{"title":"Label - Mr Bongo","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"kit-sebastian-melodi","title":"Kit Sebastian – Melodi","description":"\u003cp\u003e‘Melodi’ is the second album from captivating duo Kit Sebastian (aka Kit Martin and Merve Erdem). Those familiar with the band's cult classic 2019 debut record 'Mantra Moderne' will instantly recognise their unique sound that blurs boundaries of world music, jazz and psychedelia. Not to be content replicating the same album, sonically the feel of ‘Melodi’ is a maturation. It is more diverse and provides glimpses into many different worlds from the Italian Riviera to the mountains of the Caucasus, the beaches of Bahia to the city streets of Istanbul and Paris. This joyous merging of soundscapes evokes a borderless planet with music as an international language, belonging everywhere and nowhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘Melodi’ is imbued with Kit Sebastian's love of vintage records and world cinema, but it is not a retro homage. It celebrates its influences but is very much a modern record, being simultaneously brand new and retro. This is a credit to the duo's craft as musicians and songwriters, presenting their influences as a circular interaction between the present and the past rather than a linear one. – \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitsebastian.bandcamp.com\/album\/melodi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eMr Bongo \/ On Bandcamp\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"380\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/album\/2PJa85qCkhtXUn3tmkD7S9?utm_source=generator\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLabel:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMr Bongo – MRBLP227\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormat:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVinyl, LP, Album\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCountry:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUK\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReleased:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 Oct 2021\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenre:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJazz, Rock, Funk \/ Soul\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStyle:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePsychedelic, Funk\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Mr Bongo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41456628334750,"sku":"7119691277813","price":45.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0584\/5434\/3838\/products\/R-20281147-1633220364-4247-jpeg.jpg?v=1646292937"},{"product_id":"teaspoonthewavesteaspoonthewaves","title":"Teaspoon \u0026 The Waves – Teaspoon \u0026 The Waves","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOfficial replica re-issue of a South African jazz-funk rarity from Teaspoon \u0026amp; The Waves.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReleased in 1977 on Soul Jazz Pop, a subsidiary label of Mavuthela Music Company \/ Gallo, Teaspoon \u0026amp; The Waves’ self-titled album is an absolute masterpiece. Best known for the song 'Oh Yeh Soweto’, which is an astonishing adaptation of Lamont Dozier's anthem 'Going Back to My Roots', this track has become a contemporary underground club classic in recent times and has been featured in sets from a cross-section of DJs. With such a massive calling card song, it could be easy to write off the album as a typical one-tracker (like so many records often are), but that is a long way from the truth. Each of the remaining four tracks are super strong and, for us here at Mr Bongo, this has to be our favourite South African record of this era. 'Saturday Express' is a jazz-funk\/disco stomper which will soon be lighting up dancefloors again. 'Wind and Fire' is true afro-jazz-funk excellence, with great spacey synths and reggae-inspired guitar grooves riding throughout. The opener, 'Friday Night’, also has a slightly reggae-tinged tropical groove, whilst 'Got Me Tight' finishes off the session with a feel-good jazz-funk workout that features cool, quirky, Patrick Adams-esque synths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaxophonist Teaspoon Ndlela has had an amazing and rich musical career. Releasing albums on records labels Soul Jazz Pop, Hit Special, Gallo GRC, alongside working with and writing for South African artists such as Mpharanyana, Stimela, Sipho Gumede and Sgu. He also features on the Paul Simon track 'Gumboots' taken from the iconic 'Graceland' project. Though best known for 'Oh Yeh Soweto' we hope this re-issue helps demonstrate that there is much more magic in this wonderful musician's repertoire to discover. – \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mrbongo.bandcamp.com\/album\/teaspoon-and-the-waves\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eBandcamp\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"300\" height=\"380\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/album\/1oBMvwID0e07Q9kRSwAW3N\" frameborder=\"0\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allow=\"encrypted-media\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLabel: Mr Bongo – MRBLP225\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormat: Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCountry: UK, Europe \u0026amp; US\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReleased: 26 Feb 2021\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenre: Jazz, Funk \/ Soul, Pop\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStyle: Jazz-Funk, Disco\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Mr Bongo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41456660381854,"sku":"7119691269313","price":45.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0584\/5434\/3838\/products\/f2017c83b7e710166f95dcb08ea223ce42599679.jpg?v=1646293648"},{"product_id":"joelculpeppersgt","title":"Joel Culpepper – Sgt Culpepper","description":"\u003cp\u003eHailing from south-east London, Joel Culpepper is an artist who’s been on Mr Bongo's radar for some time now. With a unique soulful voice and explosive showmanship, Joel’s star is rising. His sonic palette blends an array of genres and influences, that looks back to the greats whilst simultaneously absorbing London’s contemporary musical landscape. His charismatic Colors Studios performance of ‘Woman', the standout cut from Joel’s 2017 EP ‘Tortoise’, has amassed over 13 million views on YouTube (and counting).