, first released in 2003, hears 14 tracks of nu-Brazilian groove by the likes of Azymuth, Marcos Valle, Sabrina Malheiros and Celia Vaz. You're not likely to hear a psychedelic acid downtempo version of 'Everybody Loves The Sunshine' anywhere else any time soon.
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Played by: Pete Haigh
 in stock $20.48
Tunel Acustico
Cat: FARO 246LP. Rel: 16 Sep 24
 
International
Assim Nao Da (5:55)
Feels So Good (4:20)
Nao Sei (3:50)
Todo Dia Santo (3:11)
Thank You Burt (For Bacharach) (2:39)
Life Is What It Is (5:29)
Tunel Acustico (3:23)
Bora Meu Bem (5:28)
Palavras Tao Gentis/Tem Que Ser Feliz (6:05)
Review: Marcos Valle's extraordinary life is marked by international fame, political upheaval and diverse musical achievements. Rising to fame overnight, he evaded a military dictatorship and the Vietnam War draft, had his music featured on The Simpsons, and became an unexpected fitness icon. With 22 studio albums since 1962, his work spans bossa nova, samba, disco, rock, and more and compositions have been recorded by legends like Frank Sinatra and Sarah Vaughan, and sampled by Jay-Z and Kanye West. Valle's latest album, Tunel Acustico, brings together his eclectic sound with tracks like 'Feels So Good' and 'Life Is What It Is,' reimagined with fresh arrangements and contributions from prominent Brazilian artists. The album also includes a tribute to Burt Bacharach, so what's not to love?
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 in stock $31.26
Tunel Acustico
Tunel Acustico (limited orange vinyl LP)
Cat: FARO 246LPORANGE. Rel: 28 Oct 24
 
International
Assim Nao Da (5:55)
Feels So Good (4:20)
Nao Sei (3:50)
Todo Dia Santo (3:11)
Thank You Burt (For Bacharach) (2:39)
Life Is What It Is (5:29)
Tunel Acustico (3:23)
Bora Meu Bem (5:28)
Palavras Tao Gentis/Tem Que Ser Feliz (6:05)
Review: Marcos Valle's 23rd studio album, Tunel Acustico, is a sweeping blend of the Brazilian legend's six-decade career, from his iconic bossa nova beginnings to jazz-funk and LA disco. Valle, who has worked with names like Sergio Mendes and Leon Ware, pulls together past and present on this release. With two members of the renowned Brazilian jazz-funk group Azymuth on board, the rhythm section sets a lively foundation for Valle's soulful melodies. Highlights include 'Feels So Good,' a groovy 1979 collaboration with Leon Ware, freshly updated with AI stem-separation and new Portuguese lyrics, and 'Life Is What It Is,' a disco-infused track co-written with Chicago's Laudir De Oliveira. Guest lyricists such as Ceu and Moreno Veloso add a contemporary flair, while the closing track, 'Thank You Burt (For Bacharach),' pays homage to the legendary composer. With its dynamic mix of samba, soul, and timeless grooves, Tunel Acustico is another standout in Valle's storied career.
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 in stock $29.60
Tunel Acustico
Cat: FARO 246CD. Rel: 16 Sep 24
 
International
Todo Dia Santo
Life Is What It Is
Assim Nao Da
Para De Fazer Besteira
Bora Meu Bem
Tunel Acustico
Marcos Valle & Leon Ware - "Feels So Good"
Nao Sei
Palavras Tao Gentis
Tem Que Ser Feliz
Thank You Burt (For Bacharach)
Feels So Good (instrumental)
Life Is What It Is (instrumental)
Review: Marcos Valle's illustrious career is nothing short of extraordinary. From becoming an international sensation overnight to navigating political turmoil, dodging the Vietnam draft, and shaping fitness trends, Valle's journey is as dynamic as his music. To truly grasp his impact, one must experience his diverse discography. Spanning from his 1962 debut to the present, Valle's work covers bossa nova, samba, disco, psychedelic rock, and beyond. With 22 studio albums, his music has been celebrated by legends like Frank Sinatra, Elis Regina and sampled by contemporary icons such as Jay-Z and Kanye West. Valle's twenty-third album, Tunel Acustico, marks a grand synthesis of his musical evolution. The album unifies Valle's varied styles with a natural, sincere touch. It features two tracks from his time in Los Angeles in the late seventies: 'Feels So Good,' a soulful gem created with Leon Ware, and 'Life Is What It Is,' a disco delight co-written with Laudir De Oliveira of Chicago. 'Feels So Good' was restored from an old demo with producer Daniel Maunick, who used AI to enhance the track, while Valle added Portuguese lyrics and new instrumentation. Valle's take on 'Life Is What It Is' boosts the tempo and groove for an infectious summer vibe. The album also showcases contemporary Brazilian talents like Joyce Moreno, Ceu and Moreno Veloso, alongside Valle's brother, Paulo Sergio Valle. Closing with 'Thank You Burt (For Bacharach),' a tribute to Burt Bacharach, Tunel Acustico promises to be a compelling addition to Valle's legendary career.
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 in stock $13.00
Roots Rocking Zimbabwe: The Modern Sound Of Harare' Townships 1975-1980
VARIOUS
Cat: AALP 101. Rel: 02 May 25
 
