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The next album in our Cuban Classics series is a hard one to pigeonhole. It’s a real oddity, unique... 

The next album in our Cuban Classics series is a hard one to pigeonhole. It’s a real oddity, unique and not in keeping with the majority of... 

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

1977, Brazilian jazz-funk-fusion album from the legendary Azymuth. Soaring synths and fusion guitars from Malheiros and Bertrami combined... 

Nearly a decade since their last record, Jay Malinowski and Eon Sinclair better known as duo Bedouin Soundclash, return with their fifth studio... 

This one takes us back! We originally reissued Waltel Branco's 'Meu Balanço' in 1995, it was one of the first releases to come out on... 

This one takes us back! We originally reissued Waltel Branco's 'Meu Balanço' in 1995, it was one of the first releases to come out on... 

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Re-issue of a soul masterpiece from 1974. 'I Love You More and More' by Tom Brock was Tom's only solo album release, but what... 

Official half-speed mastered re-issue of British trumpeter and bandleader Ian Carr's iconic jazz-fusion-rock hybrid ‘Belladonna’ from 1972. Originally... 

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Presenting an official reissue of Coke’s audacious, engrossing self-titled album from 1972, originally released on Manuel J. Mato’s collectible Sound... 

Presenting an official reissue of Coke’s audacious, engrossing self-titled album from 1972, originally released on Manuel J. Mato’s collectible Sound... 

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

Hailing from south-east London, Joel Culpepper is an artist who’s been on Mr Bongo's radar for some time now. With a unique soulful... 

Hailing from south-east London, Joel Culpepper is an artist who’s been on Mr Bongo's radar for some time now. With a unique soulful voice... 

Hailing from south-east London, Joel Culpepper is an artist who’s been on Mr Bongo's radar for some time now. With a unique soulful voice... 

Proudly presenting our reissue of a bonafide Latin classic from 1979 by the Cuban-born violinist Alfredo De La Fe. Based in New York and... 

Proudly presenting our reissue of a bonafide Latin classic from 1979 by the Cuban-born violinist Alfredo De La Fe. Based in New York and... 

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... 

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... 

The fertility of the Cuban music scene in the 1970s was rich and blooming. FA-5’s self-titled album from 1976... 

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

For the second instalment in our Cuban Classics series, we proudly present this sought-after slice of sublime Afro-Cuban jazz from 1976. It... 

For the second instalment in our Cuban Classics series, we proudly present this sought-after slice of sublime Afro-Cuban jazz from 1976. It... 

For the third release in our Mr Bongo Cuban Classics series, we reissue the iconic 1974 debut album by the mighty Grupo... 

For the third release in our Mr Bongo Cuban Classics series, we reissue the iconic 1974 debut album by the mighty Grupo... 

To launch Mr Bongo’s new Cuban Classic Series, we are thrilled to present this sought-after, psychedelic-funk masterpiece. A fusion of traditional... 

Source of an all-time 'Breaks and Beats' classic, Mr Bongo reissue Herman Kelly's... 

Source of an all-time 'Breaks and Beats' classic, Mr Bongo reissue Herman Kelly's timeless 1978 album Percussion Explosion!. Immortalised... 

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

The respected Japanese jazz drummer Akira Ishikawa was not messing around when he recorded the 'Uganda (Dawn... 

The next release in the Mr Bongo Cuban Classics series, is one of Juan Pablo Torres' most-known and loved albums, the iconic... 

The next release in the Mr Bongo Cuban Classics series, is one of Juan Pablo Torres' most-known and loved albums, the iconic... 

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

Classic jazz-funk fusion from the late, great Japanese guitarist Ryo Kawasaki. Recorded in New York, and originally released in 1976, 'Juice' presents... 

Classic jazz-funk fusion from the late, great Japanese guitarist Ryo Kawasaki. Recorded in New York, and originally released in 1976, 'Juice' presents... 

Super-funky business from Nigerian-born multi-instrumentalist, Peter King; fuses funk, jazz and highlife vibrations. Official Mr Bongo reissue. Omo... 

‘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... 

Proudly presenting a new series of Mr Bongo reissues exploring the incredible back catalogue of Sonny Lester’s iconic Groove Merchant record label. First... 

Proudly presenting a new series of Mr Bongo reissues exploring the incredible back catalogue of... 

Continuing the Mr Bongo Cuban Classics Series, we shine a light on Los Reyes 73 and their sensational... 

Continuing the Mr Bongo Cuban Classics Series, we shine a light on Los Reyes 73 and their sensational debut LP from 1975. The album had... 

Thirty years after its original release, Main Source’s debut album Breaking Atoms has lost none of its capacity to surprise or delight. It... 

Thirty years after its original release, Main Source’s debut album Breaking Atoms has lost none of its capacity to surprise or delight. It... 

Maria Rita is a musical pioneer that was ahead of her time. On first hearing her song, 'Cântico Brasileiro No.3 (Kamaiurá)’, we thought it... 

Maria Rita is a musical pioneer that was ahead of her time. On first hearing her song, 'Cântico Brasileiro No.3 (Kamaiurá)’, we thought it... 

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Sounding simultaneously from the past, the present, and the future, the debut album 'MLDE' by Marxist Love Disco... 

Sounding simultaneously from the past, the present, and the future, the debut album 'MLDE' by Marxist Love Disco Ensemble seeks to... 

Pique is the sensational debut solo album from Dora Morelenbaum, one of the key talents spearheading Brazil’s... 

Pique is the sensational debut solo album from Dora Morelenbaum, one of the key talents spearheading Brazil’s new musical wave. A member of... 

Módulo 1000 were not messing around when they made 'Não Fale Com Paredes’. It... 

Single LP Housed in a Triple Gatefold Textured Sleeve. Módulo 1000 were not messing around when they made 'Não Fale Com Paredes’. It... 

Announcing the debut album from one of London’s most electrifying acts, New Regency Orchestra. An 18-piece Afro-Cuban jazz... 

Announcing the debut album from one of London’s most electrifying acts, New Regency Orchestra. An 18-piece Afro-Cuban jazz... 

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... 

Next up in Mr Bongo's Groove Merchant Records reissue series, sees an outing for a much-loved and heavily sampled...