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Singles
Funkyjaws & Friends
Cat: FJM 03. Rel: 09 May 23
Eddie C - "Do You Wanna Dance" (6:48)
Elado - "25.4 Millimeters" (5:21)
Scruscru & S Timoshenko - "Ace! ID?" (5:21)
Funkyjaws - "In Your Ear With It" (5:53)
Review: The FunkyJaws Music label invites us deep into their world for a third time here with another delicious 12".It's a various artists EP that features one of our top disco favourites - Eddie C. He opens up with 'Do You Wanna Dance' which has vocals pacing about the mix and old school acid bass twangs under raw house drums. Elado's '25.4 Millimeters' is a Middle Eastern funk workout with spangled drum hits and the flip side brings twisted acid disco and the cosmic trip that is 'In Your Ear With It' from Funkyjaws themselves.
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 in stock $12.44
Ye Me Le
Ye Me Le (limited 7")
Cat: BRZ45 047. Rel: 01 Jul 16
Elis Regina - "Ye Me Le" (2:19)
Senay - "En Buyuk Sansin Yasiyor Olman" (3:39)
Review: The Brazil 45 series from Mr Bongo bursts through the picture with yet another rocking 7" fire starter by two vintage pop greats - we have to say, their format simply works. First up is Elis Regina, a Brazilian singer who released a countless pop records back in the '60s, and "Ye Me Le" is a soft, seductive Brazilian soul warmer complete with blasting trumpets and that inimitable South American percussion swagger. Turkey's Senay features on the flip with "En Buyuk Sansin Yasiyor Olman", an incandescent lover's ballad that makes a welcome change to the more widely heard Turkish psych sound of the '70s.
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 in stock $9.08
Segura Na Cintura Dela (O Gaviao)
Cat: BRZ 45089. Rel: 20 Jul 21
Golden Boys - "Segura Na Cintura Dela (O Gaviao)" (2:38)
Silvio Cesar - "Beco Sem Saida" (2:21)
Review: Mr Bongo's essential Brazil 45s series notches up release number 89 via a blast of heavy dancefloor pressure that touches on both Brazilian funk and samba-rock. On the A-side you'll find Golden Boys' 1975 gem 'Segura Na Cintura Dela (O Gaviao)', an irresistible slab of full-throttle, orchestra-sporting, Hammond-heavy samba-funk marked out by strong group vocals and some superb musical arrangements. Over on the flip you'll find another classic from the same producer (Milton Miranda), Silvio Cesar's 1971 carnival masterpiece 'Beco Sem Saida' - an infectious excursion that found fame in the 2000s when Drumagick sampled it on 'Sambarock'.

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Tags: MPB | Brazilian | Samba | Brazilian Funk
 in stock $9.08
Passaro Selvagem
Cat: BRZ 45095. Rel: 17 Feb 23
Os Carbonos - "Passaro Selvagem" (3:40)
Sandra De Sa - "Palco Azul" (3:14)
Review: Mr Bongo's crucial Brazil series hits a 94th volume here with vocal and instrumental group Os Carbonos from Sao Paulo. The band had a long and fruitful career that started in the 60s and ran on into the 80s. This offering is a tune from later on in their time and it is a prime slice of Brazilian boogie with funk drums, vamping chords and hip swinging claps all designed to bring the good ties and the sunny vibes. The bass-driven a-side is the one, but the flip from Sandra Sa is a special kind of sentimental soul sound.
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Gespielt von: I Love 45's!, Dynamite Cuts
 in stock $9.33
Popcorn
Popcorn (limited 7")
Cat: BTR 067. Rel: 19 Aug 22
Popcorn (3:38)
The Bird Song (2:44)
Review: Leading Tel Aviv groove unit Sababa 5 are back in action with another crisply executed missive of psyched-up delights to get adventurous parties freaking out in all the right ways. The four-piece have earned their stripes backing singers such as Gili Yalo, Ester Rada and Liraz Charhi, but here they go in hard on the instrumental with two old favourites given a distinctive new twist. 'Popcorn' sounds like you've never heard it before thanks to an offbeat rhythm section backing up that classic riff. Meanwhile 'The Birdie Song' gets embellished with actual birdsong and guest player Matan Caspi playing a darbuka drum, hitting the spot between novelty and serious musical chops in style.
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 in stock $13.24
Pur
Pur (limited 7")
Cat: BTR 054. Rel: 21 Sep 21
Pur (3:53)
Baksheesh (3:46)
Review: For those who've not previously encountered them, Sababa 5 are a "super group" of Tel Aviv-based musicians, most of whom boast Persian roots. Their music is heavily influenced by Middle Eastern music of the '70s and early '80s, and specifically Turkish psyche-funk. The band's latest seven-inch, the 10th instalment in Batov's killer Middle Eastern Grooves series, could well be their strongest single yet. A-side 'Pur' is funky and groovy, with the band adding wild, echo-laden Moog motifs, mazy solos and intoxicating guitar licks to a swinging, waltz-influenced groove. Flipside 'Backseesh' sees them move even further towards psychedelic territory, with delay-laden Middle Eastern synthesizer motifs and intense electric piano solos clustering around a Persian polyrhythm.
