Vinyl

In 2020, Sahel Sounds hosted a project called Music from Saharan WhatsApp. This series consisted of ephemeral digital EPs, documenting live... 

Far from the twin epicenters of New York and Miami, Carlos Ruiz and his Ebirac label were both feeling and generating the aftershocks of the... 

An absolutely legendary album from Lebanon by Issam Hajali’s group Ferkat Al Ard, “Oghneya” stands out as one of the great musical gems... 

The unique sounds of Ray Phiri's Stimela are showcased on this gem of a 12” EP from 1986. It was originally released only in South Africa on Gallo... 

SPECIAL EDITION CELEBRATING 50 YEARS SINCE RECORDING. INCLUDES: Limited... 

A long-awaited repress of a classic Mr Bongo compilation, presenting a selection of the finest Brazilian music (via Brooklyn) on 2... 

Adrian Quesada (of Black Pumas) is set to release 'Boleros Psicodélicos,' a sprawling and singular tribute to... 

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The world’s first collection of gorgeous pop songs from Frank and His Sisters, a family band from Moshi, Tanzania. Formed... 

Recalling Ennio Morricone spaghetti westerns, the electrified belly dance music of Omar Khorshid, and ’90s bedroom... 

CUMBIA GUITAR ROCK FROM 1960s COLOMBIA!!!Formed in 1961 by the legendary brothers Pedro Jairo and Guillermo León Garcés, LOS... 

Kadi Yombo, published in 1989, is the most successful album in the quest for a fusion between tradition and modernity in Bwiti harp music... 

Produced by the Grammy Award– and Mercury Prize–nominated British synthpop group Hot Chip, Electricity is the fourth and most... 

A collection of beautiful Country-Western inspired music from 1950s Zimbabwe, South Africa and Kenya. Fingerpicking "omasiganda" troubadours, train... 

“Everyone’s favourite Sudanese collective from London is back with another full album!” “Contains the monster club hit Mashena!” It’s... 

To call Marcos Valle 'a legend' of Brazilian music is much more than just easy press-release hype. As singer, writer, musician and record... 

Originally released on EMI Sweden in 1970, this was Doris’ lone solo album. A Swedish funk / psych / jazz rarity, it... 

Originally released on EMI Sweden in 1970, this was Doris’ lone solo album. A Swedish funk / psych / jazz rarity, it... 

Idrissa Soumaoro, L’Eclipse De L’I.J.A.’s sought-after album... 

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Belgium, not the first place you’d think of when it comes to Latin or Afro funk. Yet one... 

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Born into a traditional Bahian family, he was the son of deputy Paulo Silva Nunes and of Aída Brugni Nunes, landowners in Itabuna and Ilhéus, in the southern... 

Sangaré is renowned worldwide for her vibrant and powerful music, which often features revolutionary messages about women’s rights, tradition... 

50th anniversary edition of 1971's London Scene, pressed on white, red, blue splatter vinyl. Complete with gold... 

The 50th-anniversary reissue of Live! is pressed on double red vinyl and features an etching of the album... 

For 20 years the Tuareg culture and music has fascinated the world. Their quasi-sacred poetic songs inspire western songwriters like KURT VILE or... 

For 20 years the Tuareg culture and music has fascinated the world. Their quasi-sacred poetic songs inspire western songwriters like... 

Rare and highly sought after in its original format, Os Brazōes self-titled album was originally released on RGE Discos in 1969. It is a... 

Continuing their mystical saga, NYC’s Combo Chimbita roar back onto the global stage with their cathartic new album IRÉ. The album's evocative title... 

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KUUNATIC is a thrilling Tokyo based tribal-psych trio bolstered by diverse global sonics and powerful female vocals. Drawing on the members’ different... 

On 21st May, Matador Records will release Afrique Victime, the long-awaited new album by Mdou Moctar. With Afrique Victime the prodigious Tuareg... 

‘Buena Vista Social Club’ is both the name given to this extraordinary group of musicians and... 

‘Buena Vista Social Club’ is both the name given to this extraordinary group of musicians and... 

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Ebo Taylor has been a vital figure on the Ghanaian music scene for over six decades now. He is an all-time great of African music, now... 

In common parlance, the two producers who make up Native Soul would be considered “ma2000”—or, born after the onset of democracy, having... 

Kôrôlén is a very special collaboration between two titans in music: Toumani Diabaté, the Grammy-winning... 

Les Filles de Illighadad comes from the village of Illighadad in a remote region... 

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Hardly anyone outside Ethiopia seems to know Hailu Mergia & The Walias Band “Tezeta” exists. Within Ethiopia this tape... 

It is with great joy that we present the Mr Bongo edition of Marcos Valle's 1983 self-titled masterpiece. A pure vintage that features... 

In 2003 Ibrahim Ferrer released his second solo album ‘Buenos Hermanos’, an audacious and assured album, with varied repertoire including... 

“I play yours, you play mine. The music never ends." The wisdom of Tony Allen's words was as deep as his grooves, and these two sentences, which... 

