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LP | 2022 | DE | Reissue (Squama)

Release: 2020 / ES – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Joana Queiroz

Tempo Sem Tempo

Release: 2022 / DE – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Les Masques Accompagnés Par Le Trio Camara

Brasilian Sound

LP | 2019 | FR | Reissue (Le Tres Groove Club)

LP | 2023 | EU | Reissue (Jazz Samba)

Release: 2019 / FR – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Carlos Lyra

Release: 2023 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 2021 | PT | Reissue (Mad About)

Raposa Velha

LP | 2024 | EU | Reissue (Elemental Music)

Release: 2021 / PT – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Medium: Near Mint, Cover: Near Mint

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Osmar Milito

Viagem

33,99 €*

Release: 2024 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Hidden Waters: Strange And Sublime Sounds Of Rio De Janeiro

2LP | 2023 | UK | Original (Mr Bongo)

27,99 €*

Mochilla Presents Timeless: Arthur Verocai Record Store Day 2021 Edition

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Arthur Verocai

2LP | 2010 | US | Reissue (Mochilla)

31,99 €*

Release: 2010 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 2020 | PT | Reissue (Mad About)

Victor Assis Brasil

Desenhos

29,99 €*

Release: 2020 / PT – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Sergio Mendes Presents Lobo

Edu Lobo

LP | 1970 | EU | Reissue (A&M)

Release: 1970 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves, Pop

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Limited edition 2016 reissue on 180gr vinyl. Original inner sleeve

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Sprigs Of Time (78s From The EMI Archive)

2LP | 2008 | UK | Original (Honest Jon's)

Vinicius De Moraes & Odette Lara

Release: 2008 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Rock & Indie

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Medium: VG+, Cover: Near Mint

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Vinicius & Odette Lara

LP | 2018 | EU | Original (Elenco)

23,99 €*

LP | 1979 | EU | Reissue (Litoral)

Release: 2018 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Alcides Neves

Tempo De Fratura

Release: 1979 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Les Belgicains - Na Tango Ya Covadia 1964-1970

CD | 2024 | EU | Original (Covadia)

19,99 €*

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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The compilation ‘Les Belgicains – Na Tango Ya Covadia 1964-1970’ (‘Les Belgicains’ during the time of Covadia 1964-1970) tells the remarkable story of the first Congolese student orchestras in Belgium. During that time Congolese referred to countrymen living in Belgium as ‘Les Belgicains’. The music presented on this compilation blew a new, fresh wind through the musical landscape of Congolese popular music under the supervision of the legendary editor and producer Nikiforos Cavvadias (Ngoma label)

The largest country in Africa is experiencing its early independence. During that period, Belgium invites many Congolese students to take classes at its universities. They are the future executives and ministers of the new republic. Out of a feeling of homesickness for their beautiful country, these students set up music groups. To dance and get carried away by the music the 45 rpm records they brought with them from Congo were too short. That is why they decide to bring live music to the events of the Congolese diaspora. Their own compositions are strongly influenced by their life in Belgium, resulting in a unique sound.

Nikiforos Cavvadias arrives in Belgium around the same time. At that moment he is one of the best-known editors and producers in Congo and he works for the Ngoma label based in Léopoldville. Niki is at the origin of the success of, among others: Antoine Mundanda, Léon Bukasa, Manuel d'Oliveira, Wendo Kolosoy... Due to the political instability in Congo, he permanently moved to Belgium with his wife and two children (1964). The student orchestras, like Los Nickelos and Yéyé National, are quickly noticed by Niki, who is looking for young, talented musicians to house under his new label Covadia.

You can hear the extraordinary result on this compilation!

This album is available in a deluxe vinyl edition with gatefold sleeve (1lp) + insert or a CD with a 24-page booklet. Both editions contain the story of 'Les Belgicains' and the Covadia label, with unique photos of the original orchestras. Renown sound engineer Roger Verbestel made the recordings between 1964 and 1968 in the recording studio Studio Madeleine in Brussels. All music has been remastered from the original master tapes.