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Schatzi Vol 08
Cat: SHTZ 08. Rel: 07 Sep 21
Track 1 (6:07)
Track 2 (7:47)
Track 3 (5:53)
Track 4 (7:02)
Track 5 (6:02)
Track 6 (4:25)
Review: Schatzi is the edit label run by parent imprint Let's Play OHOuse in Brooklyn. This eighth volume of dance floor bombs is another essential one for those looking to light up the club. There is squelchy synth-funk on the international opener with its gorgeous backing vocals and lead Portuguese verses. Things get more stripped back and funky on 'Track 2' and elsewhere there is crunchy proto-electro, glossy, jazz-laced deep house groovers and slow motion, deep cut and playful electro-funk delights.
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Forever For Now EP
Cat: 405053 8934069. Rel: 05 Oct 23
Daydreaming (feat Nils Frahm) (3:36)
Stolen Moments (6:19)
What Will We Remember? (8:56)
Sleeping Flowers (Awaken Every Spring) (3:55)
Review: Anoushka Shankar is of course daughter of the acclaimed sitar player Ravi who was brought to global prominence through his association with The Beatles. Anoushka is just as revered in her own right and the sitar player, producer and composer is now back with a new mini-album in the form of her Forever For Now EP. It is the first of three releases which will come between tours and form an ever evolving story. Ti sone features featuring guest appearances by Nils Frahm on piano, glass harmonica, harmonium and slit drum as well as Gal Maestro on bass and Magda Giannikou on accordion.
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Tags: Asian | Indian
 in stock $21.78
Born Slippy (reissue)
Born Slippy (reissue) (7" + insert + MP3 download code Nachpressung)
Cat: PARK 1036R. Rel: 18 Mar 24
Born Slippy (3:30)
Groove Tube (3:18)
Review: Over the last couple of years, we've been treated to numerous reissues of classic cover versions by Japanese reggae/rocksteady combo Inokasira Rangers, including takes on Nirvana's 'Smells Like Teen Spirit', Pharrell's 'Happy' and New Order's 'Blue Monday'. Here we're treated to another, as the band's 2017 take on Underworld anthem 'Born Slippy' gets a fresh pressing. It's certainly a revolutionary revision, with Keichi Sokabe's surprisingly Karl Hyde-sounding lead vocal rising above a lusciously languid, sub-heavy reggae groove. Over on the flip they take on 'Groove Tube', a 1991 indie-pop-meets-acid house single from Japanese outfit Flipper's Guitar, reframing it as a baggy, glassy-eyed rocksteady number.

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Tags: Japanese
 in stock $14.01
El Saleroso
El Saleroso (yellow vinyl 7" in spot-varnished sleeve)
Cat: BR 0052/TLCH 003. Rel: 16 Sep 22
El Saleroso (3:55)
Proteus (3:21)
Review: The Son Rompe Pera band is made up of the Gama brothers and is known for having reinvented the traditional Mexican Marimba sound with their own perspective and energy. As such it is now a contemporary genre in their hands and hot on the heels of their last 7" on Barbes comes this follow-up with plenty of carnival overtones. 'El Saleroso' is a slow and swaggering tune with rich layers of percussion and stunning melodies all topped off with a Spanish vocal. 'Proteus' has more contemporary synths next to the traditional instrumentation and overflows with colours and cultural charm.
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Tags: Latin | Cumbia
 in stock $19.72
Aqui En Mi Nube
Aqui En Mi Nube (limited hand-numbered 7" + booklet)
Cat: MAD 031. Rel: 13 Oct 21
Aqui En Mi Nube (Get Off Of My Cloud) (2:35)
Al Final De La Calle (In The Middle Of Nowhere) (2:36)
Si Tuviera Un Martillo (If I Had A Hammer) (2:38)
Uno, Dos, Tres (1,2,3) (2:16)
Review: Madmua Records was so keen to reissue this 1966 gem from Spain's "national pop" scene that they spent a best part of a year tracking down the singer behind the record, Pilar Espi AKA Sonia. Listening to the title track, an infectiously funky, Spanish Language cover of Rolling Stones' favourite 'Get Off My Cloud', it's easy to see why. That track, a faithfully fuzzy, swinging-sixties interpretation, is undoubtedly the highlight, but there's plenty more fun to be found across the EP. Check for example the American girl group-influenced stomp of 1964's 'Si Tuviera Un Martillo' and '1,2,3', a horn-heavy chunk of Detroit soul-influenced Spanish pop that first featured on the flipside of the original 1966 release of 'Aqui En Mi Nube'.
