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The Poet
Cat: MRBLP 116/LRLP 168. Rel: 09 Oct 14
 
Jazz
The Poet
Sunday's Stuff
Aura
Sambatown (Rock Ridge)
A Day At The Zoo
Grandma's Rocking Chair
 in stock $21.76
Control
Control (LP)
Cat: MRBLP 199. Rel: 17 Sep 19
 
International
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)
 in stock $17.37
Me Chama De Gato Que Eu Sou Sua (reissue)
Cat: MRBLP 273B. Rel: 22 Mar 24
 
Jazz
Electric Fish (4:10)
Dela (3:42)
Nuvem Vermelha (3:08)
Coisa Maluca (1:35)
Boy Of Stranger Things (3:00)
Camelo Azul (3:43)
Insista Em Mim (3:34)
Let's Go To Before Again (2:31)
Debaixo Do Pano (2:43)
Dr Sabe Tudo (3:03)
Review: Mr. Bongo presents the very latest album from Ana Frango Eletrico, one of the most exciting voices to emerge from Brazil's contemporary new wave. With two critically acclaimed albums and a swathe of award-winning production turns already under their belt, Me Chama De Gato Que Eu Sou Sua promises to follow in very much the same wake, a ten-track delight of sophisti-disco productions and nimble, fey vocal performances from Eletrico themselves, this LP explores the depths of queer love and romance via some slick and snappy productions.
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Tags: Brazilian Disco | MPB
 in stock $21.76
Maria Fumaca
Cat: MRBLP 134. Rel: 01 Aug 16
 
Funk
Maria Fumaca (2:22)
Na Baixa Do Sapateiro (3:23)
Mr Funky Samba (3:39)
Caminho Da Roca (3:02)
Metalurgica (3:01)
Baiao (2:53)
Casa Forte (2:22)
Leblon Via Vaz Lobo (2:29)
Urubu Malandro (2:25)
Junia (3:39)
Review: Banda Black Rio were and still are an incredibly influential jazz-dance band from Brazil. Their three albums have been in any serious digger's back since then and, more recently, they've seen a renewed interest thanks to iconic British collectors and DJs such as Gilles Peterson and the rest of the London fusion crew. Maria Fumaca's tracks are the perfect balance between funk, jazz and disco, blending all three in one perfect shape for both the dancers and the armchair listeners. Tunes like "Na Baixa Do Sepateiro" focus on drums and hypnotic guitar solos, while others like "Caminho Da Roca" go deeper into the jazz end of the spectrum but still retain enough Brazilian tropical flare to make them an absolute pleasure on the dancefloors. A much recommended reissue, and one that would have cost you a fortune up until now. Mr Bongo in the place.
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 in stock $22.56
Say You'll Be Mine
Say You'll Be Mine (7" + insert)
Cat: MRB 7211. Rel: 14 Jul 23
 
Soul
Say You'll Be Mine (5:21)
Your Love Makes Me Crazy (6:27)
Review: A vault of formerly unreleased Don Blackman material recently surfaced via the Chicago DJ/producer/digger Marc Davis, who in recent years struck up a relationship with the children of the mysterious New York pianist and songwriter. Now this wealth of jams finally gets released: 40 years' worth of unheard Blackman - cassettes, CDs, discs, reel-to-reels, paperwork, even VHS tapes - inevitably once more reignites the obsessive fan interest in his music, which sprang from its already-mystical cult status in the rare funk and soul-digging world.
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 in stock $14.51
Meu Balanco (reissue)
Cat: MRBLP 266. Rel: 17 Mar 23
 
Jazz
Luar Do Sertao (3:08)
Sonho No Ceu (1:54)
Meu Balanco (3:18)
Lady Samba (2:07)
Apenas Um Coracao Solitario (2:56)
Jael (2:50)
Walking (3:03)
Satiricon (2:37)
Carmen (1:56)
Meiguice (2:22)
Petit Fils (Pour Pablito) (2:41)
Zoraia (3:21)
Review: Mr. Bongo takes us back to the release of Waltel Blanco's jazz-funk masterwork, 'Meu Balanco', first released in 1995. Noted for its accumulation of Blanco's various skills picked up over the course of his years as a session musician in Brazil - for the likes of Marcos Valle and Elis Regina, to name a few - this LP is a rollicking instrumental ride, just as suitable for film soundtracking as it is for home listening. Many-an electric piano, bass lick and buzzing horn cement the vibe of the boom in Latin cinema at the time of its release.
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Tags: MPB | Brazilian | Latin Jazz | Latin Funk
 in stock $24.11
Super Herois
Cat: BRZ 45088. Rel: 19 Aug 22
 
International
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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 in stock $11.40
Funky Highlife
Cat: MRBLP 099. Rel: 15 Nov 12
 
Funk
Asafo Beesuon (medley)
Beebi A Odo Wo (medley)
Yebeyi Wo Aye (Ebibrim Blues)
Do Me Ma Mondo Wo Bi
 in stock $19.70
India (reissue)
India (reissue) (gatefold LP + insert)
Cat: MRBLP 149. Rel: 31 Jul 17
 