International
Thomas Mapfumo & The Acid Band - "Chiiko Chinotinetsa" (3:23)
New Tutenkhamen - "Amai A Kwatu" (2:46)
Gypsy Caravan - "Soweto Mujibha" (2:39)
Echoes Limited - "Soul Scene" (2:53)
Oliver & The Black Spirits - "Anoshereketa" (2:51)
The Storm - "Nyaya Dzinonetsa" (3:15)
Blacks Unlimited - "Hangaiwa" (3:03)
The Green Arrows - "The Towering Inferno" (2:15)
New Tutenkhamen - "Joburg Bound" (2:59)
Mawonera Superstars - "Nyamutamba Naziwere" (3:55)
Echoes Ltd - "Engelina" (3:13)
Witch - "Funky Reggae" (3:56)
Baked Beans - "Introduction" (3:07)
Blacks Unlimited - "Yarira" (2:51)
The Phaze - "Baby Please" (2:33)
Gypsy Caravan - "Chistiuiti" (2:44)
Melody & Bybit - "Kwakaenda Imbwa" (3:07)
The Green Arrows - "No Delay" (2:47)
New Tutenkhamen - "Kumalila Ngwenya" (2:50)
Harare Mambos - "Shanga Yangu" (3:14)
Shaft Form - "Give It" (2:37)
Sweg Unity - "Musikana" (3:14)
Double Shuffle - "Taj Mahal" (2:49)
Dagger Rock Band - "Viva Zimbabwe" (4:00)
ITC Blues Limited - "Porter" (3:48)
Review: Analog Africa doesn't do anything other than special releases really, but this one tracing the label's origins back to Zimbabwe over 20 years ago is a real standout. A carefully curated collection of 25 tracks with a fine booklet proving plenty of extra context, it captures the birth of the country's modern music scene and brims with the creative sound explosion of the 70s and 80s. Before genres were fully defined, artists blended rock, rumba, soul and traditional rhythms in bold, experimental ways that still stand up and get diggers and dancers excited in 2025. Included are never-before-released tracks from Thomas Mapfumo, Oliver Mtukudzi and more and they all add up to rich and dynamic snapshot of Zimbabwe's peerless musical evolution during what was a transformative era.
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Played by: Flash Atkins
タグ: Afrobeat | Afro Funk | Cumbia
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Horse Meat Disco Presents: Disco & Boogie From Brazil Vol 1
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Cat: MRBLP 302. Rel: 21 Mar 25
 
Disco/Nu-Disco
Harmony Cats - "Harmony Cats' Theme" (3:26)
Luiza Maura - "Sorriso Vermelho" (2:46)
Gretchen - "Ela Tem Raca, Charme, Talento E Gostosura" (4:03)
Coisa Quente - "Edmundo (In The Mood)" (3:35)
Ze Carlos - "Venha" (remix) (6:00)
Robson Jorge & Lincoln Olivetti - "Suspira" (5:40)
Os Carbonos - "Passaro Selvagem" (3:38)
San Rodrigues - "Fofa" (3:01)
Marcos Valle - "Parabens (Danca Do Daniel)" (8:34)
Lafayette - "Sol De Verao" (3:57)
Roberto Cesar - "Fevereiro (O Bamba)" (3:57)
Arlete - "Quero Ser Sua Mulher" (3:19)
Waldirene - "Queima Como Fogo" (3:28)
Luiza Maura - "Deixa Girar" (3:09)
Jorge Ben - "Rio Babilonia" (4:51)
Carlos Bivar - "Elo" (2:49)
Review: In full gatefold LP form comes the latest Brazilian boogie compilation by Horse Meat Disco, selected selectors of the best rarities in the disco genre. Curated mostly by founding member Luke Howard and with added consultations from crewmates James Hillard, Severino Panzetta and Jim Stanton, a lifetime of frolicking among samba troupes, carnival processions and yearly Rio visitations went into the choices you hear here, consummating one man's intuitive taste for a sound whose appeal stretches far wider than its nation of origin. Mr Bongo invited Howard to their Brighton HQ for an extended on-site selection, proving its off-the-cuff expertise: early electronica experiments from Ze Carlos blend voluminously with Jorge Ben pennings and mouth-watering Luiza Maura 7" cullings, proving a hand-picking that is at once eclectic and unifying.
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Super Disco Pirata: De Tepito Para El Mundo 1965-1980
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Cat: AALP 099. Rel: 15 Nov 24
 