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Tags: Spanish
 in stock $22.58
In Pursuit Of Shai Hulud
The Sorcerers - "In Pursuit Of Shai Hulud" (3:41)
The Yorkshire Film & Television Orchestra - "The Anderson Spectrum" (3:00)
Review: The Sorcerers have been a mainstay of the ATA Records imprint since it was founded in their home city of Leeds back in 2015. Here, the Yorkshire combo, whose primary influences have always been Ethopian "Ethio-jazz" and obscure European horror soundtracks, return to action with a heavyweight dancefloor workout. In truth "In Search of Sha Hulud" is a far more funk-fuelled affair than you might expect, with exoitic Middle Eastern melodies and fluttering flute solos rising above killer drum breaks and a seriously heavy bassline. Turn to the flipside for "The Anderson Spectrum", a pitched-down, 1960s style library funk jam credited to The Yorkshire Film and Television Orchestra, which appears to be another project helmed by leading members of the Sorcerers.
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 in stock $7.52
Emancipacao
Cat: RNT 45007. Rel: 12 Jan 21
Emancipacao (5:05)
50 Anos Em 5 (4:37)
Review: Diogo Strausz has previously released on Razor-N-Tape as part of the duo Balako but now steps up as a solo artist to kick off the label's 2021. A Sao Paulista now living in Paris, he brings plenty of musicality to the slick 7", firstly with 'Emancipacao,' which is awash with melancholic keys and rich bass but also plenty of fantastic leads from both synths and sax. It's splashy and splashy and colourful disco. '50 Anos Em 5' then gets playful and funky with a Latin twist as the salsa beats an squelchy bass all make you want to spin on your heels.
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 in stock $11.93
Baile De San Juan
Cat: TX 02. Rel: 29 Feb 24
Baile De San Juan (4:21)
Que Siga La Farra (4:13)
Review: Ricardo Suntaxi's wonderful 'Baile De San Juan' perfectly encapsulates the vibrant spirit of traditional Latin rhythms. With plenty of pulsing drum machine beats and dazzlingly infectious melodies, Suntaxi blends elements of salsa, merengue, and cumbia to create a truly dynamite dancefloor anthem. The track cannot fail to transport you to the lively streets of San Juan where the music fills the air during festive celebrations. 'Que Siga La Farra' on the flip has more of a dub feel but is still pack with vivid and vibrant melody that is a testament to Suntaxi's talent for infusing contemporary flair into classic Latin sounds and will ensure a lively atmosphere wherever it's played.
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Tags: Latin | Cumbia
 in stock $17.39
O Journaleiro
O Journaleiro (limited 7")
Cat: BRZ45 016. Rel: 15 Dec 14
Toni Tornado - "O Jornaleiro"
Som Tres - "Homenagem A Mongo"
Review: Rich gutsy soul from a man who's regularly described as Brazil's James Brown, "O Journalerio" is a blueprint funk jam. Released in 1971 (on his hyper-rare album BR-3) it's all about the orchestrated swing, bluesy groove and Hammond licks so lavish you need to towel on every listen. Flip for Som Tres... An off-shoot of the Sambalanco Trio, it's the sound of Cesar Camargo Mariano controlling a restrained rolling slice of filmic instrumental funk where horns, keys and drums gather momentum with big band drama. Neither have been released on 45" before, making this all the more special.
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 in stock $9.08
Alben
The Room
The Room (green vinyl LP + MP3 download code)
Cat: LPRW 257. Rel: 25 Jan 24
Foi Boto (3:13)
Capricho (4:26)
Astral Flowers (2:40)
Kewere (4:03)
Cores (3:32)
Txera (2:29)
Ate De Manha (2:29)
Poeira (4:12)
Tupi (2:48)
Daiana (4:50)
Review: Brazilian guitarist Fabiano do Nascimento and American saxophonist Sam Gendel join forces for The Room: ten tracks of broken jazzdance instrumentals conjoined by an almost telepathic synergy between artists. Springboarding from an initial collaborative gig at a restaurant owned by Gendel's cousin, the duo was thus born as a before-you-know-it gestalt; and in so coming together as a studio project, the artists realised their mutually jazz-laden upbringings, discovering even that both saxophonists had first picked up the brass at exactly the same age; both shared a fascination with environmentalism and ecology; both were superfans of experimental musician Hermeto Pascoal; et cetera. A serendipitous match, then, the album is synchronous to match, balancing five tracks per side in a sublime homeo-ecstatic equilibrium. Recorded in two days in a basement studio in Pacific Palisades, each track its own dive into the rhythms and regions of a South America without borders.