International
India (6:54)
Milho Verde (4:25)
Presente Cotidiano (2:54)
Volta (3:19)
Relance (4:55)
Da Maior Importancia (5:08)
Passarinho (5:27)
Pontos De Luz (2:43)
Desafinado (2:39)
Review: Last reissued in Brazil over 10 years ago and last reissued on vinyl over 20 years ago, legendary Brazilian singer Gal Costa's sixth album is a tropicalian odyssey. Reflective, soulful, touching and dynamic, Gal guides us through a sunset story of ballads ("Volta"), bossas ("Milho Verde") blues ("De Maior Importance") and beyond with an all-star troupe of musicians including Gilberto Gil, Arthur Verocai and Dominguinhos. Remastered to a touch and complete with the original cover that was banned by the Brazilian dictatorship at the time, this is the first time India has been reissued with care in decades.
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 in stock $19.70
India (50th Anniversary Edition) (half speed remastered)
India (50th Anniversary Edition) (half speed remastered) (gatefold LP + fold-out poster + insert with obi-strip)
Cat: MRBLP 282. Rel: 07 Jul 23
 
International
India (6:56)
Milho Verde (4:25)
Presente Cotidiano (2:54)
Volta (3:19)
Relance (5:04)
Da Maior Importancia (5:13)
Passarinho (5:22)
Pontos De Luz (2:43)
Desafinado (2:39)
Review: Gal Costa is rightly considered one of the leading lights of Brazil's tropicalia scene, not least from her golden period in the late 60s, and the legacy of the late singer lives on with this reissue of one of her finest albums by Mr Bongo. India was Costa's fourth album, originally released in 1973 and instantly courting controversy after the Brazilian military censored the cover due to the shot of Costa's bikini and little else. Of course such imagery is comparatively tame these days, and instead we can focus on the music which is some of the finest MPB and tropicalia you could ever wish to hear, all led by Costa's mesmerising voice and backed by true Brazilian greats including Gilberto Gil.
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 in stock $27.23
Fug (reissue)
Cat: MRB 7144. Rel: 19 May 20
 
Funk
Fug (4:26)
Brothers On The Slide (4:10)
Review: In the early '70s, Cymande made a trio of killer albums that remain stone cold classics to this day. For this reissue 7", Mr Bongo has dipped into two of those albums - 1973's Second Time Around and 74's Promised Heights - and dug out two of the best-loved, most-sampled cuts. On the A you'll find "Fug", a low-slung, bassline-driven party full of killer drum breaks, righteous horn solos and, and conscious lyrics that call for global action against inequality (little, it seems, has changed politically since). It's one of those you should really own, as is the ever more familiar flipside "Brothers On The Slide", which boasts one of the most recognizable grooves in the history of dance music.
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 in stock $9.07
Chi Talo EP Vol 2
Cat: MRB 1259. Rel: 01 Mar 24
 
Disco/Nu-Disco
New Sound Quartet - "Bass Construction" (Marc Davis edit) (5:47)
The Saucer Planes - "Straight To The Point" (Marc Davis edit) (8:13)
Review: Producer, DJ, and revered collector Marc Davis returns to his Chi-Talo series with a much-anticipated second volume. The Chi-Talo series deals in split EPs; each entry draws on an ultra-rare Chicago house gem and an Italian disco record respectively (one for the A and one for the B), re-working both into an enduring dialectal retelling of each city's contemporaneous come-ups in the 1980s and 90s. This time around, we're met with a reconstruction of 'Bass Construction', first heard on the Italo disco album Crazy Colours by New Sound Quartet (1979). Then comes a wonky, handclapping rendition of The Saucer Planes' 'Straight To The Point', the original of which can hardly be found on the net at all, even now. Both are huge but humble versions, marking out the guidelines for yet more editors to come.
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Tags: Disco Funk
 in stock $15.29
The Globeflower Masters Vol 1
Cat: MRBLP 233. Rel: 06 Sep 21
 
Funk
Faith In Time (4:10)
Scene In Roma (4:34)
Who Knows When (3:34)
Hidden In The Pampas (3:14)
Fear Me Now (3:47)
How It Shimmers (4:34)
El Ejido (3:27)
Arise (4:20)
Review: The Globeflower Masters Vol 1 is a new Mr Bongo release that has been put together with classic soundtracks, 70s library music and cinematic compositions in mind. It was assembled in summer 2020 by Brightonian musicians Glenn Fallows and Mark Treffel who drew on their arsenal of vintage synths, pianos, 'other fun toys' and all manner of drums, guitars and bass. The result is a soothing album that will work in the dead of winter as well as the light of the summer thanks to its warm sounds, lush productions and luxuriant arrangements. A worth CD for any collection.
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 in stock $16.26
The Globeflower Masters Vol 1
Cat: MRBCD 233. Rel: 06 Sep 21
 
