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All Of Me Clear Green Vinyl Edtion

Release: 1972 / EU

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Side A 1 Tudo Que Você Podia Ser 02:52 2 Cais 02:42 3 O Trem Azul 04:02 4 Saídas E Bandeiras Nᵒ 1 00:43 5 Nuvem Cigana 05:56 6 Cravo E Canela 02:28

Side B 1 Dos Cruces 05:18 2 Um Girassol Da Cor De Seu Cabelo 04:09 3 San Vicente 02:43 4 Estrelas 00:28 5 Clube Da Esquina Nº 2 03:35

Side C 1 Paisagem Da Janela 02:55 2 Me Deixa Em Paz 03:02 3 Os Povos 04:28 4 Saídas E Bandeiras Nᵒ 2 01:26 5 Um Gosto De Sol 04:16

Side D 1 Pelo Amor De Deus 02:02 2 Lilia 02:30 3 Trem De Doido 03:56 4 Nada Será Como Antes 03:20 5 Ao Que Vai Nascer 03:20

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Masayoshi Takanaka

2LP | 1979 | JP | Reissue (Universal Music)

55,99 €*

Brazilian Skies Clear Blue Vinyl Edtion

Release: 1979 / JP – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Takanaka Masayoshi's best selection from his works between 1976 and 1978. This double LP album features iconic tracks such as "sweet AGNES," "Mambo No. 5," and "ready TO FLY." Original release date: June 21th, 1979

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Masayoshi Takanaka

LP | 1978 | JP | Reissue (Universal Music)

37,99 €*

Nyron Higor White Vinyl Edition

Release: 1978 / JP – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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This 1978 work reflects the influence of Latin music and a free-spirited approach, created across studios in L.A., Rio de Janeiro, and Izu. The album includes tracks recorded with local musicians in Brazil, a samba arrangement of Star Wars, and other unique pieces. Fans will also enjoy the beloved track "Disco B." Notably, Ryuichi Sakamoto contributed keyboard and string ensemble performances.

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Nyron Higor

LP | 2025 | EU | Original (Far Out)

28,99 €*

LP | 1974 | EU | Reissue (Survival Research)

Release: 2025 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Limited Edition White Vinyl

At the forefront of a rising wave of Brazilian artists captivating international audiences, Nyron Higor brings a quiet yet potent sense of wonder to his new self-titled album. Born in Maceió, Higor’s latest work is rooted in the traditions of Northeastern Brazilian music and golden-era MPB. Within the peaceful surroundings of his home, Higor weaves these roots together with global influences and contemporary production techniques, for a uniquely dreamlike vision of hope.

Following the success of his self-released debut Fio de Lâmina—an instrumental record of delicately balanced rhythmic and harmonic patterns, which earned support from tastemakers like Mr. Scruff, Gilles Peterson, and John Gomez—Higor’s new album is a move towards a more expansive, lyrical exploration of transcendence and triumph. As Higor explains, “This album is a test of resistance and a big event in my life as a young Black man from the Northeast and coming from a humble background, financially speaking, its context is political.”

Taking his demos and unfinished tracks to São Paulo, Higor worked alongside friends and collaborators from Brazil’s vibrant contemporary music scene—including fellow Maceioense artists Bruno Berle, Batata Boy, and New York-based Brazilian vocalist Alici Sol—assembling a rich musical landscape and a cutting edge development on the musical world from which he emerges.

For Higor, the process of recording and producing in close collaboration with Berle and Batata Boy allowed him to fully cultivate the emotive power of his compositions. Album opener "Ciranda" sets the tone with a slow frevo rhythm, as wistful trombone melodies and melancholic acoustic guitar harmonies create an atmosphere both intimate and grand. Lead single "São Só Palavras," featuring Alici Sol and Bruno Berle, captures both the lightness and depth of young love in an all too fleeting minute-and-a-half moment of soaring brilliance.

Building upon the instrumental sound of his debut, “Louro Cantador” with its playful organ, birdlike whistles and elegant acoustic guitar, emanates a kind of rare natural beauty, as each sound dances amidst the gentle pulse of Higor's bass—his main instrument.

Through ten carefully crafted tracks, Higor’s acuity for sound and silence draws listeners into a place that feels both deeply personal and universally resonant. “Above all, I value making music that brings me genuine satisfaction. I’m always looking for depth in the things I create.”

This album is a testament to the timeless themes that define Higor’s artistry, as well as his creative drive to overcome the obstacles he faces. Conveying his feelings of jubilance for his work, Higor notes, “This work is liberating, contemplative and victorious!” Each track invites the listener to experience the raw intimacy, the joy and longing, and the otherworldly ingenuity of Brazilian music, which seems to endlessly keep us coming back for more.

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Jorge Ben

A Tabua De Esmeralda

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Buena Vista Social Club 180g 45rpm Box Set

Release: 1974 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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During the mid-1970s, Jorge Ben could do no wrong. Known as the father of samba rock, Ben gained an international audience with an infectious singing style marked by bright optimism and funny satire; A Tábua de Esmeralda deviated from the script by delving into the alchemy of the Middle Ages, as well as the second coming of Jesus, but the production is so nuanced and his voice so agreeable that the album was a surefire hit, and Ben manages to squeeze in some groovy numbers saluting womanhood, and slave leader Zumbi dos Palmares. The result is a must-have Jorge Ben gem that has stood the test of time, and then some!

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Buena Vista Social Club

4LP | 2025 | US | Reissue (Analogue Productions)

148,99 €*

Release: 2025 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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180-gram 45 RPM 4LP set from Analogue Productions! Mastered by Bernie Grundman from the original analog master tape • Buena Vista Social Club's famed album captivates with Cuban music! • Plated and pressed at Quality Record Pressings • Includes 12-page booklet with lyrics and studio images • Tip-on old style gatefold double pocket jackets with film lamination by Stoughton Printing / Transport yourself to the vibrant streets of Havana with the Buena Vista Social Club's eponymous album, a captivating journey into the heart of Cuban music! Recorded in 1996 by acclaimed producer Ry Cooder, this timeless masterpiece celebrates the rich tapestry of Afro-Cuban rhythms and soulful melodies that have enchanted audiences for generations. Buena Vista Social Club is both the name given to this extraordinary group of musicians and the album, recorded in just seven days in 1996 in Havana's 1950s vintage Egrem studios. From the infectious energy of "Chan Chan" to the heartfelt nostalgia of "Dos Gardenias," each track immerses listeners in the intoxicating blend of son, bolero, and guajira styles. Led by legendary musicians such as Ibrahim Ferrer, Compay Segundo, and Omara Portuondo, the Buena Vista Social Club ensemble delivers performances that are as exuberant as they are intimate, capturing the essence of a bygone era while igniting a passion for Cuban music that knows no bounds. The acclaim of the original album has elevated the artists (including Ibrahim Ferrer, Rubén González and Omara Portuondo) to superstar status, inspired an award-winning film by Wim Wenders, and has contributed to popularizing Cuba's rich musical heritage. Produced by Ry Cooder for World Circuit, the timeless quality of the music and the sheer verve of the veteran performers have ensured that this will go down as one of the landmark recordings of the 20th century. This 45 RPM Analogue Productions reissue pressed by Quality Record Pressings on four dead-silent LPs makes every note a transcendent experience. Meticulously crafted using the finest materials and exacting standards, this reissue pays homage to the golden age of vinyl, capturing the warmth and depth of the original recording in stunning detail. The package includes a 12-page booklet with lyrics and stunning studio images, topped off by a tip-on old style gatefold double pocket jacket made by Stoughton Printing. Embark on a musical odyssey filled with warmth, joy, and the irresistible allure of Havana nights!

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Horse Meat Disco Presents Disco & Boogie From Brazil Volume 1 Black Vinyl Edition

2LP | 2025 | UK | Original (Mr Bongo)

Release: 2025 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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13 years in the making, Mr Bongo proudly presents a new compilation of beloved Brazilian disco and boogie finds from the legendary London disco connoisseurs, Horse Meat Disco. A labour of love, it showcases a tantalising cross-section of disco, funk, boogie, samba and MPB, from past to present. Unearthing tracks from the seemingly endless gold mine of Brazilian gems, the compilation features legends such as Jorge Ben, Gretchen, Marcos Valle and Robson Jorge & Lincoln Olivetti, alongside unsung heroes including Zé Carlos and Carlos Bivar.

Over 20 years ago, the Horse Meat Disco crew (James Hillard, Severino Panzetta, Jim Stanton and Luke Howard) began their weekly residency at Eagle London back in 2003. That same year, Luke made his first visit to Brazil, beginning a musical love affair that is still going strong.

“I had always wanted to go to Brazil since I was a kid, and when I finally had the opportunity to go with Princess Julia, I was just blown away. I’ve visited Rio every year since 2003, and in that time, I’ve learned Portuguese and tried to discover as much as I can about Brazilian music and popular culture. I learned to dance samba with the Paraiso School of Samba in London and paraded three times at Rio Carnival. Brazilian music was a brand-new world for me to explore and get excited about—a whole universe of genius musicians, singers, and styles.”

9 years later, Mr Bongo invited Luke down to their Brighton HQ for a listening session of some of his favourite Brazilian boogie and disco 7" finds. A compilation was green-lit, but multiple licensing delays and the release of other HMD compilations meant that it lay dormant for years.

Fast forward to 2024, and with the help of esteemed, Rio-based record collector Tee Cardaci, along with suggestions from HMD’s James Hillard, the dream of an HMD Brazilian compilation finally materialised. It’s a carefully curated collection that includes the electronic-boogie/italo-disco-esque 1984 groover 'Venha (Remix)' by the singer Źe Carlos, two cuts by Luiza Maura taken from her sought-after Deixa Girar 7", and Gretchen's sultry 'Ela Tem Raça, Charme, Talento E Gostosura' written by Jorge Ben.

At its core, this compilation captures the excitement and sense of discovery that won over Horse Meat Disco’s heart more than 20 years ago. A vibrant mix of feel-good flavours, it homes in on a sun-soaked strand of disco and boogie that has been enriched with the spirit of a nation where music serves as a central pillar of life.

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LP | 2020 | EU | Original

Hijos Del Sol

Orchestra Mambo International

Release: 2020 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Two brothers, two guitars, two distinct identities, who become one soul when they compose music. Stephan and Alejandro, are the Hermanos Gutierrez, an instrumental music band with an unmistakable genre that is rooted in Western and Latin American sound. Born from an Ecuadorian mother and a Swiss father they grew up being forged by both cultures, bridging between two worlds, both of which are home.

Their mix of identities, that constant search across different countries clearly emerges in their songs. Their music takes the audience on an intimate journey through time evoking remote spaces. A magical sound that touches the heart, that sparks passion and nostalgia. An open invitation to a constant dialogue of melodies and instruments.

Playing together since their early childhood, a profound musical and interpersonal symbiosis ties the two brothers. If one of them has a melody, the other one completes it with harmony. There is a deep understanding between the two of them, without any need for words.

Active as a band since 2015, they have recorded four albums: “8 Años” (2017), “El Camino De Mi Alma” (2018), “Hoy Como Ayer” (2019), and the newly released LP “Hijos Del Sol” (Children Of The Sun). A body of work that has been inspired by their journey through the vast natural landscapes of Mexico, the silence of the desert, the sun, and their love for this country that made them feel “like going home”, as they affirm. Out came a soundtrack of the sceneries they’ve been exploring.

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Baila Mi Cha Cha

7" | 2024 | UK | Original (ATA)

2LP | 1997 | EU | Reissue (World Circuit)

Release: 2024 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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UK mambo kingsOrchestra Mambo Internationalrelease their second single forATA Recordson 30th November 2025, both digital and vinyl 45 formats once again. After dropping a great debut single in May 2024 for the label, they're back with two more original tracks written by band leader/trombonistJonny Enright.
The A-side"Baila Mi Cha Cha"is a funky cha cha cha, giving the traditional Cuban rhythm some classic 1960s New York Latin swagger with plenty of soul and jazz in the mix. Once again, the vibes ofJohn Settleis at the forefront of the song alongside the Spanish lead vocals of Venezuelan singerCarlos "Pachanga" Peña, all backed by some booting brass and rhythm section playing.
The B-side is a mambo instrumental called"Bajo Con Vibes", which translates into English as "Bass With Vibes". Cuban bass playerIvan Pavonrocked up to the session with his upright electric bass but then clocked the vintage acoustic double bass of ATA Records ownerNeil Innesand had a little play on it and decided he wanted to use it on the session. The result is a fantastically warm bass sound that really gives the band that authentic classic mambo feel. It's another vibes feature alongside a hot timbales solo from London percussion legendJimmy Le Mesurier.