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LP | 2019 | UK | Original (Discrepant)

La Danza Del Agua

14,99 €*

LP | 1980 | NL | Reissue (Records We Release Records)

Release: 2019 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Piry Reis

18,99 €*

LP | 1977 | SE | Original (EMI)

Release: 1980 / NL – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves, Rock & Indie

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Nannie Porres

Kärlekens Ögon

Release: 1977 / SE – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Rock & Indie

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LP | 1976 | EU | Reissue (Glossy Mistakes)

Aquarius

23,99 €*

Release: 1976 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 1992 | BR | Original (Geo & Cia)

Bruno Nunes

Brunno 3

189,99 €*

Release: 1992 / BR – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 2021 | EU | Original (180g X Disk Union)

Bruna Mendez

Corpo Possivel

25,99 €*

Release: 2021 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Electronic & Dance, Pop

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LP | 2021 | EU | Original (Sounds Of Subterrania)

Ipek Yolu

Tropical Anatolia

LP | 2021 | PT | Reissue (Mad About)

Release: 2021 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Ipek Yolu is the Turkish name for the Silk Road which connected the East and the West. This band does not deal in silk but they connect flavors, smells and sounds from different corners of the globe, connecting the world.
The band merges bass-heavy electro-tinged cumbia grooves, saz riffs and surf guitar into a multicultural melting pot of South American rhythms, Anatolian folk music and 60s psychedelic rock. A unique universe of sound that bridges the tropical jungles and the dusty deserts in a kaleidoscopic blend of music. Ipek Yolu has used 2020 to write their debut album Tropical Anatolia and are ready to hit the venues and festivals.
The members of Ipek Yolu first got together for an improvised jam session during the Aarhus Roots & Hybrid Festival in 2018. The show was set up as a special one-time-only show merging members from the bands Hudna & Junglelyd. The show ended up lasting for almost three hours. It didn’t take them long to discover they were onto something special. If you know any of these bands mentioned you know you’re in for a body-shaking party, characterised by musical curiosity and improvisation.
The three members of Ipek Yolu have all been part of the Danish music scene for several years. The band leader, Orhan Özgür Turan, is a well-known and respected saz player all over Denmark, and has made a name for himself through his efforts in the Anatolian Folk band Hudna. In 2018 he won an award as Global Roots Artist of the year at The Danish World Music Awards. Olaf Brinch and Lasse Aagaard have worked together for many years making high energy cumbia with their band Junglelyd and Afrobeat with their band African Connection. Olaf is also an integral part of the Danish band AddisAbabaBand. In addition, Olaf and Lasse have toured and recorded with great musicians such as CC Yoyo, former drummer of Fela Kuti, in both Ghana and Denmark. All of the past experiences collided to create Ipek Yolu.

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Guilherme Lamounier

21,99 €*

Release: 2021 / PT – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves, Rock & Indie

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2LP | 2022 | AR | Reissue (Sonamos)

Musicasión 4½

79,99 €*

Release: 2022 / AR – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves, Rock & Indie

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Edu Lobo & Maria Bethania

Edu E Bethania

LP | 2018 | RU (Audio Clarity)

18,99 €*

LP | 2017 | BR | Original (Far Out)

Release: 2018 / RU

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Piri

Voces Querem Mate

Release: 2017 / BR – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP+CD | 2015 | DE | Original (Strut)

Kanaku Y El Tigre

Quema Quema Quema

12,99 €*

Χαβάγιες Συγκροτήματος Κώστα Μπέζου (Άσπρα Πουλιά)

Release: 2015 / DE – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Rock & Indie

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Kostas Bezos And The White Birds

LP+CD | 2017 | US | Original (Olvido Records)

54,99 €*

LP | 2021 | EU | Original (Banana & Louie)

Release: 2017 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Carwyn Ellis & Rio 18

Mas

LP | 1970 | EU | Reissue (Altercat)

Release: 2021 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Rock & Indie, Pop

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Medium: VG+, Cover: Near Mint