Funk
Faith In Time
Scene In Roma
Who Knows When
Hidden In The Pampas
Fear Me Now
How It Shimmers
El Ejido
Arise
Review: The Globeflower Masters Vol 1 is a new Mr Bongo release that has been put together with classic soundtracks, 70s library music and cinematic compositions in mind. It was assembled in summer 2020 by Brightonian musicians Glenn Fallows and Mark Treffel who drew on their arsenal of vintage synths, pianos, 'other fun toys' and all manner of drums, guitars and bass. The result is a soothing album that will work in the dead of winter as well as the light of the summer thanks to its warm sounds, lush productions and luxuriant arrangements. A fine piece of wax, for sure.
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 in stock $9.28
The Globeflower Masters Vol 2
The Globeflower Masters Vol 2 (limited translucent orange vinyl LP (indie exclusive))
Cat: MRBLP 261O. Rel: 26 Oct 22
 
Funk
Vibe Sharp (3:49)
Echo The Oread (3:30)
Remember Empathy (2:55)
Calico Suite (3:56)
Ely To Chi (4:32)
Orquesta Es Vedra (4:17)
A Voyage North (4:27)
Moogs Over Jupiter (4:42)
Convention IV (5:06)
Darkness Beneath (4:49)
Walked For Days (2:01)
 in stock $26.95
Segura Na Cintura Dela (O Gaviao)
Cat: BRZ 45089. Rel: 20 Jul 21
 
Funk
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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Tags: MPB | Brazilian | Samba | Brazilian Funk
 in stock $9.07
Soul Of Samba
Cat: MRBLP 238. Rel: 28 Jan 22
 
Jazz
Aquarela (3:37)
Tristeza (3:50)
Desafinado (3:39)
Agua (3:14)
Orpheu Negro (3:21)
The Girl From Ipanema (2:59)
One Note Samba (2:52)
Saudade Do Rio (3:14)
Rio (3:48)
Little Boat (3:07)
Voce E Eu (3:46)
Din! Din! Din! (3:30)
Review: Nico Gomez is a Belgian orchestra leader with Dutch roots.He is a firm favourite amongst lovers of Latin sounds and so, by extension, by the good folk at Mr Bongo Records. He mixes up bossa, jazz and easy listening into his own unique sounds and his 1972 gem 'Soul Of Samba' is one of his most well regarded works. It is full of lovely musical surprises and several euro-bossa-jazz favourites. Check out the shuffling rhythms of 'Aquarela' or the lazy Latin funk of 'Agua' for two real highlights.
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 in stock $16.59
Grupo Irakere
Grupo Irakere (LP with obi-strip)
Cat: MRBLP 287. Rel: 26 Jan 24
 
International
Chequere-Son (6:44)
38 1/2 (5:10)
En Nosotros (4:19)
Juana 1600 (5:48)
Moja El Pan (3:49)
Este Camino Largo (6:34)
Xiomara (5:26)
Iya (5:30)
Review: For the second instalment in their Cuban Classics series, Mr Bongo present this sought-after slice of sublime Afro-Cuban jazz from 1976. It comes courtesy of one of Cuba's most influential acts, Grupo Irakere. Founded in 1973 by Chucho Valdes (son of the Cuban pianist and bandleader Bebo Valdes) the group was home to many of Cuba's finest musicians over the years. With an electrifying style and sound, they mixed traditional Cuban music with jazz, funk, and rock. This self-titled album includes the much-loved, dancefloor heavy-hitter 'Chequere-Son', a Latin-jazz funk masterpiece with Cubanized bebop-flavoured horn lines, lush keys, and 70s hip swagger. Though 'Chequere-Son' is the keystone of the record, the album is laced with brilliance at every turn, from the Carlos Santana-esque channelling 'Iya' with its percussive Latin power, to the sultry, slick and passionate '38 1/2'.
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 in stock $24.11
Grupo Irakere
Cat: MRBCD 287. Rel: 26 Jan 24
 
International
Chequere-Son
38 1/2
En Nosotros
Juana 1600
Moja El Pan
Este Camino Largo
Xiomara
Iya
 in stock $14.00
Teatro Amadeo Roldan Recital
Cat: MRBCD 289. Rel: 26 Mar 24
 
International
Bacalao Con Pan
Danza Naniga
Valle Picadura
Taka Taka Ta
La Verdad
Luisa
Quindiambo
Misaluba
Tags: Cuban | Cuban Jazz | Latin Funk
 in stock $14.00
The Riot
Cat: MRB 7077. Rel: 24 Nov 11
 
Funk
The Riot
Ohkey Dokey (part 2)
Review: The Incredible Bongo Band were a loose studio collective interpreting classics of the day in their own inimitable percussive fashion .They are of course most famous for their ultimate b-boy classic version of "Apache". This particular 7" however features two Incredible Bongo Band cuts that have not previously featured on any albums. "The Riot" is a frenetic drum workout and has been championed by the likes of the Chemical Brothers. "Ohkey Dokey (Part 2)" takes on a somewhat more subdued hue in comparison, but has some dope funky clavinet in the mix. Well worth checking.
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 in stock $9.07
Return Of The Incredible Bongo Band: 40th Anniversary Edition
Cat: MRBLP 119. Rel: 27 Feb 14
 