International
Lucho Burbano - "Afro Oriental"
Cumbia Machuca - "Cumbia De Los Bee Gees"
Lucho Gavilanes - "El Tequilazo/Canelazo"
Carlos Haayen Y Su Piano Candeloso - "Palenque"
Enrique Lynch - "La Quinta Sinfonia De Beethoven"
Los Pakines - "Venus"
La Protesta De Colombia - "Lamento De Cumbia"
Sonora Tropical - "Ritmo De Cumbia"
Eduardo Zurita - "La 3A De Los Toquecitos"
Leon Cardona Y Los Internacionales - "La Noche"
El Combo Cienaguero - "El Compae Nunez"
Gabriel Meza Y Su Organo Chevere - "La Luna Y El Pescador"
Los Destellos - "Tanto Tienes, Tanto Vales"
Los Diablos Rojos - "A Bailar El Son Satanico"
Anibal Angel - "Cumbia Tropical"
Camacho Y Cano - "Hagan Rueda"
Orquesta Rafalo - "Eso Es Con Vela"
Alex Acosta Y Su Orquesta - "Cumbia Del Amor"
Ramon Ropain - "Malinga"
Afrosound - "Platico Chino"
Los Destellos - "La China Maria"
Los Orientales De Paramonga - "Te Gusta Como Azucar"
Francisco Zapata - "Cumbia Candelosa"
Review: Global groove trotters and world renowned compilers Analog Africa are back with another gem for your collection, this time looking deep into the sounds of the golden age of Mexico City's mobile soundsystems. Super Disco Pirata - De Tepito Para El Mundo 1965-1980" is a musical adventure with no fewer than 23 red hot jams of topical greatness all ready to get asses shaking and floors full. They have been taken from "the finest and strangest pirata LPs" and they all shine bright from Enrique Lynch's bright and brassy 'La Quinta Sinfonia De Beethoven' to Gabriel Meza Y Su Organo Chevere's 'La Luna Y El Pescador' with its rather haunting organ melodies and shuffling samba rhythms. A real treat for world music lovers.
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タグ: Latin | Cumbia
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Habibi Funk: An Eclectic Selection Of Music From The Arab World
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Cat: HABIBI 0071. Rel: 14 Dec 17
 
International
Fadoul - "Bsslama Hbibti" (4:54)
Bob Destiny - "Wang Dang" (4:37)
Attarazat Addahabia - "Unknown" (4:15)
Jalil Bennis Et Les Golden Hands - "Mirza" (2:17)
Sharhabeel Ahmed - "Irkos Farfesh" (4:37)
Belbao - "Casablanca Shuffle" (3:03)
Mallek Mohamed - "Rouhi Ya Hafida" (4:01)
Freh Kodja - "La Coladera" (3:13)
Kamal Keila - "Al Asafir" (5:20)
Ahmed Malek - "Tape 19.11" (2:46)
Hamid El Shaeri - "Ayonha" (3:39)
Ahmed Malek - "Bossa" (2:42)
Samir & Abboud - "Games" (3:27)
Al Massrieen - "Sah" (3:44)
Gharbi Sadok & Georges Garzia - "Lala Tibki" (3:00)
Dalton - "Soul Brother" (3:44)
Review: Habibi Funk has subtitled this tasty label compilation "an eclectic selection of music from the Arab world". It's an apt description, because the double vinyl set is little less than a whistle-stop tour of killer cuts from North Africa and the Middle East. Amongst the dirty and driving Morccoan funk (see Fadoul's righteously heavy opener), Arabic rock and roll (the Beatles-in-Timbukto flex of Jalil Bellis), Lebanese disco, Sudanese throw-downs and Algerian floor-burners, you'll find a quintet of previously unreleased tracks discovered during the label's extensive vault-digging explorations around the Arabic world. We can think of few finer introductions to vintage Arabic dance music, to be honest, and would heartily recommend it.
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Cadence Revolution: Disques Debs International Vol 2 1973-1981
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Cat: STRUT 189LP. Rel: 14 Feb 20
 