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 in stock $27.50
The Room
The Room (limited CD)
Cat: CDRW 257. Rel: 25 Jan 24
Foi Boto
Capricho
Astral Flowers
Kwere
Cores
Txera
Ate De Manha
Poeira
Tupi
Daiana
Review: .While Brazilian guitarist Fabiano Do Nascimento and American saxophonist Sam Gendel first met and played together at the dawn of the last decade - at a Los Angeles cafe both used to frequent, fact fans - it was only last year that they decided to collaborate on a release. The Room, the resultant album, was reportedly recorded in two days in a studio in the Californian countryside. It's an undeniably magical and sun-soaked affair, with Gendel teasing fluttering, flute-esque improvisations from his soprano saxophone while Do Nascimento delivers impeccable, finger-picking meditations on his seven-string acoustic guitar. The latter is undoubtedly a virtuoso with his own distinct style - a Brazilian take on classical guitar, incorporating nods to lesser-known regional music - but instinctively knows when to step back and allow Gendel the limelight. Impressive stuff all told.
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 in stock $10.90
Funk Party
Cat: HMJY 173. Rel: 09 Nov 22
Jiro Inagaki & Seoul Media - "Put It Where You Want It" (5:53)
Jiro Inagaki & Seoul Media - "Sex Machine" (with Akira Yasuda & Beat Folk) (4:49)
Jiro Inagaki & Seoul Media - "Loose Booty/Funky Stuff" (with Akira Yasuda & Beat Folk) (9:18)
Taeko Morino - "I Who Have Nothing" (5:29)
Eddy Clan & Orient Express - "Walking All Day" (4:46)
Akira Ishikawa & Count Buffalo - "Scratch" (10:27)
Review: A long-time-coming reissue of a lesser known live funk album, showcasing the deft J-funk stylings of the genre's foremost legend Jiro Inagaki on the A - as well as lesser-spotted curios from fellow artists Taeko Morino, Eddy Clan and Akira Ishikawa on the B. Packed with futuristic synths and boasting a rather dry, untainted sound, we're most impressed by Morino's slow Anglophone ballad, which we'd describe as most haunting and mesmerising.
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 in stock $36.84
CUBA: Music & Revolution Culture Clash In Havana Experiments In Latin Music 1975-85 Vol 2
Juan Pablo Torres Y Algo Nuevo - "Y Que Bien"
Orquesta Los Van Van - "Por Que Lo Haces"
Los Latinos - "Quemando"
Farah Maria - "Amame Y No Pienses Mas"
FA 5 - "Muevete Con Las Fuerzas Del Corazon"
Tambores De Enrique Bonne - "Como Arrullos De Palma"
Ricardo Eddy Martinez - "Expresso Ritmico"
Los Papines - "Solo De Tumba Y Bongo"
Grupo Sintesis - "Aqui Estamos"
Los Van Van - "Llegada"
Grupo Raices Nuevas - "Baila Mi Guaguanco"
Luis Carbonell - "La Rumba"
Orquesta Riverside - "En Casa Del Trompo No Bailes"
Juan Formel & Los Van Van - "Llegue, Llegue"
Grupo Los Yoyi - "Tu No Me Puedes Conquistar"
Los Papines - "Para Que Niegas?"
Grupo De Experimentacion Sonora Del ICAIC - "Cuba Va!"
Raul Gomez - "Luces En La Pista"
Los Brito - "El 4-5-6"
Leo Brouwer - "Tema De El Rancheador De La Naturaleza"
Ricardo Eddy Martinez - "La 132"
Los Reyes 73 - "Finalizo Un Amor"
Review: Given that Gilles Peterson and Stuart Baker's Cuba: Music and Revolution - Culture Clash in Havana is one of the standout compilations of 2021, hopes are naturally sky-high for this speedy sequel. Like its predecessor, volume 2 focuses on music and made and released on the Caribbean island between 1975 and '85, this time round largely focusing on rare fusions of salsa, Latin jazz, disco, soul and funk, mostly licensed from records that have never been available outside Cuba. It's another stunning selection all told, with highlights including the heady Cuban disco/salsa fusion of Orquesta Los Van Van, the fiery disco-funk of FA 5, the heavily percussive hedonism of Luis Carobonell and the fuzzy psychedelic rock of Grupo De Experimentacion Sonora Del ICAIC. In a word: essential.
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 in stock $8.47
Vale Tudo
Cat: MRBLP 230. Rel: 26 May 21
Trem Da Central (4:03)
Candura (3:04)
Pela Cidade (3:21)
Onda Negra (3:41)
Gamacao (3:16)
Vale Tudo (4:09)
Guarde Minha Voz (3:11)
Terra Azul (3:29)
Musa (2:44)
So As Estrelas (3:26)
Review: Considered one of the essential Brazilian funk records of an era, Sandra Sa's Vale Tudo receives a much deserved reissue here on Mr. Bongo. Originally released in 1983, it was produced by Lincoln Olivetti alongside a who's who of musicians that were central figures on the scene at the time. From the disco boogie of 'Trem Da Central' featuring one amazing brass section, the heartfelt and romantic ballad 'Onda Negra' and the late night boogie-down vibe of 'Guarde Minha Voz' - they are the perfect backdrop for Sa's unique voice which really shines throughout. Although most prolific in the early '80s, Sa continues to work in the music industry to this day.