Funk
Kiburi
When The Bed Breaks Down, I'll Meet You In The Spring
Sing, Sing, Sing
Pipeline
Wipe Out
Hang Down Your Head Tom Dooley, Your Tie's Caught In Your Zipper
Topsy (part I, II & III)
Sharp Nine
(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction
Got The Sun In The Morning & The Daughter At Night
Ohkey Dokey
 in stock $21.76
Uganda: Dawn Of Rock (reissue)
Uganda: Dawn Of Rock (reissue) (LP with obi-strip)
Cat: MRBLP 239B. Rel: 14 Feb 24
 
International
Wanyama Na Mapambazuko (7:50)
Tu Penda Sana (13:12)
Vita (7:43)
Pygmy (7:48)
Review: Uganda: Dawn Of Rock is a great collision of creative talents from Akira Ishikawa and Count Buffaloes who combine to deliver a captivating exploration of rock music's emergence in Uganda. A classic since it was first issued, the album showcases Ishikawa's masterful drumming and Count Buffaloes' dynamic instrumentation. It overflows with infectious rhythms and soulful melodies and each track immerses listeners in the vibrant music scene of Uganda where rock and local African sounds are fused into something new. As such this is a record that offers a perfect glimpse into a pivotal moment in Uganda's musical history.
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 in stock $23.33
Jackson Sisters
Jackson Sisters (heavyweight vinyl LP)
Cat: MRBLP 161. Rel: 18 Jun 18
 
Soul
Where Your Love Is Gone (2:27)
Maybe (3:07)
Why Do Fools Fall In Love (2:30)
Day In The Blues (2:56)
Rockin' On My Porch (3:07)
Boy You're Dynamite (3:03)
Rock Steady (2:46)
Miracles (2:51)
(Why Can't We Be) More Than Just Friends (3:35)
Shake Her Loose (2:27)
Review: Mr Bongo are spoiling us right about now. With OG presses of the Compton collective's one-and-only album from 1976 fetching high figures, to say this this reissue is long-awaited is an understatement. A dynamic, energetic and tight body of work, the vibrancy ranges from the epic soaring vocals and doo-wop of "Why Do Fools Fall In Love" (which tips a wry nod at the style of the famous brotherly troupe who share the same name) to the blazing soul funk flames of "Boy You're Dynamite". Complete with the classic sample source for the likes of Public Enemy, Basement Jaxx and many many more. A truly historic record, this has matured impeccable. Thank you Mr Bongo!
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 in stock $20.73
Juice (reissue)
Juice (reissue) (LP with obi-strip + insert)
Cat: MRBLP 252. Rel: 05 Aug 22
 
Jazz
Raisins (6:17)
Sometime (4:42)
The Breeze & I (7:35)
East Side Boogie (6:02)
El Toro (4:33)
Bamboo Child (4:42)
Andes (4:28)
Review: Late, great Japanese guitarist Ryo Kawasaki is behind this classic bit of jazz-funk fusion from 1976. It was recorded originally in New York and now gets a reissue form the hard working Mr Bongo crew. It is a record that has picked dup cult status over the years for those looking for samples and has been pillaged by everyone from Diamond D, Puff Daddy, and Kool G Rap. Playing on the sessions were drummer Jimmy Young as well as rhythm guitarist Hugh McCracken and bassist Stu Woods who all help bring every track to life.
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 in stock $24.11
Wild Style: Down By Law
Cat: MRB 7204. Rel: 18 Mar 22
 
Hip Hop/R&B
Down By Law (3:42)
Subway Beat (3:07)
Review: You might well have caught wind of Kenny Dope's exhaustive Wild Style Breakbeats box set which came out in 2014. It found the New York legend offering up six 7"s carrying iconic breaks used in seminal hip hop movie Wild Style. Well now you can cop something from that highly sought after box and enjoy it for yourself as the first disc gets its own individual release. On the A side we've got the low slung bass and dusty groove of 'Down By Law', and on the flip it's 'Subway Beat' with a sweet low funk groove. Both should evoke strong memories for anyone versed in the roots of hip hop culture, but regardless they're just kick ass beats you could have a lot fun juggling and blending into other people's music.
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 in stock $10.89
Brazil 45 Boxset Vol 3 Curated By Kenny Dope (Record Store Day RSD 2022)
KENNY DOPE / VARIOUS
Cat: MRB 7206. Rel: 07 May 22
 
Funk
Luli Lucina E O Bando - "Flor Lilas" (Kenny Dope remix) (2:54)
Jayme Marques - "Berimbao" (5:42)
Di Melo - "Pernalonga" (Kenny Dope remix) (3:36)
Toni Tornado - "Sou Negro" (2:23)
Milton Banana Trio - "Primitivo" (2:43)
Milton Banana Trio - "Cidade Vazia" (2:51)
Papete - "Procissao Dos Mortos" (2:57)
Papete - "Domingo No Parque" (4:56)
Antonio Carlos & Jocafi - "Quem Vem La" (Kenny Dope remix) (3:52)
Miguel De Deus - "Black Soul Brothers" (Kenny Dope edit) (3:40)
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Morro Do Barraco Sem Agua (reissue)
Morro Do Barraco Sem Agua (reissue) (limited green vinyl 7")
Cat: MRB 7181G. Rel: 09 Apr 21
 
