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Dee Dee Bridgewater Afro Blue

Mr Bongo

Funk/Soul

LP MRBLP216£24.99
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Dee Dee Bridgewater – Afro Blue
Dee Dee Bridgewater – Love Vibrations
Dee Dee Bridgewater – Blues Medley (Everyday I Have The Blues / Stormy Monday Blues)
Dee Dee Bridgewater – Little B's Poem
Dee Dee Bridgewater – Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head
Dee Dee Bridgewater – Love From The Sun
Dee Dee Bridgewater – People Make The World Go Round

1. Afro Blue
2. Love Vibrations
3. Blues Medley (Everyday I Have The Blues / Stormy Monday Blues)
4. Little B's Poem
5. Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head
6. Love From The Sun
7. People Make The World Go Round

It's the bomb - don't miss this chance to only one of the finest and rarest Japanese-only-released albums ever!

Dee Dee Bridgewater's 1974 album ‘Afro Blue’ features an exquisite collaboration of American and Japanese musicians,such as Cecil & Ron Bridgewater, Motohiko Hino and producer Takao Ishizuka. The result is a sublime deep soul-jazz masterpiece with timeless versions of ‘People Make The World Go Round’, ‘Love From The Sun’, and ‘Afro Blue’. It is arguably one of the finest albums in its genre and has long been a sought-after item for DJs and collectors alike,

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The Original Sound Of Mali 2 Mr Bongo

Following the success of 'The Original Sound of Mali' compilation, we return with another explorative delve into the wonders of Malian music compiled by...

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2×LP MRBLP278£27.99
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Soyuz (If You Ask) / Tenorio Mr Bongo

A brand new, dreamy, blissed-out pop production with a '70s AOR touch, by the ever on point Soyuz. Coming at a period between albums, the single features...

Funk/Soul

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7" MRB7220£13.99
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Wild Style Wild Style Lesson EP Mr Bongo

Hip-Hop

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Original 12" MRB12037£10.00
Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original Pre-Owned Out-of-Print UK Vinyl
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Ananda Shankar Ananda Shankar And His Music Mr Bongo

Iconic album by Indian maestro of the sitar, Ananda Shankar, aptly titled 'Ananda Shankar And His Music'.Released on His Master's Voice in 1976, the album...

Funk/Soul

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LP MRBLP308£22.99
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FA-5 FA-5 Mr Bongo

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...

Latin Rock Funk/Soul

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LP MRBLP290£22.99
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Los Reyes 73 Los Reyes 73 Mr Bongo

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...

Latin

– Grandes Amigos
– Ya Ves Te Quedaras
– Necesito De Alguien Como Tu
– Si Llego La Primavera
– Adeoey
– Piensa Que No Has Cambiado
– Finalizo Un Amor
– Un Lamento Hecho Cancion
– Llegara Alli
– Baila Que Baila Mi Son

1. – Grandes Amigos
2. – Ya Ves Te Quedaras
3. – Necesito De Alguien Como Tu
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Ana Frango Elétrico Little Electric Chicken Heart Mr Bongo

Across the albums nine tracks, Ana blends elements and influences from MPB, Tropicália, indie rock, punk and pop, forging them together with a sumptuous...

Rock

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LP MRBLP309£25.00
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Juan Pablo Torres Algo Nuevo Mr Bongo

Released on Cuba's state-owned Areito imprint , Algo Nuevo showcases trombonist, bandleader, arranger and producer Juan Pablo Torres' unique scope of sound....

Latin Jazz World/Global Sounds

– Pan Caliente
– Son De Caramelo Para Ti
– Guajira 2001
– Cacao
– Tatagua
– Rumba De Cajon Op 1
– Mangle
– Elvira
– Mayajigua
– Asi Son Con El Son

1. – Pan Caliente
2. – Son De Caramelo Para Ti
3. – Guajira 2001
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Juan Pablo Torres Y Algo Nuevo Super Son Mr Bongo

A wonderful record of tripped-out rumbas, psych-Afro-Latin funk and quirky orchestrated tracks with a big band horn section courtesy of Torres' band, Algo...

Latin Jazz World/Global Sounds

– Y Que Bien
– Rico Melao
– Pastel En Descarga
– A Luna Llena
– Con Aji Guaguao
– Son A Propulsion
– Si No Fuera Por Emiliana
– Ey!...Op.1
– Son Riendo
– Super Son

1. – Y Que Bien
2. – Rico Melao
3. – Pastel En Descarga
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Raul Gomez Instrumental Mr Bongo

Raul Gomez's entrancing 1977 instrumental album presents a unique blend of orchestral disco and jazz-funk, with Afro-Cuban favours and soundtrack influences.Presenting...

