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The Soul Of Spanish Harlem
VARIOUS
Cat: BGP2 197. Rel: 03 Feb 09
 
Soul
Ralfi Pagan - "Ain't No Big Thing"
The Terrible Frankie Nieves - "True Love"
Tito Ramos - "Heaven (Is Not For Everyone)"
The Harvey Averne Dozen - "Central Park"
Monguito Santamaria - "Crying Time"
The Lebron Brothers Orchestra - "Don't Be Afraid"
Joey Pastrano - "That's How Rumours Start"
107th Street Stickball Team - "On Old Broadway"
Ray Jay & The Eastsiders - "Same Old Sad Song"
125th Street Candy Store - "Reflections Of My Life"
Parrish - "Your Smile"
Ronnie Marks - "Some Lonely Heart"
Olivieri - "There's No Other Girl"
King Nando - "Maria, Maria"
Tony Middleton & Bobby Matos - "Already Satisfied"
The Lat Teens - "I'll Never Let You Go"
The Nitty Sextette - "Nitty Boo Boo"
Russell Cohen & The New Yorkers - "I'm Gonna Leave You"
Ralphie & The Latin Lovers - "Lonely Has Been My Day"
Joe Bataan - "Ordinary Guy"
 in stock $22.94
Club Coco: Ahora! The Latin Sound Of Now
COCO MARIA / VARIOUS
Cat: BJR 086CD. Rel: 06 Jul 23
 
International
Raz Olsher - "Pacific Dreams"
Los Piranas - "Puerta Del Sol"
Lola's Dice - "Sacudete"
Guess What - "Children's Favourite"
Acid Coco - "Seguimos Sonriendo"
Juan Hundred - "Always Ready To Smoke"
Las Mijas - "Ronca (Carta Para Una Mija)"
Dip In The Dub - "La Cumbia Del Sufi Que No Sabia Bailar"
Chupameeldedo - "Metalero"
Guess What - "Stickle Bricks"
Candeleros - "El Bravo"
Iko Cherie - "Lepidoptera"
Ronald Snijders - "Off The Groove"
Raz Olsher - "Vamonos Cocos"
Tags: Latin Funk | Cumbia
 in stock $18.24
Froasted Or Fried
Froasted Or Fried (7" limited to 300 copies)
Cat: BOULOUW 001. Rel: 22 Mar 23
 
Funk
Froasted Or Fried (4:18)
Hot Pants I'm Cumin' (3:19)
Review: Supersound Latinayres Orkestra's 'Froasted Or Fried' is a barbarian track and one for the breakbeats-diggers out there. Not normally noted for its drumming, the track nevertheless contains a distinctively crisp drum recording courtesy of an unnamed orchestra member. Something between jazz, salsa and funk, the B-side is equally soul-clutching, with the lead vocals on the track 'Hot Pants I'm Cumin' going criminally uncredited, yet aweing the listener with its jaw-dropping performance.
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 in stock $22.10
Ela Mandou Esperar
Cat: BRZ 45053. Rel: 05 Oct 16
 
International
Cassiano - "Ela Mandou Esperar" (2:14)
Dom Salvador E Abolicao - "Uma Vida" (2:47)
 in stock $10.51
Pick Up The Pieces (reissue)
Cat: BRZ45 019R. Rel: 20 Dec 24
 
Funk
Wilson Das Neves - "Pick Up The Pieces" (3:13)
Som Tres - "Tanga" (2:04)
Review: Mr Bongo restock a brilliant 7" in their signature Brazil 45s series. The nineteenth to grace it, this blue-starred slice of small wax shone a light on Wilson das Neves' brilliant cover of Average White Band's 'Pick Up The Pieces' on the A, as well as a Mr Bongo fave on the B, Som Tres' potent samba-funk overflow 'Tanga'. The former flexes the historic muscles of a mythic Brazilian percussionist and vibesman, lending fidgety soft feels to AWB's already lull-lifting concoction; then 'Tanga' contrasts to this sense of measuredness with pure animal verve, as Tres' calls out to his bandmates commandingly amid whirlwinds of piano and drums.
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 in stock $8.74
Angeles Y Demonios (reissue)
Angeles Y Demonios (reissue) (gatefold clear vinyl 2xLP)
Cat: S 88100ABCLEAR. Rel: 17 Feb 23
 