International
Morro Do Barraco Sem Agua (2:53)
Retrato Da Vida (3:32)
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Simba (reissue)
Cat: MRBCD 296. Rel: 22 Feb 24
 
Jazz
Bad Bad Simba
Kilimanjaro Cookout
Playhouse
Sierra Lonely
Sad Sad Simba
Joni
Nigerian Knights
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Simba (reissue)
Cat: MRBLP 296. Rel: 23 Feb 24
 
Jazz
Bad, Bad, Simba (6:58)
Kilimanjaro Cookout (4:41)
Playhouse (4:31)
Sierra Lonely (5:23)
Sad, Sad, Simba (5:33)
Joni (4:49)
Nigerian Knights (4:59)
Review: O'Donel Levy's sublime Simba album from back in 1974 gets reissued by Mr Bongo and rightly so, beck are it is a masterful fusion of jazz, funk, and soul, that showcases the guitarist's virtuosity and creativity. The whole thing exudes energy and groove from start to finish, with infectious rhythms and tight arrangements and of course Levy's guitar work is mesmerizing, blending intricate melodies with soulful improvisations that captivate the listener. Tracks like 'Bad, Bad Simba' and 'Kilimanjaro Cookout' showcase his ability to blend genres seamlessly, creating a unique sonic landscape that transports the listener to another realm and makes this a timeless classic in the realm of jazz-funk.
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Luke Una Presents E Soul Cultura
LUKE UNA / VARIOUS
Luke Una Presents E Soul Cultura (limited gatefold orange vinyl 2xLP + insert)
Cat: MRBLP 244SP. Rel: 26 Jul 23
 
Disco/Nu-Disco
Robson Jorge & Lincoln Olivetti - "Eva" (5:45)
Chene Noir - "Le Train" (4:31)
Metropolis - "Every Time I See Him" (4:04)
The Brand New Heavies - "Stay This Way" (feat N'Dea Davenport - The Lunar dub) (5:25)
Typesun - "The PL" (extended edit) (5:15)
King Errisson - "Space Queen" (7:00)
Yusef Lateef - "Robot Man" (6:30)
Daniel Humair, Francois Jeanneau & Henri Texier - "Le Cyclope"
Airto Moreira - "O Galho Da Roseira (The Branches Of The Rose Tree)"
Francisco - "Wache"
Nar'Chiveol - "Apocalypse Now Ho" (4:41)
On - "Southern Freeez" (8:05)
Soylent Green - "After All" (6:28)
Review: As part of a new glut of music from Mr. Bongo comes this new curator's compilation from Luke Una. Featuring tracks from Yusef Lateef, Airto Moreira, Crooked Man, Henri Texier and many more, Una collates these tracks under the umbrella of 'E-Soul Cultura' - a kind of nocturnal underground soul, disco and funk (both new and old) that the disenfranchised inheritors of the Earth prefer to play in their sleepy, tucked away home kitchens and lofts. A blend of Latinxfuturism, space-age jazz and all manner of folk exquisites appear - not to mention a slew of infectious house detours on the latter half.
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E Soul Cultura Volume 2
LUKE UNA / VARIOUS
Cat: MRBCD 268. Rel: 12 Jun 23
 
Soul
Real Thing - "Children Of The Ghetto"
Avis - "Baby, This Love I Have"
Veronica Mickie - "Lost Children"
Rare Silk - "Storm" (Arp Duppy Chip mix)
LFO - "Shove Piggy Shove"
Bach Revolution - "DE 108"
Andi Otto - "Bangalore Whispers" (feat MD Pallavi)
Michael De Albuquerque - "We May Be Cattle But We All Got Names"
Pyranha - "Clepsydre"
Yargo - "Marimba"
Okyerema Asante & Black Fire - "Play A Sweet Rhythm On Them Drums" (feat Plunky)
Mr Scruff - "Giffin" (feat Nke - taken re-edit Speechless dub mix)
Isis - "In Essense"
Frank Hatchett - "Malibu Nites"
Review: A UK club culture icon for all the right reasons, Luke Unabomber has put in a helluva shift over the years bringing the best tunes to the best parties for decades upon decades. He might be just as visible these days as a social media raconteur-comedian, but his depth of knowledge is unfathomable and a compilation like this is the perfect vessel to realise just a little of what he possesses in his fabled record shelves. Away from direct dancefloor firecrackers, this is a chance for Una to show off some jaw-dropping mellow cuts spanning soul, jazz funk, spaced-out electro and scores more obscurities besides. It's a collection like no other, featuring fully fledged songs that will burrow into the soundtrack of your own life without even a shred of resistance.
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What You Want To Bet?
Cat: MRB 7145. Rel: 20 Nov 18
 
International
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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Disco Club
Disco Club (LP + insert)
Cat: MRBLP 156. Rel: 15 Mar 18
 