Jazz Funk/Soul Latin

– Preludio De Un Amor
– Tema De La Sierra
– Dacapo
– Marinero Quiero Ser
– Anatomia De Un Problema
– Mi Samba Carnaval
– Poema En La Playa
– 6 Son
– El Sonido De La Montaña
– Un Paseo A La Playa

1. – Preludio De Un Amor
2. – Tema De La Sierra
3. – Dacapo
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Lonnie Smith Funk Reaction Mr Bongo

Dripping with groove and swagger, this album skates between jazz-funk, cosmic disco radiance, beat-laden slow-jams and conscious psychedelic soul.Having...

Jazz Funk/Soul

– Funk Reaction
– For The Love Of It
– Babbitt's Other Song
– It's Changed
– When The Night Is Right
– All In My Mind

1. – Funk Reaction
2. – For The Love Of It
3. – Babbitt's Other Song
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LP MRBLP298£26.99
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Lonnie Smith Afrodesia Mr Bongo

Classic Jazz / Jazz-funk album from '75, reissued on Mr Bongo, originally on Sonny Lester's Groove Merchant.George Benson on guitar credited as 'Compliments...

Jazz Funk/Soul

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SOYUZ / СОЮЗ II Mr Bongo

SOYUZ stole our hearts back in 2022 when we released their album Force Of The Wind to critical acclaim. Here we proudly present the predecessor to that...

Jazz Funk/Soul

– Верокай
– Тизита
– Мотив I
– Мируз
– ЕС-2 Джаз
– Лирическая
– Мотив II
– Партнёры По Бизнесу
– Коррида
– Кредитная История
– Насименто

1. – Верокай
2. – Тизита
3. – Мотив I
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Grupo Irakere Teatro Amadeo Roldan Recita Mr Bongo

Led by Chucho Valdes, son of Cuban pianist and bandleader Bebo Valdes, the band would go on to become of the most influential and successful groups emanating...

World/Global Sounds

– Bacalao Con Pan
– Danza Naniga
– Valle Picadura
– Taka Taka Ta
– La Verdad
– Luisa
– Quindiambo
– Misaluba

1. – Bacalao Con Pan
2. – Danza Naniga
3. – Valle Picadura
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Marc Davis Chi Talo EP Vol. 2 Mr Bongo

Record label boss, producer / DJ, and revered collector Marc Davis returns to his Chi-Talo series with the much-anticipated second volume. A concept of...

Disco Funk/Soul

New Sound Quartet – Bass Construction (Marc Davis Edit)
The Saucer Planes – Straight To The Point (Marc Davis Edit)

1. New Sound Quartet – Bass Construction (Marc Davis Edit)
2. The Saucer Planes – Straight To The Point (Marc Davis Edit)
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O' Donel Levy Simba Mr Bongo

Super funky soul jazz from guitarist O'Donel Levy. In a Phil Upchurch, Boogaloo Joe Jones and Grant Green vibe. Includes the jazz dance Dingwalls classic...

Funk/Soul Jazz

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Grupo Irakere Grupo Irakere Mr Bongo

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...

Jazz Funk/Soul World/Global Sounds

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Mr Bongo Record Club Vol. 6 Mr Bongo

Mr Bongo Record Club Vol. 6 presents recent finds and treasured classics from Brazil, Sweden, the USA, South Africa, Portugal, Japan, Trinidad and Tobago,...

Funk/Soul Jazz

Dora Morelenbaum – Japao
Chiemi Eri – Okosa-Bushi
Manny Corchado And His Orchestra – Pow Wow
Sven Wunder – Easy Going
Dina Ögon – Bakom Glaset
Vee Gees – Talkin
Mae & Dave – Do You Really Want My Love
Hazel Scott And The Braza Brasil – Ye Me Le
Inês Soares – Um Amor Para Toda A Vida
Hareton Salvanini – Estrada
Copa 7 – Copa Sete No Samba
Mirna – A Volta
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1. Dora Morelenbaum – Japao
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New 2×LP (Coloured Vinyl) MRBLP270TR£27.00
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Luke Una presents E Soul Cultura Vol. 2 Mr Bongo

É Soul Cultura Vol. 1 seemed to land at exactly the right moment. Post-lockdown, optimism was back on the rise and the dance floors swelled again. For...