Balearic/Downtempo
Abran Paso-Ahoa (Enrolle) (3:45)
Ay, Mulata Mia (3:41)
Mama High, Mama Way (2:20)
Jibaro (Aperitivo) (3:25)
Simon (3:21)
Cuando Llegare (3:44)
Anacaona (3:44)
Tema De Amor (3:23)
El Maniqui (2:52)
Ain't No Sunshine (4:42)
Rosa Rosa (2:05)
Marcha Final (5:02)
Jibaro (Enrolle) (5:24)
Abran Paso (Aperitivo) (2:09)
Tumbalo (2:00)
Los Invitados (4:17)
Review: After relocating from Colombia to Spain in the early 1970s, sibling duo Elkin & Nelson recorded a string of albums that became hits across the Latin world. 'Angeles Y Demines', a 1974 double-album that has here been given the remastered reissue treatment, is arguably the strongest of the lot. It's certainly the one that Balearic heads return yo regularly, featuring as it does the scene classic 'Jibaro (Enrolle)' alongside many more slices of Latin/Flamenco/Funk/Jazz-Funk fusion. Their sound was unique but undeniably weighty and dancefloor-ready, with the album's many highlights including 'Abran Passo-Ahoa (Enrolle)', 'Anacaona', and their dense, sunrise-ready cover of 'Ain't No Sunshine'.
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 in stock $37.86
Jibaro (reissue)
Jibaro (reissue) (transparent red vinyl 12")
Cat: CBSAB 6502286RED. Rel: 17 Feb 23
 
Balearic/Downtempo
Jibaro (long version) (7:34)
Jibaro (short version) (3:27)
Review: Elkin & Nelson's 1979 track 'Jibaro' harks back to the true essence of Balearic music, before the style became a self-aware genre of its own and instead referred to a certain attitude. When the DJs of Ibiza were feeding off their island's unique party energy and going deep to find the heaviest grooves to send people skywards, the 1986 promo reissue of 'Jibaro' became a highly-prized nugget of psych-rock-freak-beat brilliance. Now this gem is being reissued in a faithful reproduction which nods to the cult status of the 1986 promo release, pressed up on red vinyl and sounding as powerful and transportive as it did back then.
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 in stock $17.96
Turn Me On!
Turn Me On! (limited gatefold 2xLP + poster)
Cat: CND 5123. Rel: 06 Oct 23
 
Funky/Club House
Andre' Brassseur - "X" (3:53)
Yan Tregger - "Transgression" (5:28)
Man - "Erotica" (4:10)
Super Erotica - "Flash" (2:30)
Hareton Salvanini - "Grooving" (4:14)
Bill Cosby - "Hikky-Burr" (3:37)
Gary Burton - "Vibrafinger" (6:39)
Mandrill - "Mandrill" (4:22)
Bana Pop Band - "Jet Pop" (4:31)
Alex Scorier - "Topless" (4:17)
Alan Parker - "Solid Satin" (2:13)
The Mistic Moods - "Midnight Snack" (2:51)
Barbara Moore - "Steam Heat" (3:00)
Pierre Bachelet - "O' Et Sir Stephen" (2:58)
Christine - "Miss X" (2:49)
 in stock $36.21
Hit The Bongo! The Latin Soul Of Tico Records (75th Anniversary Edition)
VARIOUS
Cat: 725091 0. Rel: 26 Oct 23
 