Two more killer tracks from Orchestra Mambo International and ATA Records that will have dancers across the globe dropping moves on the floor, whether you're a jazz stepper, soul slider, mambo king or salsa queen.
They released their debut single "Mambo Te Llama" b/w "Del Callejon" on ATA Records in May 2024, and the response was amazing. Big radio support/plays from BBC 6 Music DJs Gilles Peterson/Huey Morgan/Jamz Supernova, Latin music queen Coco Maria (nts Radio), Jazz FM DJs Tony Minvielle/Chris Phillips/Sarah Ward, London's jazz dance boss Tina Edwards (SohoRadio), BBC Radio 3 "Round Midnight" with Soweto Kinch, Bandcamp Radio monthly show and dozens of stations, shows and DJs across the globe. The vinyl 45 pressing of 500 sold around 320 on pre-order alone and was totally sold out a few weeks after release.
The band have singles launch parties at the following places :
24th November - Brudenell Social Club, Leeds - www.brudenellsocialclub.co.uk 29th November - 229 The Venue, London - www.agmp.co.uk

21st December - Band On The Wall Manchester - www.bandonthewall.org

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Buena Vista Social Club

Release: 1997 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Finally an official reissue of this fine classic of Cuban music. 180g vinyl.

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Badbadnotgood presents Brazil 45 Boxset Volume 6 Record Store Day 2025 Edition

Box Set | 2025 | EU | Original (Mr Bongo)

58,99 €*

7" | 2025 | UK | Original (Panorama)

Release: 2025 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Grammy-nominated Canadian ensemble, Badbadnotgood, present the latest edition of Mr Bongo’s iconic Brazil 45 boxset series. Hailing from Toronto, the band who now comprise of Alexander Sowinski, Chester Hansen and Leland Whitty, made their name by crossing genres and developing a distinctive amalgamation of jazz, hip hop and psychedelic grooves. Their rise to the forefront of their scene, has led to collaborations with icons such as Tyler, The Creator, Kendrick Lamar, MF Doom, Samuel T. Herring (Future Islands) and Ghostface Killah. With a penchant for an earworm hook, their sound takes cues from across the globe, both past and present, not least from the wealth of music that has emanated out of Brazil over the last 70 years.

Beatmakers, musicians and record collectors at their core, the influence of Brazilian music on Badbadnotgood’s productions is clear to see, with previous collaborators including Arthur Verocai and Tim Bernardes. It seemed only right then, to hand them the reins for the next edition of our signature boxset series. As ever, the brief was simple, compile a selection of your favourite Brazilian cuts from the country’s rich musical makeup. Delving into their love of Brazilian music from the ‘60s up to the current day, Badbadnotgood’s selections work like a beloved mixtape, taking you on a journey through time and genres. Starting with contemporary tracks from O Terno and their sublime, skippy string-laden number ‘Tudo Que Eu Não Fiz’, to Chico Bernardes’ heartfelt, slowly simmering folk track ‘Até Que Enfim’. Elsewhere, Menahan Street Band and Rogê's modern-anthem mood lifter 'Tropical Man' feels like a timeless funky Brazilian classic, and listeners are treated to Bala Desejo’s Dora Morelenbaum at her most serene and ethereal on 'Vento de Beirada'.

There’s also a deep dig into lost Brazilian treasures. First up, a beautifully haunting, psych-folk obscurity taken from Naire's self-titled 1974 album. This is backed by Guilherme Coutinho and Grupo Stalo's genre-shifting, trippy-pop anomaly 'Rio Corrente', echoing successive bands such as Stereolab and Belle & Sebastian. Alongside it, a much-loved classic from Antonio Adolfo E A Brazuca, 'Transamazonica', sits side by side with a dose of 1966 bossa-jazz excellence from Som/3.

Closing out the boxset, the deepest and most experimental selection comes from Sebastião Tapajos and Pedro dos Santos' quirky guitar and percussion 1972 track 'Despedida de Mangueira'. This is paired with a heroine of the keys and underground Brazilian musical great, the musician / vocalist Ana Mazzotti and her track ‘Agora Ou Nunca Mais’.

A captivating collection of sought-after tracks crossing genres, decades and tempos, offering a glimpse into Badbadnotgood’s eclectic tastes, whilst exploring ever further the richness of Brazil’s musical history.

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Wganda Kenya

Shakalaode

17,99 €*

Trip To The Moon / La Cabana

Release: 2025 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Colombian afro-cumbia sensation Wganda Kenya has been a staple on discerning dancefloors for decades. Panorama is thrilled to present 'Shakalaode', back on a 7 inch for the first time in a long time, from their 1976 release, blending afro-beats with irresistible rhythms. A side, a cover of Fela, B side - a cover of The Fatback Band, all in a colombian afrobeat style —a true double sided dancefloor weapon. Presented as a reissue by London-based record label, Panorama Records, on their 'discos Panorama' series 'Shakalaode' reflects the label's commitment to rediscovering musical treasures with a fresh perspective. Early support by DJs like such as Gilles Peterson, Patrick Forge, the Mr Bongo Crew and Zag Erlat (My Analog Journal), Panorama Records aims to reintroduce this Colombian Afro-Cumbia classic to a new generation of music lovers on the 7inch format. Don't miss out, buy or cry.

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Los Sabios / Los Eliceos

7" | 2024 | EU | Original (Discodelic / El Eclypse)

15,99 €*

7" | 2025 | US | Original (Discos Mas)

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Discodelic presents his new sub label EL Eclypse focus in undocumented obscure Mexican groups. On this first two 45, we presents: Los Eliceos with Los Sabios and Grupo Caverna with Vivi Hernandez y su Conjunto. Four Obscure monster Latin Funk Psych tracks recorded in Mexico in the mid 70s. All four tracks reissued for the first time and quality mastered by Michael Graves @osirisstudio This is serious rare killer Funky Latino power with psychedelic Fuzz! If you are a DJ looking for Funky breaks you Need this! Limited edition!

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Los Disco Duro

Cumbia De Sal / Mexico

18,99 €*

Don't Sweat The Technique / T.R.O.Y. HHV Exclusive Red Vinyl Edition

Release: 2025 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Discos Más starts off 2025 strong with a LOS Disco Duro version of the classic “Cumbia de Sal”. This rendition bridges the gap between the most well known Moog cover version and the 60s original. Complete with vocoder vocals and resonant synthesizer lines, funky drums enhance the cumbia beat. This double A sider is backed with a cover of Mexican Institute of Sound’s “Mexico”. Camilo Lara’s original composition is augmented with the requisite vocoder vocals, synthesizers and cumbia percussion for which Los Disco Duro have come to be known.

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Heroes Of Limbo

7" | 2022 | EU | Reissue (Mocambo)

12" | 2025 | EU | Original (Schema)

Release: 2022 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Limited to 200 copies, HHV Exclusive, red vinyl.
Heroes Of Limbo rework two hip-hop staples with stunning afrobeat arrangements. Eric B. & Rakim's 'Don't Sweat The Technique' and Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth's 'They Reminisce Over You (T.R.O.Y.)' are stripped to their instrumental essence with polyrhythmic drums and percussions, powered up by a massive big band brass section and going bonkers altogether. A sure shot double-sided winner for all DJs that want to leave their crowd guessing whether they're taken to the streets of New York or to the Shrine in Lagos, Nigeria.

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Gerardo Frisina & Toco

Deixa Passar / Ilê

13,99 €*

7" | 2025 | EU | Original (Far Out)

Release: 2025 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Introduced by the digital single ‘Deixa Passar’, this 12” EP concretises on physical support the renewed collaboration between the two Schema Records artists Gerardo Frisina and Tomaz ”Toco” Di Cunto, working together again five years after the release of the EP “Frisina Meets Toco” (scep 487): the two unreleased songs here included, the aforementioned “Deixa Passar” and “Ilê”, are featured both in their original and reworked versions, and represent an excellent blend of samba jazz and Brazilian popular music. In both tracks, the music composed and arranged by Gerardo backs up the Portuguese language lyrics and melodic lines of Toco, who duets with Luzia Dvorek in an almost surprising contrast between serious and graceful sounds. The instrumental department features Gianluca Petrella on trombone, Eduardo Taufic on piano (Deixa Passar) and Fender Rhodes (Ilê), and Edu Moreno on flute (Ilê), in an excellent ‘union of opposites’, between popular music and modern sounds, between acoustic instruments and electronics, with mystical influences that envelop the songs with a mysterious and attractive aura. Not only musically, but also visually and lyrically, this EP is a tribute to the Brazilian culture and lands, already from a cover that re-imagines the iconic shapes of the famous Copacabana pavement in Rio De Janeiro: while “Deixa Passar” celebrates Rio’s carnival as an opportunity to momentarily free oneself from the burdens of life, “Ilê” recalls the traditions of Salvador De Bahia’s historic ‘bloco afro’ quarter called Ilê Aiyê.

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Azymuth

Arabuta

Release: 2025 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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A limited edition vinyl-only 7" single by the legendary Brazilian jazz-funk trio Azymuth - serves as a captivating preview of the band's highly anticipated new album, set for release in 2025. "Arabutã," which takes its name from the Tupi Guarani word for the endangered Brazilwood tree, underscores Azymuth’s fusion of timeless Brazilian jazz-funk and cosmic futurism. A symbol of both the value and fragility of Brazil’s natural beauty, Arautã reminds us of the salience of indigenous wisdom to ecological preservation. In the hands of producer and long-time Azymuth collaborator Daniel Maunick, “Arabutã” is tweaked for a special mid-tempo 7”inch, two part, dancefloor dub mix.

Keyboards & Vocals : Kiko Continentino Bass & Vocals : Alex Malheiros Drums : Renato Massa Percussion : Ian Moreira Additional Keys & Percussion : Daniel Maunick

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Horse Meat Disco Presents Disco & Boogie From Brazil Volume 1 Green Vinyl Edtion

2LP | 2025 | UK | Original (Mr Bongo)

Straight From The Decks Volume 4

Release: 2025 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Guts

2LP | 2024 | EU | Original (Pura Vida Sounds)

25,99 €*

LP | 2025 | EU | Original (Comet)

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Because it's the passion for music that drives the person behind the decks, a dj's debut is bound to exude authenticity. It's often themselves they're recounting in music, posing on the slip mats their DNA and what makes them who they are.
When you're just starting out, you're faced with a multitude of routes to take and styles to play. When you know just how devastating it can be to step out of line and empty the dance floor even faster than it filled up, it often takes a lot of audacity to break the unity of a funk evening with a punk track.
Over time, to evolve is to find oneself facing only two roads.
On the first one, to satisfy the greatest number of people and not lose the credit for his fees, the dj adapts to the trend. Whether he likes what he's playing or not, the road has become a freeway and, indeed, a very comfortable one. The audience already knows everything there is to hear and doesn't come to hear anything else. Thirty seconds, or even a minute of each track, is more than enough. Everything has to flow quickly. Everything is marked out and secured. Those who respect the regulations will (normally) make the journey without accident. Several times a week, several times a month, several times a year. Curiosity disappears altogether.
And then there's the other road. Where nothing is expected nor sometimes even ever heard. The road of an unquenchable passion for diggin' and the desire to always know more and more. A passion billed at the price of hours of research-finding spent in the discomfort and possible disappointment of never coming across anything exciting, as well as nights exploring platforms and multiplying clicks resulting in a good old headache. Until that moment of grace happens when, after thousands of fruitless shakes, the nugget stands alone in the sieve, without the slightest doubt as to its quality.
Coming from places never mentioned for their music, sometimes classics of their genre, they are also rarities miraculously saved from total disappearance, as much as current marvels, but threatened to never leave the immensity of the web. Even if the possibility of a text with substance is never excluded, they can tell long stories or be destined solely to make you dance till you're dehydrated. Scintillating with spirituality, some can also vaporize energy and replace it with a pure emotion capable of touching hearts in the bareness of simple percussions.
This road is marked by sincerity, singularity and surprises, but always in a communion between the dj and the audience, who embark on it together, with mutual confidence in the promise of hours of sharing and discovering.