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Werther

Release: 1970 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 2011 | UK | Original (Mr Bongo)

Tom Ze

Grande Liquidacao

Release: 2011 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 1971 | EU | Reissue (Groovie)

Trio Ternura

39,99 €*

The Warm World Of João Gilberto

Release: 1971 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Joao Gilberto

LP | 2013 | EU | Reissue (Waxtime)

LP | 2017 | UK | Original (Mr Bongo)

Release: 2013 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Gaby Hernandez

Spirit Reflection

Release: 2017 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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A Rainha Da Viola Caipira

Helena Meirelles

2LP | 2021 | ES | Original (Vampi Soul)

30,99 €*

2LP+LP+All Media | 2004 | EU | Reissue (Clouds Hill)

Release: 2021 / ES – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Rock & Indie

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The Mars Volta

Frances The Mute

49,99 €*

LP | 1981 | DE | Original (Hansa)

Release: 2004 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves, Rock & Indie

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Barrabas

Piel De Barrabás

Release: 1981 / DE – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Rock & Indie

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Espontaneamente Se Tenta: Aventuras Sonoras De DJalma Correa

DJalma Correa

2LP | 2024 | WW | Original

40,99 €*

London Is The Place For Me

Release: 2024 / WW – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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"Espontaneamente se Tenta: Aventuras Sonoras de Djalma Corrêa is an album of deeply exploratory pieces by legendary percussionist and composer Djalma Corrêa. This double-LP set features previously unreleased recordings that cover a wide range of sonic experiments, revealing an unknown side of the prolific and groundbreaking Brazilian artist. Most of the tracks on this album were digitized for the first time – directly from the original tapes – and were compiled in collaboration with Corrêa just before he passed.

The result is a wild and unsettling collage that shows us just how original and intense Corrêa could be: from the unorthodox electroacoustic piece Evolução (Para Fita e Filme), which channels ancestral African inspirations to create a sonic cosmogonical narrative, to the proto-mixtape Exemplo de Sintetizadores, in which he transitions from transcendental drones to astral cha-cha-chas.

While the compilation might seem disjointed at first listen, it is in fact the most accurate translation or representation of his central concept: spontaneous music. Djalma's relationship with sound was always guided by his fearless approach to listening, and by his audacious and dynamic interaction with both musicians and equipment, which enabled him to work across a wide array of genres: from jazz to completely abstract music, always through a personal DIY ethic.

Corrêa developed a strong bond with experimentalist and inventor Walter Smetak, with whom he shared a studio during his formative years at Universidade Federal da Bahia. Suite Contagotas, featured in this collection, is no less than a sonic materialization of that bond: an experiment revolving around dripping water and its randomness – a tentative exploration of the ideas and possibilities envisioned by Smetak for his audacious, albeit unrealized, Estúdio OVO.

Djalma, however, is best known for his studio work in historical albums, including many by Caetano Veloso, Gilberto Gil and Jorge Ben, and for his own polyrhythmic opus Baiafro. The last track is an early recording called Bossa 2000 dC, first performed by Djalma at the 1964 Nós, Por Exemplo concert, an event which is often cited as marking the beginning of the Tropicalia movement. At the time, he was the only artist in the lineup using electronic devices to create sounds, e.g. medical oscillators and contact mics to augment his percussive palette.

The artwork is an amalgamation of material found in the Djalma Corrêa Archive (currently managed by his son Caetano Corrêa) and other material created during the period in which the record was being put together. The intention is to guide the listeners through this possibly tempestuous soundscape, giving them additional resources so that they may draw their own meanings and make their own sense of this extremely immersive and original experience – which is like nothing we've ever heard before."

