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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
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Simigwa (remastered)
Cat: MRBLP 175. Rel: 31 Oct 18
 
International
Kwaakwaa (5:19)
Akoko Ba (5:27)
This Hustling World (4:17)
Toffie (6:52)
Adwoa (4:09)
Fa No Dem Ara (4:39)
Review: 1975's "Simigwa" album not only launched the career of Afro-funk fusionist and eventual Highlife great Gyedu Blay Ambolley, but also inspired a Ghanaian dance craze. The album was co-produced by another Highlife great, Ebo Taylor, and has long been exceptionally hard to find on vinyl. For this official vinyl reissue on Mr Bongo, Ambolley's landmark set has been fully re-mastered for the very first time. It sounds spectacular, with great clarity on the ear-catching brass solos, serious weight to the bass and superb stereo separation. Highlights include - but certainly aren't limited to - the Afro-blues brilliance of "Toffie", the jaunty dancefloor fuzziness of "This Hustling World" and the heavyweight swing of ear-catching opener "Kwaakwaa".
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Tags: African | Afrobeat | Highlife | Afro Funk
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Ambolley (reissue)
Cat: MRBLP 205. Rel: 18 Jun 19
 
International
It's High Life (5:00)
Walking Down The Street (5:30)
'Cos I Love You (4:54)
Cut Your Coat (5:18)
Adwoa (4:08)
Simigwa (2:02)
Franfranta (5:00)
Review: Initially released in South Africa in 1982, Gyedu-Blay Ambolley's sophomore set is now regarded as a boogie-era Highlife classic. Here issued on CD for the very first time via Mr Bongo, the album features the Ghanaian star brilliantly joining the dots between driving disco-funk, jazz-funk, intoxicating slow jams, calypso, dub reggae and his beloved highlife. Highlights come thick and fast throughout, with standouts including heavy percussion jam "Simigwa", the boogie-dub skank of "Adwoa", the down-low grooves of "Walking Down The Street" and the killer disco highlife anthem "It's High Life". Simply essential.
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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)
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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
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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
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Mudei De Ideia (reissue)
Cat: MRBLP 140. Rel: 09 Dec 16
 
International
Voce Abusou (3:41)
Se Quiser Valer (2:30)
Kabaluere (2:23)
Conceicao Da Praia (2:50)
Hipnose (3:08)
Mudei De Ideia (2:32)
Quem Vem La (2:48)
Nord West (3:52)
Morte Do Amor (2:41)
Deus O Salve (2:19)
Dalena (2:25)
Bonita (2:22)
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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
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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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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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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)
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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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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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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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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
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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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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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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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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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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)
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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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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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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
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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.
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The Essential
The Essential (2xLP + insert)
Cat: MRBLP 226. Rel: 17 Jun 22
 
Funk
Asha Puthli & The Savages - "Pain" (2:45)
Sound Of Silence (with The Surfers) (3:13)
Sunny (with The Surfers) (3:43)
Fever (with The Surfers) (2:08)
Ornette Coleman - "What Reason Could I Give" (3:08)
Ornette Coleman - "All My Life" (3:56)
Charlie Mariano - "Mirror" (8:33)
Right Down Here (3:54)
Lies (3:38)
Devil Is Loose (3:31)
Space Talk (5:30)
One Night Affair (2:11)
I'm Gonna Dance (6:25)
Music Machine (Dedication To Studio 54) (7:40)
Peek A Boo Boogie (3:20)
Mister Moonlight (4:53)
Prism Of The Sun (Song For Dieter) (3:44)
1001 Nights Of Love (reprise) (4:08)
We're Gonna Bury The Rock With The Roll Tonight (2:42)
Chipko Chipko (6:16)
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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
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Alucinolandia (reissue)
Cat: MBLP 243. Rel: 25 Mar 22
 
International
Poema Ritmico Do Malandro (2:32)
Somos Todos Irmaos (3:24)
Once In A While (1:44)
Berimbau (2:08)
Primeira Conjugacao (2:26)
Bye Bye (3:34)
Love Is Lere To Stay (2:31)
Isn't A Dream (2:15)
Sou Feliz Aqui (1:54)
Adeus Amor (2:25)
Alvorada (3:52)
Hert (1:47)
Review: A bona fide Brazilian rarity: Alucinolandia was the only full length from talented multi instrumentalist and bandleader Zito who really should have enjoyed more attention. Ranging from the R&B style stomp of "Primeira Conjugacao" to the Gershwin standard "Love Is Here To Stay" via the instant feel good sensations of "Bye Bye" where you feel like you're in the room, clicking, clapping and crying along with the band, this is a timeless document that really should have had more exposure than it did at the time of the original release back in 1969
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Rob (Record Store Day RSD 2022)
Rob (Record Store Day RSD 2022) (limited red vinyl LP with obi-strip)
Cat: MRBLP 166R. Rel: 07 May 22
 