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Tony Allen & La Boa

La Boa Meets Tony Allen

Quarteto Novo HHV Germany Exclusive Vinyl Edition

Release: 2025 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Reggae & Dancehall

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Few sounds transcend time and space quite like the driving pulse of Afrobeat, and few artists, for that matter, have defined their own domains quite as profoundly as Tony Allen—the very beat of Afrobeat itself. In 2011, Allen recorded one of his inimitable rhythmic dialogues as part of the Afrobeat Makers Series for the Parisian imprint Comet Records. Charged with the same fervour for uninhibited expression that defined his trailblazing career, Tony Allen’s drumming, free from convention and charting its own course, emanates a cadenced stream of consciousness that speaks its own truth.

If Allen’s language was his beat, then on this record, La BOA—La Bogotá Orquesta Afrobeat—becomes his latest and most fitting interlocutor. What began as a tribute—a song named after Allen—now feels like the prelude to a deeper dialogue in a meeting that seems more like fate than mere happenstance.

Led by producer Daniel Michel, the ever-evolving band has spent over ten years embodying the fluid, transformative spirit of Afrobeat, imprinting it with their distinctly Colombian sensibilities. From Casa Mambo in Bogotá, Michel’s Mambo Negro Records has become a cornerstone of Colombia’s underground scene championing Afro-Colombian and independent music throughout that time.

Across this LP, Allen’s recordings lay down the canvas upon which La BOA paints its own vision of Afrobeat—raw and expansive, locking step with his drum tracks while building around the unmistakable blueprint of their Colombian rhythms: exuding Caribbean beat, rolling with Pacific groove, and, above all, shaped by the rarefied air of the Andean melting pot that is Bogotá. What ensues is an enduring conversation that crosses eras, borders, even life and death—a celebration of the passing of the baton and the boundless nature of Afrobeat as a genre that refuses to settle. Where the beat of Lagos meets the brass of Bogotá, so too La BOA meets Tony Allen.

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Quarteto Novo

LP | 1967 | EU | Reissue (Jazzybelle)

Mas Que Nada / Vou Falar-Lhe Francamente 2024 Repress

Release: 1967 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Limited pressing of 500 copies. In Germany, only available at HHV.

Quarteto Novo only released one album, yet they number amongst one of the more influential acts in Brazilian music. Originally set up as a “Trio Novo” by a pharmaceutical company who wanted a live band at an event, they were then picked up by Geraldo Vandre (who was, at that time in 1966, the winner of a Brazilian music popularity competition) for a tour of the Brazilian northeast. After the tour, the trio - comprised of a very young Airto Moreira (percussions), composer, solo artist & soundtrack composer producer and arranger Theo de Barros (bass and subsequent guitarist) and Heraldo do Monte (guitar) who also went on to have a fairly successful career - was joined by multi-instrumentalist Hermeto Pascoal. Recorded in 1967, this was the first album for Airto, and it was a hugely influential release - mixing the tradition music of northeast Brazil with bebop jazz and folk. Quarteto Novo emphasized northeastern Brazilian music and acoustic instruments for an “organic” sound. This first reissue in 25 years of this holy grail is a must for any lover of Brazilian jazz, samba and folk music

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Elza Soares / Elizabeth

7" | 2024 | EU | Reissue (Mr Bongo)

LP | 2025 | EU | Original (Underdog)

Release: 2024 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Back in stock due to popular demand, the 12th release in our signature Brazil 45’s series saw a reissue of two certified classics from Brazil’s rich musical tapestry.

On the A side, Brazilian Samba luminary Elza Soares, covers Jorge Ben’s classic ‘Mas Que Nada’. Originally featured on her brilliant 1970 Sambas & Mais Sambas LP on Odeon, it’s tougher drums, punchy piano and Elza’s stunning vocal tones make this a perfect dancefloor heater. With over 34 albums to her name in a career that spanned 60 years, Elza is a certified legend of Brazilian music.

Little is known about the artist responsible for the B side track, Elizabeth. Nicknamed ‘Gatinha do Mato’ (loosely translated as ‘Jungle Cat’) she was involved in the Jovem Guarda movement that fused rock n roll and youth culture with Brazilian styles in the ‘60s.

‘Vou Falar-Lhe Francamente’ is a majestic, horn-infused number laced with emotion, that we originally found at one of our favourite, now defunct, spots ‘Tony’s Hits’ in Sao Paulo. The record was originally released on 7” on RGE in 1970.

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Joao Selva

Onda

25,99 €*

Release: 2025 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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A sunny and flamboyant spirit, the brazilian João Selva carries us away with his new wave album “Onda” - Underdog Records /2025.

Navegar (“to sail”) in 2021, Passarinho (“lit-tle bird”) in 2023... through the titles of these last two albums, João Selva will have displayed his ambitions and ideals: to fluidly and swiftly connect the musical components of a Black Atlantic that would extend from Brazilian samba to Angolan Semba, from Cape Verdean funaná to Caribbean zouk via Congolese rumba and American funk. His new album Onda continues to ride this same wave, crowning a luminous transatlantic artwork, imbued with sensuality and joie de vivre.

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Disco É Cultura Volume 2 HHV Exclusive Crystal Clear Vinyl Edition

LP | 2024 | EU | Original (Mad About)

Elys Camargo / Trio Esperança

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Limited to 200 copies on crystal clear vinyl. Only available at hhv.de

A tribute to a glorious and sophisticated era in Brazil music.

"Disco é Cultura, vol. 2" brings 15 tracks of the funkiest Brazilian music from the 70s and 80s. Soul and Funk were taking the world by storm in the 1970s. Brazilians developed their own sound by combining influences from Funk and Soul music from abroad to create something uniquely Brazilian.

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Taieiras / Não Aguento Você 2024 Repress

7" | 2024 | EU | Reissue (Mr Bongo)

Release: 2024 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Back in stock due to popular demand, the 18th release in our signature Brazil 45’s series saw Elys Camargo’s ‘Taieiras’ and ‘Não Aguento Você’ by Trio Esperança issued for the first time on 7”.

First up, ‘Taieiras’ from Elys Camargo’s 1972 album Cantos Da Minha Gente on RCA. An infectious, folk-leaning, call and response number that transports you instantly to Brazil. Although Elys recorded 12 albums between 1960 and 1983, little is known about her. DJ Yoda sampled ‘Taieiras’ in his 2012 track ‘U No Likey Like That’ featuring Roots Manuva and Kid Creole & The Coconuts.

On the B side, ‘Não Aguento Você’ by Trio Esperança. A Rio vocal trio formed by siblings Mário, Regina and Evinha Correia José Maria (the latter of which recorded the stunning classic, ‘Esperar Pra Ver’), whose three older brothers we’re The Golden Boys.

‘Não Aguento Você’ is a sun-kissed, psychedelic stunner, taken from their self-titled 1971 album. The original line up recorded seven albums for Odeon Brazil between 1963 and 1975.

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Hoy Como Ayer Colored Vinyl Edition

LP | 2019 | EU | Reissue

Selenge / Chintamani Black Vinyl Edition

Release: 2019 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Céline Dessberg

7" | 2025 | US | Original (That's Love)

11,99 €*

LP | 1969 | JP | Reissue (P-Vine)

Release: 2025 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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French/Mongolian artist Céline Dessberg has achieved a truly unique fusion of styles on her new 7" offering, produced by Max Shrager. A-side "Selenge" is an enchanting instrumental in which Céline's Yatga(traditional Mongolian harp) takes the spotlight, weaving haunting melodies over a foundation of groovy soul instrumentation. B-side "Chintamani" evokes the spirit of the Mongolian countryside, as Céline’s vocals, sung in Mongolian, tell of ancient Buddhist treasure. The combination of soft guitar, jazzy drums, and shimmering Yatga creates an ethereal atmosphere that transports the listener to a world of sacred beauty and reverence.

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The Sahib Shihab Quintet

Seeds

Forca Bruta Orange Vinyl Edtion

Release: 1969 / JP – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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In 1969, Sahib Shihab and five leading members of the Clarke-Boland Big Band, including Francy Boland, Jimmy Woode, Kenny Clarke, and Fats Sadi, recorded this album for West Germany's Vogue label. The album features the exquisite Latin jazz track "Seeds," the waltz number "Peter's Waltz" dedicated to his son, and the modal piece "Mauve." Each track is highly stylish and sophisticated, showcasing a pinnacle of European jazz that could only be achieved by this exceptional lineup.

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Jorge Ben

LP | 1970 | EU | Reissue (Future Shock)

7" | 2025 | US | Original (No Sabes)

Release: 1970 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP reissue from this 1970 album, originally out on Phillips. Totally brilliant. A unique blend of samba and soul, that apparently transformed Brazilian music from the release of this record onwards. Trio Mocoto joins Jorge Ben on this album, and it's their percussive sound, Jorge's voice and the light string arrangements that create pure magic... Highly recommended!

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Ruido Selecto

Cumbia Sound System EP

13,99 €*

Jolly Jive Clear Yellow Vinyl Edtion

Release: 2025 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Two blazing cumbia cuts from Medelin, Columbia's Rudio Selecto. You get "Lo Que Esconde," backed with "Goyin." Demasiado buenoooooo!!!! Riyl: Dengue Dengue Dengue, Meridian Brothers, Nicola Cruz.

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Masayoshi Takanaka

LP | 1979 | JP | Reissue (Universal Music)

37,99 €*

Túnel Acústico Pink Vinyl Edition

Release: 1979 / JP – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Masayoshi Takanaka's 5th album, where he fully embraces a tropical fusion style. Featuring famous tracks such as “blue LAGOON,” which was a massive hit at the time and used in a Pioneer commercial, “radio Rio” with Ryuichi Sakamoto’s participation, “Parallel Turn” showcasing Takanaka’s vocals, and “rainy DAY Blue” with its emotive guitar. Original release date: December 1st, 1979

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Marcos Valle

LP | 2024 | WW | Original (Far Out)