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Volume 3: Ambrose Adekoya Campbell

2LP | 2005 | EU | Original (Honest Jon's)

23,99 €*

Release: 2005 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Ray Christoph's New Sound

Wordless Blues Ep

7" | 2005 | DE | Original (Sonorama)

10,99 €*

Release: 2005 / DE – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Nicola Conte Presents Viagem

7" | 2008 | UK | Original (Far Out)

29,99 €*

Ernst-Ludwig Petrowsky Mit Dem Rundfunk-Tanzorchester Berlin Unter Leitung Von Günter Gollasch

Release: 2008 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Luten (Experiment Mit Jazz Nr.1)

7" | 2019 | DE | Original (Black Pearl)

Release: 2019 / DE – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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2LP | 2021 | FR | Original (Endless Smile)

Degiheugi

Foreglow

20,99 €*

LP | 1983 | US | Original (Motown)

Release: 2021 / FR – Original

Genre: Hip Hop, Organic Grooves, Electronic & Dance

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Medium: Near Mint, Cover: VG+

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José Feliciano

Romance In The Night

Juan Pablo Torres Y Algo Nuevo

Release: 1983 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Super Son

Release: 2024 / WW – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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The next release in the Mr Bongo Cuban Classics series, is one of Juan Pablo Torres' most-known and loved albums, the iconic Super Son from 1977. A wonderful record of tripped-out rumbas, psych-Afro-Latin funk and quirky orchestrated tracks with a big band horn section courtesy of Torres’ band, Algo Nuevo.

As well as being the director of Algo Nuevo and Cuban all-star ensemble Estrellas De Areito, the trombonist, bandleader, arranger and producer also released a wealth of albums under his own name predominately on the state-owned imprint Areito/EGREM.

Post-revolution, there was a contrast in Cuba’s musical world. State censorship was at play, but professional musicians were on the government payroll which gave them an artistic freedom. Experimentation emanated in the ‘70s and ‘80s and Super Son is a prime example of that. ‘Y Que Bien' kicks off the album taking you down a tripped-out, cosmic rabbithole, psych guitars and skat vocals opening up into a joyful funk groove laced with jazzy Afro-Cuban horns stabs. Tracks such as 'Pastel En Descarga' seem to come out of nowhere and are completely unique. Fuzzed-up guitar lines and percussion lay the groundwork, with those jubilant horns adding to the energy of this forever building track.

Elsewhere, there’s the ‘70s TV theme-tune feeling of 'Con Aji Guaguao', a playful funk number that boils and bubbles with blistering trombone playing by Torres. Or ‘Son A Propulsión' and ‘Son Riendo’, two more brilliant examples of psychedelic funk, wrapped up in a blanket of Afro-Cuban rhythms. The former sweeping you up in rushes of wind as trumpets, trombones and distorted guitars trade off, the latter, an intergalactic fiesta of tradition and exploration.

Super Son is up there as one of the funkiest Cuban records around, a playful fusion of ideas from a producer, player and group on fine form and, for us, one of our favourite gems to come out of Cuba in this period. A sheer masterpiece.

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Juan Pablo Torres

Algo Nuevo

Release: 2024 / WW – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Next up in the Mr Bongo Cuban Classics series is an outing by the mighty Juan Pablo Torres from 1978. Released on Cuba’s state-owned Areito imprint, Algo Nuevo showcases trombonist, bandleader, arranger and producer Juan Pablo Torres' unique scope of sound. A melting pot of an album that weaves together jazz-funk and traditional Afro-Cuban genres with tripped-out synth touches and dancefloor grooves.

The opener 'Pan Caliente' is a fiery celebration, combining a driving groove with Latin percussion, feverish horns and infectious “la-la-la” vocals. The wild, squelching cosmic synthlines give an otherworldly touch to proceedings that sit nicely on a modern dancefloor. 'Guajira 2001' is perhaps Juan's future-focussed take on the vibrant style of Cuban dance-led music called guajira. Blistering bongos, congas and claves moving together with trumpets, trombones and twanging acoustic guitars that you can’t help but bounce to.

Other highlights include, 'Cacao', a Cuban cosmic funk strutter that places the claves upfront, with a scatting vocal line and percussive climax reminiscent of George Kranz electronic disco anthem 'Din Daa Daa' from 1983. Elsewhere, 'Elvira' further showcases the psychedelic essence of many of the album’s tracks. A deep Latin workout where tasty percussive breaks and scorching keys blend with trippy vocals and rumbling synths.