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoel's debut album, 'Sgt Culpepper’, is an incredible modern soul album and the product of a two-year undertaking which saw him attract an array of respected producers and musicians from the UK and beyond, a testament to the reputation he had already built as a dynamic songwriter and performer among his contemporaries. With executive production from Swindle (Ezra Collective, Mahalia), mastering from Joker (Stormzy, Kojey Radical) and with co-productions that include the likes of legendary pop producer Guy Chambers, Raf Rundell (The 2 Bears), Shawn Lee (Saint Etienne, Kelis), and Tom Misch, Sgt Culpepper is a demonstration of the power of community, mingling self-reflection with wider social commentary. The record is split into four chapters: The Battle, which includes previous singles ‘W.A.R’ and ‘Return’, The Surrender, embodied by recent single ‘Poetic Justice’; The Love and The Lesson.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoel’s desire to forge a sense of collectivism was the lifeblood for 'Sgt Culpepper', resulting in the diverse roster of talent attached to the project. As well as the aforementioned names, the record includes production from the likes of British multi-instrumentalist Redinho, South London rapper and Roc Nation signee Kay Young, Linden Jay (Poppy Ajudha, Rejjie Snow), and Grammy-award winning songwriter Jimmy Hogarth. \"I've been inspired by how the UK jazz and Grime scene supports each other, it’s similar to what happens in the states. Collectives like Odd Future, Aftermath and the earliest being Motown. It’s soul’s turn to band together here, likeminded independent musicians working to support the scene and each other as a whole.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough charismatic storytelling, personal epiphanies, and the formation of a new creative collective that underpins his craft, 'Sgt Culpepper' ushers in a new era for Joel as an artist. – \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/joelculpeppermusic.bandcamp.com\/album\/sgt-culpepper\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eMr Bongo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"380\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/album\/43mTFLfF5mNMhuA7MtDcSi\" frameborder=\"0\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allow=\"encrypted-media\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLabel: Mr Bongo – MRBLP235, Pepper Records (7) – MRBLP235\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormat: Vinyl, LP, Album\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCountry: UK\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReleased: 23 Jul 2021\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenre: Funk \/ Soul\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStyle: Soul, Contemporary R\u0026amp;B\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Mr Bongo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41456680730782,"sku":"7119691276311","price":48.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0584\/5434\/3838\/products\/4bed53a800eb15d50d38011b34d38f683ac8c1c7.jpg?v=1646294420"},{"product_id":"tadaosawaikazuesawaitakeshiinomatanoriomaedahozanyamamotojazzrock","title":"Tadao Sawai, Kazue Sawai, Takeshi Inomata, Norio Maeda, Hozan Yamamoto ‎– Jazz Rock","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginally released in 1973, the record sounds simultaneously vintage and contemporary. It is akin to something Madlib might dream up whilst lost in Japan collaborating with Min'yō players at a recording session. The record features some amazing shakuhachi (bamboo flute) playing by Hozan Yamamoto, which gives the music a haunting, dreamlike atmosphere. You can almost visualise the long grass blowing in the wind, and hear the bamboo rustling in the distance on a long hot summer’s day. Takeshi Inomata, Tadao Sawai and Kazue Sawai anchor the session. Takeshi’s exceptionally funky-drum work will almost certainly get some producers dusting off and firing up their MPC's. Whilst Kazue and Tadao work their magic on the koto (a traditional string instrument). \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Though certainly not an ambient record, 'Jazz-Rock' has the same meditative, other-worldly quality that invites you to sit back, listen and be transported somewhere else. Unfortunately, until now the 'Jazz Rock' album is a scarcity that commanded a high price-tag only for the most hardened of record collectors. So it is pleasure to make it accessible to all, and we hope you dig this lost, obscure future-classic as much as we do. – \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mrbongo.bandcamp.com\/album\/jazz-rock\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eMr Bongo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/videoseries?list=PLuGAvXrEzoIllcWakkyV1MSCEtbjSFzj5\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLabel: Mr Bongo ‎– MRBLP-204\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormat: Vinyl, LP, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo, Gatefold\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCountry: UK\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReleased: 17 Jul 2020\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenre: Jazz, Folk, World, \u0026amp; Country\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStyle: Min'yō, Jazz-Rock\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Mr Bongo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41456742432926,"sku":"7119691263717","price":48.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0584\/5434\/3838\/products\/0e344dcfe1f90ebcf24ff2814086e09c76178433.jpg?v=1646295948"},{"product_id":"cymande-promised-heights","title":"Cymande – Promised Heights","description":"\u003cp\u003eOn their final LP for Janus Records, Cymande continues the heavy message theme of \u003cem\u003eSecond Time Roun\u003c\/em\u003ed. \"Pon de Dungle\" is about the secrets of life and love articulated over a lazy beat. \"Equatorial Forest\" is a multifaceted tune with a lightning tempo and sliding, accentuating horns, while the Curtis Mayfield-ish \"Brothers on the Slide\" has some commercial appeal. The flavorful \"Changes\" is like viewing a good oil painting; the slow, moody instrumental has a meditating effect, and a soft, airy flute makes for an inconspicuous lead instrument. \"Promised Heights,\" the title cut, is strong, and should have done better for Cymande. It has the lilt and beauty of earlier sides, the horn work is sensational, and a nice sax solo scintillates. That same looping reggae beat is matched with meaningful lyrics and a positive, working-together theme on \"Losing Ground.\" \"The Recluse\" has a great hook and features a nice romping beat spiced by sweeping horns. Cymande is a perfect example of music's universal appeal; despite not knowing 70-percent of what they're saying, you're still drawn into the sounds.\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cbr\u003e180 gram vinyl, mastered from original tapes, replica original artwork, official Mr Bongo reissue. Licensed from John Schroeder Enterprises.