International
Super Combo - "Moin Domi Derho" (7:29)
Les Vikings - "Ambiance (Guhe Huiamo)" (2:24)
Typical Combo - "Piensalo Bien" (3:40)
Guadafrica Combo - "Moin Ce Roi Roi" (5:34)
Edouard Benoit - "Mauve Chauffe" (4:50)
Koumbit - "Lage Yo" (3:39)
Les Rapaces - "Music Passe Partout" (5:11)
Midnight Groovers - "Stranger" (Disques Debs version) (4:54)
Rico Et Pi Yo - "Pas Coler La" (5:35)
Smoke - "Lina Femm' Foll" (3:44)
HWT Band - "Good Trip" (6:07)
Galaxy - "Disco Funk" (4:56)
Ti Celeste - "Moin Envie Danser On Belle Biguine" (3:30)
Bienveillance Abymienne - "Ti Jenes An Nou" (4:35)
Guy Conquette Et Son Groupe - "Ping Pong" (4:12)
Tabou N 2 - "Experience" (3:36)
Review: In the summer of 2018, Strut offered up a compilation that mined the extensive back catalogue of Disques Debs International, a Guadeloupe-based label that showcased the finest music to come out of the French-speaking Caribbean between 1950 and 2000. While that set focused on material released between 1960 and '72, this belated sequel showcases cuts featured on Henri Debs' legendary imprint between 1973 and '81. The musical palette is therefore even brighter, breezier and more sun-kissed, offering up cuts that touch on mambo, rumba, Zouk, tropical disco, reggae and the kind of cross-cultural fusions that belie easy categorization. As you'd expect from Strut, the selections are spot on and the re-mastered sound superb. In other words, it's another must-have release from Quinton Scott's imprint.
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タグ: Reggae Disco | French | Caribbean | Zouk
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Mr Bongo Record Club Vol 3
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Cat: MRBLP 165. Rel: 03 Jun 19
 
International
JB De Carvalho E Seu Terreiro - "Fui A Umbanda" (2:33)
Trio Ternura - "A Gira" (3:04)
Alcione - "Figa De Guine" (2:19)
Impacto 5 - "Longe Daqui Aqui Mesmo" (3:23)
Abaete - "Pisa No Taboado" (2:34)
Tobias - "Coisa Sentimental" (4:00)
Os Flippers - "Estrelar" (2:02)
SpaceArk - "Don't Stop" (unreleased long version) (4:09)
Pure Release - "I'll Know It's Love For Sure" (3:37)
Luther Davis Group - "You Can Be A Star" (4:39)
Kaleidoscope - "Let Me Try" (3:26)
Marumo - "Khomo Tsaka Deile Kae?" (3:43)
Splash - "Peacock" (4:51)
Gyedu Blay Ambolley - "Highlife" (5:00)
Harari - "Senyamo" (4:44)
Tokyo Academy Philharmonic Chorus Group - "Taharazaka" (2:57)
Cesar Roldão Vieira - "Ze Do Trem" (2:14)
Elias Rahbani - "I Want To Be" (3:21)
Elias Rahbani - "Dance Of Maria" (2:45)
Galt MacDermot - "Coffee Cold" (3:22)
Review: The crate-diggers behind the Mr Bongo label can usually be relied upon to showcase some seriously good tunes old and new. That's certainly the case on this third volume in their occasional "Record Club" series of compilations. Spanning sunshine soul, obscure samba, spacey jazz-funk experimentation, wide-eyed underground disco, fiery funk, weirdo rock, cheery South African bubblegum, synth-laden early '80s highlife, Ramsay Lewis style workouts and the psychedelic Middle Eastern disco-funk of Elias Rahbani, the compilation's 20 tracks are not only near faultless, but genuinely surprising and eye-opening. To quote a cliche, this collection genuinely is all killer and no filler.
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Habibi Funk: An Eclectic Selection Of Music From The Arab World Part 2
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Cat: HABIBI 015LP. Rel: 16 Sep 21
 
International
Douaa - "Haditouni" (2:56)
Magdy Al Husseini - "Music De Carneval" (5:04)
Fadoul - "Ahl Jedba" (3:55)
Sal Davis - "Qaboos" (2:55)
Munir Khauli - "Heik Ha Nishtghil?" (4:36)
Ouiness - "Zina" (2:47)
Najib Alhoush - "Ya Aen Daly" (3:36)
Zohra - "Badala Zamana" (3:11)
Ahmed Malek - "Casbah" (3:26)
Ait Meslayen - "El Fen" (4:42)
Hamid El Shaeri - "Reet" (4:25)
Ibrahim Hesnawi - "Tendme" (4:41)
Tony Benn Feghaly - "Free Blow" (dub version) (5:14)
Review: Habibi Funk follows up the success of their first instalment of music from the Arab world with a second superb instalment. They point out that this is "not meant as a historic reflection of popular music of the "Arab world." It is a very personal selection of songs we grew to like." It is a brilliantly broad affair with organ funk from Egypt, disco sounds and mystical vocals from Morocco, reggae and folkloric music from Libya and soundtracks from Algeria. All the tracks are fully licensed either directly from the artists or from their families.
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Played by: RUSTAM OSPANOFF.
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Egypt & Lebanon: Cosmic Arabic Disco & Searing Dance Floor Bangers 1974-1985
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Cat: CD 002LP. Rel: 03 Oct 17
 