A varied album encompassing a variety of Afro-Cuban genres and rhythms entwined with flashes of mind-bending cosmic influence. Algo Nuevo is a further jewel in Cuba’s musical crown of riches, with plenty of dancefloor treats and downtempo numbers held within.

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New Regency Orchestra

Release: 2024 / WW – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Announcing the debut album from one of London’s most electrifying acts, New Regency Orchestra. An 18-piece Afro-Cuban big band, inspired by the musical melting pot of NYC in the 1950s, but with the punch and power of a whole host of London’s best Latin and jazz musicians. Blowing new life into these compositions, the album is a reimagining of some of the finest music from that golden era. From early 1950s René Hernandez and Tito Puente, through to the 1970s salsa of Rafael Labasta and Orlando Marin, produced and performed with fresh fire.

NRO is the brainchild of its artistic director, and the man behind Total Refreshment Centre and Church of Sound, Lex Blondin. Through a long-held passion for jazz, Lex discovered the explosive Afro-Cuban rhythms of mid-1940s NYC via the godfather of Afro-Cuban jazz, Mario Bauzá. A time when two musical worlds collided in a fusion of creativity and energy, jazz luminaries like Dizzy Gillespie and Charlie Parker joining forces with Cuban greats like Machito and Chano Pozo. This vibrant sound was music to dance to and found a home at The New York Palladium, a formative space of freedom and expression that was key to the scene’s development.

Although dance-focussed in their makeup, those early recordings are not often heard in modern club environments and Lex dreamt of retelling their story with a contemporary dynamism. A slice of serendipity followed, as a slot at a new festival opened up and Lex jumped at the chance to make this idea a reality, an 18-piece big band breathing new life into these beloved songs.

Enlisting the expertise of some of the capital’s finest talent, Lex and co-captain Andy Wood, of Como No fame, put together a world-class line-up of talent. Bringing in Eliane Correa as musical director and bandleader, a fluid and interchanging 18-piece band was formed.

The album itself is a hand-picked selection of timeless Afro-Cuban jazz classics, reimagined with NRO’s unbridled energy. It contains ten incredible instrumental tracks including 'Pregon' with its anthemic horn stabs and the addictive head nod bounce of 'Mambo Rama', alongside two scorching vocal numbers in 'Papa Boco' and 'Labasta Llego'. Coupling a heavyweight rhythm section with a wall of horns, they provide a fresh spin on songs from Tito Puente and Chico O'Farrill, René Hernandez through to Rafael Labasta.

“Some of the tunes like Tito Puente’s ‘Mambo Rama’ and ‘Scarlet Mambo’ might sound like they went to a gym as extra drums and bass synth were added to them whilst the tune ‘Sahib & Tito’ is a mix of Tito’s ‘Mambo Buda’ and Sahib Shihab’s ‘Nus’. Our intention is to be both respectful to the innovators and inventors of this incredible music and to pay our dues, but also to add something special from London where the city’s new jazz scene connects with its Latin American musicians and the musical influences around us.”

This pure collective joy, shared experience and music you can’t help but move to.

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Raul Gomez

Release: 2024 / WW – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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For the next reissue in Mr Bongo’s Cuban Classics series, we look to Raúl Gómez’s entrancing 1977 Instrumental album. Presenting a unique blend of orchestral disco and jazz-funk, with Afro-Cuban flavours and soundtrack influences, it’s rich with drum breaks, energy and evolving compositions. A record that forever keeps you guessing, powered by an exemplary orchestra at the top of their game.

Cuban composer and singer Raúl Gómez is most known for featuring in the groups Mirtha Y Raul and Los Bucaneros alongside producing the Cuban classic Los Reyes 73 album, amongst a whole host of other incredible productions over the years. Released on Cuba’s state-owned label Areito, Instrumental sees Gómez not only as an instrumentalist and author, but also as a producer and arranger.