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"380\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/album\/3QwoBbZO1aClSBVTra79Dd?utm_source=generator\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLabel: Mr Bongo – MRBLP160, Janus Records – JXS 7004\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormat: Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue, 180 Gram\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCountry: UK \u0026amp; US\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReleased: 21 Apr 2018\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenre: Funk \/ Soul\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStyle: Funk, Afrobeat\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Mr Bongo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41456758620318,"sku":"7119691252018","price":39.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0584\/5434\/3838\/products\/Cymande_bf713fbe-3b5d-450b-8c48-60500da57dff.jpg?v=1646296376"},{"product_id":"the-brkn-record-the-architecture-of-oppression-part-1","title":"The Brkn Record – The Architecture Of Oppression Part 1","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Brkn Record is a new project led and produced by Jake Ferguson, the co-founder and bass player for the UK’s foundational deep jazz outfit the Heliocentrics. With fellow Heliocentrics co-founder and legendary drummer Malcolm Catto, Ferguson has been a regular collaborator with globally recognised artists including Archie Shepp, Mulatu Astatke, Melvin Van Peebles, Orlando Julius and many others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Architecture of Oppression Part 1 \u003c\/em\u003erepresents Ferguson’s debut as a bandleader and orchestrator, and manifests as a committed and soulful response to ongoing and systemic anti-black racism, social oppression and state violence both at home in London and across the globe. Combining poetry, testimony and song with rich and cinematic backdrops, Ferguson has produced a sui generis sound that conjures flavours of Arthur Verocai, Ennio Morricone, classic library productions, Madlib-style deep-jazz beat science, and psychedelic soul. With bandmate Malcolm Catto on drums, Ferguson draws on their long years of collaborative experience in the Heliocentrics to build an album of striking texture and depth. — via Label\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe style=\"border: 0; width: 100%; height: 120px;\" src=\"https:\/\/bandcamp.com\/EmbeddedPlayer\/album=4115960989\/size=large\/bgcol=ffffff\/linkcol=0687f5\/tracklist=false\/artwork=small\/transparent=true\/\" seamless=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e↓\u003cbr\u003eLabel: Mr Bongo Worldwide Ltd\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Vinyl, LP, Album, Gatefold\u003cbr\u003eReleased: 2021\u003cbr\u003eGenre: Jazz, Funk \/ Soul\u003cbr\u003eStyle: Psychedelic, Soul\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFile under: Funk \/ Soul\u003cbr\u003e⦿\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mr Bongo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41456759898270,"sku":"7119691276915","price":45.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0584\/5434\/3838\/products\/The-Brkn-Record-Album-Artwork-small.jpg?v=1646296395"},{"product_id":"hozan-yamamoto-and-yu-imai-the-devil-comes-playing-the-flute","title":"Hozan Yamamoto and Yu Imai - The Devil Comes Playing The Flute","description":"\u003cp\u003eThough not translating perfectly into English 'Akuma Ga Kitarite Fue Wo Fuku', (kitarite has not been a modern expression in Japanese) roughly means 'The Devil Comes Playing The Flute' \/ 'The Devil Is Coming While Blowing The Whistle' or 'Devils Flute’. It is the original soundtrack to Kôsei Saitô’s 1979 mystery and suspense movie, ‘Devil’s Flute’. The film is based on a story by the famous author, Seishi Yokomizo, and is centred around a much-loved fictional Japanese detective, Kosuke Kindaichi. A Japanese Sherlock Holmes that has been popular for generations. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHozan Yamamoto was invited to compose the soundtrack directly by the producer of the film, Haruki Kadokawa. Mr Kadokawa also hired keyboard player and producer Yu Imai as an assistant producer on the project, resulting in a stunning cosmic, breaks and beats-laden, funk, disco soundtrack extravaganza. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen it comes to the soundtrack and the technology of the time, Hozan Yamamoto and Yu Imai got inventive, tripped out, funked up, and experimented, creating a quirky soundtrack masterpiece that needed to be heard more outside of Japan. Differing from the more traditional Japanese music orientation of some of his other albums such as 'Beautiful Bamboo-Flute' (also released on Mr Bongo) the album showcases a number of genres, from lush atmospheric incidental music to disco and funk grooves, experimental nuggets, drum and flute workouts, to neo-classical and more. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA special record that showcases the further depths of this wonderful musician's talents. – \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/us.mrbongo.com\/products\/akuma-ga-kitarite-fuw-wo-fuku-vinyl-lp-cd\"\u003eMr Bongo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/FUGsWpdm61c\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLabel: Mr Bongo – MRBLP234\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormat: Vinyl, LP\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCountry: UK\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReleased: 2021\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenre: Jazz, Funk \/ Soul, Stage \u0026amp; Screen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStyle: Fusion, Jazz-Funk, Soundtrack, Disco\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mr Bongo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41477586845854,"sku":"7119691277615","price":48.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0584\/5434\/3838\/products\/R-5710425-1581902765-9738.jpg?v=1646900379"},{"product_id":"doris-did-you-give-the-world-some-love-today-baby","title":"Doris - Did You Give The World Some Love Today, Baby","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginally released on EMI Sweden in 1970, this was Doris’(aka \u003cspan\u003eDoris Irene Olsson Marberg (née Svensson) \u003c\/span\u003elone solo album. \u003cspan\u003eOriginal copies of this album still change hands in excess of $500. This is a\u003c\/span\u003e Swedish funk \/ psych \/ jazz rarity, it attracted little attention upon its initial release and seemed doomed to obscurity, but thanks to crate-digging DJs and a Mr Bongo 1996 reissue, it has since seen a new lease of life as a highly prized cult classic amongst record collectors. The album presents a unique blend of pop, jazz, funk and soul, containing more than a hint of Joni Mitchell, Led Zeppelin and the like. Backed by her husband Lukas Lindholm on bass Doris was able to lay down some seriously funky bass lines on tracks like ‘Don't’ and ‘Beatmaker’. On ‘You Never Come Closer’, an experimental track that was way ahead of its time, Janne Carlsson unleashes a fearsome sound on drums helped by Bernot Egerladh on organ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"You Never Come Closer\" was sampled on \"Closer\" by influential hip-hop producer Madlib for Quasimoto. This has led to Doris' work becoming increasingly popular amongst underground hip-hop fans.  