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Lonnie Smith Afrodesia

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Jazz, Funk/Soul

LP MRBLP297£22.99
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1. Afrodesia
2. Spirits Free
3. Straight To The Point
4. Favors
5. The Awakening

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 Of A Friend', presumed to be because of contractual reasons.

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Lonnie Smith Finger Lickin' Good Music On Vinyl

One of two jazz greats going by the name Lonnie Smith, this jovial 1967 jazz-funk opus is most firmly and assiduously credited to the former of the two...

Jazz

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LP (180 gram) MOVLP3640C£29.99
Smoke coloured vinyl
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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£22.99
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Lonnie Smith When The Night Is Right! (1980)Chiaroscuro Records

Released in 1980, heavyweight fusion and funk on the tiny Chiascuro label (same label as James Mason's Rhythm of Life)

Jazz

– Lean Meat

3. – Lean Meat
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Original LP£30.00
Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original Pre-Owned USA vinyl, cutout top right
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LP CHIRS2019£18.00
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Lonnie Smith Move Your Hand (1969)Blue Note

Oh man, this is so heavy. The super-deep 'Move Your Hand' along with twisted vocals and hypnotic, incessant rhythm is one of the heaviest sounds of all...

Jazz

– Move Your Hand

3. – Move Your Hand
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Reissue LP BLUNT4326£18.00
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Lonnie Smith Drives Decca / Blue Note

Drivin' organ soul jazz on Blue Note, 1970, with sax work by Dave Hubbard and Ronnie Cuber

Jazz

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LP 6514860£27.99
Part of Blue Note's 'Classic Vinyl' series.
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Lonnie Smith Think!Blue Note

Classic funky organ jazz on Blue Note. Similar to Jimmy Smith's "Rootdown"!

Jazz

– Think
– Son Of Ice Bag

4. – Think
4. – Son Of Ice Bag
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LP (180 gram) 7753113£25.99
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Reissue LP BN4290£16.00
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Gabriele Poso Ritmo Italiano 'Unspoken Sounds Of Italian Tamburo'Mr Bongo

Mr Bongo proudly presents Ritmo Italiano ‘Unspoken Sounds of Italian Tamburo’ a captivating compilation of percussive-driven, Italian gems curated...

Compilations Latin Electronic Funk/Soul

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LP MRBLP317£21.99
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With Love Volume 3 Compiled By Miche Mr Bongo

Keeping true to the series, but with some fresh surprises along the way, this carefully curated compilation is a celebration of soulful, independently...

Funk/Soul Compilations

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LP MRBLP327£25.99
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CD MRBCD327£13.99
Expected 25 JulPreorder

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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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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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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LP MRBLP293£22.99
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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£22.99
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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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12" MRB12059£15.99
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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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With Love Volume 2 Compiled By Miche Mr Bongo

Deep, raw soul rarities compiled on Mr Bongo!

Funk/Soul Compilations

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New 2×LP (Coloured Vinyl) MRBLP280P£18.99
Limited pink coloured vinyl edition
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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
Dina Ögon – Tombola 94
Matty – Blood

1. Dora Morelenbaum – Japao
5. Chiemi Eri – Okosa-Bushi
6. Manny Corchado And His Orchestra – Pow Wow
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New 2×LP (Coloured Vinyl) MRBLP270TR£27.00
Limited red vinyl edition
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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
– Avis - Baby, This Love I Have
– Veronica Mickie - Lost Children
– Rare Silk - Storm (Arp Duppy Chip Mix)
– LFO - Shove Piggy Shove
– Bach Revolution - D.E 108
– 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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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
– Lem - Ed - Êcalg
– Ôlho Por Ôlho, Dente Por Dente
– 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
Boxset
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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
– The Brand New Heavies - Stay This Way (feat. N'Dea Davenport - The Lunar dub)
– Typesun - The PL (Extended edit)
– King Errisson - Space Queen
– Yusef Lateef - Robot Man
– Daniel Humair, Francois Jeanneau & Henri Texier - "Le Cyclope
– Airto Moreira - O Galho Da Roseira (The Branches Of The Rose Tree)
– Francisco - Wache
– Nar'Chiveol - Apocalypse Now Ho
– On - Southern Freeez
– 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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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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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
– Space Talk
– 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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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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7" MRB7177£14.00
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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
Limited, coloured vinyl edition
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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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Herman Kelly And Life Percussion Explosion!Mr Bongo

Percussion Explosion! was the brainchild of drummer, percussionist, producer and arranger, Herman Kelly and his percussive disco-funk group from Miami,...

Funk/Soul Disco

– Dance To The Drummer's Beat
– Time After Time
– A Refreshing Love
– Who's The Funky DJ?
– Share Your Love
– Do The Handbone

1. – Dance To The Drummer's Beat
2. – Time After Time
3. – A Refreshing Love
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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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