International
Ray Barretto Y Su Charanga Moderna - "El Watusi" (2:30)
Willie Bobo - "Bobo! Do That Thing" (2:39)
Willie Bobo - "Be's That Way" (3:03)
The Joe Cuba Sextet - "El Pito (I'll Never Go Back To Georgia)" (3:03)
The Joe Cuba Sextet - "Bang! Bang!" (2:32)
Candido - "Madrid" (2:46)
Ray Barretto - "Babalu" (2:07)
Eddie Palmieri & Cal Tjader - "Come An' Get It (Boogaloo)" (2:55)
Tito Puente Y Su Orquestra - "Fat Mama" (2:58)
The Joe Cuba Sextet - "Oh Yeah!" (2:28)
The Joe Cuba Sextet - "Sock It To Me" (2:26)
Tito Puente/La Lupe - "Steak-O-Lean" (3:27)
Tito Puente's Orchestra - "TP's Shing-A-Ling" (2:49)
The Joe Cuba Sextet - "Hey Joe, Hey Joe" (2:44)
The Joe Cuba Sextet - "Psychedelic Baby" (3:10)
Eddie Palmieri & His Orchestra - "The African Twist" (2:33)
La Lupe - "Fever" (2:45)
The Modern Sound Of Al Escobar - "Tighten Up" (2:48)
The Modern Sound Of Al Escobar - "The Horse" (2:11)
Celia Cruz/Tito Puente - "Aquarius/Let The Sun Shine In" (3:37)
Gilberto Sextet - "Yes I Will" (part 1) (3:59)
Tito Puente & His Orchestra - "Hit The Bongo" (3:36)
Tito Puente & His Orchestra - "Oye Como Va" (4:31)
Jimmy Sabater - "Times Are Changin'" (3:09)
The Joe Cuba Sextet - "Do You Feel It?" (3:38)
Joe Panama & Company - "My People" (3:42)
Review: The first Latin soul collection featuring a mix of chart-topping hits and deeper cuts from the crown jewel of the mambo era Tico Records, celebrating the iconic imprint's 75th Anniversary. The 2xLP set includes 26 tracks from trailblazers Tito Puente, Ray Barretto, Joe Cuba, Celia Cruz, Eddie Palmieri, La Lupe, Willie Bobo and more. New liner notes by DJ Dean Rudland tell the story of the New York City label that launched the careers of some of the most revered names in Latin music.
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 in stock $40.90
Latin Soul Rock
Latin Soul Rock (gatefold 180 gram vinyl LP)
Cat: CR 731. Rel: 23 May 24
 
International
Viva Tirado (5:23)
Chanchullo (5:39)
Smoke (3:58)
There You Go (3:11)
Mama Guela (2:56)
El Raton (7:55)
Soul Makossa (5:46)
Congo Bongo (10:16)
Review: Craft Recordings get back on their curatorially expert business with this serious new reissue from Fania All Stars, the long out-of-print Latin-Soul-Rock. This eight-track gem from the 70s salsa ultragroup (literally; FAS consisted of over 25 members at the height of its fame), released via their own label in 1974, documents the moment at which over 40,000 salsa punters visited New York's Yankee Stadium to catch a glimpse of their talents, alongside a myriad of other Latin greats. Fania All Stars threw a curveball, however, by not only playing pure salsa but blending it with styles like funk and soul, thus sticking out from the crowd and adding a spicier punch. We welcome this record, out via Craft Latino, with alacrity, as it celebrates the 50th anniversary of this 'wow' moment, which deserves to be documented even if solely for its powers of FAS' fusional imagination.
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 in stock $37.32
Quem Vem La
 in stock $9.67
Vol 2: Baca Sewa
Vol 2: Baca Sewa (LP + MP3 download code in die-cut sleeve)
Cat: DAP 067LP. Rel: 28 Jul 21
 
International
Burning Plain (4:52)
Tukaria (3:46)
Mimbrenos (4:21)
Chito's Song (4:57)
Nahsuareo Bwikam (3:04)
Black Pearl (3:44)
Peace Prayer (1:02)
Curandera (3:44)
Baca Sewa (feat Baca Sewa Singers - Chant) (2:47)
Baca Sewa (song) (2:03)
 in stock $22.10
Berro E Sombaro (Record Store Day RSD 2023)
Cat: 7RSDDOS 1. Rel: 02 May 23
 
Disco/Nu-Disco
Berro E Sombaro (3:07)
Never Gonna Give You Up (7" edit) (4:21)
Review: Washington DC group Chuck Brown & The Soul Searchers have got a real belting Latin tune on their hands here with 'Berro e Sombaro'. It's a tune that has been sampled many times over the years though you will be hard-pushed to find an original version anywhere. It was originally the last tune on Chuck's Bustin Loose album from 1979 and soon became a go-to funk track with a big impact that also saw it make a mark on the 80s rare groove scene. On the flipside here is an exclusive 7" edit of 'Never Gonna Give You Up', which was composed by Gamble & Huff composed and has never been on 45 rpm before.
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 in stock $16.86
Ritmo Matizon
Cat: DSC 005. Rel: 22 Nov 21
 