'Did You Give The World Some Love Today, Baby’ is more than just a curiosity, it’s an overlooked gem, showcasing a singer with a distinctive voice, great range and charm. — via Label\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe style=\"border: 0; width: 100%; height: 120px;\" src=\"https:\/\/bandcamp.com\/EmbeddedPlayer\/album=2985382806\/size=large\/bgcol=ffffff\/linkcol=0687f5\/tracklist=false\/artwork=small\/transparent=true\/\" seamless=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e↓\u003cbr\u003eLabel: Mr Bongo, Odeon\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Vinyl, LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Blue\u003cbr\u003eReissued: 2022 \/ Original Release: 1970\u003cbr\u003eGenre: Funk \/ Soul, Pop, Folk\u003cbr\u003eStyle: Soul-Jazz, Soul, Easy Listening, Vocal, Folk\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFile under: Funk \/ Soul\u003cbr\u003e⦿\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mr Bongo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41971011911838,"sku":"7119691280318","price":45.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0584\/5434\/3838\/products\/Doris.jpg?v=1660980658"},{"product_id":"ryo-kawasaki-juice","title":"Ryo Kawasaki – Juice","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e— The Analog Vault \/\/ Essential Listening —\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs one peels back the layers of the late, great Japanese guitarist Ryo Kawasaki’s exceptional solo record, Juice, one will find seven of the freshest tracks on this fifth outing by Kawaski. This jazz-funk classic from 1976 is one of the Japanese guitar master’s finest works - brimming with tasteful shreds, bouncy basslines, and fusion jams that showcase Kawasaki’s compositional acuity, technical dexterity and strong sense of melody.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlbum opener “Raisins” sets the fabulously festive tone that continues onto irresistibly buoyant tracks like “East Side Boogie”, “El Toro” and “Andes”. It is easy to see why Juice had become a favourite of collectors and producers alike (“Bamboo Child” has been sampled by Puff Daddy, Diamond D and Kool G Rap), and why Mr. Bongo has reissued this terrified cult classic. - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/theanalogvault.mom\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eThe Analog Vault\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClassic jazz-funk fusion from the late, great Japanese guitarist Ryo Kawasaki. Recorded in New York, and originally released in 1976, 'Juice' presents Ryo at the height of his powers. Born in Japan in 1947, Ryo had a long and stellar career recording and releasing music up until his passing on 13 April 2020, in Tallinn, Estonia. Ryo is one of the pioneers of the jazz fusion genre, with the Japanese jazz fusion \/ funk sound becoming extremely influential within the 80s UK club scene and amongst its DJs. His track 'Trinkets \u0026amp; Things' became a bonafide underground classic. In the US he worked with some of the greats of jazz, such as Elvin Jones, Chico Hamilton and Bobbi Humphrey, to name but a few. A forward-thinking and ever-evolving musician, Ryo collaborated with the Roland Corporation and Korg on the 'guitar synthesizer' and later wrote music software for computers. Later in life he relocated to Estonia and worked there, as well as Finland, Sweden, and the Baltic states. 'Juice' has become a much-loved album for crate diggers and jazz-funk enthusiasts, with its tracks frequently being sampled and re-imagined in hip-hop. The smokey, beat-down, spiritual funk jam 'Bamboo Child' has been flipped by Diamond D, Puff Daddy, and Kool G Rap. The album was released in 1976 on RCA Records and features the musicians' drummer Jimmy Young, rhythm guitarist Hugh McCracken, and bassist Stu Woods amongst other luminaries. A solid album throughout that incorporates a heavy dose of tripped-out synths alongside the emerging disco sound of the time. Tracks such as the opener ‘Raisins’, with its drum beat intro and bubbling bass-line, rivals The Headhunters at their finest.- \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mrbongo.bandcamp.com\/album\/juice\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMr Bongo | Bandcamp\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kVYgvrvL4k8\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; height: 134.39px;\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e\n\u003ccol style=\"width: 49.9331%;\"\u003e\n\u003ccol style=\"width: 49.9331%;\"\u003e\n\u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 22.3984px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 22.3984px;\"\u003eLabel:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 22.3984px;\"\u003eMr Bongo – MRBLP252\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 22.3984px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 22.3984px;\"\u003eFormat:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 22.3984px;\"\u003eVinyl, Album, Reissue, LP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 22.3984px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 22.3984px;\"\u003eCountry:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 22.3984px;\"\u003eUK\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 22.3984px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 22.3984px;\"\u003eReleased:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 22.3984px;\"\u003e5th Aug 2022\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 22.3984px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 22.3984px;\"\u003eGenre:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 22.3984px;\"\u003eJazz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 22.3984px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 22.3984px;\"\u003eStyle:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 22.3984px;\"\u003eFusion, Jazz-Funk\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Mr Bongo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41971015843998,"sku":"7119691284316","price":48.