Various Artists
Mr Bongo Record Club Volume One [ Mr Bongo / CD - released 2/Dec/2016 ] Brighton based record label, publishers, cinematographers and legendary former London record store Mr Bongo present the first instalment in their new 'Mr Bongo Record Club' compilation series. Over 20 years ago, Mr Bongo were one of the key global... |
Various Artists
Mr Bongo Record Club Volume One (2LP) [ Mr Bongo / 2 LP - released 2/Dec/2016 ] Brighton based record label, publishers, cinematographers and legendary former London record store Mr Bongo present the first instalment in their new 'Mr Bongo Record Club' compilation series. Over 20 years ago, Mr Bongo were one of the key global... |
Various Artists
The Original Sound Of Burkina Faso [ Mr Bongo / CD - released 27/Oct/2017 ] The Original Sound of Burkina Faso follows the hugely successful 'The Original Sound of Mali' compilation released earlier this year. Here we have a collection of songs that pay tribute to a truly golden age of music; touching on folk, funk,... |
Various Artists
The Original Sound Of Mali 2 [ Mr Bongo / CD - released 7/Feb/2025 ] Following the success of 'The Original Sound of Mali' compilation, we return with another explorative delve into the wonders of Malian music compiled by French writer, journalist and Grammy-nominated compiler Florent Mazzoleni and Mr Bongo's very own... |
Various Artists
The Original Sound Of Mali (LP) [ Mr Bongo / 2 LP - released 10/Mar/2017 ] Compiled by Vik Sohonie & Dave 'Mr Bongo' Buttle, the story of this release began in 2015 when Dave happened upon the Soul Bonanza blog. One mix in particular stood out and totally enthralled Dave - le monde à change: a tribute to mali 1970 -... |
Various Artists
The Original Sound Of Mali [ Mr Bongo / CD - released 10/Mar/2017 ] Compiled by Vik Sohonie & Dave 'Mr Bongo' Buttle, the story of this release began in 2015 when Dave happened upon the Soul Bonanza blog. One mix in particular stood out and totally enthralled Dave - le monde à change: a tribute to mali 1970 -... |
Various Artists
Tudo Ben (Jorge Ben Covered) (LP) [ Mr Bongo / 2 LP - released 31/Mar/2023 ] Jorge Ben is surely one of the world's greatest all-round musical artists. He is internationally renowned and vastly influential as a vocalist, musician, performer and phenomenal songwriter. Famed for penning 'Taj Mahal', which was the source for Rod... |
Various Artists
Wild Style (Yellow Coloured LP) [ Mr Bongo / LP - released 17/Jun/2022 ] Animal Records - founded by Chris Stein of Blondie fame - only ever released two albums in its brief early-80s history. Wild Style remains the most seminal soundtrack in hip-hop history, a snapshot of the scene as it evolved from the streets to the... |
Waldir Calmon
Airport Love Theme / Afro Som (7") [ Mr Bongo / 7in - released 1/Nov/2024 ] Taken from Waldir Calmon's 'Waldir Calmon E Seus Multisons' album on Copacabana (1970), from looking at this unassuming record cover featuring a middle-aged man sporting an impressive pair of glasses you wouldn't expect it to become the fabric to one... |
Waltel Branco
Meu Balanço (LP) [ Mr Bongo / LP - released 31/Mar/2023 ] This one takes us back! We originally reissued Waltel Branco's 'Meu Balanço' in 1995, it was one of the first releases to come out on Mr Bongo. It is a much-requested title with original copies becoming ever more-scarce and the price tag increasingly... |
Wilson Simonal / Trio Mocotó
Nem Vem Que Nao Tem / Nao Adianta [ Mr Bongo / 7in - released 30/Aug/2024 ] Wilson Simonal and Trio Mocotó provide a double dose of Brazilian classics for this Brazil 45's 7 inch. First up, an infectious, samba-MPB hit from one of Brazil's most popular artists of the '60s and early '70s, Wilson Simonal. Originally... |
20th Century Steel Band
Warm Heart Cold Steel [ Mr Bongo / CD - released 2/Nov/2009 ] |
Akira Ishikawa
Back To Rhythm (LP) [ Mr Bongo / LP - released 29/Mar/2019 ] Ultra-rare jazz-funk/fusion album by Japanese drummer Akira Ishikawa. 'Back To Rhythm' was the final recording in Ishikawa's African-influenced period. He cut this record with his band 'Count Buffalos', featuring Kiyoshi Sugimoto, Takeru Muraoka,... |
Ana Frango Elétrico
Me Chama De Gato Qeu Eu Sou Sua (LP) [ Mr Bongo / LP - released 17/May/2024 ] Ana Frango Elétrico is the most effervescent and innovative voice to surge up from Brazil's new wave. Already with two critically acclaimed albums and a swathe of award-winning production turns under their belt, Ana will present their most confident... |
Archie Shepp
Attica Blues (7") [ Mr Bongo / 7in - released 19/Jul/2019 ] Previously Japan-only 7" featuring two tracks originally released on Shepp's 1972 classic soul-jazz LP 'Attica Blues'. A powerful mix of psychedelic soul & jazz that retains Shepp's political sentiment of his earlier works. 'Attic Blues' is a huge... |
Arthur Verocai
Arthur Verocai (LP) [ Mr Bongo / LP - released 1/Jan/2016 ] "I could listen to the album everyday for the rest of my life" MADLIB Taken from the original Continental master tapes, transferred under supervision by Arthur Verocai. Original replica gatefold artwork. A complete album masterpiece in every... |
Bala Desejo
Sim Sim Sim (LP) [ Mr Bongo / LP - released 23/Jun/2023 ] 'Sim Sim Sim' is the Latin Grammy award-winning debut album from Bala Desejo. A band who are at the forefront of Rio de Janeiro's artistic renaissance, they channel influences of Brazilian 60s Tropicália, 70s psychedelia and MPB to create a... |
Bossa Três / Ana Rosely
Imprevisto / Skim Dum Dum Dum (7") [ Mr Bongo / 7in - released 30/Aug/2024 ] In Mr Bongo's opinion, 'Imprevisto' is one of the most unmistakable Brazilian jazz records ever made. Dramatic intro and hypnotic piano line, decorated with panned percussion before the hats come in. Then the upright bass. A true classic. Bossa... |
Brooklyn Funk Essentials
Stay Good (LP) [ Mr Bongo / LP - released 20/Sep/2019 ] Since 1993, Brooklyn Funk Essentials have been presenting their unique brand of eclectic funk to ecstatic audiences around the world. Made up of musicians, singers and poets from around the globe, the group is an all-star-team famously mixing styles... |
Burnier & Cartier
Burnier & Cartier (LP) [ Mr Bongo / LP - released 27/Apr/2018 ] Sought-after Brazilian LP from 1974 that touches on MPB, soul, jazz, disco and boogie, reminiscent of Steely Dan in places. Deep guitar arrangements intertwine with layered vocals, creating an airy, floating vibe. Championed by the likes of Gilles... |