Gozalo Bugalu Tropical vol.2

A longtime favorite among Brazilian music collectors, Trio Ternura’s ‘A Gira’ blends mid-tempo grooves with percussive funk and soul in a way that...

Harlem percussionist and Salsa bandleader Manny Corchado's boogaloo grooves remain essential listening decades after first impact. On the 7" 'Chicken And...

Los Wembler's de Iquitos have been central to Amazonian cumbia since the late 60s, when the Sanchez brothers first plugged guitars into the heat of Peru's...

Ayalew Mesfin is among the legends of the 1970s Ethiopian musical scene – his music is some of the funkiest to arise from this unconquerable East African...

Peruvian pianist Alfredo Linares is one of the most talented and beloved musicians in salsa history. His 1973 anthem ‘Tiahuanaco’ is widely considered...

Includes "The Boogie Back", "Fikisha' and Roy's own take on "Don't You Worry 'Bout A Thing". An essential rare groove funky jazz album from the man, originally...

Ranil is undoubtedly the most unconventional figure among the greats of Amazonian cumbia, earning a well-deserved place alongside all the better-known...

“The Spice of Life”, released in November 1969, stands as Marlena Shaw’s second and final—studio album for Cadet Records, produced and arranged...

This debut album from Jorge Ben’s iconic backing band blends Brazilian rhythms, soulful vocals, and American funk energy into one unforgettable groove. Includes...

Those in the know are well aware of Bobby Marin’s work, and the fact that he was behind the scenes for some of the best boogaloo and salsa of the ‘60s...