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 in stock $21.78
Baile Usted Con Betico Salas (reissue)
Baile Usted Con Betico Salas (reissue) (heavyweight vinyl LP + insert)
Cat: VAMPILP 272. Rel: 03 Jan 23
La Chola (3:18)
Nos Vamos A Cosar (2:12)
Que Le Digo A Mi Mujer (2:22)
La Renga (2:15)
La Banda Esta Borracha (2:51)
El Arbol (3:01)
A Los Muchachos De Belen (2:59)
Ritmo De Amor (2:54)
Asi Nama (2:09)
Lindo Omelenko (2:37)
Yo Soy Candela (2:56)
Mambo Jazz (2:29)
Review: Peruvian artist Betico Salas dropped his first album Betico Salas y su Sonora and immediately got plenty of acclaim. It shows off his talents as the lead trumpet player of the great Sonora de Lucho Macedo who were a legendary Cuban ensemble back in the mid-60s. This album arrived in 1966 with Alfredo Linares on piano and the majestic and truly spellbinding sonero vocals by Benny del Solar. Plenty of Latin styles - guarachas, guanguanco and cumbias - all influence the sound. Two more albums followed from Betico Salas and they helped cement his legendary status.
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Tags: Latin | Salsa | Latin Jazz | Cumbia
 in stock $25.43
Timbuktu
Timbuktu (180 gram vinyl LP + booklet with obi-strip)
Cat: 405053 8752564. Rel: 29 Apr 22
Wassulu Don (3:39)
Sira (2:55)
Degui N'Kelena (3:54)
Gniani Sara (3:44)
Timbuktu (3:41)
Sarama (3:37)
Kanou (3:58)
Demissimw (4:24)
Kele Magni (3:30)
Dily Oumou (4:29)
Sabou Dogone (3:41)
Review: Oumou Sangare is an icon of Malian music, and African music overall. She first came to attention in the early 90s with songs descended from wassoulou traditional hunting songs. She's remained a creative and visible force ever since, and now she's back with her first album of new material since 2017's critically acclaimed Mogoya. Timbuktu fuses Sangare's Malian sound with elements of blues, folk and rock to create a timeless body of work which winds up all her own. You'll instantly be transported into her rich and rooted world of sound, where she uses her position as a hugely influential African musician to push for women's rights amongst other socially-conscious themes.
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Tags: African | Afro Rock
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Krishnanda
Cat: MRBLP 139. Rel: 02 Nov 16
Ritual Negro (2:00)
Agua Viva (2:03)
Um So (2:08)
Sem Sombra (3:09)
Savana (2:52)
Advertencia (3:00)
Quem Sou Eu? (2:32)
Flor De Lotus (3:08)
Dentro Da Selva (2:17)
Desengano Da Vista (2:43)
Dual (2:58)
Arabindu (2:01)
Review: Brighton based record label, publishers, cinematographers and legendary former London record store Mr Bongo reissue the legendary 1968 album by Pedro dos Santos, entitled Krishnada. Born in Rio de Janiero in 1919, Santos was (according to the label) "a percussionist virtuoso, composer and inventor of instruments.. such as the 'Tamba' (electrified bamboo drum) and the mouth berimbau whistle." He was a very spiritual person apparently and regarded by some as a philosopher of sorts. The album was produced by himself at CBS studios with arrangements by Joppa Lins. It features poetic lyrics in a unique linguistic structure, as well as various percussive instruments and horn arrangements with samba rhythms from Latin styles. Despite the originality of his percussive sound and the influence it has had on musicians, it had little impact at the time. The album had a cult revival in the noughties and began circulating the internet in MP3 format, finally giving recognition to this unusual spiritual Bossanova masterpiece.
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All Of Me
All Of Me (gatefold 2xLP)
Cat: PROT 7159/60. Rel: 14 Mar 22
Hi! (1:53)
Time For Love (5:13)
So Long! (5:24)
HEART TO YOU (5:03)
Melody (5:36)
Waiting For The Sun (5:26)
Crawl (5:27)
Tropical Night (4:55)
I'M IN LOVE WITH YOU (4:05)
LOVE ME (5:28)
ALL OF ME (5:01)
Review: Japan's Hiroshi Sato is well known to record obsessives who value his ability to craft pure musical nostalgia for a place you haven't even been to, He has turnabout tens of essential records, many of which are in the process of being reissued right now. His masterful jazz-funk classic Orient is one of his best known works from 1979 but All Of Me is another classic. It came much later in 1995 and is a killer pop record with glistening synths, infectious drum programming and contributions from a number of guests.