30,99 €*

Curyman II Earl Of Lemon Wave Vinyl Edition

Release: 2024 / WW – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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No one has lived a life quite like Marcos Valle. He became an overnight international sensation, fled a military dictatorship, dodged the Vietnam war draft, had his music sung by Homer Simpson, made enemies with Marlon Brando, and became an unsuspecting fitness guru for multiple generations. But to truly understand the great Brazilian composer, arranger, singer and multi instrumentalist, one must listen to his music.
Between the release of his first album in 1962 and today, Marcos Valle has released twenty-two studio albums traversing definitive bossa nova, classic samba, iconic disco pop, psychedelic rock, nineties dance and orchestral music. He has also had his songs recorded by some of the all time greats, including Frank Sinatra, Sarah Vaughn, Sergio Mendes, Elis Regina, and (last but not least), Emma Button of the Spice Girls. He has also had his music sampled by Jay-Z, Kanye West, Pusha T and many more.
With his twenty-third studio album Túnel Acustico, Valle set out to bring it all together.
“I believe my music is many things. It goes in different directions. I have many different ways of writing music, sometimes it’s melodies and harmony, sometimes the groove is the focus. But all the music I have made over my sixty year career is unified. It is all natural and it is all sincere. And this is what I wanted to bring to my new album.”
A prominent feature of Valle’s career has been his dual residence between Brazil and the USA. Originally moving over in the mid-sixties on the back of bossa nova’s international proliferation, Valle toured with Sergio Mendes and became hugely in demand as a composer and arranger. But the Vietnam War loomed and the threat of being drafted saw him return to Brazil. He spent the following years in Rio writing music for TV and film, as well as four cult favourite albums in collaboration with some of Brazil’s most groundbreaking musicians including Milton Nascimento, Azymuth, Som Imaginario and O Terco.
By 1975, Brazil's military dictatorship was at its most oppressive, making living and working increasingly difficult. Valle moved back to the US where he would reside in LA, writing songs for, and collaborating with the likes of Eumir Deodato, Airto Moreira, Chicago, Sarah Vaughn and Leon Ware, amongst others.
Túnel Acústico features two songs originally conceived during Valle’s time on the West Coast: “Feels So Good”, a stirring two-step soul triumph written in 1979 with soul icon Leon Ware, and the sublime AOR disco track “Life Is What It Is”, composed around the same time, with percussionist Laudir De Oliveira from the group Chicago.
Built around an unfinished demo Marcos found on a shelf in his house 44 years after it was made, the “Feels So Good” demo was restored with the help of producer Daniel Maunick, who also utilised AI stem-separation to remove the placeholder vocal ad-libs. Valle added Portuguese lyrics to sit alongside Ware’s vocal hook, as well as extra keyboards and percussion.
Also written in late seventies LA, “Life Is What Is It” was co-penned by Laudir De Oliveira from the band Chicago and first released on the bands’ Chicago 13 album with lyrics by Robert Lamb. Another nod to his good times in LA, Valle recorded his own version for Túnel Acústico, upping the tempo and deepening the groove for a blast of irresistible summer soul.
On Túnel Acústico, Valle's core band features two members of the renowned Brazilian jazz-funk group Azymuth: Alex Malheiros on bass and Renato Massa on drums. The rhythm section is completed by percussionist Ian Moreira, with additional contributions from guitarist Paulinho Guitarra and trumpeter Jesse Sadoc.
The contemporarily composed music on Túnel Acústico features an impressive lineup of guest lyricists, including renowned Brazilian artists: Joyce Moreno (Bora Meu Vem), Céu (Nao Sei), and Moreno Veloso (Palavras Tão Gentis) as well as Valle's brother Paulo Sergio Valle (Tem Que Ser Feliz).
The album closes with "Thank You Burt (For Bacharach)", a tribute to the legendary composer who passed away in 2023.
Túnel Acústico will be released on 20th September 2024 via Far Out Recordings. Valle is set to tour Europe and America in support of the album.

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Roge

LP | 2024 | EU | Original (Diamond West)

35,99 €*

LP | 1970 | EU | Reissue (Endless Happiness)

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Earl of Lemon Wave Vinyl.Latin Grammy-nominated and Brazilian Music Awards-winning artist Rogê hasbecome a pivotal figure in the resurgence of Música Popular Brasileira (MPB).With a rich career spanning over two decades, Rogê has released seven soloalbums that have solidified his place in the contemporary Brazilian musicscene. In March 2023, he released his U.S. debut album "CURYMAN" underDiamond West Records. Produced by Thomas Brenneck of the Budos Band_who has worked with artists like Lady Gaga, Beyoncé, Jay-Z, and AmyWinehouse_the album is a celebration of samba infused with messages ofresilience and redemption. "CURYMAN" not only marked the launch ofBrenneck's new label but also reflected Rogê's deep belief in the power ofmusic to inspire hope and perseverance.As Rogê looks to the future, he is gearing up to release "CURYMAN II" inNovember 2024. Building on the success of his U.S. debut, this upcomingalbum promises to deliver even more vibrant samba rhythms and thoughtprovokinglyrics. Exciting new singles are set to drop in the lead-up to thealbum's release, offering fans a preview of what's to come. As Rogê continuesto evolve his sound and push the boundaries of Brazilian music, he remainsdedicated to spreading the rich cultural heritage of Brazil to audiences aroundthe world.

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Tim Maia

Tim Maia 1st

Selenge / Chintamani Colored Vinyl Edition

Release: 1970 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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This is the first full-length LP by the famous Brazilian musician and songwriter Sebastião "Tim" Rodrigues Maia, known for his iconoclastic, ironic, outspoken, and humorous musical style. This album includes the classics "Azul da Cor do Mar", "Coroné Antônio Bento", and "Primavera", which topped the charts for 24 weeks in Rio de Janeiro.

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Céline Dessberg

7" | 2025 | US | Original (That's Love)

11,99 €*

Moral Tem Hora / Minas Do Rei Salomão

Release: 2025 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Cristina Camargo

7" | 1980 | EU | Reissue (Disques Messagers)

14,99 €*

LP | 1975 | UK | Reissue (Far Out)

Release: 1980 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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New Parisian label, Disques Messager, presents its first release and not the least. As its name suggests, the label has a simple leitmotiv: to place itself among the best messengers for rarities and sought-after gems of the international rare groove. A mission which begins rather well, with the official reissue of these two stirring titles by Brazilian singer and composer Cristina Camargo. Native of Rio De Janeiro, Cristina Camargo had quite a short career, releasing only 2 albums in 1980 and 1981, but still enough to collaborate with some of the best composers, musicians and producers at that time. Her first self-titled album was therefore produced by Robson Jorge & Lincoln Oliveti and recorded with some of the finest musicians. “Moral Tem Hora” comes from this same LP and is a perfect example of the unique alchemy that emerged when the Disco and Boogie invaded the Brazilian music scene. A quite hard to find Boogie killer, composed by famous brothers, Marcos and Paulo Sérgio Valle. On B side comes “Minas Do Rei Salomão”, a more chilled-out title extracted from Cristina’s 2 nd album, Santa Maravilha. With its funky slapped bass, airy keyboards and the sweet vocals of Cristina, the song seems made to sip a nice cocktail at Ipanema.

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Azymuth

Azimüth

31,99 €*

LP | 2025 | UK | Original (Mr Bongo)

Release: 1975 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Reissued on 180 gram vinyl in gatefold sleeve!

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Coke

Sound Ancestors (Arranged By Kieran Hebden) Silver Vinyl Edition

Release: 2025 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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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 Triangle Records imprint. It’s a heavy hit of Miami Latin-funk, dosed up with psychedelic garage rock and gritty soul excellence, making for an intoxicating blend of styles and genres on this highly sought-after LP.

Predominately sung in English, Coke’s only album under this moniker is a sumptuous melting pot of influences, tied together with bright funk drumming, flavourful organs and zesty horns. With a garage band attitude and sensibility, the lineup consisted of Paul Garcia on guitar, Ariel Hernandez on bass, Ruben Perez on drums, Jose Rubio on the keys, a host of guest horn players and Peter Fernandez on vocals, whose tone and delivery was often mistaken for that of a woman.

Produced by Mato, the record and band were well-received in Miami and Southern Florida at the time. Due to a lack of promotion outside of Florida and the threat of a lawsuit from the Coca-Cola corporation for usage of their name, the band fell into relative obscurity, becoming Opus following the dispute.

They say the cream always rises to the top though, with Coke being rediscovered by diggers and collectors searching for a rare groove. One of the standout cuts on the album 'Na Na' was recently featured on the soundtrack to the Netflix drama 'Griselda' (a biopic of Miami/Cuban crime boss Griselda Blanco). Other highlights include the crooner-jazz-rock ‘Got to Touch Your Face’, the psych ballad 'You Turn Me On' with a guitar line reminiscent of The Doors, and the Latin-rock groover, 'Te Amo Mas'.

Coke is a sensational crossover record, that draws from a sea of different influences. Fans of early Santana, garage-pysch, Nu Yorican and Latin-funk productions should all investigate this cherished album - it will have something for you.

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Madlib

LP | 2021 | US | Original (Madlib Invazion)

30,99 €*

Deixa Rodar / To Parado Na Tua

Release: 2021 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop, Organic Grooves

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Limited to 1000 copies for the European market.

Music by Madlib, arranged by Kieran Hebden, better known as Four Tet. Gil Evans to Miles Davis…. Holger Czukay to the ensemble known as Can….Jean Claude Vannier to Serge Gainsbourg on Histoire de Melody Nelson. That’s the only way to explain the specificity of Four Tet and Madlib’s collaboration, in this special album that showcases a two-decade long friendship that has resulted in an album that follows Madlib’s classics like Quasimoto’s The Unseen, Madvillainy and his Pinata and Bandana albums with Freddie Gibbs. “A few months ago I completed work on an album with my friend Madlib that we’d been making for the last few years. He is always making loads of music in all sorts of styles and I was listening to some of his new beats and studio sessions when I had the idea that it would be great to hear some of these ideas made into a Madlib solo album. Not made into beats for vocalists to use but instead arranged into tracks that could all flow together in an album designed to be listened to start to finish. I put this concept to him when we were hanging out eating some nice food one day and we decided to work on this together with him sending me tracks, loops, ideas and experiments that I would arrange, edit, manipulate and combine. I was sent hundreds of pieces of music over a couple of years stretch and during that time I put together this album with all the parts that fitted with my vision.” - Kieren Hebden AKA Four Tet

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Hanna / Almir Ricardi

7" | 2016 | UK | Reissue (Mr Bongo)

La Culebra / El Baile Del Sillón

Release: 2016 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Back in stock due to popular demand, the 54th release in our signature Brazil 45’s series. For this 7” double header we turned our attention to two outstanding boogie gems from Hanna and Almir Ricardi. Up first, ‘Deixa Rodar’ is an essential midtempo disco/boogie jam taken from Hanna’s 1979 Deixa Rodar LP from 1979. A tip off from our good friend Mark ‘gv’ Taylor, this is a sure-fire way to light up any dancefloor and was featured in DJ Koco’s incredible Brazil 45’s mix. On the B side, ‘To Parado Na Tua’ is another killer midtempo disco/boogie cut, this time from Almir Ricardi in 1984. Produced by the legendary duo of Lincoln Olivetti and Robson Jorge it exudes that feel-good boogie flavour they are famous for. Taken from the sought after and now fairly pricey ‘Festa Funk’ LP on RGE.

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La Sangre Caliente

7" | 1972 | EU | Reissue (Discos Quilombo)

18,99 €*

LP | 1977 | EU | Reissue (Speakers Corner)

Release: 1972 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves, Rock & Indie

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This time we move on to La Sangre Caliente, a group originally from Fresnillo (state of Zacatecas, Mexico), founded by the brothers Jesús and José María Vanegas. In their repertoire, like these two gems from 1972 originally released on the GAS label, a whole series of musical currents of the moment come together such as California Latin Rock, Soul and Funk, Mambo and Bolero, Brazilian and Cuban music and the psychedelic environment of the time. 500 copies made with great love!!!

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Joao Gilberto

Amoroso

Release: 1977 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Straight From The Decks Volume 4 HHV x Guts Exclusive Turquoise Vinyl Edition

Guts

2LP | 2024 | EU | Original (Pura Vida Sounds)

28,49 €* 29,99 € -5%

Edison Machado & Boa Nova

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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2LP | 2025 | EU | Original (Far Out)

LP | 1966 | US | Reissue (Craft)

Release: 2025 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Far Out Recordings proudly presents a landmark discovery in Brazilian jazz: the long lost album by drumming pioneer Edison Machado. Recorded in New York City in early 1978 but never released, Edison Machado & Boa Nova captures a pivotal figure in Brazilian music history at the height of his artistic powers.

Combining North and South American jazz traditions with Machado's revolutionary samba innovations, Edison Machado & Boa Nova represents a triumph against the odds. After facing persecution under Brazil's military dictatorship and being forced to sell his drum kit in 1976, Machado found renewed creative purpose in New York with the Boa Nova ensemble. The resulting album captures the essence of his genius - sophisticated yet wild, controlled yet daring, leading an ensemble of some of the best jazz, samba and bossa nova players of the day.

At just fifteen years old, Machado revolutionized Brazilian music through an accident that would change everything - when his snare drum broke during a performance, he began playing samba rhythms on the cymbal. This innovation, known as "samba no prato" (samba on the cymbals), brought new layers of dynamism to samba and proved instrumental in the development of bossa nova alongside contemporaries like Antonio Carlos Jobim and João Gilberto.