International
Ritmo Martizon (3:28)
Pa Gozar (5:56)
Review: If you're into little-known South American gems from the dim and distant past, Mexico City's Discodelic label has got you covered. This limited-edition "45" marks the second instalment of their ongoing "Nicaraguan Afro-Latin" series and offers-up two deep cuts from the catalogue of tropical Afro-rock kings Bwama. Both tracks were originally featured on the band's second self-titled album in 1972. Our pick of the pair is A-side 'Ritmo Martizon', a richly percussive fusion of Guajira rhythms, salsa style pianos, gravelly funk-rock guitars and life-affirming vocals. That said, flipside 'Pa Goza' - a funky, shoulder-swinging affair featuring duelling organ and guitar lines atop a locked-in Latin beat - is also superb. In a word: essential!
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 in stock $20.46
African Dream
African Dream (7" + insert limited to 300 copies)
Cat: DSCBOX 14. Rel: 02 Oct 24
 
Funk
Conjunto Raza - "African Dream" (3:14)
The Scepters - "Message" (3:51)
Review: Discodelic comes correct again with a new 7" that features a pair of rather lesser-known and brilliantly obscure Latin psych-rock gems. Conjunto Raza' 'African Dream' is all crackly and immediately nostalgic because of it, with noodle acoustic guitar sounds making way for a more upbeat and driving 60s garage rock sound but all in loveable lo-fi. Add in a red-hot vocal and you have a flame cut full of funk. On the reverse, The Scepters 'Message' is another well-aged jam that brings rawness and emotion in equal measure.
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 in stock $22.10
Soul Jeronimo
Soul Jeronimo (limited 7")
Cat: DSCBOX1 5. Rel: 08 Oct 24
 
Funk
Los Misticos - "Soul Jeronimo" (3:04)
The Meditators - "The Meditators Thing" (2:47)
Review: Discodelic and Groovie Records unveil a pair of rare 1970s Panamanian gems here with forgotten tracks from The Meditators, and Los Misticos. Originally recorded for radio and left in storage, these Latin psych funk bombs capture the underground spirit of Panama's vibrant music scene from more than 50 years ago. Licensed through Tamayo Records, these songs have been beautifully mastered and now the long-lost recordings, which barely made it to vinyl the first time around, become available for all who are keen to drop the heat and learn about Panama's hidden musical treasures at the same time.
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 in stock $22.10
African Dream
African Dream (blue & pink splattered vinyl 7" + insert limited to 100 copies)
Cat: DSCBOX 1 4 COLOUR. Rel: 08 Oct 24
 
Funk
Conjunto Raza - "African Dream" (3:15)
The Scepters - "Message" (3:50)
Review: The Scepters, formed in 1967 in Paraiso by guitarist Celso Spencer, were a popular Panamanian band known for their energetic performances across military bases and high school dances in the Canal Zone. Alongside Lionel Best and Jose James, they covered Top 40 hits and iconic rock bands like Santana and Jimi Hendrix. They released two 45s, including 'Message,' which debuted at Panama's first National Soul Music Festival in 1971 and features next here to a jam from Conjunto Raza, another project led by Agustin Leiro, this one with rotating musicians. They released a single 45 on Onda Nueva in the mid-70s and it blends Zonian and Panamanian talent with aplomb.
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 in stock $24.88
Soul Jeronimo
Soul Jeronimo (blue & pinksplattered vinyl 7" limited to 100 copies)
Cat: DSCBOX 1 5 COLOUR. Rel: 08 Oct 24
 
Funk
Los Misticos - "Soul Jeronimo" (3:03)
The Meditators - "The Meditators Thing" (2:47)
Review: These two rare 1970s Panamanian gems are long-forgotten tracks from The Meditators and Los Misticos that now get pressed up to a very colourful 7", though we also have a plain black version. These Latin psych-funk recordings were created for radio but were stored away for many years and now listening back they offer a glimpse into the vibrant, underground scene of Panama. Beautifully remastered and licensed through Tamayo Records, these rediscovered songs are now available after originally being pressed in extremely limited quantities. These tracks provide a unique chance for listeners to experience Panama's hidden musical treasures while adding some heat to any collection.
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 in stock $24.88
She Sold Her Soul
She Sold Her Soul (7"+ booklet limited to 300 copies)
Cat: DSCBOX 013. Rel: 22 Nov 23
 