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0584\/5434\/3838\/products\/Ryo-Kawasaki.jpg?v=1660981766"},{"product_id":"miche-with-love-volume-1","title":"Miche – With Love Volume 1","description":"\u003cp\u003e“A collection of gems from the annals of music history” DJ Mag\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere we are at the dawn of a new compilation series and we’re kicking things off with an absolute gem that features a selection of hard-to-find records (some impossible to find) and some that have been hiding in plain sight all along. They all share common qualities, being that they are beautiful, soul-quenched songs that sing of love, peace and unity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSometimes the cynical knock compilations, there is certain snobbery amongst some about the original pressing, but music shouldn't just be about lucky collectors giving over large sums of money to record dealers. It's also about a bridge to the past, a celebration of the legacy of somebody’s art, and a second chance for initially overlooked work to shine. As with all the best compilations, it has been compiled with love… - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mrbongo.bandcamp.com\/album\/with-love-volume-1-compiled-by-miche\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMr Bongo \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"380\" style=\"border-radius: 12px;\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/album\/62ylRfEeTjiI54MMxWQfAJ?utm_source=generator\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse; border-width: 1px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"border-width: 1px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLabel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-width: 1px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eMr Bongo\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– MRBLP260\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"border-width: 1px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFormat:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-width: 1px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"format_item_3SAJn\"\u003e2 x\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eVinyl,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLP, Compilation\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"border-width: 1px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCountry:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-width: 1px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eUK\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"border-width: 1px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eReleased:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-width: 1px;\"\u003e\u003ctime datetime=\"2022-09-23\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e23 Sept 2022\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/time\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"border-width: 1px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eGenre:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-width: 1px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eJazz,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLatin,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFunk \/ Soul\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"border-width: 1px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eStyle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-width: 1px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eSoul,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGospel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Mr Bongo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42251937218718,"sku":"7119691284910","price":48.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0584\/5434\/3838\/products\/R-24455693-1662672834-9399.jpg?v=1668842223"},{"product_id":"daniel-salinas-atlantis","title":"Daniel Salinas - Atlantis","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAtlantis \u003c\/em\u003eis a smouldering jazz-funk, cinematic excursion courtesy of the Brazilian maestro, Daniel Salinas. A conductor, pianist, arranger, and producer, he has worked across several genres within Brazil’s rich musical tapestry, including the Beatles-inspired Jovem Guarda movement, jazz-funk, and MPB to name just a few. He featured on records by Franco, Célia, Perfume Azul Do Sol, Wilson Simonal, Juca Chaves and a whole host of Brazilian greats. Released in 1973 on Top Tape Records, 'Atlantis’, features one of Salinas’ best-known recordings (at least in Europe), his much-loved interpretation of 'Also Sprach Zarathustra’ entitled 'Straussmania’. It was inspired by Eumir Deodato's global hit of the same year and went on to be adopted by various scenes becoming a classic within rare groove circles as well as amongst breaks and beats diggers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther highlights include the only original Salinas composed track on the album; the driving, orchestrated Brazilian groover, 'Baião', and an epic, head nod breakbeat interpretation of Donovan's folky \"Atlantis\". \u003cem\u003eAtlantis \u003c\/em\u003ewas also issued by the American record label Cadet in 1974 with alternative yellow sleeve artwork; this re-issue is a replica of the original Brazilian Top Tape version from 1973. — via Label\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"152\" style=\"border-radius: 12px;\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/album\/03nTCZqG4EOhAq9SYX6StL?utm_source=generator\u0026amp;theme=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cbr\u003e↓\u003cbr\u003eLabel: Mr Bongo\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue, Gatefold\u003cbr\u003eReissued: 2022 \/ Original Release: 1973\u003cbr\u003eGenre: Jazz, Latin, Funk \/ Soul\u003cbr\u003eStyle: Smooth Jazz, Jazz-Funk, Easy Listening\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFile under: Funk \/ Soul\u003cbr\u003e⦿\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mr Bongo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42446517862558,"sku":"7119691283418","price":48.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0584\/5434\/3838\/products\/a3417759380_10.jpg?v=1676532718"},{"product_id":"lonnie-smith-afro-desia-2024-reissue","title":"Lonnie Smith – Afro—Desia (2024 Reissue)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"tralbumData tralbum-about\"\u003eThe second in our Mr Bongo series opening the vault on classic recordings from the fabled Groove Merchant Records catalogue. This time the spotlight turns to the Hammond B3 organ maestro Lonnie Smith, as we proudly present a reissue of his cosmic jazz-funk journey, \u003cem\u003eAfro-Desia\u003c\/em\u003e. Originally released in 1975, this much-loved album was produced by Groove Merchant label owner Sonny Lester and features the mysterious 'Compliments Of A Friend' on guitar. Considering Smith was part of George Benson’s quartet in the ‘60s, that not so discreet veil appears to have been lifted on who this ‘friend’ might be. However, presumably due to contractual reasons, Benson had to remain covert for this recording. The lineup doesn’t stop there though, with the likes of legendary bassist Ron Carter and Grammy award winning saxophonist Joe Lovano joining the outfit.