Mr Bongo are delighted to announce a reissue of a sensational Afro-Cuban funk triumph from one of the kingpin players of Miami’s Cuban music scene, Ray Fernandez. Bringing together his ‘court’ for the release, the album features his wife, two sons and a range of other talented musicians including Rickey Washington on saxophone, father of the contemporary jazz great, Kamasi Washington. Originally coming out in 1973 on Manuel J. Mato’s iconic and collectible Sound Triangle Records, it’s a dose of
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Mr Bongo are delighted to announce a reissue of a sensational Afro-Cuban funk triumph from one of the kingpin players of Miami’s Cuban music scene, Ray Fernandez. Bringing together his ‘court’ for the release, the album features his wife, two sons and a range of other talented musicians including Rickey Washington on saxophone, father of the contemporary jazz great, Kamasi Washington. Originally coming out in 1973 on Manuel J. Mato’s iconic and collectible Sound Triangle Records, it’s a dose of
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Mr Bongo proudly present our official reissue of Herman Kelly’s 1978 classic LP, Percussion Explosion!. Source of an all-time legendary break on 'Dance To The Drummer's Beat’ that has been immortalised in hip-hop folklore. Initially through being featured on the influential ’Ultimate Breaks & Beats’ compilation series and subsequently sampled in over 100 songs including tracks by N.W.A, Masters At Work, Run D.M.C and Double Dee & Steinski. Brainchild of drummer, producer and arranger, Herman Kel
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Mr Bongo proudly present our official reissue of Herman Kelly’s 1978 classic LP, Percussion Explosion!. Source of an all-time legendary break on 'Dance To The Drummer's Beat’ that has been immortalised in hip-hop folklore. Initially through being featured on the influential ’Ultimate Breaks & Beats’ compilation series and subsequently sampled in over 100 songs including tracks by N.W.A, Masters At Work, Run D.M.C and Double Dee & Steinski. Brainchild of drummer, producer and arranger, Herman Kel
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OUT TODAY: DJ Nature - Mr Bongo Edits Vol. 4 In the words of Test Pressing, “It’s DJ Nature, I mean what more do you need to know”. Channeling his love of raw, independent disco, jazz fusion, and early house music, the inimitable DJ Nature (@djmilojohnson) has chosen four tracks from the Mr Bongo archive that he felt had club-ready production ripe for an edit. Spanning modern soul, psychedelic funk, boogie, and leftfield disco, he’s given each a signature re-edit for today’s dancefloor. All kill
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OUT TODAY: DJ Nature - Mr Bongo Edits Vol. 4 In the words of Test Pressing, “It’s DJ Nature, I mean what more do you need to know”. Channeling his love of raw, independent disco, jazz fusion, and early house music, the inimitable DJ Nature (@djmilojohnson) has chosen four tracks from the Mr Bongo archive that he felt had club-ready production ripe for an edit. Spanning modern soul, psychedelic funk, boogie, and leftfield disco, he’s given each a signature re-edit for today’s dancefloor. All kill
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Announcing the next release in the Mr Bongo Cuban Classics series. A fabulous, under-the-radar classic from FA-5, with their self-titled album from 1976 on Cuba’s state-owned label Areito. A diverse and alluring LP that surfs through genres as it progresses encompassing Latin rock, AOR, funk, soul, disco and Afro-Cuban rhythms. Produced by the prolific Tony Taño with the recording courtesy of Tony Lopez the album includes the exquisite, funk-fuelled opener, 'Muevete Con Las Fuerzas Del Corazon'
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Announcing the next release in the Mr Bongo Cuban Classics series. A fabulous, under-the-radar classic from FA-5, with their self-titled album from 1976 on Cuba’s state-owned label Areito. A diverse and alluring LP that surfs through genres as it progresses encompassing Latin rock, AOR, funk, soul, disco and Afro-Cuban rhythms. Produced by the prolific Tony Taño with the recording courtesy of Tony Lopez the album includes the exquisite, funk-fuelled opener, 'Muevete Con Las Fuerzas Del Corazon'
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To celebrate the launch of the Mr Bongo Cuban Classic series and our reissue of Grupo Los Yoyi’s psychedelic-funk masterpiece ’Yoyi’, we’ve teamed up with the excellent When Spaceships Appear Records to make this limited edition, short sleeve T-Shirt. Premium quality, 100% combed organic cotton with a screen printed chest print of the incredible ‘Yoyi’ album cover, stocks are very limited on this one. Head to our website to buy or grab one from WSA’s London store if you’re in the area. BUY: http