Funk
Cizana - "She Sold Her Soul" (3:52)
La Nueva Generacion - "Uhru Sasa" (3:26)
Review: It might be getting cold and dark and wet here in the UK but music will always be able to transport us to warmer, sunnier, happier climes. And so it is with this new 7", which includes a booklet, from Discodelic. It's a two tracker from Cizana and La Nueva Generation that is flame hot and bristling with energy - Cizana's 'She Sold Her Soul' kicks off with its joyous flutes, hand drums and percussive Latin grooves then La Nueva Generacion slow things down and up the brass with their carnivalesque Afro-funk workout 'Uhru Sasa'.
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Tags: Latin Funk
 in stock $24.32
Black Sugar II
Black Sugar II (limited gatefold 180 gram green vinyl LP with obi-strip)
Cat: DM 014LPG. Rel: 27 Mar 23
 
Funk
Fuego (5:31)
Valdez In The Country (4:33)
Don't You Worry About A Thing (2:46)
Wake Up (3:34)
I Want To Believe (3:18)
Checan (5:15)
Kathy (4:48)
All Your Love (3:47)
The Dawn Of My Madness (2:37)
 in stock $28.74
One Step Beyond: Boogaloo Lesson 6
One Step Beyond: Boogaloo Lesson 6 (7" limited to 300 copies)
Cat: ECR 007. Rel: 01 Aug 24
 
Funk
One Step Beyond (4:04)
Set Your Soul Free (3:43)
Review: This month, Echo Chamber Recordings turns one year old and makes the occasion by offering dup another instalment in the popular Boogaloo Lessons Series. This one comes from Cheeba's Latin Bros who serve up boogaloo brilliance starting with 'One Step Beyond' which has some ass-shaking rhythms and plenty of big drum sounds, rolling fills and natty chords. On the flip, 'Set Your Soul Free' has a big boogaloo vibe still but also more tender soul vibes in amongst all the vibrant percussive shuffling and unbalanced chords.
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Tags: Boogaloo | Latin Funk
 in stock $17.42
Cuban Shuffle
Cuban Shuffle (7" limited to 300 copies)
Cat: ECR 009. Rel: 05 Mar 25
 
Funk
Cuban Shuffle (Keep It Going mix) (3:36)
Pablo's Theme (3:55)
Review: Cheeba's Latin brothers are back with yet another Havanan shuffle, extensively vacationing in Cuba to soak in very best of the nation's ripest stylistic amassments. Taking cues from cut and paste funk to Latin boogaloo, 'Cuban Shuffle' and 'Pablo's Theme' urge us formerly to "keep it going, now" before latterly dropping us into a fuzz-scat vat of hazy brass and stomping, found percussion. Most notably, the A-side's vinyl scratches sate a pruritic itch, and a careful dosage of reverb marks out a roomy but expansive atmosphere, one difficult to recreate lest you actually were there in 1970s Cuba.
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Tags: Boogaloo | Latin Funk
 in stock $17.14
New York Streets
New York Streets (7" limited to 300 copies)
Cat: ECR 004. Rel: 02 Feb 24
 
Funk
New York Streets (part 1) (4:02)
New York Streets (part 2) (4:22)
 in stock $17.42
Dig This!
Dig This! (7" limited to 300 copies)
Cat: ECR 003. Rel: 30 Nov 23
 
Funk
Dig This! (vocal version) (3:56)
Dig This! (instrumental) (3:58)
Review: We hold our hands up, we don't know anything about Cheeba's Prestige Allstars and cannot find much out either. Echo Chamber Recordings though have got them on this limited 7" and the music is a steamy mix of Afro and Latin funk that comes in two different versions. 'Dig This!' (vocal version) is a raw cut with plenty of hard-edge drums and James Brown samples that liven it up next to some big sax energy. On the back side is the instrumental which is only slightly paired back and still has lots of James Brown mic work.
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 in stock $17.14
Latin Broken Beats
Latin Broken Beats (7" limited to 100 copies)
Cat: EBM 006. Rel: 03 Jun 24
 