International
Joseph Nemnom - "Rasputin" (Excerpt) (1:57)
Iman El Bahr Darwish - "Mahsobko Endas" (3:06)
Ihsan Al Munzer - "A Night At The Station" (3:11)
Mohammed Jamal - "Hallilah" (instrumental) (3:12)
Assa'd Khoury With His Oriental Electronic Organ & Band - "Al Ghaba" (3:50)
Ammar El Shariey - "Funk Excerpt" (2:34)
Ammar El Shariey - "Souk Al Abeed" (4:13)
Farid Atrache - "Cairo" (4:19)
Mohammed Jamal - "Doroup El Hawa" (instrumental) (3:24)
Ihsan Al Munzer - "Jamileh" (4:17)
Ammar El Shariey - "Enta Omri" (3:51)
Review: If you have any interest at all in decidedly out-there Aarabic takes on disco - cosmic or otherwise - then you really need this brilliant compilation in your life. Comprised of music recorded and released in Egpyt and Lebanon between 1974 and 1985, it's a treasure trove of discotheque-ready gems from North Africa. Highlights come thick and fast, from the sweeping strings and lo-fi synthesizer solos of Ihsan al Munzer's dizzyingly upbeat "A Night At The Station" and the psychedelic madness of "Al Ghaba" by Assa'd Khoury With His Oriental Electronic Organ and Band, to the synth-laden, percussion-heavy dub disco thrills of Farid Atrache's "Cairo", which is the sort of record you could imagine DJ Harvey championing. To be honest, it's all "fire", as the cool kids would say.
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The Albarika Story Volume 1
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Cat: AJXLP 803. Rel: 31 Oct 24
 
International
Orchestre Poly Rythmo De Cotonou Rep Pop Du Benin - "Segla" (6:55)
IPA Boogie - "Get The Music Now" (edit) (4:22)
Orchestre Black Dragons De Porto Novo Dahomey - "E Sa F'Aiye" (3:17)
TP Orchestre Poly Rythmo De Cotonou - "Aiha Ni Kpe We" (edit) (5:32)
Les Sympathics De Porto Novo Benin - "Ego-Ibo" (7:00)
Orchestre Poly Rythmo De Cotonou Dahomey - "Gbeti Ma Djro" (3:00)
Orchestre Les Volcans Du Benin - "Oya Ka Jojo" (6:23)
TP Orchestre Poly Rythmo - "It's A Vanity" (4:21)
Orchestre Anassoua Jazz De Parakou - "Bakassine Gabou" (5:41)
Orchestre Poly Rythmo De Cotonou Rep Pop Du Benin - "Nan Man Nan" (6:01)
Ogassa - "Gbe We Gnin Wa Bio" (edit) (5:48)
TP Orchestre Poly Rythmo De Cotonou - "Kpede Do Gbe Houenou" (4:38)
Review: Founded in the late 1960s by record store owner Seidou Adissa, Albarika Store became one of Africa's most influential independent labels and did a fine job of showcasing Benin's rich musical landscape. This compilation highlights the post-colonial music scene and is centered on Orchestre Poly-Rhythmo and founder Melome Clement who recorded under various names to spotlight key musicians. Also featured are pioneering acts like Les Sympathics De Porto Novo and Les Volcans who mix up Western funk, soul and Latin influences with traditional African rhythms. With contributions from Ipa Boogie and Ogassa, this collection celebrates local music infused with funk, disco and Afrobeat in all their glory.
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タグ: Afrobeat | Afro Funk
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Asiko Tito
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Cat: JAH 002. Rel: 12 Mar 25
 
International
Jazzhole Collective - "Odun Yii" (feat Queen Oyedele) (5:37)
Duro Ikujenyo & The Age Of Aquarius - "Oyeku" (feat Keziah Jones) (4:33)
Duro Ikujenyo & The Age Of Aquarius - "Ase" (feat Ayo Odia - remix) (4:03)
Kunniran Knn & Afara Oyin - "Ribadun?" (feat Biodun Batik) (4:46)
Sina Bakare - "Mo Duro Gedegbe" (feat YS Akinibosun) (4:36)
Prince Eji Oyewole - "If You No See Me" (4:27)
Duro Ikujenyo & The Age Of Aquarius - "Orisirisi" (4:32)
Jazzhole Collective - "Tribute To Haruna Ishola" (feat Teacha Okudepe) (5:26)
Kunniran Knn & Afara Oyin - "Ogun Jaa" (5:19)
Duro Ikujenyo & The Age Of Aquarius - "Alo" (feat Ayo Odia - dub mix) (3:27)
Review: Asiko Tito is one of many lost gems of Nigerian music. It has been curated by Lagos' legendary Jazzhole and feature music first recorded in the late 90s. The 10-track compilation captures Afrobeat, Yoruba-funk, Afro-funk, highlife and spiritual jazz gems that reflect Lagos' rich musical tapestry. Each track blends traditional rhythms with modern influences which are the hallmarks of the city's vital scene. Jazzhole is a label led by Olakunle Tejuoso and his son and has been a cultural institution for over 30 years thanks to its championing of African and Afro-diasporic sounds. This is another welcome reissue that reminds us of Nigeria's enduring creativity.
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タグ: Afrobeat | Afro Funk
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Congo Funk! Sound Madness From The Shores Of The Mighty Congo River: Kinshasa/Brazzaville 1969-1982
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Cat: AALP 098. Rel: 04 Apr 24
 