A complex and passionate figure, Machado was notorious for his militant perfectionism and "attacking" style of drumming. Having spent some years of his youth in the Brazilian army, musicians often remarked that he played as if he were at war. But his innovative style, while exhibiting complete control and sophistication, somehow so often danced right on the edge of chaos and wild abandon.

After making his name in Rio's legendary Beco das Garrafas (Bottles Alley) in the 1950s and early '60s, Machado went on to form Bossa Três - the world's first instrumental bossa nova group. His influence spread internationally through collaborations with Stan Getz, Sergio Mendes, Antônio Carlos Jobim, Milton Nascimento, and Chet Baker, while his 1964 album Edison Machado É Samba Novo stands as a masterpiece of Brazilian jazz.

At 80 minutes in length, Edison Machado & Boa Nova, the lost 1978 New York sessions, is a singular achievement in Brazilian jazz. The format itself is a rarity in the canon. It’s packed full of exceptional technical precision and creative vitality, with sophisticated arrangements and masterful improvisation from its exceptional sextet of Brazilian and US musicians: Paulinho Trompete (flugelhorn/trumpet), Ion Muniz (tenor saxophone), Steve Sacks (baritone saxophone), Mozar Terra (piano), and Ricardo dos Santos (double bass).

The album features unheard compositions by Brazilian masters Dom Salvador (Salvador Trio, Harry Belafonte, Edu Lobo), Guilherme Vergueiro (Raul De Souza, Leon Ware, Joyce), Aloisio Aguiar (Arthur Verocai, Airto) amidst the plethora of captivating original material by the members of the Boa Nova ensemble.

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Celia Cruz

Son Con Guaguanco

35,99 €*

LP | 1971 | EU (Endless Happiness)

Release: 1966 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Celia Cruz's first solo album released in 1966 on Tico Records, now reissued on vinyl for the first time in the U.S. since it's original pressing. Featuring (AAA) lacquers cut from the original master tapes and pressed on 180-gram vinyl, this reissue arrives in honor of the Queen of Salsa's centennial. Standout songs like "Bemba Color," "Oye Mi Consejo," "Se Me Perdi La Cartera" and the title track are staples of Celia's incredible repertoire. Remastered 2025.

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Chico Buarque

Construcao

Release: 1971 / EU

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Construção (Portuguese for 'Construction') is the eighth studio album by Brazilian singer-songwriter Chico Buarque, released in December 1971. It was composed in periods between Buarque's exile in Italy and his return to Brazil. Lyrically, the album is loaded with criticisms of the Brazilian military dictatorship, especially with regard to the censorship imposed by the government at the time. It is widely regarded by music critics as one of the greatest Brazilian albums of all time. 45 RPM LP.

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Mr Bongo Record Club Volume 3

2LP | 2019 | EU | Original (Mr Bongo)

Release: 2019 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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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 is an extra special one however, as it lands in 2019, the year that we celebrate 30 years since it all began way back in 1989.
In celebration of the 30 years of Mr Bongo, 2019 will see a host of exciting events and even more releases. We take over Brighton Dome on the opening weekend of the Brighton Festival in May, an in-store takeover at Rough Trade East, in July a week long ‘Album Club’ at Spiritland, more at RAPPCATS in LA, record fairs in Utrecht and New York, alongside the digging (and no doubt surfing!) trips to Brazil, India, Australia, Portugal and France…
We’re releasing brand new music from punk-reggae superstars, The Skints; the previously undiscovered 25-year old master composer & arranger, Kit Sebastian; and crossover UK hip hop live show dons, Jungle Brown, this year.
Compiled by David Buttle and Gareth Stephens, assisted by Graham Luckhurst and Gary Johnson.

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Wanted Cumbia - From Diggers To Music Lovers

LP | 2018 | EU | Original (Wagram)

Release: 2018 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 1971 | US | Reissue (Get On Down)

Harlem River Drive

32,99 €*

7" | 2025 | UK | Original (Scruniversal)

Release: 1971 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Pressed ON Smoke Colored Vinyl When initially released in 1971, many critics panned Eddie Palmieri’s album Harlem River Drive. Those critics were wrong. Regardless of critical opinion, the release was not the crossover success Palmieri and Roulette Records had hoped for, at least in the immediate. Over the years the release has developed a following among listeners, DJs, and aficionados of rare-grooves. The record may have been recorded towards the end of the Latin soul era, yet it features that genre's wonderful mix of Puerto Rican soul, Spanish Harlem Latin, and New York funk. Palmieri worked with an incredibly talented crew of Latin and R&B session musicians to create this quintessential New York vibe, a synthesis of funk and Afro-Cuban sounds. Contributors include Victor Venegas from Mongo Santamaria’s band, Palmieri’s brother Charlie, an accomplished musician in his own right, Bruce Fowler who went on to join Frank Zappa’s band, Dick Meza who went on to great things with Tito Puente, Ray Barretto and Celia Cruz, as well as Andy Gonzalez who’s pedigree includes recordings with Barretto, Johnny Pacheco, Willie Colon and even Chico O’Farrill. Also appearing Randy Brecker and one of the all-time greatest of the greats Bernard Purdy. An over-arching theme of Harlem River Drive is the thought that, as Palmieri puts it “The U.S. is richest country, all this immense wealth, side by side with the most intense poverty, racial prejudice; how is that possible?” A question that’s perhaps more even more relevant today than it was in 1971. A question that can be further explored with Get On Down’s reissue of this seminal recording.

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LTF

At The Pier

18,99 €*

Xango / Lambada Pauleira 2024 Repress

Release: 2025 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Electronic & Dance

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Local Sugar Diggers is a series from label head Scruscru that draws together a fine selection of re-edits and reworks of a mix of hard-to-find old records, all done by his mates. This time out it is LTF who steps up his 'At The Pier' is an effortlessly funky jam with some laid-back horn work adding extra spice next to the jumbled percussion. Flip it over and you find 'Con Ritmo Y Melodia' which is a slower, steamier, more Latin-flavoured sound with shuffling percussive grooves and big old breaks to get the floor going.

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Magalhaes / Os Panteras

7" | 2024 | UK | Original (Mr Bongo)

11,99 €*

LP | 2024 | EU | Original (Underdog)

Release: 2024 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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For number 84 in the Brazil 45 Series, we headed to the North of Brazil with these dancefloor monsters by Magalhães and Os Panteras. 'Xangô' by Magalhães is taken from his 'E Sua Guitarra' album, from 1986, and originally released on Gravasom Records. A stunning, driving Lambada track with haunting vocals and a compelling gusto energy. It has been gaining popularity over recent years with DJs and is a sure-fire, get-out-of-jail dancefloor saver. On the flip, we find another biggy from Os Panteras, 'Lambada Pauleira’. Also released on Gravasom Records, but a year later in 1987. It is best known for Joutro Mundo's fine re-edit of the track, but here we have it in its original form and with all its quirky brilliance. It is easy to see why, over the years, it has been a staple of some of Brazil's finest DJs’ sets, such as Augusto Olivani (aka Trepanado). We are super happy to once again present these two red-hot tracks back-to-back.

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The Bongo Hop

La Pata Coja

25,99 €*

LP | 2024 | EU | Original (Groovie)

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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The Bongo Hop is back with another highly danceable, genre bending and colorful effort. Always navigating back and forth across the Atlantic in search of his musical dreamland, he offers a deeper insight into the making of his music, an organic sounding, almost live approach to his infectiously groovy compositions, topped with impeccable collaborations. (feat Nidia Gongora, Lucas Santtana, Moonlight Benjamin...)

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Las Ratas Sicodelicas

17,99 €*

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Rock & Indie

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Viajando con Las Ratas Sicodelicas (Groovie Records/El Gato Salvaje Records 2024) Here is the debut album of this garage punk trio from Argentina released by Groovie Records (Portugal) and El Gato Salvaje Records (Argentina). There are 14 explosive songs where you can see the influences of 60s garage punk and 80s revival but with lyrics in Spanish. Their compositions sound like Music Machine, passing through Los Yorks (Peru) or The Cynics, but the rats dare to go a little further with their song “No te persigas” a la Velvet underground style or the raw cover of the classic “Keep on running” sung by Oscar Hechomierda (Bass), a true bizarre piece. Turn up the volume on your turntable and enjoy the insane sound of Las Ratas Sicodelicas!

About las Ratas Sicodelicas... Las Ratas Sicodelicas were born by the union of three friends who got together to break the great boredom that unleashed the 2020 pandemic. With a musical mutation where they use their long experience in garage punk to give place to the Latin American beat and psychedelia, all their songs are sung in Spanish. These psychedelic rodents are: Rolando Bruno, Oscar Hechomierda and Pablo Bam Bam, all with past and present in the Los Peyotes garage punk group from Buenos Aires Argentina. They have a 7” vinyl with 2 songs released by Groovie Records (Portugal) and an incoming LP.

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El Camino De Mi Alma Colored Vinyl Edition

LP | 2018 | EU | Reissue

Birth Of A Band + Illustrated Comic Book

Release: 2018 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Quincy Jones

LP | 2024 | UK | Original (Diggers Factory)

32,99 €*

Release: 2024 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Shakira

2LP | WW | Original (Sony Music Latin)

72,99 €*

O Incrível Manito Black Vinyl Edition

Release: WW – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Recorded in Paris France, includes the hits ''Whenever, Wherever,'' ''Inevitable,'' ''La Tortura,'' ''Sales El Sol,'' ''She Wolf'' and many more. 2 LP, Pink Vinyl in a gatefold jacket. Disc 1 Side A

1 Pienso En Ti (Live Version) 2 Why Wait (Live Version) 3 Te Dejo Madrid (Live Version) 4 Whenever, Wherever (Live Version) 5 Inevitable (Live Version)

Disc 1 Side B 1 Nothing Else Matters/Despedida Medley (Live From Paris) (Live Version) Despedida (Live Version) 2Gypsy (Live Version) 3La Tortura (Live Version) 4 Ciega, Sordomuda (Live Version) Disc 2 Side A 1 Underneath Your Clothes (Live Version) 2 Sale El Sol (Live Version) 3Las De La Intuicion (Live Version) 4 Loca (Live Version) 5 She Wolf (Live Version)

Disc 2 Side B 1Ojos Asi (Live Version) 2 Antes De Las Seis (Live from Paris) (Live Version) 3 Je l'aime a mourir (Live from Paris) 4 Hips Don't Lie (Live Version) 5 Waka Waka (This Time For Africa) (Live Version)

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Manito

LP | 1970 | EU | Reissue (Groovie)

17,99 €*

Samba Club Record Store Day 2025 Edition

Release: 1970 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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The Incrível Manito, one of the masterpieces of Brazilian Jazz Funk. No together with his family we constructed the story of his live as a member of several bands in the 60's like The Clevers and Os Incriveis and his solo career. The was LP originally released in 1970 includes an inner with incredible photos from the 60's and 70's. With a few original compositions and covers of some 1960’s groove classics rearranged by Manito with tropical flavor.

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Isao Suzuki

LP | 1981 | JP | Reissue (King / Tmd)

42,99 €*

Release: 1981 / JP – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Wilson das Neves / Som Tres

Pick Up The Pieces / Tanga 2024 Repress

7" | 2024 | EU | Reissue (Mr Bongo)

Los Pambele / Los Darlings De Huanuco

Release: 2024 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Back in stock due to popular demand, the 19th release in our signature Brazil 45’s series shone a light on Wilson das Neves’ brilliant cover of Average White Band’s ‘Pick Up The Pieces’ and an all-time Mr Bongo Brazilian funk favourite in the form of Som Três – Tanga.

Wilson das Neves was a legendary Brazilian percussionist most well known for being part of Os Ipanemas. The A side of this 7” houses his cover of Average White Band’s ‘Pick Up The Pieces’ recorded with his ‘conjunto’ ensemble. It takes the track into funky samba territory, laden with percussion and horns. Originally released on the Som Quente É O Das Neves LP in 1969.