Broken Beat/Nu Jazz
Jorge Ivan Martin - "Yo Tambien" (feat Frank Santiuste - Born74 & Fradinho remix) (4:57)
Fradinho - "Iberica Latina" (4:59)
Review: Eclectic Beats Music is building up a fine head of steam and the sixth outing is a tidy 7" featuring two red-hot Latin broken beat cuts. The opener is a collaborative remix from Born74 and Fradinho who do a superb job of flipping Jorge Ivan Martin's original gem 'Yo Tambien Baile La Conga' into something more contemporary with fresh broken beats, plenty of steamy Latin flavours all finished off in electric fashion with Frank Santiuste's trumpet solos. Flip this one over and you will find Fradinho unearth an easier cut and again update with some compelling broken beats and funk as well as a rich bassline and silky synth solos.
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Tags: Salsa | Latin Funk
 in stock $20.46
She's A Rose
Cat: FFSPT 1032. Rel: 26 Feb 24
 
Funk
She's A Rose (instrumental) (3:54)
Lotsapapa (instrumental) (3:39)
Review: F Spot kick off their year with a fresh new release from fresh new funk pushers, Mestizo Beat, emanative of the MagaNa Brothers's hillside studio in Topanga, CA.. Coming at the sound with a distinctive Afro-Cuban bent, this 7" flaunts the natural ends of their particular sound: 'She's A Rose' packs a beautiful brass section and charms the listener with it's extended pre-chorus section. 'Lotsapoppa', meanwhile, minimizes the sound with a simple kick, bass, and djembe groove to start with, before launching into a dynamic Afro-disco infection, the collaborative patients zero, one and two being Steve Haney of Jungle Fire on drums, Jason Cressey of the True Loves on trombone, and Jesse Audelo on arrangement.
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 in stock $14.93
Jaragua
Jaragua (LP)
Cat: LFSPT 2007. Rel: 24 Jun 24
 
Funk
Jaragua (2:10)
On My Way (3:46)
She's A Rose (3:49)
Lotsapoppa (3:36)
The Jaguar (5:07)
Black Bag (3:12)
Slugs' (interlude) (1:08)
Two Eleven (4:19)
II The Deepcyde (feat Jamie Allensworth) (5:04)
Cumbia De Jaragua (3:04)
 in stock $29.29
Back Home
Cat: FARO 243LP. Rel: 14 Mar 24
 
Jazz
Goldenwings (4:08)
Brooklynville (3:09)
Brother Rada (4:22)
African Bird (3:21)
One+One+One Is Two (2:21)
Corre Nina (4:45)
Casa Forte (3:44)
Never Can Say Goodbye (2:57)
Back Home (The Inner Cry) (6:05)
Review: Opa's Back Home was first reocrded in 1975 but not released until 1996; it was the fourth and final album by the esteemed Uruguayan fusion band, whose preferred admixture was usually some melted pot of funk and samba, making for an impressive heuristic building on their intuitive recalling of their mutual upbringing in South America. Mysteriously (for reasons unknown to the band), Opa's debut was shelved and remained so until the mid-1990s. But the story goes that it was recorded after renowned label producer and owner Larry Rosen heard the band playing in a Brooklyn nightclub; with this in mind, Back Home makes for an ironic title, since the sonic turn expressed by the band is not one of homesickness, but rather that of an immersion in New York's metamorphous music scene ('Brooklynville' has an instant proto-hip-hop vibe, if not for its original urban field recording, then certainly for its bulbous broken funk twang). Now reissued on vinyl and CD via Far Out, you won't want to miss this round trip.
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Nacao Africa
Cat: FVR 162. Rel: 27 May 20
 