Funk
Funky Rob Way (6:14)
Forgive Us All (8:00)
Boogie On (4:10)
Just One More Time (7:39)
Your Kiss Stole Me Away (5:22)
More (5:18)
Review: Red vinyl re-press of Rob's eponymous 1977 Afro-funk masterpiece. If you missed out in 2011, the set is definitely worth picking up because it's rock solid heat from start to finish. Check, for example, the heavily percussive Afro-beat/Afro-funk fusion of "Funky Rob Way", the flanged funk guitars and heavy brass action of "Boogie On", the jazz guitars and loved-up vocals of "Your Kiss Stole Me Away" and the William Onyeabor-does-James-Brown heaviness of closing cut "More".
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Rob (reissue)
Cat: MRBLP 166. Rel: 19 Feb 19
 
International
Funky Rob Way (6:14)
Forgive Us All (8:00)
Boogie On (4:10)
Just One More Time (7:39)
Your Kiss Stole Me Away (5:22)
More (5:19)
Review: Eight years on from its previous reissue (that time courtesy of Analog Africa's "Limited Dance Edition" series), Mr Bongo is offering up a fresh, licensed re-press of Rob's eponymous 1977 Afro-funk masterpiece. If you missed out in 2011, the set is definitely worth picking up because it's rock solid heat from start to finish. Check, for example, the heavily percussive Afro-beat/Afro-funk fusion of "Funky Rob Way", the flanged funk guitars and heavy brass action of "Boogie On", the jazz guitars and loved-up vocals of "Your Kiss Stole Me Away" and the William Onyeabor-does-James-Brown heaviness of closing cut "More".
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Vale Tudo
Cat: MRBLP 230. Rel: 26 May 21
 
Funk
Trem Da Central (4:03)
Candura (3:04)
Pela Cidade (3:21)
Onda Negra (3:41)
Gamacao (3:16)
Vale Tudo (4:09)
Guarde Minha Voz (3:11)
Terra Azul (3:29)
Musa (2:44)
So As Estrelas (3:26)
Review: Considered one of the essential Brazilian funk records of an era, Sandra Sa's Vale Tudo receives a much deserved reissue here on Mr. Bongo. Originally released in 1983, it was produced by Lincoln Olivetti alongside a who's who of musicians that were central figures on the scene at the time. From the disco boogie of 'Trem Da Central' featuring one amazing brass section, the heartfelt and romantic ballad 'Onda Negra' and the late night boogie-down vibe of 'Guarde Minha Voz' - they are the perfect backdrop for Sa's unique voice which really shines throughout. Although most prolific in the early '80s, Sa continues to work in the music industry to this day.
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Atlantis (reissue)
Atlantis (reissue) (gatefold LP)
Cat: MRBLP 257. Rel: 27 Jan 23
 
Jazz
Like A Rainy Night (5:15)
No Broken Heart (2:20)
Baiao (4:03)
Straussmania (4:51)
Bridge Over Troubled Waters (4:25)
A Song For A Helping Hand (7:01)
Atlantis (4:02)
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Remember My Song: Special Edition
Cat: MRBLP 120. Rel: 02 May 14
 
Funk
I Got The
Another Year
Down
Old Time Song
The Vulture
Dreamer
Sadie & The Devil
Turn On Your Love
Remember My Song
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Skull Snaps
Skull Snaps (gatefold LP + insert)
Cat: MRBLP 184. Rel: 31 Oct 18
 
Funk
My Hang Up Is You (4:01)
Having You Around (4:29)
Didn't I Do It To You (3:17)
All Of A Sudden (3:25)
It's A New Day (3:05)
I'm Your Pimp (4:05)
I Turn My Back On Love (2:45)
Trespassing (4:04)
I'm Falling Out Of Love (2:48)
Review: Skull Snaps' eponymous 1973 debut album has long been regarded as one of funk's greatest albums, not to mention one of the most sampled of all time. Many of the set's killer drum breaks have been recycled on hip-hop and dance records over the years, including those by the Prodigy, the Pharcyde, Gang Starr, DJ Shadow, Pete Rock and CL Smooth. Thanks to a fresh studio remaster, the album sounds heavier than ever on this licensed Mr Bongo reissue. Highlights include opening stomper "My Hang Up Is You", the sweet and relaxed "Didn't I Do It To You", the head nodding "Bus Stop" bounce of "It's A New Day" and the driving soul brilliance of "I'm Your Pimp".
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Play Disco Specials
Cat: MRBLP 218. Rel: 19 Mar 20
 