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 in stock $40.47
Jazz Jazz Jazz
Jazz Jazz Jazz (LP + booklet)
Cat: HABIBI 0091. Rel: 08 Nov 18
Seira Music (2:31)
Shaikan Music (3:51)
Saat Alfarah (4:46)
Farrah Galbi Aljadeed (5:01)
Kaif Halo (5:47)
Forssa Saeeda (6:55)
Nile Waves (3:57)
Azzah Music (3:49)
Bride Of Afrika (feat Osman Zeeto) (3:44)
Hilwa Ya Amoora (3:21)
Review: Habibi Funk co-founder Jannis Stuertz first came across "the Holy Grail of Sudanese funk", Saif Abu Bakr and The Scorpions "Jazz, Jazz, Jazz", while browsing eBay listings a few years back. His interest piqued, he took a trip to Sudan to track down the musicians who had made a ridiculously rare LP that was changing hands for thousands of pounds online. Some four years later, his wish to reissue the set has finally come through. It was originally recorded in Kuwait in 1980 and brilliantly joins the dots between American funk, soul and rhythm and blues, traditional Sudanese vocals and rhythmic arrangements, and even a dash of Congolese soukkous. It's the first full album Habibi Funk has reissued, and with good reason: it's near perfect from start to finish.
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Tags: African | Afro Funk | Afro Jazz | Arabic
 in stock $18.67
Estrela Acesa
Estrela Acesa (180 gram vinyl LP + insert + MP3 download code)
Cat: MEX 3131. Rel: 23 Jun 22
Gostar Do Mundo (2:21)
Cancao Da Cura (2:36)
Sereia Sentimental (3:12)
Musica (2:41)
Helena (4:05)
Pele Da Esfera (2:45)
Dor Fodida (4:41)
Irmao De Nuvem (3:15)
Que Lado Voce Dorme? (4:06)
Ponta De Faca (2:53)
Voce E A Música (1:30)
Estrela Acesa (4:16)
Review: With 2019's Grandeza, Sao Paulo's Sessa made a modest impact thanks to his captivating, intimate sound. Calling to mind the likes of Leonard Cohen, Caetano Veloso and Tom Jobim, his songs speak of the deep roots of South American folk, but also dance with a light touch which is unique to this bright new talent. Now Sessa is back with a new album on Mexican Summer entitled Estrela Acesa, and his sound has gently grown outwards to take in ornate orchestral accompaniments. Crucially though, his tender approach remains as endearing as ever, resulting in another album of dreamy reveries for sweet moments of calm.
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Tags: MPB | Brazilian | Bossa Nova
 in stock $21.78
Seu Jorge & Almaz
Seu Jorge & Almaz (2xLP + MP3 download code)
Cat: NA 5068. Rel: 29 Jul 10
Errare Humanum Est
The Model
Cristina
Saudosa Bahia
Cirandar
Tempo De Amor
Everybody Loves The Sunshine
Pai Joao
Rock With You
Cala Boca, Menino
Girl You Move Me
Juizo Final
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Shango Dance Band
Cat: CRZR 1003LP. Rel: 31 Aug 16
Position Pass Power (15:37)
Women Are Great (10:21)
I Need Your Love (5:52)
Review: Shango is the name for the Yoruba 'Thunder God' in Nigeria and Ojo Okeji, the leader of the Shango Dance Band was all about injecting military power and warlike energy in his own strain of Nigerian highlife and afrobeat. However, apart from all of Okeji's cult-like stories involving him and his part in the Nigerian army during a time of civil unrest in the late 60's and through to the 70's, and his often troublesome relationship with the great Fela Kuti, the truly special aspect of the Shango Dance Band album is that it was never properly released following its production in 1974. Comb & Razor have done the right thing here and, without them, this magical LP would still be locked away in the never-ending vaults of Nigerian music. This is very personal, incredibly singular African jazz-dance with a raucous psychedelic edge that lifts it high and mighty above the competition. A truly special album - DO NOT MISS IT.
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Tags: Afrobeat | Afro Funk
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Green Leaves
Green Leaves (heavyweight vinyl LP with obi-strip)
Cat: SRLP 031. Rel: 01 Feb 21
Mother Nature (4:12)
Feeling Good (4:57)
Green Leaves (4:14)
Korup Forest (In Africa) (7:16)
Isn't It Time (We Started Healing) (6:28)
Let Us Plant A Tree Today (3:48)
Review: It's back to 1989 for this classic bit of Nigerian ecological soul. Filled with six dubby manifestos to the beauty and importance of the environment and nature around us, Green Leaves has sublime vocals by the late, great, Guatemala born, Nigeria based Sheila Majekodunmi over an electric dub sound with old school synth sounds and nice rolling rhythms. This marks her only album as she sadly died in her forties. It's a great mastering job by Superfly that makes this an essential one for any time of year, but particularly as the weather starts to warm up.