International
A Fim De Voltar (4:06)
Acenda O Farol (3:12)
Sossego (3:42)
Vitoria Regia Estou Contigo E Nao Abro (2:18)
All I Want (3:25)
Murmurio (3:22)
Pais E Filhos (3:48)
Se Me Lembro Faz Doer (3:50)
Juras (3:12)
Jhony (2:19)
 in stock $19.70
Tim Maia (reissue)
Tim Maia (reissue) (limited apple red & brown vinyl LP)
Cat: MRBLP 178R. Rel: 21 Jul 23
 
Funk
Pense Menos
Sem Voce
Verao Carioca
Feito Para Dancar
E Necessario
Leva O Meu Blue
Venha Dormir Em Casa
Musica Para Betinha
Nao Esquente A Cabeca
Ride Twist & Roll
Flores Belas (instrumental)
Let It All Hang Out
Review: Brazilian funk and MPB master Tim Maia was brilliant at making music, but less good at coming up with titles for his many great albums. Plenty of them come under his own name - often suffixed by a year - and in all there were 30 albums right up to the year he died in 1998. This self-titled one Mr Bongo is now reissuing on limited apple red and brown vinyl. It packs a real punch and exudes real heat across 12 tracks that fuse his sung-spoken lyrics and funky rhythms with sunny strings and jazzy melodies. Slower songs like 'Sem Voce' are for the romancing hours while plenty of others are pure dancers.
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 in stock $24.11
Sao Paulo Brasil (reissue)
Cat: MRBLP 183. Rel: 29 Nov 18
 
Funk
Metropole (5:49)
Estacao Do Norte (4:03)
Fabrica (4:17)
Poluicao (5:52)
Imigrantes (3:59)
Metro (3:16)
Litoral (5:25)
Futebol De Bar (2:32)
Review: Over the years, Cesar Mariano and Cia's 1977 set "Sao Paolo Brasil" has achieved cult status, with dusty-fingered diggers regularly proclaiming it one of the finest jazz-funk/fusion albums of the period (a fact confirmed by the high prices that original vinyl copies often change hands for online). Remarkably, this timely Mr Bongo reissue marks the first time the set has been released outside of its native South America. Rich in glistening jazz guitars, fizzing, Azymuth-style organ riffs, spacey synths, warm bass and skittish drums, the album's eight tracks bristle with breeziness, subtle samba motifs, sumptuous dancefloor grooves, sunny downtempo workouts and effervescent arrangements. In a word: essential.
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 in stock $21.76
This Is Marijata (reissue)
Cat: MRBLP 150. Rel: 14 Jul 17
 
International
I Walk Alone (10:56)
We Live In Peace (4:08)
No Condition Is Permanent (7:02)
Break Through (5:07)
Review: Back in 1976, legendary highlife artist Pat Thomas decided to throw his weight behind Ghanian three-piece Marjarita. Thanks to his patronage, they made quite an impact with their debut album (Pat Thomas Introduces Marjita), before striking gold with their killer follow-up, This is Marjita. Since then, the album has become something of a "holy grail" for Afro-funk collectors, with copies changing hands for astonishing sums of money. Happily, Mr Bongo has decided to license and reissue it. The album contains four superb workouts: the hard funk brilliance of "Break Through", the organ-heavy Afrobeat fuzziness of "No Condition is Permanent", the reggae-influenced wonder of "I Walk Alone" and the superior highlife of "We Live in Peace".
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Tags: African | Afro Funk
 in stock $18.14
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
 
Funk
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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 in stock $14.51
With Love: Volume 1 Compiled By Miche
MICHE / VARIOUS
Cat: MRBCD 260. Rel: 23 Sep 22
 
Soul
South Funk Blvd - "Skying High (Getting Off On Your Lovin')"
Ad Libs - "Don't Need No Fortune Teller"
Atlantis - "Hung Up About You"
Smoke Inc - "Waitin' For Love"
Mandisa - "Summer Love"
City Lites - "Now You've Gone Away"
Papaya - "Favela"
Alcione - "Este Mundo Tem"
Quintaessencia - "Serrado"
Superior Elevation - "It Was September"
Keith Chism & Light - "My Life & Song"
Spare Hare - "Ain't No Doubt About It"
Sammy Acuna - "Never Found A Girl"
Sweet Mixture - "House Of Fun & Love"
South Funk Blvd - "Be Together"
 in stock $10.89
With Love: Volume 1 Compiled By Miche
MICHE / VARIOUS
With Love: Volume 1 Compiled By Miche (gatefold 2xLP + insert)
Cat: MRBLP 260. Rel: 23 Sep 22
 