It's an album that deftly evades pigeonholing. Floating between instrumental mood music and library/soundtrack mastery, followed by explosions of cosmic-Latin funk, psych guitar workouts and compositions that reflect the orchestrated disco coming out of the US at the time, from greats such as Love Unlimited or Mfsb. Lace that together with a healthy serving of Afro-Cuban magic to underpin the tracks and it’s a recipe for a record that captivates from start to finish.

Predominantly an instrumental album as the title suggests, the record showcases the Orquesta Egrem in full flow, soaring strings and vibrant horns at every turn. Highlights include 'Mi Samba Carnaval' with its breathtaking drum break, bubbling synths and sublime arrangements and the romantic film music impressions of ‘Tema De La Sierra', that have been a sampling source for many a producer. Elsewhere, ‘6 Son’ is a mind-melding psych guitar powerhouse, with 'Dacapo', written by Gilberto Peralta, offering up a slice of atmospheric and energetic Latin shuffle. One of only a handful of tracks where scat vocals compliment the orchestral tones, a Brazilian percussion theme marries with dancefloor sensibilities for a dose of feel-good, brilliance.

A wide-ranging, multi-dimensional release, Instrumental exhibits musicianship, composition and creativity at its finest and demonstrates another key example of the rich output of music that flowed from the island of Cuba post revolution.

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El Niño Gogo - Aguinaldo Navideño

LP | 1969 | US | Original (Velvet)

6,99 €*

LP | 2024 | EU | Original (Disasters By Choice)

Release: 1969 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Rock & Indie

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Rizomagic

Marimbitiaos

32,99 €*

12" | 1991 | US | Original (Virgin)

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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The Colombian duo of futuristic tropical electronic music, Rizomagic, is pleased to announce the release of their second album titled -marimbitiaos. In a rhizomatic manner, where different elements are interconnected horizontally and without a defined center, generating unpredictable connections, "Marimbitiaos" is a celebration of multiplicity inspired by the music of the Colombian Pacific marimba. With the collaboration of Jayer Torres, son and heir of the great master of Colombian Pacific music, Gualajo, "Marimbitiaos" establishes a dialogue between traditional sounds and the multi-timbral possibilities of electronic music, creating a unique sound that expands the horizons of Colombian electronic music discography. In "Marimbitiaos," ancestral rhythms such as currulaos, tamboritos, and jugas intertwine with elements of ambient, IDM, and drum&bass, giving rise to an unmistakable sonic deconstruction of Colombian music. "Marimbitiaos" features collaborations with the traditional music group "Bejuco" and the Colombian singer based in England, "Montañera," and will be released in digital and vinyl format on October 27, 2023, through a partnership between the Colombian label Polen Records and the Italian label Disasters by Choice. Tracklist:

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Latin Alliance

Know What I'm Saying

3,99 €*

Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass

Release: 1991 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop, Organic Grooves

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG, Cover: Generic

Writing on label sticker.

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Stars In Gold

2LP | DE | Original (A&M)

5,99 €*

Release: DE – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Medium: VG, Cover: VG

Willy Baranda & His West Indies Music

Ritmo Tropical

LP | NL | Original (Grand Gala Stereo)

LP | 1977 | US | Original (True Ventures Records)

Release: NL – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Medium: VG, Cover: VG

Writing on label.
Small light scuff on side 2.
Small writing on front cover.

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José Mangual Jr.

Tribute To Chano Pozo

The Dick Hyman Trio, Ralph Burns And Leonard Feather And Their Orchestra

Release: 1977 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Medium: G+, Cover: G

US original.
Sleeve has taped edges.heavy wear.

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The Swinging Seasons

LP | 1956 | US | Original (MGM)

8,99 €*

LP | 1961 | US | Reissue (Alegre)

Release: 1956 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG+, Cover: VG

Tear in top spine.

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The Alegre All Stars

36,99 €*

Introducing Jesus Nolasco

Release: 1961 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Medium: VG, Cover: VG

Taped spines. Writing on cover. US reissue.