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 in stock $25.94
Sonido Verde De Moyobamba
Sonido Verde De Moyobamba (gatefold translucent yellow vinyl LP + MP3 download code)
Cat: AADE 017. Rel: 16 Dec 22
Melancolia (3:03)
El Limoncito (2:06)
La Longuita (2:50)
La Danza Del Vampiro (3:13)
Zarzamora (2:46)
Alegria Verde (2:45)
Maria Esther (3:02)
El Borracho (2:37)
Review: Sonido Verde De Moyobamba feature on the second volume of Analog Africa's Sonic Expedition into the Peruvian Amazon, as well as being behind this brilliant new collection which drops on the same day from the same label. It is a coming together of eight super-rare cuts of guitar and organ inventiveness taken from the five albums the band recorded between 1981 and 1987 for Discos Universal. You would beard pushed to find any Cumbia from the Peruvian jungle that hits as hard as this with its incessant rhythms, mad acoustic guitars and bustling percussion.

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Tags: Latin | Cumbia
 in stock $28.01
Bahdeni Nami
Bahdeni Nami (gatefold 2xLP)
Cat: MTR 056LP. Rel: 20 Jul 15
Mawal Menzal (2:33)
Bahdeni Nami (7:54)
Tawwalt El Gheba (7:41)
Leil El Bareh (8:59)
Darb El Hawa (8:52)
Enssa El Aatab (9:38)
Bahdeni Nami (5:40)
Review: Depending on how you look at it, this is either Omar's seventh album (officially)... Or his five-hundred and seventh (including the wedding recordings he's made which have since been bootlegged and sold across Syria and beyond). Constantly fusing cultures, his open-armed approach to both community and songwriting reaches a new peak with tracks such as the stomping tech-twists and loopy designs of "Tawwalt El Gheba" and the frenetic, sweaty melting pot "Leil El Bareh". As disparate as the elements seem on paper, Omar's vocals and his band (many of whom he's written and performed with since the early '90s) create a consistency that ties everything together with powerful musicianship that transcends all national, culture and genre boundaries.
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2 (remastered)
Cat: MRBLP 300. Rel: 22 Mar 24
Verocai (3:13)
Tezeta (feat Petar Martic) (3:23)
Motive I (3:32)
Mirouze (3:18)
ES-II Jazz (2:06)
Lyric (3:02)
Motive II (1:39)
Business Partners (feat Inturist) (3:34)
Corrida (3:28)
Credit History (1:22)
Nascimento (3:47)
Review: This is a black vinyl version of a reissue that we also have on gold vinyl of Soyuz's '2' album. Originally released in 2019, this album marks a significant phase in the band's evolution, offering a glimpse into the sound that would define their later work while retaining traces of avant-psychedelic-pop influences. Produced during bandleader Alex Chumak's transition from Minsk to Kyiv, the LP reflects the tension between exploration and homesickness. Drawing from influences like Mikita Arlou, Ethiopian jazz, and Italian library music, the album eloquently captures the melancholy of long-distance travel and transience, creating a sonic narrative of emotional flux.
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Play Disco Specials
Cat: MRBLP 218. Rel: 19 Mar 20
We Did It (6:59)
Disco Stomp (9:58)
Barney's Moaning (8:34)
GG Is Talking (7:49)
Review: Tireless diggers and world class reissue merchants Mr Bongo have done it again with this one. They discovered The Star Beams when one of their tracks was on a Disco Calypso compilation, then went on a mission to track down the original anymore material from the band, who turned out to be based in South Africa instead of the Carribean. The resulting record is a real gem - disco, funk and jazz all get chewed up and spat out across four fantastically timeless cuts of dance floor dynamite. "Disco Stomp" in particular you might already know as Theo Parrish has been dropping in his sets for time.
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Tags: Disco Funk
 in stock $17.64
Davorio
Davorio (LP + insert)
Cat: MM 005. Rel: 05 Apr 23
Cammino, Senza Sapere Dove (2:51)
Serpent (interlude) (0:26)
Davorio (5:30)
Dio Conta I Tuoi Giorni (instrumental) (1:34)
Tutte Le Cose Dentro (4:22)
Uccelli/Roberto Baggio (1:54)
Qbalo (4:44)
Uomini Del Mare (5:13)
Dohuo (intro) (0:45)
Abodan (2:11)
Non Tradirti (5:42)
Lei Mi Chiama (instrumental) (1:02)
Davorio (reprise) (1:41)
La Strada (instrumental) (1:24)
Alloko (instrumental) (0:36)
Dohuo (3:13)
Review: The NGO Permlay de Gozhou-Zagna - a village in Ivory Coast - Italian musician Samuele Strufaldi and Musica Macondo Records all come together for this sublime collaborative album. It's a real gem of a record that is which is sure to excite fans of Afro, international and worldly broken beats whether old or new. It's an earthy, organic mix of folk mutterings and traditional instrumentation with funky rhythms and jazzy sax melodies that all brim with life and are packed with richly layered percussion. Proceeds from its sale will go towards a new community library and space in the village.