Compilations

– Real Thing - Children of The Ghetto
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– Andi Otto - Bangalore Whispers (feat. MD Pallavi)
– Unnayanaa & Irfan Rainy feat Ibtisam - Taht Min Aini (Alberghina Remx) [Vinyl Only]
– Michael de Albuquerque - We May Be Cattle But We All Got Names
– Pyranha - Clepsydre
– Yargo - Marimba
– Okyerema Asante & Black Fire - Play a Sweet Rhythm on Them Drums (feat. Plunky)
– Mr. Scruff feat. Nke - Giffin (Taken Re-Edit Speechless Dub Mix)
– Isis - In Essense
– Frank Hatchett - Malibu Nites

1. – Real Thing - Children of The Ghetto
2. – Avis - Baby, This Love I Have
3. – Veronica Mickie - Lost Children
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2×LP MRBLP268£25.00
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Hidden Waters: Strange and Sublime Sounds of Rio de Janeiro Mr Bongo

The popularity of Brazilian music from the 60s, 70s and 80s has experienced quite the renaissance; artists such as Gal Costa, Gilberto Gil, Arthur Verocai,...

Brazilian Compilations

– Ana Frango Elétrico - Saudade
– Bala Desejo - Lua Comanche
– Ovo Ou Bicho - Moços

1. – Ana Frango Elétrico - Saudade
3. – Bala Desejo - Lua Comanche
15. – Ovo Ou Bicho - Moços
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Módulo 1000 Não Fale Com Paredes Mr Bongo

Formed in Rio de Janeiro in 1969, Módulo 1000 honed their craft as the house band in clubs and resorts in São Paulo where they predominantly covered...

Brazilian Rock

– Turpe Est Sine Crine Caput
– Não Fale Com Paredes
– Espêlho
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– Metrô Mental
– Teclados
– Salve-Se Quem Puder
– Animália

1. – Turpe Est Sine Crine Caput
2. – Não Fale Com Paredes
3. – Espêlho
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LP MRBLP255£28.00
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Akira Ishikawa & Count Buffaloes Uganda (Dawn Of African Rock)Mr Bongo

For this offering, originally released in 1972 on Toshiba Records, Akira Ishikawa takes us on a deep tripped-out journey. 'Uganda (Dawn of Rock)' is a...

– Wanyamana Mapambazuko
– Na Tu Penda Sana
– Vita
– Pygmy

1. – Wanyamana Mapambazuko
2. – Na Tu Penda Sana
3. – Vita
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LP MRBLP239£45.00
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Luke Una presents E Soul Cultura Mr Bongo

With some of the best DJs and selectors there is a certain mysterious sound or underlying feeling which unites the music they play, regardless of genre,...

Compilations

– Robson Jorge & Lincoln Olivetti - "Eva
– Chene Noir - Le Train
– Metropolis - Every Time I See Him
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– Typesun - The PL (Extended edit)
– King Errisson - Space Queen
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– Soylent Green - After All

1. – Robson Jorge & Lincoln Olivetti - "Eva
2. – Chene Noir - Le Train
3. – Metropolis - Every Time I See Him
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2×LP MRBLP244£23.00
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Main Source Breaking Atoms MR BONGO

An all-time Hip Hop classic, critically acclaimed, and one of the best albums of the genre.A production masterclass from Large Professor, and the debut...

Hip-Hop

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Kev Luckhurst Wild Style! Lesson Part 1+2 Mr Bongo

Phat Kev might well be best known for his breakthrough mix album Brazilianbeats 'n Pieces, which dropped on Mr Bongo in 2007. He's a true-skool hip hop...

Hip-Hop

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7" MRB7205£14.00
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Os Devaneios A Beleza E Voce Menina / Embalo Diferente Mr Bongo

Sublime funky samba cut as featured on the band's 1978 album, 'O Conjunto Que Faz Voce Vibrar’. No crazy hype needed for this one, just a fantastic straight-up,...

Brazilian

– A Beleza É Você Menina
– Embalo Diferente

1. – A Beleza É Você Menina
2. – Embalo Diferente
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7" BRZ45092£10.00
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The Brkn Record The Architecture Of Oppression Part 1 Mr Bongo

DEEP JAZZ on MR BONGOSThe Brkn Record is a new project led and produced by Jake Ferguson, the co-founder and bass player for the UK's foundational deep...

Jazz

– Assimilation
– His Mother's Eyes
– The Investigator
– Break The Chains
– A Police Service, Not A Police Force
– Hackney Ain't Innocent
– On The Daily
– Say Black
– The Babylon Encounter
– Witness The Whiteness
– Lifeline

1. – Assimilation
2. – His Mother's Eyes
3. – The Investigator
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New LP (Coloured Vinyl) MRBLP240RS£23.00 £11.50
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Grupo Natureza Pode Acreditar (Vers o Vocal) / Pode Acreditar (Vers o Inst.)Mr Bongo

**One of the rarest releases on the Som Livre label!** Mr Bongo reissue this obscure and undeniably sun-drenched, laid-back boogie groove with AOR touches...

Brazilian

– Pode Acreditar (Vers o Vocal)
– Pode Acreditar (Vers o Inst.)

