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Jorge Ben
Curumin Chama Cunhãtã Que Eu Vou Contar (Todo Dia Era Dia De Índio) [ Mr Bongo / 7in - released 16/Oct/2020 ] Number 80 in Mr Bongo's Brazil.45 series sees a double-sider focusing on the awesome 80's recordings by one of the giants of Brazilian music, Jorge Ben. First up is the addictive, building groove of 'Curumin Chama Cunhãtã Que Eu Vou Contar (Todo... |
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Jorge Ben
Ma Ma Ma Ma Maé (7") [ Mr Bongo / 7in - released 16/Oct/2020 ] Number 81 in Mr Bongo's Brazil.45 series sees further digging into the magical world of Jorge Ben's lesser-explored 1980's productions. 'Ma Ma Ma Ma Maé (A Lingua Dos Anjos)' is taken from his 'Alô Alô, Como Vai?' album from 1980, which is... |
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Jungle Brown
Full Circle (LP) [ Mr Bongo / LP - released 27/Sep/2019 ] With a three-single campaign of Keep It Movin', Ikoja and culminating with We On -featuring the legendary Sampa The Great - we knew Jungle Brown's sophomore effort would be one of the highlights of the year. Quite frankly, as soon as we heard the... |
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Junior Parker
Love Ain't Nothin' But A Business Goin' On (LP) [ Mr Bongo / LP - released 14/Jun/2024 ] Next up in Mr Bongo's Groove Merchant Records reissue series, sees an outing for a much-loved and heavily sampled funk/soul/blues album by Junior Parker. Originally issued under the title The Outside Man on Capitol Records in 1970 with an alternative... |
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Kit Sebastian
Mantra Moderne (LP) [ Mr Bongo / LP - released 19/Jul/2019 ] 'Mantra Moderne' is a stunning, contemporary masterpiece that fuses Anatolian Psychedelia, Brazilian Tropicalia, 60's European pop and American jazz. A must for fans of Khruangbin, Portishead, Arthur Verocai, Goat, Caetano Veloso, Tom Zé, Os... |
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Lula E Lailson
Satwa (Vinyl) [ Mr. Bongo / LP - released 20/Apr/2012 ] Limited edition vinyl issue. |
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Main Source
Fakin (7") [ Mr Bongo / 7in - released 5/Mar/2021 ] When the film 'White Men Can't Jump' was released in 1992, an EP of music from the film was dropped almost simultaneously. That EP, cheekily titled 'White Men Can't Rap', featured a couple of exclusive gems, notably Gang Starr's 'Now You're Mine' and... |
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Main Source
Just Hangin' Out / Live At The Barbecue [ Mr Bongo / 7in - released 12/Mar/2021 ] Main Source's paean to the simple pleasures of relaxing with friends is built over two tried-and-tested samples. The dreamy, swoony sounds of Vanessa Kendrick's timeless '90% of Me is You' is ever-present during this stone-cold classic, while Sister... |
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Marcia Maria
Amigo Branco (7") [ Mr Bongo / 7in - released 14/Feb/2020 ] Marcia Maria's slow to mid-tempo disco gem 'Amigo Branco' has become a club favourite in recent times. Released in 1978 on Capitol Records, it's from the hard-to-find and expensive album/7" EP & promo-only 12" single which features the greats Lincoln... |
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Marcio Lott / Silvio Cesar
Tema De Baby / A Festa 7" [ Mr Bongo / 7in - released 24/Jan/2025 ] The 33rd release in Mr Bongo's signature Brazil 45's series. A spellbinding pairing of Marcio Lott's rarer than hen's teeth, sun-soaked groover 'Tema de Baby' and the samba-rock fusion flavours of Silvio Cesar 'A Festa'. Marcio Lott's 'Tema de... |
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Matthew Tavares & Leland Whitty
Visions (LP) [ Mr Bongo / 2 LP - released 27/Mar/2020 ] Matthew Tavares and Leland Whitty - best known for their roles within pioneering jazz band, BADBADNOTGOOD - present their collaborative album. Visions was almost entirely performed and recorded in one take during an intense studio session. The... |
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Mr Bongo Edits
Volume 1: Danny Krivit (12") [ Mr Bongo / 12in - released 31/Mar/2023 ] Who better to inaugurate our Mr Bongo Edit Series than one of the bosses of the art of the edit. More than just simple re-touches or loops to make the track easier to mix, Danny works his magic by employing all those years of studying and working... |
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Nas
Made You Look (7") [ Mr Bongo / 7in - released 20/Nov/2020 ] 'Made You Look' was a shot in the arm for Nas at a time when he'd shed some of his core, street fanbase. After the unfocussed 'Nastradamus' and 'I Am…' albums he'd had a return to some kind of form with 'Stillmatic', but many felt he came off second... |
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Nonato & Seu Conjunto / José Roberto
Cafua / Crioula Multicolorida (7") [ Mr Bongo / 7in - released 27/Sep/2024 ] The late composer, arranger, musician and record producer Nonato Buzar is a lesser-known great outside of Brazil. His legacy leaves behind a rich body of recordings, working with some of the cream of the Brazilian '60s and '70s music scene, including... |
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Os Brazões
Os Brazões (LP) [ Mr Bongo / LP - released 29/Jun/2018 ] Rare and highly sought after in its original format, Os Brazões self-titled album was originally released on RGE Discos in 1969. It is a psychedelic masterpiece that fuses samba, r'n'b and rock 'n' roll influences using fuzz guitars, synths,... |
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Os Novos Baianos
É Ferro Na Boneca! (LP) [ Mr Bongo / LP - released 5/Jul/2019 ] The debut album from the legendary Brazilian group Os Novos Bahianos. Originally released by RGE in 1970 in Brazil, 'É Ferro Na Boneca!' features 13-songs composed by Luiz Galvão and Moraes Moreira. This record shows the roots of the group, moving... |
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Peter King
Omo Lewa (LP) [ Mr Bongo / LP - released 8/Nov/2019 ] Super-funky business from Nigerian-born multi-instrumentalist Peter King. 'Omo Lewa' fuses funk, jazz and highlife vibrations. Recorded in London and originally released in 1976 by Orbitone, this is one of his finest records. Licensed from... |
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Prince Fatty
Super Size Me (Vinyl) [ Mr. Bongo / LP - released 29/Nov/2010 ] |
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Prince Fatty
Versus Mungo's Hi-Fi [ Mr Bongo / CD - released 21/Mar/2014 ] The much-anticipated release of the next installment from the legendary Prince Fatty. This time Prince Fatty faces off against the mighty Mungo's Hi Fi Soundsystem. Mungo's Hi Fi champion the evolution reggae, dub and dancehall music and are... |
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Prince Fatty Meets the Mutant HiFi
Return of the Gringo [ Mr Bongo / CD - released 13/Feb/2012 ] A surf/ska/spaghetti western soundtrack album for a film that is yet to be made. Think Dick Dale jamming with the Skatalites with Morricone at the helm. |