International
We Did It (6:59)
Disco Stomp (9:58)
Barney's Moaning (8:34)
GG Is Talking (7:49)
Review: Tireless diggers and world class reissue merchants Mr Bongo have done it again with this one. They discovered The Star Beams when one of their tracks was on a Disco Calypso compilation, then went on a mission to track down the original anymore material from the band, who turned out to be based in South Africa instead of the Carribean. The resulting record is a real gem - disco, funk and jazz all get chewed up and spat out across four fantastically timeless cuts of dance floor dynamite. "Disco Stomp" in particular you might already know as Theo Parrish has been dropping in his sets for time.
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Tags: Disco Funk
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Daylight Savings
Daylight Savings (LP + insert)
Cat: MRBLP 208. Rel: 16 Oct 20
 
Funk
College Welcome (2:42)
Deadlines (4:27)
New Ferrari (4:19)
College Welcomes Carl (4:25)
Washing Day (4:37)
Sick Day (3:21)
Daylight Savings (3:13)
Dinner Time (3:29)
Leave It, Don't Take It (4:33)
The Limp (3:36)
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All News Is Good News (reissue)
Cat: MRBLP 202. Rel: 14 Aug 20
 
Funk
All News Is Good News (4:22)
Herbie Hemphill (4:06)
Blyth Street Nocturne (4:54)
Have You Fed Baby Huey Today (4:20)
Yung Boi Suite (4:59)
Crayfish Caper (6:49)
Flip Shelton (6:34)
Drinking From The Cup Of Bob Knob (3:59)
Mario's Lament (2:01)
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Ebo Taylor
Cat: MRBLP 108. Rel: 29 Jan 13
 
Funk
Saana (5:49)
Ntsir A (5:47)
Bra (6:06)
Ohye Atar Gyan (6:07)
Heaven (6:04)
Amponsah (4:19)
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Conflict Nkru!
Cat: MRBLP 109. Rel: 29 Jan 13
 
International
You Need Love
Love & Death
What Is Life
Christ Will Come
Victory
 in stock $24.88
Teaspoon & The Waves (reissue)
Cat: MRBLP 225. Rel: 05 Mar 21
 
Funk
Friday Night (8:33)
Wind & Fire (7:01)
Saturday Express (5:10)
Oh Yeh Soweto (4:10)
Got Me Tight (5:51)
Review: Many will know Teaspoon & The Waves' incredible 'Oh Yeh Soweto' - a brilliant Afro-disco riff on Lamont Dozier's 'Going Back To My Roots' that has appeared on countless compilations and re-edit releases over the years - but fewer have heard the rest of the tracks on the South African band's incredible 1977 debut album (in part because original copies are rather hard to find). To those people, we'll say this: check out this Mr Bongo reissue right now! Blending Afro-jazz with jazz-funk, soul, deep funk and disco, every single track is a winner, with highlights including the celebratory 'Friday Night', the dazzling, duelling solos and heavy percussion of 'Saturday Express' and the life-affirming brilliance of 'Got Me Tight'.
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Pat Thomas Introduces Marijata (reissue) (Record Store Day 2018)
Cat: MRBLP 158. Rel: 01 May 18
 
International
Salvation (3:28)
Mother Africa (4:55)
My Love Will Shine (3:28)
That's The Way (4:37)
Brain Washing (3:46)
Papa Little Boy (3:06)
Black Beautiful Race (2:56)
I Can Say (5:39)
Don't Blame Us (3:23)
Review: We love RSD only for one thing, and that's providing us with inaccessible records that have been snapped-up by Discogs sharks over the years. This timely reissue of Pat Thomas second LP from 1976, the wonderful Marijata, is one such record that has become impossible to find in its original format, and one which allows us to have some access to the highlife beat, one of our biggest loves. While much of this album rests in classic soul and funk, Pat Thomas' Ghanaian influences are loud and present, whether through the guitars, the aesthetics of each instrumental and, of course, the quality of the recording itself. Funk out to some ORIGINAL STYLE. Cop it quick!
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Tags: African | Afrobeat | Highlife | Afro Funk
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Brazilian Beats Brooklyn
VARIOUS
Cat: MRBLP 046. Rel: 27 Oct 06
 