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn album of two parts, the first side sees Lonnie Smith in a spaced-out, cosmic jazz funk setting. The opener 'Afrodesia' is a funk flexing, steamy groover. Greg Hopkins and Lavano trading off on trumpet and sax respectively, as that bassline walks its way over fluttering jazz percussion and off-kilter electronics. 'Spirits Free' is an epic 15-minute free-wheeling jazz-funk workout. A mind melting trip\u003cspan class=\"bcTruncateMore\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethat rises and falls, in parts spacey and serene, with Smith’s organ playing complimented by stretched out horns. Before long it opens out into unconstrained fluid sections that do its title proud. Pure ‘70s jazz-funk at its most stellar.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSide B takes a more classic soul-jazz flavour, with touches of Latin spice. 'Straight To The Point' kicks off with a carnival zing, full-frontal horn and organ lines providing a fiery party punch. It’s a swinging jazz cut that used to receive spins by DJs at Russ Dewbury's Jazz Room's sessions in Brighton in the ‘90s.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFinally, 'Favors' and 'The Awakening' close out the release. Two sure shot, quintessential Lonnie Smith firing Hammond grooves. Each conjuring up images of packed out, smokey jazz bar jams, every player letting loose with masterful improv sections to whip the crowd up into a frenzy. A truly wonderful album, and an archetypal release showcasing the height of jazz musician excellence from this era. — (via Mr Bongo, Bandcamp)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/album\/34BeAODzTZ1x5ezNm6WhLZ?utm_source=generator\u0026amp;theme=0\" style=\"border-radius: 12px;\" height=\"450\" width=\"100%\" allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e↓\u003cbr\u003eLabel: Groove Merchant, Mr Bongo\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Gatefold\u003cbr\u003eCountry: UK\u003cbr\u003eReissued: Mar 29, 2024 \/ Original Release: 1975\u003cbr\u003eGenre: Jazz\u003cbr\u003eStyle: Fusion, Jazz-Funk\u003cbr\u003e⦿\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFile under: Soul-Jazz \/ Jazz-Funk\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mr Bongo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43773278584990,"sku":"7119691294018","price":48.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0584\/5434\/3838\/files\/a0099247125_10.jpg?v=1715067393"},{"product_id":"nina-maia-inteira","title":"Nina Maia – Inteira","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eInteira\u003c\/em\u003e, which translates to English as 'whole' is the ambitious debut album by 22-year old singer, songwriter, instrumentalist, and producer Nina Maia. As much inspired by Billie Eilish and Rosalía, as Milton Nascimento and Toninho Horta and not sounding like other records coming out of Brazil, \u003cem\u003eInteira\u003c\/em\u003e is unique. Though rich in its Brazilian heritage, inspired by samba canção, MPB, and the Clube da Esquina movement, it also channels influence from bands such as Portishead and Massive Attack, mixed with jazz, contemporary leftfield and electronic pop artists. Musically, it is not easily pigeonholed, with beautiful, well-crafted songs, sophisticated arrangements, eloquent vocals and intimate lyrics. \u003cbr\u003e—\u003cbr\u003eIt began with a cassette tape entitled 'Pleased To Meet You' gifted to us at Sessa’s Fasching, Stockholm show by Yann Dardenne, the multi-tasking tour manager\/sound engineer\/producer\/merch stall worker and co-owner of Seloki Records. On first listen, the selection of underground Brazilian artists from the Seloki’s roster was superb, however, one song stopped us in our tracks. The hauntingly captivating ' GOSTO MEIO DOCE’ by Nina Maia and Francisca Barreto, gave us a taste of Nina's ethereal, addictive voice and we knew we needed to hear more. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorn in Minas Gerais but now based in São Paulo, the 22-year-old has already packed a lot into a relatively short space of time. The singer, songwriter, instrumentalist, and producer, has already collaborated on the soundtracks for six Brazilian feature films, including a track with the vocalists Maria Gadú, Iza, and Liniker. But things enter a new exciting era with this, her remarkable debut album entitled \u003cem\u003eInteira\u003c\/em\u003e, which translates to English as 'whole'. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs much inspired by Billie Eilish and Rosalía, as Milton Nascimento and Toninho Horta and not sounding like other records coming out of Brazil, \u003cem\u003eInteira\u003c\/em\u003e is unique. Though rich in its Brazilian heritage, inspired by samba canção, MPB, and the Clube da Esquina movement, it also channels influence from bands such as Portishead and Massive Attack, mixed with jazz, contemporary leftfield and electronic pop artists. Musically, it is not easily pigeonholed, with beautiful, well-crafted songs, sophisticated arrangements, eloquent vocals and intimate lyrics. Each track reflects different moments and stories from Nina's youth but with dialogues, feelings, and questions that span generations and resonate with all. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis ambitious debut album is Nina's vision and sound, expressing herself without constraints and making music with her friends. Featuring a lineup of Thalin (drums), Valentim Frateschi (bass), Francisca Barreto (cello and vocals), Thales Hashiguti (viola and violin), Yann Dardenne (acoustic guitar and co-producer) and Nina on piano, Rhodes, guitar and production. The album led to a nomination in Paulista Association of Art Critics (APCA) award’s ‘Breakthrough Artist’ category, who also listed \u003cem\u003eInteira\u003c\/em\u003e as one of the 50 best albums of 2024. It also received support from Bandcamp Weekly and Jamz Supernova on BBC 6 Music. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReleased digitally by Seloki Records in Brazil in 2024, Mr Bongo in partnership with Seloki Records now present this new, deluxe worldwide edition that includes four additional songs. These comprise the brand-new exquisite 'MANHA', as well as an original twist on Vinicius de Moraes' classic 'Serenata Do Adeus'. Elsewhere you’ll find a live recording showcasing Nina's remarkable energy on stage courtesy of 'DE DENTRO' and 'GOSTO MEIO DOCE' with the amazing musician\/vocalist Francisca Barreto, where our whole story began. Here at Mr Bongo, we are honoured to release music by such a remarkable new talent - one whose musical trajectory is most certainly about to soar. — (via \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mrbongo.com\/products\/inteira-deluxe-edition-vinyl-lp-cd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eLabel\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"352\" style=\"border-radius: 12px;\" data-testid=\"embed-iframe\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/album\/3tYiJgVCqtKjTBWMFERGoz?utm_source=generator\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ryaQsIxhDXs?si=HnZJvl4-91FtCErT\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e↓\u003cbr\u003eLabel: Mr Bongo, Seloki Records \u003cbr\u003eFormat: Vinyl, LP, Album, Deluxe Edition\u003cbr\u003eReleased: Aug 2025\u003cbr\u003eGenre: Latin, Pop\u003cbr\u003eStyle: MPB (Música Popular Brasileira), Indie Pop, Female Vocals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFile under: Latin \/\/ Latin-Influenced\u003cbr\u003e⦿\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mr Bongo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46111046041758,"sku":"5024017006539","price":48.