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Akofa Akoussah
Akofa Akoussah [ Mr Bongo / CD - released 25/Jan/2019 ] Rich, deep, percussive soulful folk album from master Togolese singer, Akofa Akoussah. The album moves through uptempo afro-folk-funk on 'Tango' to deep ballads of 'Ramer Sans Rame' and 'I Tcho Tchass' and lighter moments on 'G Blem Di' and 'Mitso... |
Al 'Man' Muntzie And The Embraceables
Die Happy (7") [ Mr Bongo / 7in - released 12/Mar/2021 ] 'Die Happy' was originally released in 1976 and was the only release on S.B. Moon Records. The record has a crossover vibe as it sits beautifully between modern soul, funk, and proto-disco. Initial research didn't shed much light onto the... |
Ana Frango Elétrico
Mormaço Queima [ Mr Bongo / CD - released 15/Aug/2025 ] Mormaço Queima is where it all began for Ana Frango Eléctrico. Raw, quirky and lo-fi, it's a debut album brimming with attitude and youthful energy, characteristics that would go on to define their sound. Previously released digitally in Brazil in... |
Arthur Verocai
Arthur Verocai (LP) [ Mr Bongo / LP - released 1/Jan/2016 ] "I could listen to the album everyday for the rest of my life" MADLIB Taken from the original Continental master tapes, transferred under supervision by Arthur Verocai. Original replica gatefold artwork. A complete album masterpiece in every... |
Atmosfear
En Trance [ Mr Bongo / CD - released 5/Oct/2018 ] Originally released in 1981 via Elite / MCA records, 'En Trance' is a joyous album that arguably represents the pinnacle of the Brit-funk sound. |
Bedouin Soundclash
Mass [ Mr Bongo / CD - released 4/Oct/2019 ] Nearly a decade since their last record, Jay Malinowski and Eon Sinclair return with their fifth studio album. While pulling from their old catalogue of eclectic post-punk world-beat tendencies, the band journeys further into New Orleans jazz,... |
Bedouin Soundclash
Mass (LP) [ Mr Bongo / LP - released 4/Oct/2019 ] Nearly a decade since their last record, Jay Malinowski and Eon Sinclair return with their fifth studio album. While pulling from their old catalogue of eclectic post-punk world-beat tendencies, the band journeys further into New Orleans jazz,... |
Bobby Matos And The Combo Conquistadores
My Latin Soul [ Mr Bongo / CD - released 12/Sep/2025 ] When it comes to Latin soul, Bobby Matos And The Combo Conquistadores 'Tema De Alma Latina', has to be up there as one of the heaviest tracks ever recorded. This much-loved Latin workout has been rocking dancefloors for years with its infectious,... |
Bobby Matos And The Combo Conquistadores
My Latin Soul (LP) [ Mr Bongo / LP - released 12/Sep/2025 ] When it comes to Latin soul, Bobby Matos And The Combo Conquistadores 'Tema De Alma Latina', has to be up there as one of the heaviest tracks ever recorded. This much-loved Latin workout has been rocking dancefloors for years with its infectious,... |
Cesar Mariano & Cia
Sao Paulo Brasil [ Mr Bongo / CD - released 14/Dec/2018 ] One of the finest Brazilian jazz funk fusion albums ever recorded; thoroughly deserving of its cult status. First official reissue outside of Brazil. Cesar Camargo Mariano is a celebrated Brazilian jazz pianist, composer and producer, born in Sao... |
Célia
Célia (LP) [ Mr Bongo / LP - released 22/Mar/2019 ] Beautiful debut album from the incredible, Célia. Conducted & arranged by Arthur Verocai and Rogério Duprat; featuring songs by Lo Borges, Antonio Adolfo and Joyce amongst others. Célia recorded four self-titled albums for Continental between 1971... |
Coke
Coke [ Mr Bongo / CD - released 28/Mar/2025 ] Superb Latin funk and rock-tinged soul from 1972 by Miami's Coke. Originally released on Sound Triangle Records. · Includes the sensational 'Na Na', recently featured on the soundtrack to the Netflix drama 'Griselda', the jazz-rock 'Got To Touch... |
Cravo & Canela
Preco de Cada Um [ Mr. Bongo / CD - released 4/Jul/2011 ] Originally released on a small independent label (Brazilian Beats Brooklyn), 'Preco de Cada Um' is one of the finest Brazilian albums ever recorded. |
Dan Tyler & Nick The Record
