• Rob – Funky Rob Way
    • Rob – Forgive Us All
    • Rob – Boogie On
    • Rob – Just One More Time
    • Rob – Your Kiss Stole Me Away
    • Rob – More
    • 1. Funky Rob Way
    • 2. Forgive Us All
    • 3. Boogie On
    • 4. Just One More Time
    • 5. Your Kiss Stole Me Away
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    Accra-born pianist and frontman only released a few albums in small quantities, yet two of them are among the most sought-after records from 70’s Africa. This was the first. Afro-funk at it's finest. Another killer Reissue from the Mr Bongo camp!

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      Ricardo Eddy MartinezExpreso RitmicoMr Bongo
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      Eduardo Araujo & SilvinhaSou Filho Desse ChaoMr Bongo
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        Bobby Matos & The Combo ConquistadoresMy Latin SoulMr Bongo
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            Soyuz(If You Ask) / TenorioMr Bongo
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              FA-5FA-5Mr Bongo
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                Lonnie SmithAfrodesiaMr Bongo
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                  Grupo IrakereGrupo IrakereMr 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...
                    With Love Volume 2 Compiled By MicheMr Bongo
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                      Akira Ishikawa & Count BuffaloesUganda (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
                      Arthur VerocaiArthur VerocaiMr Bongo
                      Melancholic, psych folk-Brazilian classic!!! Lush beautiful arrangements, sample-laden gem! In 1972 a repressive Brazilian military dictatorship frowned...
                      • – Caboclo
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                      • New LP MRBLP133NB£21.99
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                      Sven WunderMagnolia / LotusMr 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!
                      • – Magnolia
                      • – Lotus
                      Dee Dee BridgewaterAfro BlueMr Bongo
                      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...
                      • – Afro Blue
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                      • – Little B's Poem
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                      • – Love From The Sun
                      • – People Make The World Go Round
                      Matthew Tavares and Leland WhittyVisionsMr Bongo
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                      • – Eyes
                      • – Awakenings
                      • – Heat Of The Moon
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                      • – Living Water Assembly
                      Jungle BrownFull CircleMr 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)...
                      • – Keep It Movin'
                      • – Wicked feat. Fliptrix
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                      • – Sometimes feat. Ruby
                      • – Wayside
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                      • – U&I
                      • – We On feat. Sampa The Great
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                      Gal CostaÍndiaMr 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....
                      • – Índia
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                      • – Presente Cotidiano
                      • – Volta
                      • – Relance
                      • – Da Maior Importância
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                      • – Pontos De Luz
                      • – Desafinado
                      Joyce / Rosinha da ValenciaAldeia de Ogum / SummertimeMr Bongo
                      'Aldeia de Ogum' is one of Joyce's most well known songs. An anthem amongst DJs and dancers in the Acid Jazz days in London, regularly featuring at clubs...
                      • Joyce – Aldeia de Ogum
                      • Rosinha da Valencia – Summertime
                      Ebo Taylor Ebo TaylorMr Bongo
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                      • – Saana
                      • – Ntsir A
                      • – Bra
                      Herman Kelly And LifePercussion Explosion!Mr Bongo
                      Percussion Explosion! was the brainchild of drummer, percussionist, producer and arranger, Herman Kelly and his percussive disco-funk group from Miami,...
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                      • – A Refreshing Love
                      • – Who's The Funky DJ?
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