International
Petelo Vicka Et Son Nzazi - "Sungu Lubuka" (7:47)
Groupe Minzoto Ya Zaire - "Mfuur Ma" (4:51)
MBT's - "MBT's Sound" (4:12)
Abeti Et Les Redoutables - "Musique Tshiluba" (2:37)
Trio Bydoli - "Lalia" (4:53)
Tabu Ley Et L'Orchestre Afrisa - "Adeito" (6:40)
Les Bantous De La Capitale - "Ngantsie Soul" (8:23)
Les Freres Soki Et L'Orchestre Bella Bella - "Nganga" (8:36)
Orchestre Celi Bitshou - "Tembe Na Tembe Ya Nini" (7:18)
Lolo Et L'Orchestre OK Jazz - "Lolo Soulfire" (3:34)
Zaiko Langa Langa - "Femme Ne Pleure Pas" (5:59)
Orchestre OK Jazz - "Kiwita Kumunani" (3:46)
GO Malebo - "Fiancee Laya" (5:05)
Orchestre National Du Congo - "Ah! Congo" (3:18)
Review: Analog Africa has repressed the highly valued and long since sold-out Congo Funk! Sound Madness From The Shores Of The Mighty Congo River: Kinshasa/Brazzaville 1969-1982. It is a compilation that superbly shows off the raw energy and funkiness of the Congolese rumba scene. This is the country that spawned such as legendary bands as African Jazz, OK Jazz and African Fiesta and it is said that the concert ahead of the legendary Rumble in the Jungle boxing match between Muhammad Ali vs George Foreman is what really set young hopefully musicians on their paths, after they saw James Brown play live. The story of those artists and the labels they released on in the ensuing years is what is told so well here across four sides of vital wax.

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タグ: Afro Funk
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Space Echo: The Mystery Behind The Cosmic Sound Of Cabo Verde Finally Revealed
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Cat: AALP 080. Rel: 12 Sep 23
 
International
Antonio Sanches - "Pinta Manta" (4:18)
Dionisio Maio - "Dia Ja Manche" (4:32)
Jose Casimiro - "Morti Sta Bidjacu" (5:20)
Bana - "Pontin Pontin" (4:13)
Fany Havest - "That Day" (4:59)
Pedrinho - "Odio Sem Valor" (6:04)
Quirino Do Canto - "Mino Di Mama" (5:48)
Tchiss Lopes - "Mundo D'Margura" (3:04)
Joao Cirilo - "Po D'Terra" (5:37)
Abel Lima - "Corre Riba, Corre Baxo" (3:07)
Os Apolos - "Ilyne" (3:49)
Americo Brito - "Sintado Na Pracinha" (2:51)
Elisio Vieira - "Capchona" (3:13)
Antonio Dos Santos - "Djal Bai Si Camin" (7:19)
Abel Lima - "Stebo Cu Anabela" (4:28)
Review: Analog Africa belongs alongside the likes of Awesome Tapes From Africa and Light In The Attic in the annals of great modern day afro rock/beat reissue labels. The imprint has consistently delivered some monumental releases, all of them giving the listener a detailed insight into a particular scene or cultural corner of time. We're pretty sure that many people out there had no idea that there was a 'cosmic' sound in Cabo Verde in the 1977-1985 period, but there you go, you've learned something new. This is all dancefloor fire, and along with a gorgeous fanzine booklet, you have fifteen ridiculously forward-thinking and rare-as-hell electronic funk bombs from Africa. Fill your mind with the underrated genius of people like Antonio Sanches, Jose Casimiro, Bana, and the rest of this amazing crew or like-minded futurists. Release of the week!
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Brazilian Disco Boogie Sounds 1977-1984 Volume 2
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Cat: FVR 109CD. Rel: 04 Dec 15
 
Disco/Nu-Disco
Marcia Maria - "Amigo Branco"
Miss Lene - "Sinal De Desejo"
Brenda - "Natureza Viva"
Cristina Camargo - "Minas Do Rei Salomao"
Lady Zu - "Valeu A Pena"
Almir Ricardi - "To Parado Na Tua"
Rosana - "Alegria No Ar."
Kaito - "Cara Feia"
Adriana - "Contigo"
Review: Favorite Recordings' superb Disco Boogie Sounds series continues. Following Waxist's recent exploration of French productions from the period, they've decided to drop a second collection of high-grade Brazilian material. Renowned crate-digger Charles Maurice has done a terrific job of gathering together dusty, obscure cuts that perfectly encapsulate Brazilian musicians' sun-kissed, soulful approach to disco and boogie. Highlights are naturally plentiful, and include the starry, jazz-funk tinged warmth of Christina Camargo's "Minas Do Rei Salomao", the Chic style brilliance of Almir Ricardi's "To Parado Na Tua", and the cosmic, horn-heavy leftfield disco thrills of Kaito's "Cara Feia".
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タグ: Brazilian Disco | MPB
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Calabar-Itu Road: Groovy Sounds From South Eastern Nigeria (1972-1982)
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Calabar-Itu Road: Groovy Sounds From South Eastern Nigeria (1972-1982) (limited 2xLP in silk screen sleeve + 44 page booklet)
Cat: CRZR 1004LP. Rel: 24 Nov 16
 
