Minoru Muraoka
Bamboo [ Mr Bongo / CD - released 24/May/2019 ] Japanese jazz/breakbeat, folkloric mega-rarity as hallowed by the likes of DJ Shadow, Cut Chemist, Egon and co. Uniquely combines traditional Japanese instrumentation with Western jazz influences. |
Nas
The World Is Yours (7") [ Mr Bongo / 7in - released 31/Jul/2020 ] Presented for the first time on 7", the vocals of the album version and the instrumental on the flip provide the perfect opportunity to enjoy and compare the work of two masters at the top of their game. Pete Rock's seamless weaving of disparate... |
Neno Exporta Som
Diexa A Tristeza (7") [ Mr Bongo / 7in - released 14/Feb/2020 ] Neno Exporta Som's super-rare compacto 'Deixa A Tristeza' from 1971 has been high on the want-lists of Brazilian record collectors and DJs for years. This was intensified, along with a wider cult-following, following Floating Points dropping the gem... |
Os Novos Baianos
É Ferro Na Boneca! [ Mr Bongo / CD - released 5/Jul/2019 ] The debut album from the legendary Brazilian group Os Novos Bahianos. Originally released by RGE in 1970 in Brazil, 'É Ferro Na Boneca!' features 13-songs composed by Luiz Galvão and Moraes Moreira. This record shows the roots of the group, moving... |
Peter King
Omo Lewa (LP) [ Mr Bongo / LP - released 8/Nov/2019 ] Super-funky business from Nigerian-born multi-instrumentalist Peter King. 'Omo Lewa' fuses funk, jazz and highlife vibrations. Recorded in London and originally released in 1976 by Orbitone, this is one of his finest records. Licensed from... |
Prince Fatty
Super Size Me [ Mr. Bongo / CD - released 29/Nov/2010 ] |
Prince Fatty
Survival of the Fattest [ Mr. Bongo / CD - released 29/Nov/2010 ] Prince Fatty - champion in the Dub Arena - was put together by producer and engineer Mike Pelanconi. This album features many special guests on the dub/reggae/afro-beat scene... |
Prince Fatty
Versus Mungo's Hi-Fi [ Mr Bongo / CD - released 21/Mar/2014 ] The much-anticipated release of the next installment from the legendary Prince Fatty. This time Prince Fatty faces off against the mighty Mungo's Hi Fi Soundsystem. Mungo's Hi Fi champion the evolution reggae, dub and dancehall music and are... |
The Pro-Teens
I Flip My Life Every Time I Fly (LP) [ Mr Bongo / LP - released 3/Dec/2021 ] Within Melbourne's burgeoning cinematic-soul scene, which includes breakout acts Surprise Chef and Karate Boogaloo, mysteriously sit The Pro-Teens. Helmed by prolific drummer and percussionist Hudson Whitlock, who also plays in both bands, this... |
Ronald Mesquita
Bresil 72 [ Mr Bongo / CD - released 8/Mar/2019 ] Classic Brazilian album from master drummer Ronald Mesquita, originally released in 1972. Featuring songs by Jorge Ben, Antonio Carlos-Jobim, Gilberto Gil, Edu Lobo and others. |
Seu Jorge
Esporte Fino [ Mr Bongo / 2 LP - released 3/Jun/2002 ] |
The Skints
Swimming Lessons [ Mr Bongo / CD - released 10/May/2019 ] The Skints have clawed their way up from the depths of the underground punk/ska scene to become a unique fixture on the global reggae stage. Swimming Lessons is the full-length follow-up to their critically acclaimed and fan-adored last release,... |
The Skints
Swimming Lessons (LP) [ Mr Bongo / LP - released 10/May/2019 ] The Skints have clawed their way up from the depths of the underground punk/ska scene to become a unique fixture on the global reggae stage. Swimming Lessons is the full-length follow-up to their critically acclaimed and fan-adored last release,... |
Spaceark
Spaceark [ Mr Bongo / CD - released 2/Nov/2018 ] Brilliant self-released, private-press jazz/soul LP from 1975, recorded at Sunset Sound studios in LA. This is the super-rare debut album from SpaceArk, a band of brothers on an interstellar voyage to discover "electrifying new sounds". It's... |
Spaceark
Spaceark Is [ Mr Bongo / CD - released 1/Mar/2019 ] The second album from SpaceArk. More brilliant self-released, private-press jazz/soul from 1976 Los Angeles. 'SpaceArk Is' came out on Color World records in 1976, on a limited run of about 5,000 copies. It followed their self-titled debut (also... |
The Star Beams
Play Disco Specials (LP) [ Mr Bongo / LP - released 27/Mar/2020 ] 'Play Disco Specials' was produced by Ray Nkwe, who also worked with Mankunku Quartet and The Soul Jazzmen, with all writing credits on the album going to Ray, the recording credited to engineer Robin Ritchie and the artwork to Carol Knowles. Other... |
Sven Wunder
Impasto / Prussian Blue (7") [ Mr Bongo / 7in - released 3/Dec/2021 ] In collaboration with Piano Piano Records, Mr Bongo is thrilled to present a taster 7" single, 'Impasto' / 'Prussian Blue'. The single showcases the colourful palette of Sven Wunder's fabulous forthcoming third album 'Natura Morta'. First up is... |
Tim Maia
Disco Club (LP) [ Mr Bongo / LP - released 6/Apr/2018 ] Recorded in 1978, this is a latter-period gem from the larger than life legend, combining the glitz and glamour of disco's heyday with Maia's raw funk and soul roots. For 'Disco Club', Maia left his usual band and went into the legendary Estudios... |
Tim Maia
Tim Maia [ Mr Bongo / CD - released 2/Nov/2018 ] Reissue of the 1977 album from legendary Brazilian artist Tim Maia. Maia released over 30 albums during his extensive and well-publicised career, touching on funk, bossa nova, disco, MPB, rock, soul and jazz. He was a driving force behind the... |
Tom Brock
I Love You More And More (LP) [ Mr Bongo / LP - released 11/Jun/2021 ] |