Cesar Mariano & Cia
Sao Paulo Brasil (LP) [ Mr Bongo / LP - released 14/Dec/2018 ] One of the finest Brazilian jazz funk fusion albums ever recorded; thoroughly deserving of its cult status. First official reissue outside of Brazil. Cesar Camargo Mariano is a celebrated Brazilian jazz pianist, composer and producer, born in Sao... |
CK Mann & His Carousel 7
Funky Highlife (LP) [ Mr Bongo / LP - released 19/Nov/2012 ] |
Célia
Célia [ Mr Bongo / CD - released 22/Mar/2019 ] Beautiful debut album from the incredible, Célia. Conducted & arranged by Arthur Verocai and Rogério Duprat; featuring songs by Lo Borges, Antonio Adolfo and Joyce amongst others. Célia recorded four self-titled albums for Continental between 1971... |
Célia
Célia (LP) [ Mr Bongo / LP - released 22/Mar/2019 ] Beautiful debut album from the incredible, Célia. Conducted & arranged by Arthur Verocai and Rogério Duprat; featuring songs by Lo Borges, Antonio Adolfo and Joyce amongst others. Célia recorded four self-titled albums for Continental between 1971... |
Cravo & Canela
Preco de Cada Um [ Mr. Bongo / CD - released 4/Jul/2011 ] Originally released on a small independent label (Brazilian Beats Brooklyn), 'Preco de Cada Um' is one of the finest Brazilian albums ever recorded. |
Daniel Salinas
Atlantis (LP) [ Mr Bongo / LP - released 31/Mar/2023 ] 'Atlantis' is a smouldering jazz-funk, cinematic excursion courtesy of the Brazilian maestro, Daniel Salinas. A conductor, pianist, arranger, and producer, he has worked across several genres within Brazil's rich musical tapestry, including the... |
Di Melo
Kilariô / Pernalongo (7") [ Mr Bongo / 7in - released 1/Nov/2024 ] For number 83 in the Brazil 45 series, we pulled out a real treat. It features two tracks from Roberto De Melo Santos. Born in 1949 in Recife (Brazil), and despite a small discography, he is considered among the true icons of Brazilian soul music... |
Di Melo
Kilario / Pernalonga (7") [ Mr Bongo / 7in - released 12/Mar/2021 ] Di Melo's self-titled debut album has long been collectible for its irresistible Brazilian-funk sound, pleasing the Brazilian, B-Boy breaks, funk collectors, and sample hunters alike. With original copies for the album now fetching crazy sums, Mr... |
Ebo Taylor & Uhuru Yenzu
Conflict Nkru! (LP) [ Mr Bongo / LP - released 18/Feb/2013 ] One of Ghanaʼs finest producer and arrangers, Ebo Taylor was involved in a lot of the afro-funk to emerge from the country in the 70s working with bands such as Apagya Show Band and fellow musicians such as C.K. Mann and Pat Thomas. Conflict was... |
FA-5
FA-5 (LP) [ Mr Bongo / LP - released 20/Sep/2024 ] The fertility of the Cuban music scene in the 1970s was rich and blooming. FA-5's self-titled album from 1976 is a perfect example of the energy and vitality emanating from the country's musicians and marks the next release in Mr Bongo's Cuban... |
Finn Rees
Dawn Is A Melody (Orange Vinyl LP) [ Mr Bongo / 2 LP - released 24/Jan/2025 ] Limited Orange Coloured Vinyl. Mr Bongo proudly presents the debut album from Tasmania-born, Melbourne-based, Finn Rees. Gliding across a swirling palette of saturated hues, Dawn Is A Melody feels vintage yet vibrant, new but familiar at the same... |
Gang Starr
Jazz Thing (7") [ Mr Bongo / 7in - released 27/Mar/2020 ] With the original UK 7" of this release now as rare as hen's teeth, and with the group having recently 'reformed' for one last album together, the Mr Bongo replica re-release of this 1990 masterpiece by Gang Starr couldn't be more timely. The... |
The Gentlemen
The Gentlemen (LP) [ Mr Bongo / LP - released 21/May/2012 ] Another super rare gem from the Rozenblit catalogue, the self-titled about by The Gentleman from 1972. The LP, on Smog Records, was so rare only 200 copies were ever pressed for radio promotion and only three of the originals are now known to still... |
Georgette / Claudia
Kiriê / Com Mais De 30 (7") [ Mr Bongo / 7in - released 24/Jan/2025 ] The 26th release in Mr Bongo's signature Brazil 45's series. For this 7 inch, we shone the light on two Brazilian masterpieces from Georgette and Claudia that are firm favourites of some of the biggest DJs in the business, including Gilles Peterson,... |
Glenn Fallows & Mark Treffel
The Globeflower Masters Vol.2 (LP) [ Mr Bongo / LP - released 9/Dec/2022 ] Glenn Fallows and Mark Treffel released their first album, 'The Globeflower Master Vol. 1', on Mr Bongo in September 2021. With its lush, warm, and timeless productions paying homage to classic 60s and 70s soundtrack composers, it was very well... |
Grupo Irakere
Teatro Amadeo Roldan Recital (LP) [ Mr Bongo / LP - released 17/May/2024 ] For the third release in our Mr Bongo Cuban Classics series, we reissue the iconic 1974 debut album by the mighty Grupo Irakere. Led by Chucho Valdés, son of Cuban pianist and bandleader Bebo Valdés, the band would go on to become of the most... |
Gyedu-Blay Ambolley
Ambolley [ Mr Bongo / CD - released 5/Jul/2019 ] Extremely hard-to-obtain LP from the Ghanaian master composer, producer and musician. Originally released in 1982 by the WEA International label and then again in Germany in 1985 by Ambolley himself. 'Ambolley' fuses Highlife, disco and boogie... |
Gyedu-Blay Ambolley
Simigwa [ Mr Bongo / CD - released 5/Oct/2018 ] Legendary Ghanain album that fuses Highlife, afrobeat, folk and funk. Ambolley grew up during the peak of Highlife in Ghana and was a key figure in its fusion with soul and funk influences from the USA. He played in many bands including Houghas... |
Gyedu-Blay Ambolley
Simigwa (LP) [ Mr Bongo / LP - released 5/Oct/2018 ] Legendary Ghanain album that fuses Highlife, afrobeat, folk and funk. Ambolley grew up during the peak of Highlife in Ghana and was a key figure in its fusion with soul and funk influences from the USA. He played in many bands including Houghas... |
Harmony Cats
Harmony Cats' Theme / Seja Como Nos (De Pe No Chao) (7") [ Mr Bongo / 7in - released 1/Nov/2024 ] For number 93 in the Brazil45 series, we present two favourites from the Harmony Cats. A female vocal quintet (who later became a trio) from São Paulo. They formed in 1976 and were most prolific in the disco period. 'Harmony Cats' Theme' from 1976... |