Soul
South Funk Blvd - "Skying High (Getting Off On Your Lovin')" (4:02)
Ad Libs - "Don't Need No Fortune Teller" (3:45)
Atlantis - "Hung Up About You" (4:21)
Smoke Inc - "Waitin' For Love" (4:10)
Mandisa - "Summer Love" (3:54)
City Lites - "Now You've Gone Away" (4:13)
Papaya - "Favela" (6:41)
Alcione - "Este Mundo Tem" (2:39)
Quintaessencia - "Serrado" (4:02)
Superior Elevation - "It Was September" (4:17)
Keith Chism & Light - "My Life & Song" (4:50)
Belita Woods - "Magic Corner" (3:16)
Spare Hare - "Ain't No Doubt About It" (3:40)
Sammy Acuna - "Never Found A Girl" (4:56)
Sweet Mixture - "House Of Fun & Love" (3:01)
Review: Mr. Bongo continues in their mission to peddle the feel-good, compiling rare Brazilian, gospel, modern soul and jazz fusion music, all with a bent towards ecstatic dance. Not taking itself too seriously yet still dipping one toe in the mystical and romantic, our favorites from the comp include 'Don't Need No Fortune Teller' and the patient 'Waiting For Love', all compiled by Mr. Bongo director and former Spiritland programmer Miche.
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With Love: Volume 1 Compiled By Miche
MICHE / VARIOUS
With Love: Volume 1 Compiled By Miche (limited gatefold transparent yellow vinyl 2xLP)
Cat: MRBLP 260TY. Rel: 23 Sep 22
 
Soul
South Funk Blvd - "Skying High (Getting Off On Your Lovin')" (4:01)
Ad Libs - "Don't Need No Fortune Teller" (3:44)
Atlantis - "Hung Up About You" (4:21)
Smoke Inc - "Waitin' For Love" (4:10)
Mandisa - "Summer Love" (3:54)
City Lites - "Now You've Gone Away" (4:12)
Papaya - "Favela" (6:42)
Alcione - "Este Mundo Tem" (2:38)
Quintaessencia - "Serrado" (4:01)
Superior Elevation - "It Was September" (4:16)
Keith Chism & Light - "My Life & Song" (4:51)
Belita Woods - "Magic Corner" (3:16)
Spare Hare - "Ain't No Doubt About It" (3:40)
Sammy Acuna - "Never Found A Girl" (4:55)
Sweet Mixture - "House Of Fun & Love" (3:01)
Review: Mr Bongo mint a new compilation series, With Love, by welcoming Miche into the fold. This dynamic force within the diggers landscape certainly has some authority in pulling a compilation together, being the music programmer for London's Spiritland venues and spending an unreasonable amount of time around learned folk and the deepest cuts in their bags. Embarking on a personal quest to contact all concerned artists and clear licensing for some truly forgotten, hidden gems, Miche poured his heart and soul into this compilation spanning gospel, jazz-fusion, Brazilian grooves and much more besides.
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With Love : Vol 2 Compiled By Miche
MICHE / VARIOUS
With Love : Vol 2 Compiled By Miche (gatefold 2xLP + insert)
Cat: MRBLP 280. Rel: 06 Oct 23
 
Soul
Billy Boomer - "I Like What's Shes Doing" (4:26)
PJ City - "Straight Forward (Non Stop)" (4:35)
Maxwell - "Realize" (3:19)
Cecil Lyde - "I'll Make It On My Own" (2:18)
Mixed Generation Enterprize - "Take To The Sky" (4:47)
Mark Meadows - "You & Me" (4:14)
Alice Cohen & Fun City - "Save The Best Til Last" (3:55)
Banda 22 - "A Luz Que Brilha Meu Viver" (3:12)
Ze Da Lana - "Misterio Brilhante" (3:26)
Rodgers Mitchell - "Dame Solamente Amor" (2:24)
The Eleventh Commandment - "Then I Reach Satisfaction" (2:49)
Billy Boomer - "You Can't Hide" (4:52)
Freedom - "High On You" (3:35)
The Lost Family - "Blow My Mind" (2:18)
The Family Tree - "As" (4:38)
Review: Late last year came the first volume of this superb new series from Mr Bongo and it's one that showed compiler Miche to be first class. He is known on the London underground as the music programmer for the acclaimed Spiritland venues and so has spent inordinate hours digging deep into all manner of different sound worlds. This one focuses on soul with 15 great tunes spanning deep and sentimental sounds, more dancey numbers of raw and guttural funk cuts. It's one of those vital double albums that does plenty of the hard work of digging for gold for you.
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With Love: Volume 2 Compiled By Miche
MICHE / VARIOUS
With Love: Volume 2 Compiled By Miche (limited gatefold pink vinyl 2xLP + insert (indie exclusive))
Cat: MRBLP 280P. Rel: 05 Oct 23
 
Soul
Billy Boomer - "I Like What's Shes Doing" (4:26)
PJ City - "Straight Forward (Non-Stop)" (4:35)
Maxwell - "Realize" (3:19)
Cecil Lyde - "I'll Make It On My Own" (2:18)
Mixed Generation Enterprize - "Take To The Sky" (4:47)
Mark Meadows - "You & Me" (4:14)
Alice Cohen & Fun City - "Save The Best For Last" (3:55)
Banda 22 - "A Luz Que Brilha Meu Viver" (3:12)
Ze Da Lata - "Misterio Brilhante" (3:26)
Rogers Mitchell - "Dame Solamente Amor" (2:24)
Eleventh Commandment - "Then I Reach Satisfaction" (2:49)
Billy Boomer - "You Can't Hide" (4:52)
Freedom - "High On You" (3:35)
The Lost Family - "Blow My Mind" (2:18)
The Family Tree - "As" (4:38)
Review: If you know what's good for you, you will have picked up the first volume of this new With Love series from Mr Bongo. It was a red-hot soul selection that was packed with gold and now Miche is back with another. He is the man in charge of the musical programming at London's Spiritland venues and has now been digging deep once more to come up with 15 more soul nuggets. From raw to deep, lush and danceable to more emotive and vulnerable, it's a heart warming selection. Do not sleep on this one, which is a pink vinyl version.
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Played by: RUSTAM OSPANOFF.
 in stock $27.47
With Love Volume 2
MICHE / VARIOUS
With Love Volume 2 (unmixed CD)
Cat: MRBCD 280. Rel: 06 Oct 23
 