Mr Bongo Edits Volume 3 (12") [ Mr Bongo / 12in - released 21/Mar/2025 ] Good friends and Record Mission co-captains, Dan Tyler (one half of the Idjut Boys) and Nick The Record, take the reins for the third volume of the Mr Bongo Edits 12" series. With previous editions coming courtesy of Danny Krivit and Luke Una, Dan... |
Daniel Salinas
Atlantis (LP) [ Mr Bongo / LP - released 31/Mar/2023 ] 'Atlantis' is a smouldering jazz-funk, cinematic excursion courtesy of the Brazilian maestro, Daniel Salinas. A conductor, pianist, arranger, and producer, he has worked across several genres within Brazil's rich musical tapestry, including the... |
Di Melo
Kilariô / Pernalongo (7") [ Mr Bongo / 7in - released 1/Nov/2024 ] For number 83 in the Brazil 45 series, we pulled out a real treat. It features two tracks from Roberto De Melo Santos. Born in 1949 in Recife (Brazil), and despite a small discography, he is considered among the true icons of Brazilian soul music... |
Don Glori
Paper Can't Wrap Fire [ Mr Bongo / CD - released 16/May/2025 ] Mr Bongo proudly presents the third album by Melbourne/Naarm multi-instrumentalist, Don Glori, entitled 'Paper Can't Wrap Fire'. A kaleidoscopic genre-surfing odyssey that brings together the worlds of jazz, soul and funk. Feeling both contemporary... |
Don Glori
Paper Can't Wrap Fire (Indie Exclusive LP) [ Mr Bongo / LP - released 16/May/2025 ] Mr Bongo proudly presents the third album by Melbourne/Naarm multi-instrumentalist, Don Glori, entitled 'Paper Can't Wrap Fire'. A kaleidoscopic genre-surfing odyssey that brings together the worlds of jazz, soul and funk. Feeling both contemporary... |
Don Glori
Paper Can't Wrap Fire (LP) [ Mr Bongo / LP - released 16/May/2025 ] Mr Bongo proudly presents the third album by Melbourne/Naarm multi-instrumentalist, Don Glori, entitled 'Paper Can't Wrap Fire'. A kaleidoscopic genre-surfing odyssey that brings together the worlds of jazz, soul and funk. Feeling both contemporary... |
Dora Morelenbaum
Pique [ Mr Bongo / CD - released 18/Oct/2024 ] Pique is the sensational debut solo album from Dora Morelenbaum, one of the key talents spearheading Brazil's new musical wave. A member of the Latin Grammy award-winning band, Bala Desejo, Dora showcases a new side to her solo productions on this... |
Dora Morelenbaum
Pique (LP) [ Mr Bongo / LP - released 18/Oct/2024 ] Pique is the sensational debut solo album from Dora Morelenbaum, one of the key talents spearheading Brazil's new musical wave. A member of the Latin Grammy award-winning band, Bala Desejo, Dora showcases a new side to her solo productions on this... |
Ebo Taylor Jnr With Wuta Wazutu
Gotta Take It Cool (LP) [ Mr Bongo / LP - released 6/Sep/2019 ] Tough, mid-tempo Ghanaian funk & Highlife grooves from Ebo Taylor Junior, son of the mighty Ebo Taylor. Originally released in 1978; now extremely difficult and expensive to find in its original form. |
Eric B. & Rakim
I Ain't No Joke (7") [ Mr Bongo / 7in - released 31/Jul/2020 ] Craft a record iconic enough and, no matter what you've sampled to make it, you're destined to be sampled more yourself. People's first exposure to this track was on the landmark 'Paid in Full' album, and it was clear this had the potential to... |
FA-5
FA-5 (LP) [ Mr Bongo / LP - released 20/Sep/2024 ] The fertility of the Cuban music scene in the 1970s was rich and blooming. 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 Mr Bongo's Cuban... |
Finn Rees
Dawn Is A Melody (Orange Vinyl LP) [ Mr Bongo / 2 LP - released 24/Jan/2025 ] Limited Orange Coloured Vinyl. Mr Bongo proudly presents the debut album from Tasmania-born, Melbourne-based, Finn Rees. Gliding across a swirling palette of saturated hues, Dawn Is A Melody feels vintage yet vibrant, new but familiar at the same... |
Finn Rees & Sholto
Love In Memory / Bluebell (7") [ Mr Bongo / 7in - released 11/Jul/2025 ] This one was an unexpected treat. Two of our favourite contemporary musicians, Finn Rees & SHOLTO coming together and collaborating on a double dose of celestial, cinematic alchemy. The pair started following each other online and as luck would... |
The Gentlemen