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0584\/5434\/3838\/files\/a_334705fc-311f-4d7b-ab6e-639d6b563ba9.jpg?v=1761473757"},{"product_id":"tom-ze-estudando-o-samba","title":"Tom Zé – Estudando O Samba","description":"\u003cp\u003eIncredibly unique concept album from the one and only, Tom Zé. As featured in Rolling Stone magazine's 100 Greatest Brazilian Albums of all-time list (2007). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of Ze’s finest albums in our opinion, originally released by Continental Brazil in 1976 – a tough one to find at a good price in its original form now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘\u003cem\u003eEstudando do Samba\u003c\/em\u003e’ (or ‘Studying The Samba’) is a post-Tropicalia studio experimentation laiden with layers of hypnotic percussion, effects \u0026amp; samples that deconstructs the ‘samba’ form. Recorded during what was arguably his most creative period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDavid Byrne found the record in Rio in the late 90’s and included several songs on his Tom Ze collection for Luaka Bop a few years later. At that time Tom was not recording or touring much; playing low-key shows in Sao Paulo and contemplating a move back to Irará to work at a service station owned by one of his cousins. Byrne’s project helped to reignite his career and he hasn’t looked back since. — (via \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mrbongo.com\/products\/tom-ze-estudando-o-samba-vinyl-lp-cd#:~:text=Incredibly%20unique%20concept%20album%20from,of%20Warner%20Music%20UK%20Ltd.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eLabel\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e—\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the all-time great Brazilian Tropicalia albums, \u003cem\u003eEstudando do Samba\u003c\/em\u003e (or \"Studying The Samba\") sits in that magical zone of wildly creative music with experimental qualities that somehow manages to retain pop accessibility. Never one to sit still, Tom Zé attempted to deconstruct traditional samba forms here with layers of hypnotic percussion, effects, and samples. Even better, the simple, but unusual cover with barbed wire critiquing the military dictatorship in Brazil led to the music being found by David Byrne and the revitalization of Zé’s music career. — (via \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/insheepsclothinghifi.com\/album\/tom-ze-estudando-o-samba\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eIn Sheep's Clothing Hi-Fi\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e—\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will find a lot written of Tom Zé, calling him everything from a ‘cultural cannibal’ to a ‘revolutionary anarchist,’ or ‘mad scientist’ to ‘rebel master.’ Even ‘Brazilian madman’! Zé's contemporaries, artists such as Gilberto Gil and Caetano Veloso, achieved great commercial and critical success in the 70s and 80s while Zé was a figure who was largely left over on the sidelines. Wherever you stand on his placing in Brazil's musical and social pantheon, one cannot deny the astonishing boldness of Estudando o Samba, Zé's 1976 album here reissued by Mr Bongo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe influence of tropicália on this album is unmistakable but the key standout feature is the imbuement of Zé's spirit. He was known for experimenting, palpably felt on ‘Toc’ – which features the sound of a blender – and his unorthodox approach to the traditional forms of MPB. The hauntingly beautiful ‘A Felicidade’ is a reminder of Zé's talents. It uses Brazilian popular music to tell a story thoroughly juxtaposed, in style and substance, against the stereotypical ‘carnival paradise’ image most had come to expect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is so much to be enjoyed on this album. As the title suggests, this is a 12-track study of samba, featuring everything from the sparse, groove laden trio of a samba de roda (dance circle) to the exquisite deployment of dread-inducing, foreboding samples of cries and screams. \u003cem\u003eEstudando o Samba\u003c\/em\u003e is a rare breed, simultaneously of, and ahead of its time. Learning seldom sounds this good. — (via \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.songlines.co.uk\/review\/estudando-o-samba#:~:text=There%20is%20so%20much%20to,News\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSonglines\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e—\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Reissue. Comes with a four page insert with lyrics and liner notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e—\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"352\" style=\"border-radius: 12px;\" data-testid=\"embed-iframe\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/album\/2jOgajtpXNsinBpwg2dUjH?utm_source=generator\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e↓\u003cbr\u003eLabel: Mr Bongo\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue\u003cbr\u003eReissued: 2019 \/ Originally Released: 1976\u003cbr\u003eGenre: Latin\u003cbr\u003eStyle: Samba, Avantgarde, Experimental, MPB\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFile under: Latin-Influenced\u003cbr\u003e⦿\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mr Bongo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46587861500062,"sku":"7119691257419","price":45.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0584\/5434\/3838\/files\/tom-ze-estudando-o-samba-Cover-Art.jpg?v=1772870308"},{"product_id":"союз-soyuz-krok","title":"СОЮЗ (Soyuz) – Krok","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eKrok\u003c\/em\u003e means “step” in Belarusian - and for Alex Chumak and his band this word comes with a lot of meaning. It’s the title and theme that run throughout СОЮЗ (SOYUZ)'s fourth album, reflecting the journeys the band has navigated in recent years, having moved to Warsaw due to political unrest in their homeland of Belarus and the outbreak of war in Ukraine. Embracing the uncertainty became both the inspiration and main lyrical theme for Alex Chumak, SOYUZ’s composer and arranger, who also decided to go a step further and change the language in which he writes songs from Russian, which is used as lingua franca in many post-Soviet countries, to his native Belarusian. The result is nine songs about dreams and outer space, ordinary miracles, things very close and very distant at the same time. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeeper and more melancholic than previous works, \u003cem\u003eKrok\u003c\/em\u003e is quintessentially SOYUZ, laced with hope, dreams and a celebration of life. Given the difficulties with finding rehearsal and recording spaces in Warsaw and the departure of the drummer Anton Nemahai from the band, Chumak explored alternative options. He reached out to friend and fellow musical collaborator, Sessa, about the possibility of recording the new album in his recently finished studio in São Paulo, with Sessa and Biel Basile coming onboard as recording engineers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThough primarily recorded in Brazil, \u003cem\u003eKrok\u003c\/em\u003e is not a Brazilian or MPB album. It blends the bands' Eastern European roots with jazz, folk and global influences. The genre of the music is hardly identifiable: there are folk ballads and jazz-driven pop compositions covered in lush and often dissonant string and woodwind arrangements where each note is placed with care and meaning behind it. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"\" height=\"\" style=\"border: 0; width: 100%; height: 42px;\" src=\"https:\/\/bandcamp.com\/EmbeddedPlayer\/album=2534410381\/size=small\/bgcol=ffffff\/linkcol=0687f5\/track=715748775\/transparent=true\/\" seamless=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003eBroad in its palette, \u003cem\u003eKrok\u003c\/em\u003e is full of highlights. The title track was the first song Chumak wrote in Belarusian as an adult, making for a fitting opener and one of the band’s finest tracks. Darker than most of SOYUZ’ songs, the tensions lift and lighten as the track progresses. The cinematic library jazz of 'Voo Livre', with ghostly vocals sung by Ciça Góes and Ina, feels like a modern twist on the Italian library composer Alessandro Alessandroni through its sublime choir and woodwind orchestration. Elsewhere, the heartfelt 'Lingua Do Mundo', composed, written, and sung by Chumak and the incredible Tim Bernardes, features one of the standout string arrangements from Chumak and Karch. 'Cichi Karahod' is an instant SOYUZ classic, almost Pat Metheny-esque as it opens, with the acoustic guitar and bass riff transitioning into jazzy AOR \/ pop-folk territory. The record closes with 'Smak žyćcia', a gentle, dreamy spoken-word poetry piece in Japanese by singer-songwriter Manami Kakudo. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite immense challenges, SOYUZ have delivered a career-defining album in \u003cem\u003eKrok\u003c\/em\u003e. Heartfelt and beautiful, it is not an imitation of the past, but rather a truly original, contemporary expression all of its own. — (via \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mrbongo.com\/products\/krok-vinyl-lp-cd?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=b81d11459\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eLabel\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e—\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor their fourth album, \u003cem\u003eKrok\u003c\/em\u003e, the members of Soyuz went to Brazil to record at the invitation of like-minded musician Sessa, taking full advantage of the atmosphere in one of the countries whose music influenced their sound to such a large degree. They finished the record back in their adopted home of Poland, and the result is a magical version of the jazz-meets-MPB-meets-soundtrack-music style they had been working on for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis time around, they dig more deeply into the smooth side of the equation with several songs powered by soft strings, bubbling electric piano, and wordless vocal choruses. A track like \"P7 Blues\" is a perfect encapsulation of their approach, bopping along like incidental music in a very stylish film while also captivating thanks to the arranging skill and instrumental flourishes. Most of the album is anchored in similar territory, though the instruments do shift form song to song, with synths coming to the fore on \"Voo Livre,\" soft rock acoustic guitars and jazz-adjacent flutes on the lovely \"Kali ty zapytaješ,\" and athletic drums giving the title track some zing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"\" height=\"\" style=\"border: 0; width: 100%; height: 42px;\" src=\"https:\/\/bandcamp.com\/EmbeddedPlayer\/album=2534410381\/size=small\/bgcol=ffffff\/linkcol=0687f5\/track=3845827004\/transparent=true\/\" seamless=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe occasional vocals — like on the crushingly pretty \"Nici\" — that dot the album are breathy and sweet, providing just the right amount of laid-back soul into the mix. Tim Bernardes' high-register vocal gymnastics give \"Lingua Do Mundo\" some zazz, and the music rises to one of the few non-relaxed moments to be found.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoyuz's previous albums were quite good, showing all kinds of promise. \u003cem\u003eKrok\u003c\/em\u003e is where they cash that in and make their first bordering-on-great album. It's easy listening that's never boring, each song creating a mood that hard to shake even after the record stops spinning and the harsh realities of everyday life begin to slink back into one's consciousness. – (via \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gruppasoyuz.bandcamp.com\/track\/krok\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eAllMusic\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"352\" style=\"border-radius: 12px;\" data-testid=\"embed-iframe\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/album\/3GBaL0aPre9TvBhbL8wv7y?utm_source=generator\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e↓\u003cbr\u003eLabel: Mr Bongo\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Vinyl, LP, Album\u003cbr\u003eReleased: 2025\u003cbr\u003eGenre: Latin, Jazz, Rock, Funk \/ Soul\u003cbr\u003eStyle: AOR, Fusion, MPB, Soft Rock, Soul-Jazz, Male Vocals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFile under: Latin-Influenced\u003cbr\u003e⦿\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mr Bongo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46771161006238,"sku":"5024017006980","price":48.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0584\/5434\/3838\/files\/a2393948265_10.jpg?v=1777456886"}],"url":"https:\/\/theanalogvault.mom\/collections\/label-mr-bongo.oembed","provider":"The Analog Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}