In 1982, the great Malian singer-songwriter and guitarist Ali Farka Touré, then still in the early years of his recording career, teamed up... 

‘The Original Sound of Mali’ compiled by David ‘Mr Bongo’ Buttle, Vik Sohonie (Ostinato Records) and 
Florent Mazzoleni. As... 

Official replica re-issue of a South African jazz-funk rarity from Teaspoon & The Waves. Released in 1977 on Soul Jazz... 

Debut LP by the remarkable producer from Pretoria, South Africa who has a singular take on amapiano.

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At last, by popular request, LP and CD editions of the revelatory Teno Afrika recording Amapiano Selections. Let this be your soundtrack... 

Cuba: Music and... 

LP of Penny Penny’s fiery second album, available for the first time since it was originally pressed in Zimbabwe in 1996. The rags-to-riches chronicle... 

Nahawa Doumbia’s new album Kanawa concisely captures this current moment in Malian history. The singer reflects on the immigration crisis from... 

Celebrating their 50th Anniversary in 2020, the legendary Orchestra Baobab issue their landmark 2002 reunion album for... 

‘Rejoice’ is a very special collaboration between Tony Allen, the legendary drummer and co-founder of Afrobeat, and Hugh Masekela, the... 

180g Heavyweight LP, 4p insert featuring French & English song-notes & lyrics Afel Bocoum is among the last of a breakthrough generation of... 

Hailu Mergia. The man is such a joy to work with, to be perfectly honest and earnest. His work is inspiring to me, but also his attitude. He... 

Ibrahim Ferrer's solo debut, produced in Havana by Ry Cooder, features an extraordinary stylistic range... 

Over the years, different members have traded production and composition duties from album to album. On the new album—“Fu Chronicles”—Amayo leads... 

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Omara Portuondo, the leading lady of the Buena Vista Social Club, is one of Cuba’s most celebrated voices. Often... 

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THE GOOD ONES renown is evidenced by the stellar musicians who collaborated with them on their new album: Wilco’s Nels... 

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It makes sense that Antoinette Konan’s eponymous album features nothing more than her ahoko on the cover. The deceptively simple... 

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"I know this is my best album ever. It has the most power and is the most different." Ali Farka Touré 'Savane' is the last solo album by... 

Extremely hard-to-find Ghanaian LP from legendary musician Gyedu- Blay Ambolley, originally released in 1980. Tough Highlife, funk and... 

A post-Tropicalia masterpiece from one of the movements key figures and true legends of Brazilian music, Gal Costa. Features a stellar line up... 

The second full-length LP from Jungle Brown, ‘Full Circle’. Featuring collaborations with Sampa The Great, Fliptrix (High Focus) and... 

‘Melodi’ is the second album from captivating duo Kit Sebastian (aka Kit Martin and Merve Erdem). Those familiar with the band's cult classic... 

'Mantra Moderne' is a stunning, contemporary masterpiece that fuses Anatolian Psychedelia, Brazilian Tropicalia, 60’s European pop and American... 

In 1981, the Mexican government became very interested Luis Pérez Ixoneztli's work and sponsored the production of what became... 

The 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... 

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... 

Tough, mid-tempo Ghanaian funk & Highlife grooves from Ebo Taylor Junior, son of the mighty Ebo Taylor. Originally released in... 

Brazilian guitarist and singer Toquinho (real name Antônio Pecci Filho) was born in Sao Paulo, Brazil in the 1940’s. His first major hit single... 

A complete album masterpiece in every sense of the word, considered by many people to be one of the greatest ever made, regardless of... 

First official reissue of hidden-gem album by Lagos-based bandleader Shina Williams. Shina Williams ‘Agboju... 

First official reissue of the extremely rare full-length album by Lagos-based bandleader Shina Williams. Clean... 

The first instalment in the 'Mr. Bongo Record Club' compilation series. A selection of favourites, discoveries and sought after obscurities, which... 

This instalment follows on from our acclaimed ‘Volume One’ – Lauren Laverne’s ‘Compilation Of The Week’, supported by... 

Volume three in the Mr Bongo Record club series. Another showcase of recent vinyl finds and favourites from our DJ sets and radio shows. This... 

The latest release in the much loved Mr Bongo Record Club Series, Available on CD, 2LP Standard Vinyl & Special Edition 2LP Pink Translucent... 

It's hard to believe we are now up to Volume 5 of our renowned Record Club series. Curating these compilations, where we share our... 

Curating and ordering the tracks for a Mr Bongo Record Club is always special. You’re reminded of the... 

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Recorded over three afternoons at Livingston Studios, London, in 2005, with contributions from Orlando 'Cachaito' López... 

Ali Farke Touré and Ry Cooder have long treasured each other’s recordings. They first met in London in 1992 while both were... 

A decade after the Buena Vista Social Club propelled Ibrahim Ferrer to international stardom, the Cuban singer’s farewell album reminds us... 

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