International
Isadico Dance Band Of Nigeria Led By Isaiah Disckson - "Mbre Isong" (intro) (2:20)
Cross River Nationale - "Nyong Eyen Unen" (6:04)
The Visitors - "Eyen Erong Nwa" (4:54)
Mansion - "Akam Itoro Abasi" (4:00)
Monica Isaac - "Akananwan Isong Idung" (3:31)
Emmanual Ntia & His Eastern Star Dance Band - "Top Eyop Odo" (5:04)
The Sea Lions - "Akwa Idim" (5:04)
Charles Duke - "Suk Usan Idang" (Cross River Radio interlude) (2:14)
Isadico Dance Band Of Nigeria Led By Isaiah Disckson - "Eti Eyeneka" (6:30)
The Doves - "Akan Anwan Isong Idung" (3:27)
Mari Afi Usuah & The South Eastern State Cultural Band - "Mma Ama Mbo" (3:51)
Sunny Risky & The Vitamin Explosion - "Atak Mfat Eyen" (5:03)
Chief Inyang Henshaw & His Top Ten Aces - "Eseme Ikpong" (5:48)
Etubom Rex Williams & His Nigerian Artistes - "Ererimbot Afayung Oko" (6:25)
Bustic Kingsley Bassey's Anansa Engineers - "Journey To Luna" (9:58)
Review: For their latest tribute to Nigeria's booming music scene of the '70s and early '80s, Comb & Razor Sound has decided to do things differently. Whereas most compilations of vintage Nigerian grooves focus on music made in and around the bustling city of Lagos, Calabar-Itu Road looks instead at tracks made and released by those in South Eastern Nigeria. In true crate-digging fashion, the two records here - featuring tracks from previously unheralded stars of the "Calabar" scene, including Etubom Rex Willians and Cross River Nationale - come accompanied by a thoroughly researched, 44-page booklet telling the story of the region's love affair with popular music. If you're interested in African funk, soul and disco, it should be an essential purchase.
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タグ: African | Afrobeat | Afro Funk
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Mr Bongo Record Club Volume Four
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Cat: MRBLP 217. Rel: 20 Nov 20
 
International
The Modern Tropical Quintet - "Midnight In Moscow" (4:28)
James Reese & The Progressions - "Throwing Stones" (Kenny Dope mix) (5:21)
Cindy & The Playmates - "Don't Stop This Train" (3:14)
Carnival - "Eyes Growing Wider" (4:20)
Azwon - "Paradise Island" (5:25)
Carlos Puebla, Santiago Martinez & Pedro Sosa - "Sun Sun Damba E" (3:50)
Pepe Sanchez Y Su Rock-Band - "Sentimiento" (5:00)
DJ Format & The Simonsound - "The Peruvian" (3:42)
Hamlet Minassian - "Al Elnim" (6:10)
Idrissa Soumaoro & L'Eclipse De L' IJA - "Nissodia" (Mike D remix) (4:04)
Teaspoon Ndelu - "Sputla" (7:01)
The Mombasa Vikings - "Mama Matotoya" (3:35)
Lincoln - "Amanha O Tempo Muda" (3:04)
Don Ricardo - "Sonho Lindo" (2:33)
Ze Roberto - "Lotus 72 D" (fast) (3:03)
Wax Machine - "Extralude" (Wyndham Earl More-Than-An interlude remix) (4:27)
Matty - "Selfportrait" (7:15)
Review: Since launching in 2016, Mr Bongo's Record Club compilation series has provided three essential volumes of personal favourites - many obscure and hard-to-find - selected by the label's in-house team of crate-digging DJs. Volume four is naturally every bit as essential as its' predecessors, offering an enticing mixture of Brazilian, African, soul, funk and disco with not a suspect selection in sight. This time round, they've chosen to include contemporary music as well as dusty old gems, with highlights including Kenny Dope's delicious rework of the soul-jazz positivity of 'Throwing Stones' by James Reese and the Progressions, the fast version of Ze Roberto's 1973 MPB classic 'Lotus 72D' and the samba-folk wonder that is Matthew Tavares' 2019 gem 'Self Portrait'.
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タグ: African | Brazilian
 in stock $23.80
Fania Records: The Latin Sound Of New York 1964-1978
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Cat: 726406 2. Rel: 30 Jan 25
 
