With an aesthetic that hits all the right notes for hardcore diggers—featuring ’70s soul, ’80s boogie/synth funk, OUTERNATIONAL, and “DISCO NOT DISCO” tracks—this compilation series from Mr. Bongo is …

Ricardo Eddy Martinez’s masterpiece Expreso Ritmico (’78), a pride of Cuba’s prestigious Areito label, has been reissued as part of the MR BONGO Cuba Classics Series! A unique crossover for its time, …

A welcome reissue has arrived following the previous release, which sold out immediately! This 7-inch record features a bossa nova cover of Bill Withers’ classic “Lovely Day,” reconstructed using meti…

Two little-known masterpieces that blend gospel and disco, re-edited for the dance floor with an extra dose of boogie excitement! The second installment of the “Disco Gospel” series by Chicago masters…

Grupo Natureza’s “Pode Acreditar” is now available as part of the 7-inch series from MR BONGO, which reissues Brazilian classics ranging from well-known hits to rare tracks!
Since its release in 1981, …

リオデジャネイロ出身、オーストリア拠点のシンガー/俳優のLuiza Monteiroと、ドイツのプロデューサー Dustin Braun によるプロジェクト CURIO CURIO。ブラジル音楽/MPB をベースに、サイケデリック・ディスコやファンクなどを融合するスタイルから、オリジナリティ溢れるグルーヴが誕生しています。
Following SOYUZ—the band from Belarus …

The eighth installment of the “Record Club” compilation series, curated by Mr. Bongo—which never fails to delight with its excellent selections—has arrived. It is dedicated to the late Luciano Rodrigu…

Ella Thompson, a vocalist and multi-instrumentalist based in Melbourne—the epicenter of contemporary vintage soul and funk—is featured on MR BONGO!! In addition to members of Surprise Chef and Karate …

A masterpiece among masterpieces. A Brazilian legend! Acid-folk. Strings. A universe of rhythm. This reissue is sourced directly from the original master tapes under the artist’s supervision!
The sole …

MR BONGO's 7-inch series Brazil 45s — which reissues Brazilian classics ranging from all-time favorites to obscure diggers' finds and hard-to-get rarities — presents Wal Sant'ana's samba rock cut "Que…

MR.BONGO has released two classic tracks from ARTHUR VEROCAI’s 1973 masterpiece LP—a record that continues to be beloved by fans of Brazilian music—on 7-inch vinyl. The pinnacle of Brazilian music.
Sin…

[Repress] One of the greatest albums in Brazilian jazz. The only album released in 1964 by pianist Francisco Tenório Júnior, who was discovered and cherished by jazz DJs.
The only album by the legendar…

A unique take on Japanese music from the prestigious label MR BONGO—the long-awaited restock... Japanese folklore and jazz that resonate not just in our ears, but in our very DNA. Elegant yet excessiv…

The second installment in the compilation series that lets you take in, all at once, the roster, rarities, and unearthed gems of 〈MR BONGO〉 — the label that keeps issuing superb reissues of soul, funk…

It features a perfect selection of artists who have become key names in Brazil’s current generation—such as Joana Queiroz, Ana Frango Elétrico, and Os Ritmistas—all of whom are also featured in our st…

The long-awaited solo work from Daniel Ögren — a guitarist who has contributed to records by Daniel Johnston and Sven Wunder, and a key figure in the Swedish music scene — is finally here.
He's also a …

The second installment of the compilation series curated by Miche, who runs the excellent reissue label Discs of Fun and Love, backed by the likes of Gilles Peterson, Hunee, and John Gomez, personally…

Evoking the soundtrack to a '70s cop flick, guitar maestro O'Donel Levy's captivating funk-soul-jazz album Simba ('73) is reissued as part of MR BONGO's series of Groove Merchant Records classics!
An A…

MR BONGO's Cuban Classics series! This time it's a 1977 masterpiece presenting a unique fusion of Afro-Cuban sounds, library music/soundtrack influences, gorgeous orchestral disco and jazz-funk. A cap…

A carefully chosen selection of timeless Afro-Cuban jazz classics, energetically rebuilt from the ground up. The stunning debut album from New Regency Orchestra, London's 18-piece Afro-Cuban big band,…

Beautiful Bamboo-Flute (1971), an album of Japanese folk song covers by shakuhachi player Kuni-zan Yamamoto (1937–2014)—a native of Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture, who was designated a Living National Tr…

A vibrant Latin workout/Cuban salsa classic that combines the trippiness of psychedelic rock with the heavy dose of deep funk. The 1975 debut album, also self-titled by Los Reyes 73, is now available …

Featuring “Hot To Trot,” a favorite Latin disco classic of Larry Levan and David Mancuso! Cuban-born violinist Alfredo De La Fe’s debut album, Alfredo (’79), has been reissued by MR BONGO!
Based in New…

Ana Frango Elétrico, a young Brazilian talent acclaimed for producing Bala Desejo’s SIM SIM SIM and for her unique solo work. Her debut album—which was digitally released in Brazil in 2018, followed b…

Hollie Cook, an icon of the current UK lovers/reggae-pop scene, has released a 7-inch single as a preview featuring the title track “Shy Girl”—from her album set for release this month—paired with the…

A samba-jazz arrangement of the classic hit “Sexual Healing,” reconstructed using vocals from Marvin Gaye’s multitrack tapes! This is the second installment in the series following the well-received b…

Curated by Miche, who runs the highly regarded reissue label Discs of Fun and Love—backed by Gilles Peterson, Hunee, and John Gomez—this is the third installment in the With Love compilation series, a…

An iconic album that epitomizes 1970s jazz-funk and is renowned as a treasure trove of sampling sources. Saxophonist Ramon Morris, who honed his skills with the legendary Art Blakey & The Jazz Messeng…

Excitement is building for Rubel’s new release, especially with his upcoming visit to Japan via FRUE. Mr. Bongo has also released a licensed version. The vinyl is now in stock. Highly recommended.
Hube…

The BRASIL 45 series, which reissues classic Brazilian music tracks from 〈MR.BONGO〉 on 7-inch vinyl, has repressed its popular early catalog (No. 33).
"Tema de Baby" from 1974, recorded by Marcio Lott …