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Yambu

LP | 1979 | US | Original (Chevere)

Hermanas Padilla, Mariachi Azteca, Gilberto Valenzuela, Mariachi Chapala, Dueto Azteca, Mariachi Los Tecolotes, Martin Y Malena, Mariachi Zapopan, Los Dos Palomos, Mariachi Los Compadres

Release: 1979 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Used Vinyl

Medium: G, Cover: G

Cover with heavy water damage, creasing and seam split. Vinyl with many marks.

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Music from Mexico: 50 Mariachi Hits

5LP | US | Original (Budget Sound, Inc.)

21,99 €*

LP | 1974 | US | Original (Monitor)

Release: US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Medium: VG, Cover: G+

Vinyl close to VG+. Box with damage on the sides

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Daniel Viglietti

Tropicos

5,99 €*

12" | 1979 | UK | Original (Island)

Release: 1974 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Rock & Indie

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Medium: VG, Cover: G

Cover with strong wear and long seam split! Record shows scuffs and some scratches!

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Hi-Tension

Funktified

6,99 €*

Release: 1979 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Medium: VG, Cover: Generic

LP | 1979 | AR | Original (Philips)

Julia Elena Dávalos

Canciones

14,99 €*

Release: 1979 / AR – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Pop

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Medium: VG, Cover: VG

Side 2 track 3 with small scratch.
Yellowed over, other wise VG+:

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LP | 1991 | CU | Original (Areito)

A Ritmo De Havana Club

8,99 €*

Issac Delgado Y Adalberto Alvarez

Release: 1991 / CU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Medium: VG+, Cover: VG+

Small light scuff on side A.

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El Chévere De La Salsa Y El Caballero Del Son

LP | 1994 | CU | Original (Areito)

20,99 €*

Release: 1994 / CU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Medium: VG, Cover: VG

Vinyl close to VG+. Cover with ring wear

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LP | 1987 | UK | Original (Globe Style)

¡Oye Listen!

Release: 1987 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Medium: VG, Cover: VG

LP | 1970 | US | Original (Caytronics)

Roberto Carlos

LP | 2020 | EU | Original (180g X Disk Union)

Release: 1970 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Rock & Indie

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Medium: VG, Cover: G+

Cover with ring wear and spine damage.

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Gus Levy

Magia Magia

25,99 €*

Release: 2020 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Medium: Sealed, Cover: Sealed

Sergio Mendes & Brasil '88

Brasil '88

LP | US | Original (Elektra)

LP | 1963 | US | Original (Time)

Release: US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Medium: VG, Cover: VG

Cover has a cut-out.
Writing on cover.

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The Guitar Kings

Mexican Guitars

Guantanamera And Mexican Mariachi Favorites

Release: 1963 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG, Cover: VG

Cover with seam split on bottom spine.

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Los Castillanos

LP | CA | Original (Design)

Release: CA – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Rock & Indie

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Medium: VG, Cover: VG

La Misa Criolla Dei Calchakis

Los Calchakis

LP | 1976 | IT | Original (Arion)

3,99 €*

Release: 1976 / IT – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Rock & Indie

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Medium: VG, Cover: VG

LP | 1963 | US | Original (Philips)

Dizzy Gillespie

New Wave!

Release: 1963 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Medium: G+, Cover: VG

LP | 1978 | ES | Original (CBS)

Roberto Carlos

Canta Sus Grandes Exitos

Release: 1978 / ES – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Rock & Indie, Pop

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Medium: VG, Cover: VG

LP | 1980 | EU | Original (CBS)

Roberto Carlos

Release: 1980 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Pop

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Medium: VG, Cover: VG

LP | 1995 | DE | Original (Motor Music)

Get Easy!

Release: 1995 / DE – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Medium: VG+, Cover: Generic

LP | 1982 | EU | Reissue (BeauMonde)

Fabriano Fuzion

Cosmik Sindika

36,99 €*

Release: 1982 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Medium: Near Mint, Cover: Near Mint

2LP | JP | Original (CBS/Sony)

The Super Rock 2

12,99 €*

Release: JP – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Rock & Indie

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Medium: VG, Cover: VG

LP | 1963 | UK | Reissue (Liberty)

Monty Norman

OST Dr. No

18,99 €*

LP | 1971 | UK | Original (Contour)

Release: 1963 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves, Rock & Indie

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Medium: Near Mint, Cover: VG+

1987 reissue.