Funk
Nonato & Seu Conjunto - "Cafua"
Os Novos Crioulos - "Mar Afunda"
Jose Roberto - "Crioula Multicolorida"
Rita Lee & Tutti Frutti - "Agora E Moda"
Trio Esperanga - "Nao Aguento Voce"
Robson Jorge & Lincoln Olivetti - "Aleluia"
Erasmo Carlos - "Jeep"
Chalo Eduardo - "Beija-Flor Suite"
Ely Camargo - "Taieiras"
Silvio Cesar - "A Festa"
Toni Tornado - "O Jornaleiro"
Som Tres - "Tanga"
Noriel Vilela - "16 Toneladas"
Chocolate Da Bahia - "Ele Guenta"
Tim Maia - "E Necessario"
Joao Bosco - "Cobra Criada"
Os Incriveis - "Uma Rosa Pra Dita"
Edson Frederico - "Tava Mas Nao Tava"
Helio Matheus - "Mais Kriola"
Miguel De Deus - "Black Soul Brothers"
Ana Rosely - "Skim Dum Dum Dum"
Luiz Gonzaga & Ze Dantas - "Sao Joao Antigo"
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Mr Bongo Record Club Volume Four
VARIOUS
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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Tags: African | Brazilian
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Luke Una Presents E Soul Cultura
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Luke Una Presents E Soul Cultura (gatefold 2xLP + insert with obi-strip)
Cat: MRBLP 244. Rel: 06 May 22
 
Soul
Robson Jorge & Lincoln Olivetti - "Eva" (5:36)
Chene Noir - "Le Train" (4:23)
Metropolis - "Every Time I See Him" (3:53)
The Brand New Heavies - "Stay This Way" (feat N'Dea Davenport - The Lunar dub) (5:14)
Typesun - "The PL" (extended edit) (5:12)
King Errisson - "Space Queen" (7:00)
Yusef Lateef - "Robot Man" (6:21)
Daniel Humair, Francois Jeanneau & Henri Texier - "Le Cyclope" (4:46)
Airto Moreira - "O Galho Da Roseira (The Branches Of The Rose Tree)" (7:53)
Francisco - "Wache" (6:02)
Nar'Chiveol - "Apocalypse Now Ho" (4:37)
On - "Southern Freeez" (8:00)
Soylent Green - "After All" (6:21)
Review: A welcome return to the compilation arena from Luke Una, whose deep record collection and pleasingly open-minded record collection make him a perfect curator. E Soul Cultura has a concept of sorts - the kind of vaguely Balearic but not genre-bound jams that the Sheffield-born, Manchester-based DJ would play to fellow E'd-up party survivors at 5am - but it's the quality of the music on offer that makes the compilation so essential. For proof, check the spiritual space disco shuffle of King Errison's 'Space Queen', the deliciously sub-heavy, post-bleep deep house soul of Sheffield outfit On's cover of 'Southern Freeez', the bruk-up soul of Type Sun's 'The PL', the Brazilian sunshine of Robson Jorge and Lincoln Olivetti's 'Eva' and the deliciously percussive, intergalactic jazz-funk vibes of 'Every Time I See Him' by Metropolis.
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Mr Bongo Record Club Volume Five
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Cat: MRBLP 237. Rel: 03 Jun 22
 
Funk
John Barry-Moore - "Abertura De "Os Inocentes"" (1:45)
Willy Chirino - "Sing A Song (Canten Mi Cancion)" (4:24)
Malouma - "Nebine" (4:39)
Yasuaki Shimizu - "Kakashi" (4:40)
Mariah - "Shinzo No Tobira" (4:45)
Mave & Dave - "You Are Delicious" (4:40)
Pamoja - "Oooh, Baby" (3:40)
Mark Capanni - "I Believe In Miracles" (3:02)
Admin - "Step Into Light" (4:39)
Phillip Malela - "Tiba Kamo" (3:14)
Gyedu Blay Ambolley - "Let's Be Happy" (Disco mix) (7:01)
Tyrone Evans - "Rise Up" (Discomix) (7:18)
Stimela - "I Hate Telling A Lie" (7:38)
Eamon - "Ready For War" (3:03)
Sven Wunder - "Mosaic" (2:59)
Hiroshi Suzuki - "Romance" (5:48)
Tete Da Bahia - "Duplo Sentido" (5:03)
Review: When a new instalment in Mr Bongo's Record Club series lands, it's always worth checking. Featuring selections from different members of the Brighton-based label's dusty-fingered staff, each volume is packed to the rafters with sought-after and little-known gems in a variety of interconnected styes. This fifth edition is naturally packed to the rafters with righteous fare, with the many highlights including (but not limited to) the suspenseful instrumental disco of John Barry Moore's 'Abertura De Os Inocentes', the dubbed-out, jazz-funk-flecked proto-Balearica of Yasuaki Shimizu's 'Karachi', the funky grooves and glassy-eyed soul vocals of Mave & Dave's 'You Are Delicious' and the driving, dub-flecked reggae-disco hedonism of 'Rise Up (Discomix)' by Tyrone Evans. In a word: essential.
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Tags: African | Japanese | MPB
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Mr Bongo Record Club Volume Five
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Mr Bongo Record Club Volume Five (limited translucent pink vinyl 2xLP + insert)
Cat: MRBLP 237PINK. Rel: 03 Jun 22
 