On the flip side, a Mr Bongo all-time Brazilian funk favourite. Blistering drums, feverish vocals and peaking piano packed into just over 2 minutes. Som Três were a trio formed by prolific pianist, arranger and producer Cesar Camargo Mariano. ‘Tanga’ originally appeared on the Um É Pouco, Dois É Bom, Este Som Três É Demais LP on Odeon Brazil in 1970.

Both of these Brazilian beauties were previously unreleased on 7”.

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Cannabis/Marihuana

7" | 2024 | EU | Original (Vampisoul)

Vivi Hernandez Y Su Conjunto / Grupo Caverna

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Welcome to the psychedelic vibes of this weed-inspired double sider where Colombian salsa and Peruvian cumbia meet! Cannabis is a killer organ-driven salsa song recorded by Colombian music legend Fruko while Marihuana by Los Darlings de Huanuco was conceived as an effort to combine rock and cumbia sounds resulting a perfectly balanced mix of both worlds. First time 7" reissue of these extremely hard to find records!

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Tocando Macizas / Caverna

7" | 2024 | EU | Original (Discodelic / El Eclypse)

15,99 €*

LP | 1976 | UK | Reissue (Mr Bongo)

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Fa-5

23,74 €* 24,99 € -5%

LP | 2023 | EU | Original (Lugar Alto)

Release: 1976 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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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 vitality emanating from the country’s musicians and marks the next release in Mr Bongo’s Cuban Classics series. A unique musical fusion that encompasses Latin rock, funk, soul, disco and Afro-Cuban rhythms to form a diverse and alluring album.

The exquisite, funk-fuelled opener, 'Muevete Con Las Fuerzas Del Corazon', is maybe the most-known song on the album. It is a super catchy cut powered by a dynamite bassline, joy-filled horn playing and splashes of drum breaks that will ignite any dancefloor.

The record surfs through genres as it progresses. 'Di Tu Que Haras Sin Mi’ and 'Paso Sin Mas' lean back with a West Latin rock / AOR flavour to their grooves. Elsewhere, the dreamy, cosmic, Balearic-tinged 'El Blue' and fuzzy funk-rock breaks of 'Pero Lo Cierto Es Que No Quise Mas' further show the breadth of styles at play on the LP. Another big highlight on the album is the Latin, disco-funk sounds of 'Casa De Ladrillo', which morphs into a cover version of the Commodores 'Brick House'. The result is a superb alternative take on a much-loved classic.

Released on the state-owned Areito Records, the album was directed by Nestor Caballero, who arranged the songs alongside Aneiro Taño and Osvaldo Caraballoso. The prolific Tony Taño produced the album with the recording courtesy of Tony Lopez who worked with Juan Pablo Torres, Los Reyes 73, Grupo Los Yoyi, Raúl Gómez and many other Cuban greats that we have featured in the Cuban Series.

A fabulous, under-the-radar classic, that will enrich any collection.

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DJ Ramon Sucesso

Sexta Dos Crias

Straight From The Decks Volume 3 Black Vinyl Edition

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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‘Known for his viral video series Sexta dos Crias, Ramon Sucesso is a virtuosic DJ who crushes, reimagines, and rearranges songs to such a degree that the original tracks become virtually unrecognisable. He has turned his controller into a particle accelerator, creating firework-like bursts of classic funk carioca samples, his own productions, mainstream tracks, nonsense TikTok sound bites, and tons of his trademark beat bolha. All contained within an unparalleled, mischievously non-linear rhythmic flow.

‘Ramon’s social network profiles are as outrageously unpredictable as his mixes. He posts interactive emoji games, bountiful fast-food feasts with his family, comments about the Flamengo football team, and videos of him playing Fifa. He has a prolifically restless mind, constantly riffing and improvising; he does whatever it takes to get by, to navigate the reality of life in Brazil and overcome the daunting challenges of the music industry.

‘Sexta dos Crias is the culmination of Ramon’s DJ work. A LP that embodies the newest in funk carioca, a faithful transposition of the bailes to vinyl. Ramon has unpretentiously ushered in a new age of experimentation for the genre – making a daring and unprecedented foray into a territory where extreme and radical sounds abound.’

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Guts

2LP | 2023 | EU | Original (Heavenly Sweetness)

Na Boca Do Sol / A Hora É Essa

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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All DJs have their own way of building their set. Some pick records entirely on the spur of the moment and trust their instincts, others write down a precise list on a piece of paper and never stray from it; the set is a kitchen where the DJ is the Chef. It doesn't matter how it’s done, as long as it's done properly and enjoyed by everyone, that's what matters the most.

I think I'm combining these two methods when building my set, except that instead of a meal, I'm talking about a story. A story that crosses styles, countries, atmospheres, and that I tell in a different way every night. With, however, a method that I respect.

Between the new stuff I get from the labels, the stuff that friends and fans send me, and what I dig myself, I have enough to make a different set from A to Z, every night! However, before these treats can delight the dancefloor, each of them has to go through a quite precise process.

The first step is to digitalize my tracks in high quality. I can play several dates in a week, so carrying boxes of records to places that are sometimes far apart is out of the question. The WAV format has become my best friend. With it, I can edit some tracks, cut parts or lengthen others. Sometimes, an interminable intro is not necessary, while a furious break needs to repeat itself a bit longer.

Then, the second step consists in classifying the tracks by genre and origin. A real library is thus created where each title has its own place. Accessible (almost) without searching. I know all too well the experience of getting lost in one's own collection, trying to read the spines, pulling out a record halfway from its shelf only to put it back in it immediately. No, that's not the one... where did I put that other one then?...

From these folders I then draw the titles which will be part of the third stage: the selection for the DJ set. Nothing is set in stone, tracks come and go on a regular basis. I have year-round squatters as well as residents passing through for a few weeks. Or days. It is from there that I begin to elaborate the story that I will be telling for three or four hours.

The beginning of the set is always the same. Welcoming the dancers gently. Letting them take their marks with a musical aperitif of tracks at 80/90 BPM, something that many DJs don’t do or no longer do.

The end is always the same. Parting with the dancers gently. Letting them go down peacefully. Their evening with me is over, but it is perhaps another one, more intimate, that will be starting for them.

In between these two moments, it’s all about the story itself, with its cumbia, reggae, hip hop, lusophone music, funk, soul-jazz twists... A rich story which tells itself in the mood of the moment and back on the dance floor. Depending on the general atmosphere, the rise in musical power can start after an hour and thirty minutes of preliminaries, or it can happen only after 45 minutes. The climax is reached with the Afro-house part, a furious passage that makes overexcited music from Zimbabwe and punk music from South Africa confront each other along a total experimentation with tracks so disturbing that they put the dancers' legs out of sync. This represents a moment of rupture in the narrative, its only purpose being to help reconnect with the dance floor as soon as it is over and to re-launch the story with even greater interest.

Those who have already come to see my DJ set know this: each of my stories is unique.

I hope you’ll enjoy the one I’m telling you in this third volume.

Pura Vida

Guts

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Celia

7" | 2016 | UK | Reissue (Mr Bongo)

LP | 1978 | UK | Reissue (Mr Bongo)

Release: 2016 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Back in stock due to popular demand, the 50th release in our signature Brazil 45’s series. For this edition we reissued two tracks from Célia’s awesome, sought after, second self-titled LP from 1972. ‘Na Boca Do Sol’ was written and arranged by Arthur Verocai and Vitor Martins, the original of which appeared on Verocai’s brilliant self-titled album. Fuzz guitar, drums, strings and Célia’s vocal combine to create an epic Brazilian masterstroke. On the B side ‘A Hora é Essa’ is the first track from the Célia’s second self-titled LP. A lively samba-funk workout, doused in jazzy piano licks, strutting guitars and punchy horns. These two classics were also given a 7” pressing in 1972 on Continental, which is very difficult to get hold of now.

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Herman Kelly & Life

Percussion Explosion!

LP | 1976 | EU | Reissue (Vampisoul)

Release: 1978 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Source of an all-time 'Breaks and Beats' classic, Mr Bongo reissue Herman Kelly’s timeless 1978 album Percussion Explosion!. Immortalised in hip-hop folklore, when the anthemic 'Dance To The Drummer's Beat’ was featured on the influential Ultimate Breaks & Beats compilation series in 1986.

Percussion Explosion! was the brainchild of drummer, percussionist, producer and arranger, Herman Kelly and his percussive disco-funk group from Miami, 'Life', that featured Aaron McCarthy, Oliver Well, John DeMonica, Michal Cordoza and Travis Biggs. The album houses a collection of disco, funk and Latin-inspired cuts that were destined for greatness. Nestled within the grooves is the B-Boy and B-Girl’s anthem, 'Dance To The Drummer's Beat’, which contains a now legendary break. A cursory glance at Whosampled will show that it has been sampled in over 125+ songs. These include Double Dee & Steinski on their groundbreaking 1985 production 'Lesson 3 (History Of Hip Hop Mix)', as well as by DJ Shadow, N.W.A, Masters At Work, Run D.M.C. and a whole host of heavyweights across hip-hop, dance and pop music.

When the album was released in 1978 it came out on two different labels, Alston Records and Electric Cat. Each label pressed different versions of 'Dance To The Drummer's Beat’, with the former featuring a 4:12 version and the latter a longer 5:09 version that has a different structure, crowd noise at the start and overdubbed percussion.

For this Mr Bongo reissue, we have chosen the classic 4:12 version from the Alston Records release, which would later find its way on to the illustrious Ultimate Breaks & Beats compilation. To make matters even more confusing the Alston version art on the back cover also states the track length as 5:09, whilst the centre label lists it correctly as 4:12.

Aside from the much celebrated 'Dance To The Drummer's Beat’, the album includes a range of other fantastic overlooked cuts. From the percussive soul stepper 'Share Your Love', to the beautiful Latin-flavoured 'A Refreshing Love' or the party disco-funk groover 'Who's The Funky D.J.?'.

This wonderful and inspirational record features an important piece of hip-hop heritage and deserves a place in every collection.

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Cassiano

Cuban Soul - 18 Kilates

40,99 €*

Release: 1976 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Sergio Mendes & Brasil 66

Herb Albert Presents & Equinox

LP | 1967 | EU | Reissue (Endless Happiness)

Deixa Não Deixa / Avenida Atlantica

Release: 1967 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves, Rock & Indie

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These are the first two albums by Sérgio Mendes and Brasil '66. It contains as side A the first album "Herb Alpert Presents" and on side B the second album "Equinox". The first track of side A is the famous song "Mais Que Nada", also known as “Mas Que Nada”, which was the first song in Portuguese that became a hit in America and all over the world.

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Rosa Maria

7" | 2025 | UK | Reissue (Mr Bongo)

Release: 2025 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Back in stock due to popular demand, the 41st release in our signature Brazil 45’s series. Turning the spotlight to two monster funk/bossa nova cuts from Rosa Maria, we reissued a double header of firm favourites here at Mr Bongo HQ. Originally released on 7” in 1972 via Tapecar, copies of the OG are extremely difficult to get your hands on.

The A side houses ‘Deixa Nao Deixa’, with its distinct afro-Latin feel courtesy of the guitar, horns and percussion. Add in the catchy lead vocal, strong harmonies, funk/bossa drum grooves, shuffling percussion and the continuous build to the end, and you have one of the greatest Brazilian funk records ever pressed.

‘Avenida Atlantica’ takes the B side. Funk and bossa drum grooves alternate underneath the layers of vocals, horns, piano and percussion for a fiery, energetic dancefloor heater.

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The Roots Of Chicha / Psychedelic Cumbias From Peru

2LP | 2011 | EU | Reissue (Barbes)

Release: 2011 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Joao Gilberto Clear Vinyl Edtion

Joao Gilberto

LP | 1961 | EU | Reissue (Sowing)

LP | 2018 | BR | Original (Polysom)

Release: 1961 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Limited Clear Vinyl edition, 300 copies! Joao Gilberto's self titled third album, is the fruit of the collaboration between Gilberto and the great composer and arranger Antonio Carlos Jobim and Walter Wanderley and his ensemble. This is one of the greatest pieces of work in the field of Brazilian music. Gilberto's delicate singing moves on top of extremely subtle, elegant orchestral arrangements of various songs from the classic repertoire, "Samba da Minha Terra" and "Saudade da Bahia" (Dorival Caymmi), "O Barquinho" (Roberto Menescal / Ronaldo Bôscoli) without forgetting essential numbers by Carlos Lyra, Vinicius de Moraes and Tom Jobim. A timeless masterpiece, period!