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Tags: African | Afro Jazz
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Revenge Of The Mozabites (remastered)
Cat: LANR 019. Rel: 18 Jan 23
Acid Tablas (3:40)
World Peace, A Dream? (2:09)
Scully's Reel (1:23)
Bali Citra (3:40)
Scullys Jig (1:44)
Piece Of The World (1:06)
Acid Tabla Dub (2:59)
Ananta Snake Dance (7:03)
Return Of The Mozabites (4:02)
Sanaiscara Saturn (6:09)
Paintings Of A Cave (1:53)
Review: Michael Wadada was the leader of the Suns of Arqa collective which in its time has seen over 200 different musicians come and go. He started it back in 1979 and perfected downtempo and electro-ambient over 40 superb years. There was a great retrospective compilation 'Revelation XVII' put out back after Wadada's sad passing back in 2022 and now comes hits remastered version of their Revenge Of The Mozabites album. It is dub drenched in world music references, Indian tablas, wonderful eastern melodies and even Spanish guitar. It's a real collision of musical cultures.
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Tags: Dub Reggae
 in stock $22.58
Super Cats
Super Cats (LP + insert)
Cat: PARK 1058. Rel: 24 Apr 24
Funky Jesus (4:55)
Life (5:09)
Like Sugar (5:04)
Feel Like Makin' Love (5:01)
Best Match (5:28)
IWGP (4:27)
A Cat In The Sun (5:12)
Track 8 (3:23)
Review: Hailing from Japan, the Cat Boys is a lounge funk band that has earned praise from Gilles Peterson. In 2023, they rose anew as Super Cats and unleashed their debut album under the same name. Inspired by 90s acid jazz, Sly Stone, and gospel, the album offers a soulful and funky journey while Yuima Enya's vocals, which come both in Japanese and English, add extra layers of enchantment. Tracks range from funky rap compositions to soul tunes, a psychedelic dub of Chaka Khan's hit, and a Japanese rendition of Roberta Flack's 'Feel Like Makin' Love.' With synth-driven disco and crossover house, the album explores melancholy and purity in alluring fashion.
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Arbo X: Csoma Grooves
Cat: FOB 065. Rel: 16 Jul 21
Axis (2:55)
Onsets (1:34)
Astound (2:14)
Forgotten Light (2:17)
Mila Interlude (1:01)
Methuselah Soft (2:58)
On, & Up To The Attic (3:50)
Wondrous (1:14)
Sparsa (3:22)
Djabrasax (1:18)
Ganga Row (5:15)
Arboo Interlude (1:02)
Gambla (2:31)
Place Of Safety (2:10)
Review: If Tibor Szemzo's name means nothing to you, clearly you've not been listening hard enough to the outer limits of music. The Hungarian polymath has founded impressive sonic art projects - Group 180, Fodderbasis, and Gordian Knot Cinematic Music Lab - and makes a habit of boldly going where very few artists dare to tread, calling on references from sub-Saharan Africa to opera and choral, classical and musique concrete to create a stylistic tapestry all of his own.

It's a patient world he paints, and a vivid one at that. Mesmerising instrumentation switches seamlessly between hypnotic and meditative and more melodic and immediacy accessible. At times Arbo X: Csoma Grooves feels like you've stepped into a Budapest jazz club. A second later, or thereabouts, you've stumbled into an ancient monastery, candlelight glancing off stone walls as night falls outside.
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Gespielt von: Alexis Le-Tan, Kaoru Inoue
Tags: European
 in stock $22.32
Beautiful Bamboo Flute
Cat: MRBLP 214. Rel: 27 Sep 19
Kokiriku Bushi (4:05)
Sado Okesa (3:54)
Tairyo Utaikomi (3:16)
Soma Bon Uta (2:56)
Komoro Mago Uta (2:58)
Nanbu Ushio Uta (3:44)
Itsuki No Komori Uta (4:35)
Hietsuki Bushi (4:06)
Yasuki Bushi (3:36)
Yosakoi Bushi (4:06)
Kuroda Bushi (4:24)
Review: In 2002, the Japanese government recognized bamboo flute maestro Hozan Yamamoto as a "living national treasure". It was in honor of his lengthy career in music, and in particular the way he championed a traditional Japanese instrument even when he was turning his hand to Western music. "Beautiful Bamboo Flute", an album first released in 1971 and almost impossible to find since, is a superb example of this. It sees him deliver haunting, emotional and life-affirming solos over funky jazz, big band and fusion backing tracks that tend towards the fresh and funky. It's an unusual blend, but also an invigorating and exciting one.
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 in stock $21.78
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