Soul
Billy Boomer - "I Like What She's Doing"
PJ City - "Straight Forward (Non Stop)"
Maxwell - "Realize"
Cecil Lyde - "I'll Make It On My Own"
Mixed Generation Enterprize - "Take It To The Sky"
Mark Meadows - "You & Me"
Alice Cohen & Fun City - "Save The Beat Til Last"
Banda 22 - "A Luz Que Brilha Meu Viver"
Ze Da Lata - "Misterio Brilhante"
Rodgers Mitchell - "Dame Solamente Amor"
The Eleventh Commandment - "Then I Reach Satisfaction"
Freedom - "High On You"
The Lost Family - "Blow My Mind"
The Family Tree - "As"
Rodgers Mitchell - "Te Amare Mas Asi" (CD Only)
Review: Mr Bongo is synonymous with superb compilations and this one from compiler Miche is another one that gets an A-grade rating. It arrived on some formats late last year and found the man known on the London underground as the music programmer for the acclaimed Spiritland venues digging deep into soul. He is a master of such activities, clearly, and his findings are stunning with 15 great tunes spanning deep and sentimental sounds. Some of the tracks will be great for intimate dance floors, and some pack more of a raw and funky punch. All of them are the sort of tune that you wish you were cool enough to have dug out for yourself.
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Passaro Selvagem
Cat: BRZ 45095. Rel: 17 Feb 23
 
International
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 $9.32
Mar Afunda
Cat: BRZ 45094. Rel: 17 Feb 23
 
Funk
Os Novos Crioulos - "Mar Afunda" (2:34)
Supersom TA - "Brasileira Roxa" (2:39)
Review: Mr Bongo's Brazil45 series continues apace with this 95th entry, which carries two separate sides to keep any Latin-minded DJ very happy indeed. 'Mar Afunda' is a dancefloor delight from Os Novos Crioulos which originally came out on the group's self-titled album on Pirata in 1976. It's shuffling and sublime, sure to get a plethora of ID requests and shimmying moves from the people with their ears tuned in. On the flip we get Supersom TA's 'Brasileira Roxa', a sunny slice of samba fun which originally came out in 1972 and features more cuica flexing than you could ever dream of.
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Tags: Brazilian | Samba
 in stock $9.32
Asha Puthli
Cat: MRBCD 221. Rel: 16 Apr 21
 
Jazz
Right Down Here
Neither One Of Us Wants To Be The First To Say Goodbye
I Dig Love
This Is Your Life
Love
Lies
Let Me In Your Life
I Am Song (Sing Me)
Truth
 in stock $12.18
The Devil Is Loose
Cat: MRBCD 222. Rel: 05 Mar 21
 
Funk
Flying Fish
The Devil Is Loose
Hello Everyone
Wonder Why
My Buddy & Me
Say Yes
Space Talk
Our Love Is Making Me Sing
Good Night
 in stock $10.37
The Devil Is Loose
Cat: MRBLP 222. Rel: 08 Mar 21
 
Funk
Flying Fish (5:04)
The Devil Is Loose (3:31)
Hello Everyone (2:56)
Wonder Why (3:07)
My Buddy & Me (3:52)
Say Yes (4:23)
Space Talk (5:29)
Our Love Is Making Me Sing (3:11)
Good Night (3:23)
Review: Mr Bongo reissues a classic record here from an iconic musical maverick. From her roots in India, to becoming a world famous artist with a celebrated career in music and acting, Asha Puthli forged a career path through '60s psych, free jazz, pop, rock, disco, and more. Her 1976 album The Devil Is Loose is maybe the most well known record, featuring the classic 'Space Talk' which was championed by many DJs, most famously the late David Mancuso at The Loft, in addition to being sampled The Notorious B.I.G., P Diddy and The Pharcyde. In later years, Puhtli went on to collaborate with the likes of Bill Laswell, DJ Spooky and Talvin Singh.
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Played by: Dicky Trisco
 in stock $22.56
Asha Puthli (reissue) (Record Store Day 2020)
Cat: MRBLP 221. Rel: 14 Sep 20
 
Funk
Right Down Here (3:56)
Neither One Of Us Wants To Be The First To Say Goodbye (4:38)
I Dig Love (4:09)
This Is Your Life (4:53)
Love (4:07)
Lies (3:44)
Let Me In Your Life (3:07)
I Am A Song (Sing Me) (3:22)
Truth (3:49)
 in stock $19.19
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