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Baianasystem

Batukebox

22,54 €* 40,99 € -45%

Release: 2018 / BR – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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This is a 180g pressing.

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Onda De Amor: Synthesized Brazilian Hits That Never Were (1984-94)

2LP | 2018 | EU | Original (Soundway)

LP+CD | 2012 | EU | Original (Lilith)

Release: 2018 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Some crate-digging compilations are often the result of someone hand-picking their choice favourites from another country’s musical history, perhaps unaware or uninvolved with its cultural lineage in the process. On Soundway’s latest release - a treasure trove of synth jams, pop, samba boogie, balearic and electro from 1980 & ‘90s Brazil - the tracks are picked by Millos Kaiser, one half of the Brazilian duo Selvagem, who are at the helm of throwing some of the country’s best dance parties. It’s a rare compilation that offers Brazilian music actually picked by a Brazilian.
Whilst names such as Ricardo Bomba, Villa Box, Fogo Baiano, Electric Boogies and Batista Junior may not be household names, they tell an untold, yet rich and important part of musical history in Brazil. The release also covers a decade that has been intentionally forgotten and brushed aside by many in the country.
Onda De Amor is a release that is loaded with smooth grooves, bubbling bass, glistening synthesisers, funk strutting guitar lines and sheen of production that undeniably marks it of its time. For Kaiser this compilation is about reintroducing music during a period of reappraisal, catching a new wave and hoping contemporary listeners will ride it with him. “The idea is to do justice to these songs. Songs that combine all the right ingredients that should have put them on radio playlists when I was growing up or at least in the cases of more adventurous DJs”.
Millos Kaiser is a DJ, digger, vinyl junkie/dealer born in Rio de Janeiro and living in São Paulo for the past 8 years. He launched the dance party/club night Selvagem with partner Trepanado in 2010, bringing thousands of dancers one Sunday a month to a public square in the heart of São Paulo.

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Antonio Carlos Jobim

Wave

Release: 2012 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 1968 | EU | Reissue (Lilith)

Os Mutantes

LP | 2025 | EU | Original (Gris Gris)

Release: 1968 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Os Mutantes' debut album that made the psychedelic sound popular in Brazil.

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Collignon

Bicicleta

Ben Colored Vinyl Edition

Release: 2025 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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After a savage summer of performing over 35 festival shows, Collignon continue their journey with the release of Bicicleta.

Bicicleta was written and recorded right in the midst of the band's summer tour. Gino, Yves and Jori seized the moment, the album captures exactly where they currently stand as a band: thriving on the energy of their live performances, with the desire to dive deeper into their music.

The result is Bicicleta—a diverse and authentic album that stays true to Collignon’s distinctive blend of wildly grooving beats, psychedelic guitars, and sharp keyboard riffs. The music transports listeners across many borders, all while maintaining their signature Collignon sound.

This album was made with vinyl in mind, designed to be experienced as a complete journey. From the first Maloya rhythms of "Fonkér la Mér" (Kreol for 'fond du cœur de la mer', meaning ‘from the bottom of the heart of the sea’) to the Brazilian groove and cosmic crescendo of "Vai Vai Vai (Into the Stars)", Bicicleta is a trip that flows from track to track.

The album, recorded while Jori left his Portuguese studio for a year-long stay in the Netherlands, pays homage to what -without engine, exhaust or pollution- might be considered the finest emblem of Dutch culture: the bicycle.

The words of adventurer Nellie Bly, written in 1896, still ring true today: ‘In a frenetic era of expanding possibilities, cycling offers a journey into a landscape of dreams. The bicycle has always signified independence and freedom in steering one’s daily course and the byways of its occasional adventures.’

To truly experience this album, nothing compares to holding the vinyl sleeve in your hands and spinning the record on your turntable.

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Jorge Ben

LP | 1972 | EU (Future Shock)

The Blaxound & John Vermont

Release: 1972 / EU

Genre: Organic Grooves

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The long unavailable ninth album by Brazilian star Jorge Ben. Released in 1972, "Ben" comes from one of Jorge Ben’s most artistically important phases, the early 70s. The album has some of Ben’s most famous songs, “Taj Mahal” (plagiarized by Rod Stewart on his song “Da Ya Think I’m Sexy?”, as the British singer admitted himself in 2012), and “Fio Maravilha”, paying homage to Flamengo’s iconic football player Fio Maravilha.

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No Es Por Ti | Qué Más Te Da?

7" | 2025 | UK | Original (Matasuna)

7" | 2025 | EU | Original (Vampisoul)

Release: 2025 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Berlin based label "Matasuna Records" kicks off the new year 2025 with a soulful 7inch featuring songs by Barcelona's "The Blaxound" and singer "John Vermont". Their common love for vintage soul from the 60s and 70s brought them together for this project to compose and record classic soul sung in Spanish. This 45 shows that the concept worked out wonderfully: Spanish Soul at its best, sounding authentic and contemporary at the same time!

Matasuna Records, known for its reissues of musical treasures from the past, also has an eye for exciting new discoveries in contemporary music. With "The Blaxound & John Vermont" the label has once again found an interesting project for soulful & contemporary music that fits perfectly into the label's sound spectrum and will appeal to lovers of authentic soul music.

The two songs "No Es Por Ti" and "Qué Más Te Da?" from their recently released album will be released for the first time as a 7-inch vinyl single on Matasuna Records. The instrumentation and the lovely harmonies are the ideal basis for John Vermont, who with his versatile voice, sometimes powerful, sometimes smooth - but always soulful - can fully develop his vocal spectrum and fill the songs with his presence. Instrumental and vocal arrangements are beautifully balanced and harmonious. Beatific!

Artist info

"The Blaxound" is a Barcelona-based music project with deep ties to the city's Funk and Soul sceney. The project started in 2003 under the direction of musician, songwriter and producer "Marta Roman". The Blaxound has released four studio albums between 2007 and 2024 on different labels.

Years ago, Marta focused on the idea of recording a classic soul album sung in Spanish, respecting as much as possible the original production and sound of the late 60s and early 70s. Luckily, she met singer "Ivan Espejo" aka "John Vermont", which was the turning point and led to the full vocal album "Déjalo Ir" released on "Love Soul Productions" in 2024.

All songs were composed, recorded and produced by Marta Roman in her own studio, Black Flamingo Recordings, in Barcelona, Spain.

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Ray Pérez Y Su Orquesta

Pa' El 23

19,99 €*

Daniel Dimbas & La Diferencia

Release: 2025 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Salsa pianist, vocalist, composer and arranger Ray Pérez, acquired his nickname "Loco" by being a free, independent spirit, an innovator and iconoclast who was initially branded as "crazy" for the freshness and audacity of his sound. Amazingly, he is not that well known in the US, where he spent some time in the late 1960s and salsa was king during the 1970s. Yet he was quite popular in his home country from the beginning, especially amongst the working class of Caracas and Maracaibo, who adopted Cuban music played by New York Puerto Ricans as their own and called it "salsa" years before the term was employed by US labels like Fania as a marketing tool. Pérez is revered in Venezuela, as well as in Mexico and Colombia, and his storied career, which spans seven decades and thousands of concerts, has yielded more than 35 albums recorded by his various bands, including Los Dementes, Los Kenya, and Los Calvos, all of which are collector's items today. These two hot tracks were released in the early 70s and became instant dance floor fillers. In fact, 'Muchacho Barrigón' crossed over beyond the Venezuelan salsa scene and a few versions of the tune were recorded by international artists. How cool and handy is to have both songs together on a DJ-friendly 45? First time 7" reissue.

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La Diferencia - Antal & Palms Trax Edits 2024 Repress Edition

12" | 2019 | EU | Reissue (Unknownunknown)

15,99 €*

Nara Leão / Edu Lobo / Tamba Trio

Release: 2019 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Heavy zouk 12", doublesider! Both tracks taken from Daniel Dimbas' 1985 ''La Diferencia" album. Palms Trax & Antal on edit duties.. TIP!

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5 Na Bossa

LP | 1965 | EU | Reissue (Life Goes On)

2LP | 2009 | CZ | Original (Barbes)

Release: 1965 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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The collaborative album 5 Na Bossa was originally released in 1965 on Philips Brazil and featured some of the top player of the genre. If you are into the sound of Nara Leão, Edu Lobo and Tamba Trio this is a magical encounter, bringing together Nara's soft voice, Edu's battering guitar and Tamba's swinging vocals. Featuring classic compositions like ‘Reza’ and ‘Zambi’ this album is a must have for any fans of the latin jazz legacy. The set was recorded live at the Paramount Theater in Sao Paulo.

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Chicha Libre

Sonido Amazonico

Release: 2009 / CZ – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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2024 Repress.

Chicha Libre’s debut album, Sonido Amazonico is finally available on vinyl in Europe. The double album contains all original tracks first published as a CD back in 2008. The vinyl edition is comprised of 3 sides of music, and a fourth side with an etching of iconic Venezuelan saint Jose Gregorio.

Chicha, Peruvian psychedelic cumbia, was first popularized outside of Peru by a compilation released by Chicha Libre's own Olivier Conan and entitled "The Roots of Chicha." The music proved popular around the world, being championed by people such as Elijah Wood, Matt Groening, Alex Kapranos and director Almadovar.

The Brooklyn band Chicha Libre started out as a tribute to Peruvian pioneers but quickly evolved into an original project which MTV has called “one of the world's preeminent Tropical Psychedelic band”. Indeed, while they remain true to their Chicha roots, Chicha Libre's quickly took a more psychedelic turn drawing from its members' alternative background.

Made up of Mexican, Venezuelan, French and American the band used surf guitar, organ sounds and Latin percussion to play a mixture of borrowed and homegrown sounds – but its music remains a freeform reinvention, not an exercise in nostalgic duplication.

The re-release coincides with the release of a new EP “Tequila y Aguardiente”, in collaboration with Son Rompe Pera and La Sonora Mazuren.

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Tropicale: When The Dolce Vita Discovered Exotica, Calypso, Mambo, Samba And Other Tropical Rhythms (1959-1969)

2LP | 2024 | EU | Original (CAM SUGAR)

39,99 €*

LP | 2024 | US | Original (Econo Jam)

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Soundtracks

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You don't have to travel halfway around the world to find top-class Brazilian and Caribbean grooves; some of the finest bossa nova, samba, mambo and calypso recordings were made in sunny Italy, still perfect for dancing and lounging today. From the legendary Italian soundtrack archive of CAM Sugar comes a compilation that as it has never been heard before: “Tropicale”, tropical rhythms and irresistible catchy tunes from films of Italian cinema’s golden era, composed by masters such as Ennio Morricone, Piero Piccioni, Bruno Nicolai, Armando Trovajoli and many others. 26 remastered tracks, 8 of which are previously unreleased, 2LP in an elegantly designed gatefold sleeve.

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Ritmos Tropicosmos

La Vida Es Pa'vivir

20,79 €* 31,99 € -35%

7" | 2024 | EU | Original (Noannaos)

Release: 2024 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Emerging from the Oakland underground and the ever-expanding Bay Area cumbia scene, Ritmos Tropicosmos delivers this debut 8-song LP for Summer 2024 on Econo Jam Records. Song subjects range from the purgatory of the unknown, to love/loss and family with lyrics by lead vocalist Eli Reyes and percussionist/vocalist Lesli Rodriguez. With several hard-hitting instrumentals on tap as well, the groove is ever-present, with a constant ear towards experimental sounds and cosmically drenched psychedelia. Band members have a long history in the Bay Area music scene with players from the cumbia, noise, rock, and electronic music communities. Live shows have been described as “how you might imagine a party in the underworld” (Nastia Voynovskaya, Kqed). This record aims to capture the playful but deep-burning energy of the band’s live performances and maybe to even take it one step beyond.