Funk
John Barry-Moore - "Abertura De "Os Inocentes"" (1:48)
Willy Chirino - "Sing A Song (Canten Mi Cancion)" (4:17)
Malouma - "Nebine" (4:46)
Yasuaki Shimizu - "Kakashi" (4:39)
Mariah - "Shinzo No Tobira" (4:48)
Mave & Dave - "You Are Delicious" (4:40)
Pamoja - "Oooh, Baby" (3:40)
Mark Capanni - "I Believe In Miracles" (3:02)
Admin - "Step Into Light" (4:37)
Phillip Malela - "Tiba Kamo" (3:14)
Gyedu Blay Ambolley - "Let's Be Happy" (Disco mix) (7:01)
Tyrone Evans - "Rise Up" (Discomix) (7:18)
Stimela - "I Hate Telling A Lie" (7:38)
Eamon - "Ready For War" (3:03)
Sven Wunder - "Mosaic" (2:59)
Hiroshi Suzuki - "Romance" (5:48)
Tete Da Bahia - "Duplo Sentido" (5:03)
Tags: African | Japanese | MPB
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Mr Bongo Record Club Volume Two
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Cat: MRBLP 151. Rel: 16 May 18
 
International
Elbernita "Twinkie" Clark - "Awake O Zion" (5:55)
Dee Edwards - "Put Your Love On The Line" (4:36)
Anubis - "Ecology" (4:01)
Guy Cuevas - "Ebony Game" (6:43)
Kiru Stars (Julius Kang'ethe) - "Family Planning" (4:53)
Teaspoon & The Waves - "Oh Yeh Soweto" (4:12)
Leny Andrade - "Nao Adianta" (2:52)
Rosa Maria - "Samba Maneiro" (2:54)
Tom & Dito - "Obrigado Corcovado" (2:26)
Inezita Barroso - "Maracatu Elegante" (2:12)
Joao Diaz - "Capoeira" (2:55)
The Equatics - "Merry Go Round" (2:46)
Elias Rahbani & His Orchestra - "Liza... Liza" (5:23)
The Beaters - "Harari" (8:28)
Review: Mr Bongo's crate-digging compilation series - described by the imprint as a "chance to champion tracks we've been playing in our sets" - returns and, predictably, this second volume is every bit as good as its predecessor. Naturally, there's a fair amount of Brazilian and African gems present, as well as a wealth of little-known disco, soul and funk cuts that will have DJs scrambling to find copies of the original 12" or 7" singles. Highlights are plentiful and include - but are not limited to - the punchy disco-funk of Dee Edwards' "Put Your Funk on the Line", the South African bubblegum brilliance of Kiru Stars, the sun-soaked peak-time samba of Tomu Dito and the Meters-go-to-Nigeria vibes of "Harari" by the Beaters. And that's just for starters.
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Tags: Disco Funk | African Disco | MPB | Samba
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Jazz Rock
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Jazz Rock (gatefold LP with obi-strip)
Cat: MRBLP 204. Rel: 20 Aug 20
 
Jazz
Kuroda Bushi (3:09)
Hanagasa Odori (3:05)
Soran Bushi (3:08)
Sansa Shigure (3:11)
Hietsuki Bushi (3:14)
Sado Okesa (3:33)
Itsuki No Komoriuta (2:58)
Hokkaibonuta (3:50)
Kiso Bushi (3:24)
Kaigara Bushi (3:15)
Iso Bushi (3:28)
Nanbu Ushioi Uta (3:32)
Review: Jazz Rock doesn't quite do exactly what it says on the cover - jazz features heavily on this gorgeous record, but of the spiritual kind, and often driven by lush, funky drum playing. It is also a record defined by the distinctive sound of the koto - a traditional Japanese string instrument that lends the record a delicate and beautiful feel. It was recorded in 1973 and sounds both perfectly aged yet utterly fresh and also features bamboo flute playing by Hozan Yamamoto. It's a laidback record, one filled with the joys of spring, but also one that doesn't take itself too seriously and gets upbeat and funky as often as it does tender and pensive.
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