1. – Pode Acreditar (Vers o Vocal)
2. – Pode Acreditar (Vers o Inst.)
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Asha Puthli The Devil Is Loose Mr Bongo

Mr Bongo reissue the essential, 1976 album 'The Devil Is Loose' by Asha Puthli which includes the two-step classic 'Space Talk' (as played by David Mancuso...

Funk/Soul Loft/Garage/Warehouse Classics

– Flying Fish
– The Devil Is Loose
– Hello Everyone
– Wonder Why
– My Buddy And Me
– Say Yes
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– Our Love Is Making Me Sing
– Good Night

1. – Flying Fish
2. – The Devil Is Loose
3. – Hello Everyone
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New LP (Coloured Vinyl) MRBLP222G£24.99
Gold Limited Edition Vinyl
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The Original Sound Of Mali Mr Bongo

Killer comp showcasing the rich history of musical innovation from Mali - arguably the most sophiscated form of African music. Vik Sohonie...

African Compilations

Idrissa Soumaoro et L’Eclipse de L’Ija – Nissodia (Joie de l’op misme)
Les Ambassadeurs du Motel de Bamako – Tiecolom-Ba
Super Tentemba Jazz – Mangan
Rail Band – Mouodilo
Les Ambassadeurs du Motel de Bamako – M’Bouram-Mousso
Sorry Bamba – Yayoroba
Super Djata Band – Worodara
Zani Diabate et Le Super Djata Band – Fadingna Kouma
Salif Keita – Mandjou
Alou Fane & Daouda Sangare_ – Komagni Bela
Super Djata Band de Bamako – Mali Ni Woula
Idrissa Soumaoro et L’Eclipse de L’Ija – Fama Allah

1. Idrissa Soumaoro et L’Eclipse de L’Ija – Nissodia (Joie de l’op misme)
2. Les Ambassadeurs du Motel de Bamako – Tiecolom-Ba
3. Super Tentemba Jazz – Mangan
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2×LP MRBLP135£19.99
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Sven Wunder Magnolia / Lotus Mr Bongo

Wild, psychedelic, middle eastern-style, cinematic funk vibes from the hotly-tipped Sven Wunder! Very limited 45 release from Mr Bongo - check the breaks!

Funk/Soul

– Magnolia
– Lotus

1. – Magnolia
2. – Lotus
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Matthew Tavares and Leland Whitty Visions Mr Bongo

'Visions' is a new collaborative album from BADBADNOTGOOD co-founders, Matthew Tavares and Leland Whitty. Conceptually the album is a canvas for a combination...

Jazz

– Through The Looking Glass
– Woah
– Blue
– Symbols Of Transformation
– Visions Of You
– Eyes
– Awakenings
– Heat Of The Moon
– Black Magic
– Symbols Of Transformation II
– Living Water Assembly

1. – Through The Looking Glass
2. – Woah
3. – Blue
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New 2×LP (Coloured Vinyl) MRBLP206R£21.99
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Jungle Brown Full Circle Mr Bongo

The second full-length LP from Jungle Brown, ‘Full Circle’, drops via Mr Bongo and features collaborations with Sampa The Great, Fliptrix (High Focus)...

Hip-Hop

– Keep It Movin'
– Wicked feat. Fliptrix
– Ikoja feat. Elde
– Huami feat. Terri Walker
– Sometimes feat. Ruby
– Wayside
– Time Ticks
– U&I
– We On feat. Sampa The Great
– Custom Made feat. Ayo The Yung Afrika Pyoneer

1. – Keep It Movin'
2. – Wicked feat. Fliptrix
3. – Ikoja feat. Elde
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Gal Costa Índia Mr Bongo

Essential reissue from Mr Bongo!!!! A post-Tropicalia masterpiece from one of the movements key figures and true legends of Brazilian music, Gal Costa....

Brazilian

– Índia
– Milho Verde
– Presente Cotidiano
– Volta
– Relance
– Da Maior Importância
– Passarinho
– Pontos De Luz
– Desafinado

1. – Índia
2. – Milho Verde
3. – Presente Cotidiano
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LP MRBLP282£28.00
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Ray And His Court Ray And His Court Mr Bongo

70's Latin Funk that kicks!The King of Miami's Cuban music scene, the late Ray Fernandez, is featured here fronting his enormously talented family band...

Funk/Soul Latin

– La Senorita Lola
– Lo Sabia
– Venimos Acabanda
– El Alacran
– La Pena (Plena)
– Cookie Crumbs
– De Eso Nada Monada
– Sunny
– Soul Freedom

1. – La Senorita Lola
2. – Lo Sabia
3. – Venimos Acabanda
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