Nobody should be a stranger to the material that comes from Mr Bongo. Whether being a gem of a release through the label or the ‘Mr Bongo Record Club’ mix series, it’s always an enjoyable listen into the expanse of the music out there. For episode 17 of the Mr Bongo Record Club we’ve been […]
The tenth instalment of Mr Bongo’s Africa 45 collection, a string of releases shedding light on some forgotten gems from across the continent. The A-side, ‘Telantena Zaré’, comes courtesy of Alèmayèhu Eshèté, who makes his second appearance on the 45’s series. Described as the ‘Ethiopian James Brown’, Eshèté brings an upbeat, guitar led number which is worthy of […]
The Mr Bongo Record Club – Episode 10 with resident Mr Bongo selectors Graham Luckhurst, Ally Smith, Gareth Stephens and Ville Marttila. Featuring music from Weldone Irvine, Mongo Santamaria, Donald Byrd, Doug Hammond, Chocolate Milk and Gloria Taylor. 1. Kellee Patterson – Maiden Voyage 2. Das Goldenes Zeitalter – Breakin Through 3. Ellen McLiwaine – Jimmy […]
1. John Klemmer – Free Soul 2. Jon Lucien – Search For The Inner Self 3. Sylvester Jackson – I Want A Lot 4. Holidays – Ego Trippin 5. Josephine – L’Est Toujours Pressee 6. Cameleon – La Rosee Si Feuilles Songes 7. Richie Phoe – Want’a Do Something Freaky To You 8. Brother Culture […]