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Caterina Valente

Malagueña

Release: 1971 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Pop

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Medium: VG+, Cover: VG+

Ismael Rivera Con Sus Cachimbos

Esto Fue Lo Que Trajo El Barco

LP | 1972 | US | Reissue (Craft)

37,99 €*

Release: 1972 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 1972 | US | Reissue (Craft)

Tito Puente

Para Los Rumberos

33,99 €*

Release: 1972 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 1975 | US | Reissue (Craft)

Angel Canales

Sabor

35,99 €*

Release: 1975 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 1973 | US | Reissue (Craft)

Ray Barretto

Indestructible

37,99 €*

Release: 1973 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 1981 | JP | Original (Philips)

Paco De Lucía

Castro Marin

Amparo Ochoa con Los Folkloristas

Release: 1981 / JP – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Used Vinyl

Medium: Near Mint, Cover: VG

Cover has foxing.

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El Cancionero Popular

LP | 1975 | MX | Original (Discos Pueblo)

12,99 €*

Mariachi Monumental Ordaz

Release: 1975 / MX – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Rock & Indie

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Medium: VG+, Cover: VG

Ringwear.

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Lo Mas Popular De La Musica Clasica

LP | MX | Original (Discos Hit)

Release: MX – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Rock & Indie

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Medium: VG+, Cover: VG

Grandes Exitos De La Musica Popular Canaria

LP | ES | Original

Release: ES – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Rock & Indie

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Medium: Near Mint, Cover: Near Mint

Chiquito de Guadalajara Et Ses Mariachis

Fiesta Mexicaine

2LP | 1976 | FR | Original (Disques Carrere)

Release: 1976 / FR – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Medium: VG+, Cover: VG

Lamination is starting to come off.

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14 Joyas Musicales Cubanas - Volúmen 4

LP | 1987 | VE | Original (Guantanamera Record's)

Release: 1987 / VE – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Medium: VG+, Cover: VG

Bumped corners.

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LP | 1981 | CU | Original (Areito)

Tambor Yuka

Release: 1981 / CU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Rock & Indie

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Medium: VG, Cover: VG

Some ringwear and small stains on cover.

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Inti Illimani

Palimpsesto

LP | IT | Original (EMI)

Ballet Folklorico De Mexico

Release: IT – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Rock & Indie

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Medium: VG+, Cover: VG

Record in excellent condition.

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LP | 1963 | MX | Reissue (RCA Victor)

3,99 €*

LP | 1985 | DE | Original (pläne)

Release: 1963 / MX – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Medium: VG+, Cover: VG

Seam split.

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Salsa Picante

Sabrosita!

5,99 €*

Claudio Segovia & Héctor Orezzoli

Release: 1985 / DE – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Medium: VG+, Cover: VG

Cover close to VG+.

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Tango Argentino - Original Cast Recording

2LP | 1986 | JP | Original (Atlantic)

13,99 €*

LP | 1988 | Original (Egrem)

Release: 1986 / JP – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG, Cover: VG+

Japanese pressing with OBI and insert. Vinyl with scuffs and hairlines

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Pablo Milanés

Proposiciones

8,99 €*

LP | 1982 | CU | Original (Egrem)

Release: 1988 / Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Medium: VG+, Cover: VG

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Pablo Milanés

Aniversario

10,99 €*

LP | 1978 | DE | Original (pläne)

Release: 1982 / CU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Medium: VG+, Cover: VG

Split on spine. Small writing on cover.

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Silvio Rodríguez

Dias Y Flores

19,99 €*

Release: 1978 / DE – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG+, Cover: VG

+Insert. Cover with some edgewear otherwise VG+. Record is close to NM.

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14 Joyas Musicales Cubanas - Volúmen 6

LP | VE | Original (Guantanamera Record's)