The Gentlemen (LP) [ Mr Bongo / LP - released 21/May/2012 ] Another super rare gem from the Rozenblit catalogue, the self-titled about by The Gentleman from 1972. The LP, on Smog Records, was so rare only 200 copies were ever pressed for radio promotion and only three of the originals are now known to still... |
Gyedu-Blay Ambolley
Simigwa [ Mr Bongo / CD - released 5/Oct/2018 ] Legendary Ghanain album that fuses Highlife, afrobeat, folk and funk. Ambolley grew up during the peak of Highlife in Ghana and was a key figure in its fusion with soul and funk influences from the USA. He played in many bands including Houghas... |
Harmony Cats
Harmony Cats' Theme / Seja Como Nos (De Pe No Chao) (7") [ Mr Bongo / 7in - released 1/Nov/2024 ] For number 93 in the Brazil45 series, we present two favourites from the Harmony Cats. A female vocal quintet (who later became a trio) from São Paulo. They formed in 1976 and were most prolific in the disco period. 'Harmony Cats' Theme' from 1976... |
Hollie Cook
Hollie Cook [ Mr. Bongo / CD - released 11/Jul/2011 ] On her debut album Cook's nine songs mix her rich and soulful vocals and dubby roots reggae production with a very British pop-soul aesthetic. |
Hollie Cook
Shy Girl [ Mr Bongo / CD - released 10/Oct/2025 ] Almost fifteen years since the release of her self-titled debut LP on Mr Bongo, reggae's orator of love Hollie Cook is returning to the label for Shy Girl, her fifth studio album and her most authentic yet. Woven with tight grooves, beautiful vocals... |
Hollie Cook
Shy Girl / Frontline (7") [ Mr Bongo / 7in - released 5/Sep/2025 ] Ahead of the release of Hollie Cook's fifth studio album, Shy Girl, the anthemic, feel-good title track and rootsy chugging 'Frontline' take either side of a 7" single. Woven with tight grooves, beautiful vocals and catchy melodies, Hollie's... |
Hollie Cook
Twice (Limited Green Vinyl LP) [ Mr Bongo / LP - released 21/Nov/2025 ] Hollie Cook's sensational second album Twice, originally released in 2014, gets a 2025 repress on transparent green vinyl. Produced by Prince Fatty, Twice is a natural progression from Hollie's self-titled debut. It's an absorbing blend of her... |
Hollie Cook Ft. Horseman
Night Night (7") [ Mr Bongo / 7in - released 30/May/2025 ] Hollie Cook, one of reggae's most exciting voices, makes a return to the label that released her cherished debut album in 2011. Landing back on Mr Bongo, 'Night Night' is a stand-alone aperitif and taster of what to expect from the next era in... |
Johnny Alf
Johnny Alf (LP) [ Mr Bongo / LP - released 1/Oct/2012 ] This wonderful self-titled album by pianist, singer and composer, Johnny Alf, was first released on vinyl in 1966 by Rozenblit. Here the bossa nova pioneer sings beautiful songs, accompanied by the legendary musicians Hermeto Paschoal (flute) and... |
Julia Mestre
Maravilhosamente Bem (LP) [ Mr Bongo / LP - released 23/May/2025 ] Proudly presenting Maravilhosamente Bem the powerful, female-centred third album by Brazilian singer, songwriter, actress, and creative director, Julia Mestre. Alongside being a member of the Latin Grammy-winning Brazilian supergroup, Bala Desejo,... |
Kit Sebastian
Mantra Moderne [ Mr Bongo / CD - released 19/Jul/2019 ] 'Mantra Moderne' is a stunning, contemporary masterpiece that fuses Anatolian Psychedelia, Brazilian Tropicalia, 60's European pop and American jazz. A must for fans of Khruangbin, Portishead, Arthur Verocai, Goat, Caetano Veloso, Tom Zé, Os... |
Kit Sebastian
Rain / Kozmos (7") [ Mr Bongo / 7in - released 18/Sep/2020 ] |
Kit Sebastian
Remix 12" [ Mr Bongo / 12in - released 14/Feb/2020 ] When it came to choose who should remix Kit Sebastian, Natureboy Flako (Flako / Dario Rojo Guerra) was a producer at the top of our list. Keeping true to the original, whilst leaving his own stamp on the track, his mix adds break-beat drums and... |
Lonnie Smith
Funk Reaction (LP) [ Mr Bongo / LP - released 24/May/2024 ] Continuing Mr Bongo's series exploring the wealth of material released through the record labels of Sonny Lester, 1977's Funk Reaction finds Hammond B3 organ virtuoso Lonnie Smith at his most dancefloor-friendly. Dripping with groove and swagger,... |