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To celebrate the launch of the Mr Bongo Cuban Classic series and our reissue of Grupo Los Yoyi’s psychedelic-funk masterpiece ’Yoyi’, we’ve teamed up with the excellent When Spaceships Appear Records to make this limited edition, short sleeve T-Shirt. Premium quality, 100% combed organic cotton with a screen printed chest print of the incredible ‘Yoyi’ album cover, stocks are very limited on this one. Head to our website to buy or grab one from WSA’s London store if you’re in the area. BUY: http
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Mr Bongo is proud to present a one-of-a-kind kaleidoscopic journey by Eduardo Araújo and Silvinha, melding Brazilian regional rhythms with funk, rock, soul, and psychedelia. A cult classic it features players from Os Mutantes, Banda Black Rio and Som Nosso and is beloved by some of the scene’s biggest DJs including Floating Points. The album was further immortalised when Madlib sampled ‘Opanigê’ for his track ‘São Paulo’. Inspired by the pair’s travels to Salvador, Bahia the album incorporates t
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Mr Bongo is proud to present a one-of-a-kind kaleidoscopic journey by Eduardo Araújo and Silvinha, melding Brazilian regional rhythms with funk, rock, soul, and psychedelia. A cult classic it features players from Os Mutantes, Banda Black Rio and Som Nosso and is beloved by some of the scene’s biggest DJs including Floating Points. The album was further immortalised when Madlib sampled ‘Opanigê’ for his track ‘São Paulo’. Inspired by the pair’s travels to Salvador, Bahia the album incorporates t
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Continuing the Mr Bongo Cuban Classics Series, we shine a light on Los Reyes 73 and their sensational debut LP from 1975. The album had multiple different pressings under various titles and artworks, but the music stayed the same and speaks for itself. The group, founded by Santiago Reyes, set the bar high with this fiery Afro-Cuban-funk gem, letting loose a vibrant Latin workout combining psych rock trippiness with a heavy dose of deep funk. Elements that fuse to firmly cement this album as a ‘
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Continuing the Mr Bongo Cuban Classics Series, we shine a light on Los Reyes 73 and their sensational debut LP from 1975. The album had multiple different pressings under various titles and artworks, but the music stayed the same and speaks for itself. The group, founded by Santiago Reyes, set the bar high with this fiery Afro-Cuban-funk gem, letting loose a vibrant Latin workout combining psych rock trippiness with a heavy dose of deep funk. Elements that fuse to firmly cement this album as a ‘
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‘Paper Can’t Wrap Fire’ @don_glori_aka_gordon’s third solo album drops next Friday! Packed with a sumptuous selection of soul, R&B, and funk-oriented cuts, alongside some signature jazz-rooted productions, the album sees Don showcasing his prowess as a writer and bandleader in serious style. Available in limited edition orange vinyl, alongside black vinyl, CD and digital. Come and celebrate the launch of the album and the start of our summer season of in-stores next Friday at Mr Bongo HQ. We’ve
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Announcing the Deluxe Edition release of Project Gemini’s critically acclaimed second album, ‘Colours & Light’. Firmly rooted in the mood and melodies of the original album, the Deluxe Edition features an unreleased track from the album recording session ‘Darkness Rising’, alternate versions and a whole host of remixes. Providing new interpretations of tracks from the album, Jack Sharp of Wolf People/Large Plants, Markey Funk, Wyndham Earl and Call Sender all stamp their signature sound on proce
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Out today, the next release in our Groove Merchant Records reissue series comes courtesy of Ramon Morris. Sweet Sister Funk is the only solo album the esteemed saxophonist recorded as a bandleader. Having played with the iconic band Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers alongside other greats, including Reuben Wilson, Shirley Scott, Rashied Ali Quintet, and Woody Shaw, this 1973 solo offering is a jazz-funk masterstroke. Across the LP, the seven songs ebb and flow in energy, fusing jazz funk and soul
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OUT NOW: Akira Ishikawa & Count Buffaloes - Uganda (Dawn Of African Rock) An iconic Japanese fusion album from the highly influential jazz drummer, composer and bandleader Akira Ishikawa alongside his group the Count Buffaloes. Originally released in 1972 on Toshiba Records, 'Uganda (Dawn of African Rock)' melds psych rock sensibilities with deep African percussive workouts, funk grooves with jazz touches. A mind-bending vortex that experiments with energies, genres and styles. Officially reissu
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