International
Pete Rodriguez - "I Like It (I Like It Like That)" (4:25)
Eddie Palmieri - "Cafe" (6:34)
Joe Bataan - "Gypsy Woman" (2:32)
Ray Barretto - "Acid" (5:03)
Hector Lavoe - "Mi Gente" (5:27)
Richie Ray & Bobby Cruz - "Aguzate" (6:07)
Cheo Feliciano - "Anacaona" (4:16)
Celia Cruz & Johnny Pacheco - "Quimbara" (4:43)
Ismael Rivera - "Las Caras Lindas" (7:12)
Willie Colon & Hector Lavoe - "Che Che Cole" (3:20)
Hector Lavoe - "El Cantante" (4:33)
Ray Barretto - "Indestructible" (4:10)
Joe Cuba Sextet - "El Raton" (3:46)
Fania All Stars - "Estrellas De Fania" (5:38)
Willie Colon & Hector Lavoe - "La Murga" (6:13)
Willie Colon & Ruben Blades - "Pedro Navaja" (7:02)
Review: There have been many concurrent sounds of 60s and 70s New York, but the Latin soul subsidiary of said multipli-city saw and heard its heyday in the sweet-spot of 1964-78, where the Latin American favourite label Fania Records reigned supreme in its niche. Bannering the likes of Willie Colon, Hector Lavoe, Ruben Blades, Johnny Pacheco and Celia Cruz, Fania was born of a desire to promote salsa music and adjacent styles in New York, after Dominican musician and label boss Johnny Pacheco underwent financial woes and sought respite in memories of a quaint Cuban luncheonette of the same name. The heady mix of sonic pimento collides several of the best salsa bands in a New York otherwise dominated by soul and funk, amounting to a charred, lively stew.
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タグ: Salsa | Latin Jazz | Afro Cuban
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Nigeria 70: The Definitive Story Of 1970's Funky Lagos
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Nigeria 70: The Definitive Story Of 1970's Funky Lagos (gatefold translucent green vinyl 3xLP)
Cat: STRUT 44LPC. Rel: 29 Aug 24
 
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Orlando Julius & His Afro Sounders - "Alo Mi Alo" (part 1 & 2) (7:51)
Segun Bucknor & His Revolution - "La La La" (3:25)
Lijadu Sisters - "Orere Elejigbo" (3:54)
Peter King - "Shango" (5:38)
Sahara All Stars Band Jos - "Enjoy Yourself" (5:52)
Fela Anikulapo Kuti & Africa 70 - "Jeun Ko Ku (Chop 'N' Quench)" (7:14)
Tunji Oyelana & The Benders - "Ifa" (4:59)
Ofo The Black Company - "Allah Wakbarr" (3:26)
The Funkees - "Dancing Time" (3:19)
Monomono - "Tire Loma Da Nigbehin" (4:45)
Bala Miller & The Great Music Pyrameeds Of Afrika - "Ikon Allah" (5:27)
Sir Victor Uwaifo & His Melody Maestroes - "Akayan Ekassa" (3:03)
Shina Williams & His African Percussionists - "Agboju Logun" (11:34)
Gasper Lawal - "Kita Kita" (6:01)
King Sunny Ade & His African Beats - "Ja Fun Mi" (instrumental) (7:13)
Review: Strut's definitive vinyl edition of Nigeria 70 brings fresh vitality to a landmark compilation first released in 2001. This collection, renowned for its role in popularizing 1970s Lagos music, remains a vital exploration of Afro funk and Afro jazz, showcasing a vibrant cross-section of Nigerian music that extends beyond Fela Kuti's legacy. The reissue offers a rich tapestry of sounds that captured Nigeria's dynamic musical landscape. Starting with Monomono's 'Loma Da Nigbehin,' the album dives into deep, rhythmically complex Afrobeat grooves. Fela Kuti's iconic tracks 'Upside Down' and 'Jeun Ko Ku (Chop 'n' Quench)' highlight the revolutionary funk that defined the era, while Tony Allen's 'No Discrimination' from 1980 exemplifies the genre's evolving sophistication. The compilation's strength lies in its diversity. Tracks like Ofo & the Black Company's 'Allah Wakbarr' and BLO's 'Chant to Mother Earth' introduce psychedelic rock influences, while Joni Haastrup's 'Greetings' and Shina Williams & His African Percussionists' 'Agboju Logun' infuse disco and electro-funk elements into the Afrobeat foundation. William Onyeabor's 'Better Change Your Mind' offers a glimpse into how Nigerian artists engaged with global funk and synthesiser sounds. Nigeria 70 is a great example to the innovative spirit of Nigerian music in the 1970s, reflecting a rich interplay of local and global influences.
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