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Susobrino

13,99 €*

Gatita / Bombo Y Maracas Green Vinyl Edition

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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This is the second part of Susobrino's album. A chapter dedicated to Cumbia. Legendary rapper La Gallo 3:20 from Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico sets the tone of "SO" with the song "El Destino".

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Los Guapos Sensibles

7" | 2024 | US | Original (Discos Mas)

Release: 2024 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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The new single from Los Guapos Sensibles gives a cumbia twist to the contemporary reggaeton hit “gatita”. Prominently Featuring the Meowsic cat keyboard on the melody and introducing La Alicia on vocals, this track is an instant winner on the dancefloor. The B-side brings a modern, moog-y, guitar driven version of “Bomba y Maracas” for the lovers of the classics.

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8 Años Blue Vinyl Edition

LP | 2017 | EU | Reissue

Release: 2017 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Eternamente Colored Vinyl Edition

LP | 2021 | EU | Original

41,99 €*

Deixa O Morro Cantar / Mas Que Nada

Release: 2021 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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"Eternamente“ is the perfect introduction to Hermanos Gutiérrez and their unique
"Instrumental Western Sound". This collection features 12 selections spanning four
albums, including songs; "Hijos del Sol", "El Jardin", "Esperanza" & many
more. Packaged in a stunning Gatefold and meant to be passed with love to our
next generations.

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Claudia

7" | 2017 | UK | Reissue (Mr Bongo)

Stan Getz / Joao Gilberto

Release: 2017 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Back in stock due to popular demand, the 66th release in our signature Brazil 45’s series. Two supreme MPB/bossa-nova cuts courtesy of our leading Brazil 45’s lady, Claudia.

On the A side, ‘Deixa o Morro Cantar’ features on Claudia’s very first 7”, released in 1965 by RGE Brazil. A classy, horn-infused number that really brings out the warming tone of Claudia’s iconic voice.

Take to the flip for Claudia’s version of the legendary ’Mas Que Nada’. It’s a jazzier, folk-funk take on the Jorge Ben classic, that provides a great alternative version of this timeless song.

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Getz / Gilberto

LP | 1964 | EU | Reissue (Verve)

28,99 €*

Curyman Black Vinyl Edition

Release: 1964 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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The Latin Jazz classic that started it all! Mandatory!

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Roge

LP | 2023 | EU | Original (Diamond West)

Force Of The Wind Black Vinyl Edition

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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One of Rio de Janeiro's most exciting singer-songwriters of the last fifteen years is now living in Los Angeles, where he stands on the verge of an overdue American breakthrough. Before the move, Latin Grammy nominee Rogê (pronounced haw-zheh) was the prince of Lapa, the bustling downtown center of Rio's nightlife. Charismatic and scruffy, with a distinctively raspy yet boyish voice, Rogê_born Roger José Cury_gained an avid following for his swinging samba-funk, tinged with Brazilian Soul. His acclaim rose when he cowrote the theme song for the 2016 Olympic Games in Brazil. Lavishly produced by the Budos Band's Thomas Brenneck, a top session guitarist and collaborator with the stars (Lady Gaga, Beyoncé & Jay-Z, Amy Winehouse), Curyman will launch Brenneck's new label, Diamond West.

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Soyuz

LP | 2022 | UK | Original (Mr Bongo)

Os Carbonos / Sandra De Sa

Release: 2022 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Some records just stop you in your tracks. They resonate with you and feel instantly familiar like an old friend, even on the first listen. Soyuz's third album ‘Force of the Wind’ is one of those records. It holds all the trademarks, beauty, and eccentricities of classic Brazilian recordings, from the 60s and 70s, that we have come to love. Think artists such as Milton Nascimento, Lô Borges, Burnier e Cartier, Arthur Verocai et al. But this record wasn’t made in Brazil and is in fact a brand-new release. Soyuz (which translates as 'union') is a creative collective from Minsk, Belarus, led by composer, arranger, and singer, Alex Chumak, multi-instrumentalist, Mikita Arlou, and drummer, Anton Nemahai. Soyuz's previous albums explored and reimagined the legacy of jazz-oriented, non-English-language pop music of the 20th century. For their third album, there is a stronger focus, and it is influenced by 70s Música popular Brasileira and building bridges from it to present-day Belarus. Alex notes that from the moment he first encountered Brazilian music, he found in it a kind of concentrated emotion that felt as if it were familiar to him from his childhood. This non-verbal emotion and connection between the listener and musician echoes in the music, regardless of understanding of the language the album is recorded in. ‘Force of the Wind’ includes songs sung in Russian and Portuguese as well as instrumental compositions. Its musical palette is both acoustic and electroacoustic: rich warm Rhodes piano, soaring string arrangements, and a controlled drum swagger sounding both relaxed yet super tight. Alongside Alex's sublime vocals, that grace the majority of the tracks, the album features guest performances by multi-talented musician and vocalist Kate NV and rising Brazilian star, Sessa. Alex also recently arranged a number of tracks on Sessa's highly praised 2022 album 'Estrela Acesa'. On the album, the trio is joined by a cast of friends; NY-based musician of Turkish origin percussionist, Cem Mısırlıoğlu, classically trained composer, Simon Hanes, who aided with string arrangements and conducting the string players, Netherlands-based Brazilian multi-instrumentalist, Gabriel Milliet, on flutes. With the collaboration of these friends Soyuz have created nine songs/suites that are subtle and plenitude and like the best albums, leave you aching for more. ‘Force of the Wind’ is an enigma, Brazilian yet not Brazilian, vintage yet still contemporary, out of sync with modern culture yet completely relevant and necessary.

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Pássaro Selvagem / Palco Azul

7" | 2022 | UK | Original (Mr Bongo)

LP | 2022 | EU | Original (Schema)

Release: 2022 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Number 94 in the Brazil45 series is one for the Brazilian boogie lovers out there.

The vocal and instrumental group Os Carbonos from São Paulo had a long career that straddled the 60s, 70s and 80s. 'Pássaro Selvagem' is taken from the latter years of their career. Its a bass driven, boogie-funk groove (with a bassline not too dissimilar to Queen 'Another One Bites The Dust') that is Brazilian boogie at its finest. Taken from the B-side to a 7" campacto released in 1981 on Copacabana records, its proven to be a favourite of Luke Una and we foresee it becoming a staple in your DJ box for years to come too.

The B-side comes from one of our all-time favourite artists, the mighty Sandra Sa. Sandra is a wonderful vocalist, her intense and recognisable style is one of THE voices of the Brazilian boogie golden era. Check out her classic album 'Vale Tudo' (mrblp230) on Mr Bongo for further proof of her credentials here. 'Palco Azul' is also taken off a 7" single from 1981 and is a feel-good dancefloor groover with punchy brass stabs, warm keys and uplifting chord changes. It contains all the right elements that we have come to associate with that knockout late 70s / early 80s Brazilian sound.

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Toco

Outro Lugar

23,99 €*

7" | 2022 | EU | Original (Vampisoul)

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Edizioni Ishtar and Schema Records proudly celebrate the 15th anniversary of one of their most successful releases and artists (more than 30 million streams and 300 thousand monthly listeners on Spotify) with the first ever vinyl edition of Toco’s Outro Lugar. Produced by S-Tone Inc., this record includes fanfavourite tracks “Outro Lugar”, “Samba Noir" and most of all “Guarapiranga”, which was chosen for the soundtrack of “Silver Linings Playbook”, a film that awarded Jennifer Lawrence an Academy Award prize as best actress in a leading role in 2013. The strings at the beginning of the title-track have also been sampled by PinkPantheress for her song “Nineteen”, out of her latest album “To Hell With It”. Outro Lugar hasn’t aged a bit during all these years, for various reasons; first of all it benefits from the outstanding contribution of bossa nova pioneer and inspiration source Roberto Menescal, who played guitar in every track. Most of the album was recorded in Rio De Janeiro at Menescal’s studio, with the participation of some of the best ‘carioca’ musicians, especially double-bass player Adriano Giffoni and pianist Adriano Souza. All these elements gave the album exactly the taste requested by the artist and the producer: inspired from the past yet, through thorough attention, aimed at a sound at the same time fresh and modern, slightly electronic, filled with grooves perfectly blending into acoustic instruments. The second part of the recording was carried out in Milan, with some of the best musicians in the Milanese jazz scene. The album also sees the contribution of Rosalia De Souza, singing in several tracks and standing out in “Bom Motivo” especially. French chanteuse Coralie Clément appears in “Contradição”, her own piece here re-interpreted by Toco. Outro Lugar is an album for any kinds of Brazilian music lovers that showed the world what Toco was capable of: a refined and cultured musician, a gifted performer of a warm and smooth voice able to awaken the emotions of the most sensitive listeners.

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Grupo La Droga

53,99 €*

Colleen Grant / Sandra Hamilton

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Four replica 45s of the obscure, amazing 70s studio band Grupo La Droga, Codiscos' answer to Discos Fuentes' Afrosound, which in turn was inspired by the exotic, psychedelic cumbias coming from Peru at the time.Featuring Moog synths, electric guitar & tropical beats just as freaky & right for the dance floor now as they were back in the day!Eight essential re-mastered tracks replicas of the original 45 rpm releases.First time reissue.The music of Grupo La Droga is an unabashedly oddball concoction, a potent witches' brew featuring leftfield South American flavored tropical instrumentals with funky cumbia beats, slinky and distorted acid-funk guitars drenched in wah-wah, crazy synth bass lines and bizarre squelchy Moog riffs. The tunes are played in a deliciously sinister minor register that lends a dark, mournful, spooky vibe to the melodies.The music is cinematic as well, leading the listener on a journey from the depths of the Amazon jungle to the heights of the Andean mountains. On first listen you may be reminded of the 1970s Colombian band Afrosound, but there is a more simple, raw quality to their records that makes the music feel somehow twice as primitive and elemental. Yet at the same time the grooves and instrumentation are refreshingly modern and underground.The initial experience of listening to the band's first single, 'El maromero' ("The Acrobat") and 'La chicharra' ("The Cicada") is like taking some sort of jungle medicine with a shaman and getting up from the campfire to dance your way across the universe and back. All it takes is one listen and you're hooked_This release comprises four replica 45s of the obscure, amazing 70s studio band Grupo La Droga, Codiscos' answer to Discos Fuentes' Afrosound, which in turn was inspired by the exotic, psychedelic cumbias coming from Peru at the time.Featuring Moog synths, electric guitar & tropical beats just as freaky & right for the dance floor now as they were back in the day!

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Latin Parang / Parang Jam

12" | 2019 | EU | Original (Soundway)

Release: 2019 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Soundway presents two rare, Parang dancefloor cuts from early 1980s Trinidad & Tobago. Parang is a style of folk music that originated from Venezuelan and Colombian immigrants that came to the Caribbean, and evolved to include elements of Latin music, disco and soca - as is evident in this release. Although traditionally played during the festive season in Trinidad and Tobago, parang music continues to heat up dancefloors all year round. These two in-demand tracks were originally released on the local RH Productions label in Trinidad & Tobago. Fully restored, remastered and officially licensed - both are now both being released officially for the first time on digital, and re-pressed for the first time on vinyl.

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LP | 2018 | EU | Original (Wagram)

Wanted Bossa Nova

Release: 2018 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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2LP | 1997 | EU | Reissue (World Circuit)

Afro-Cuban All Stars

A Toda Cuba le Gusta

Release: 1997 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 1973 | BR | Reissue (Polysom)

Joao Donato

Quem E Quem

39,99 €*

Release: 1973 / BR – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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When João released “Quem é Quem” in 1973, he had already been in the music industry for over 20 years, gaining national and international recognition. Nevertheless, the album marked the beginning of a new phase in his career: the surprising multi-instrumentalist included lyrics in his songs for the first time. It is one of his most important albums, which now returns to shelves on 180-gram vinyl as part of the “Classics on Vinyl” collection from Polysom.

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2LP | 2010 | EU | Original (Vampisoul)

Cumbia Beat Volume 1