MR BONGO

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Proudly announcing the sensational debut solo album ‘Pique’ from Dora Morelenbaum, one of the key talents spearheading Brazil’s new musical wave.

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Announcing 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, MPB and funk.

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13 years in the making, Mr Bongo and Horse Meat Disco proudly present a new compilation of beloved Brazilian disco and boogie finds.

Pre-order on vinyl 2LP black or green, CD, digital (mixed and unmixed) and as a selection of bundles:
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Continuing our run of represses of some of the most sought-after and asked-for titles in our signature Brazil 45 catalogue, we present another four must-have Brazilian double headers.

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https://t.co/Ejlb4Ss3kB

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As part of Project Gemini's Colours & Light (Deluxe Edition), we’ve taken two of the exclusive tracks from the expanded digital release and pressed them on a limited run 7”.

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Mr Bongo proudly present our official reissue of Herman Kelly’s 1978 classic LP, Percussion Explosion!. Source of an all-time legendary break on 'Dance To The Drummer's Beat’ that has been immortalised in hip-hop folklore.

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https://t.co/9HSYhzo1ow

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Announcing the Deluxe Edition release of Project Gemini’s album, ‘Colours & Light’. Featuring an unreleased track from the album recording session ‘Darkness Rising’, alternate versions and a whole host of remixes.

Pre-order:
https://t.co/2u9BxhOqVO

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Mr Bongo’s Winter Sale is now live! A whole host of great discounts on titles from labels we love and the Mr Bongo catalogue - while stocks last.

Shop the full selection:
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Rounding off the year with a final triplet of sought-after Brazil 45 represses from our signature series. Three double headers with tracks from the likes of Elza Soares, Elizabeth, Elys Camargo, Trio Esperança, Wilson das Neves and Som Três.

Order: https://t.co/Ejlb4Ss3kB

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We’ve got some unmissable offers on as part of our Mr Bongo Christmas collections. Big savings on big releases, with a whole host of bundles to choose from whilst stocks last!

Dig in: https://t.co/gdRfgrIk4x

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Our run of represses of some of the most sought-after and asked-for titles in our signature Brazil 45 catalogue continues with these three iconic Brazilian pairings, including tracks from Claudia, Georgette, Marcio Lott, Silvio Cesar and more.

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Proudly presenting our reissue of a bona fide Latin classic from 1979 by the Cuban-born violinist Alfredo De La Fe. Featuring ‘Hot To Trot’ - a classic Larry Levan spin at the Paradise Garage.

Pre-order on Vinyl LP / CD / Digital:
https://t.co/uxdyFyZMNF

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We return with the second volume in 'The Original Sound of Mali' series, with another explorative delve into the wonders of Malian music compiled by Florent Mazzoleni and David Buttle.

PRE-ORDER:
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OUT TODAY: Ananda Shankar - Ananda Shankar And His Music

An iconic exploration of East meets West, Ananda Shankar And His Music sees the sitar maestro fusing Indian classical music with cosmic funk and psychedelic grooves.

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With Christmas fast approaching we’ve hand-picked a selection of special offer bundles from the Mr Bongo catalogue. There’s something for everyone here from Cuban Classics, to the new sound of Brazilian, edit 12”s, to reggae 45s & all of the Record Clubs

https://t.co/gdRfgrIk4x

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Mr Bongo’s Top 50 picks of 2024! Below are our top 3 favourites from the past 12 months, but head to the link below to dive into the full 50 rundown and accompanying Spotify playlist: https://t.co/9O9orCcwSh

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OUT TODAY: SOYUZ - ‘Калі ты запытаеш (If You Ask) / Tenório’

A double dose of the signature SOYUZ dreaminess we have come to know and love, ‘Калі ты запытаеш (If You Ask)’ is a perfect precursor to their forthcoming third album, due in 2025.

ORDER:
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OUT TODAY: Pearly Queen - Quit Jive’ In / Jungle Walk

Raw funk at its finest, we present a reissue of this super rare 7” from the Miami-based, Cuban rock band, Pearly Queen. As sampled by DJ Shadow.

Order now: https://t.co/VSbzU7r0WO

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Immerse yourself in a whole album’s worth of warped Transmission Towers remixes from the mind of electronic dance music legend Crooked Man. Out now on Luke Una's E Soul Cultura label in partnership with Mr Bongo.

LISTEN / BUY:
https://t.co/UKTXmrM6AQ

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At the end of November we will be releasing our official reissue of Ananda Shankar’s iconic and inquisitive 1976 album, Ananda Shankar and His Music. A kaleidoscope of traditional Indian classical music, psychedelic grooves and sitar-funk.

Pre-order:
https://t.co/PxJx2Jpv9G

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Celebrating 10 years of Tangent - an insight into the spirit of John Gómez and Nick The Record's beloved underground party.

If you are yet to pick up a copy, the repress is now in, alongside the superb edit 12 inch that dropped the other week.