Funk
Canto Da Bahia (6:05)
Dia De Verao (5:26)
Guerreiro Yoruba (6:38)
Nacao Africa (4:49)
Copacabana (4:02)
Canto De Iemanja (5:40)
Nacao Africa (part 2) (4:03)
Review: Eagle eyed diggers might have spotted Camarao Orkestra's excellent Nacao Africa 12" single dropping last year on Favorite Recordings. Now the promise of that single has been followed up with this wonderful album - a scintillating blend of Latin jazz, funk, samba, Afrobeat and much more besides. The playing is second to none, not least the gorgeous Rhodes on "Dia De Verao", and the energy pivots nimbly across these seven tracks to make for a varied but cohesive listen. Uptempo "Guerreiro Yoruba" is an infectious stomper, while "Copacabana" captures a cool 70s funk vibe that wouldn't sound out of place on a Rufus & Chaka Khan record. With the title track bringing the perfect laid back party flavour too, there's a lot to savour on this album, not least while the sun is shining.
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 in stock $24.05
Esperanto
Esperanto (gatefold LP)
Cat: FVR 172LP. Rel: 26 Aug 21
 
Funk
Cosa Suave (5:04)
Hermoso Dia (4:26)
Alegria (7:07)
Vereda Tropical (2:56)
Caucaguita (4:26)
Angela La Espanola (8:55)
Ticket To Ride (4:44)
Cancion Para Un Osito De Peluche (0:52)
Review: Esperanto is widely heralded as a Venezuelan jazz-Ffsion masterpiece. It was first released in 1980 and is a real collector's item that is hard to find an expensive. French label Favourite now presents a first ever reissue of the eponymous LP that was recorded in Caracas by a number of talented musicians. It has strong Latin and funk overtones. Squelchy synth sounds and is a must-have for anyone interested in this fine fusion sound. The band started off playing jam sessions that grew ever more refined to the point that they eventually lay down this enduring masterclass.
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 in stock $25.71
Fusion Global Sounds Vol 2: 1976-1984
VARIOUS
Cat: FVR 190LP. Rel: 21 Nov 23
 
Jazz
Lerma De La Cruz - "Free" (4:34)
Nivaldo Ornelas - "Cactus" (6:59)
Krystyna Pronko - "Oto Przyczyna" (3:48)
Bobby Martinez - "Pendulum" (4:29)
Tom Grant - "Mystified" (7:35)
Nivaldo Ornelas - "Los Angeles" (5:03)
Carlos Mendes - "Oamoreomar" (2:03)
Dana Kaproff - "Brownstones" (5:17)
Review: Favorite Recordings returns with the second edition of its compilation series: Fusion Global Sounds. Comprising eight rare and hidden tracks produced between 1976 and 1984 in various parts of the world, this hot-off-the-plate comp delivers a mighty-fine array of dynamic, soul-feeding jazz, soul, disco, jazz and funk delicacies. As a fine collector of jazz-funk and fusion for many years, curator Charles Maurice can be credited for sourcing the ingredients for and cooking up this fine spread of forgotten entrees, this time brought together by a common Brazilian influence.
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Can't Keep Foolin'
Cat: FNR 224. Rel: 08 Dec 23
 
Funk
Can't Keep Foolin' (feat Joe Bataan) (4:17)
Little Black Woman (feat Alfredo D'Ecclesiis) (4:36)
 in stock $10.79
Barcelona Boogaloo Masters
Cat: GTFKLP 10. Rel: 17 Aug 23
 
International
I Like It Like That (2:59)
Togheter (2:53)
C'mon Get Dancing (3:57)
Blue Monday (3:23)
Gato (3:00)
The Bottle (instrumental) (3:58)
Use It Before You Lose It (3:38)
I Want A Chance For Romance (2:56)
Soul Drummer (4:22)
Kiss (3:47)
El Pan Y Los Dientes (2:58)
Gipsy Woman (instrumental) (3:01)
Tags: Latin | Boogaloo | Latin Funk | Spanish
 in stock $35.37
Estrellas
GUTS / VARIOUS
Estrellas (gatefold 3xLP with obi-strip)
Cat: HS 236VL. Rel: 24 Oct 22
 
International
El Retorno (0:52)
Ultima Llamada (9:08)
San Lazaro (4:00)
Yebo Edi Pachanga (5:18)
Dejame En Paz (5:43)
Oda (5:09)
Adduna Jarul Naawo (4:47)
Medewui (6:54)
Dakar De Noche (3:40)
Nunca Pierdo (9:34)
Por Que Ou Ka Fe Sa (6:52)
Sin Pantallas (4:15)
Barrio (3:31)
Dansons Cadences (4:50)
Il N'est Jamais Trop Tard (4:48)
Estrellas (7:39)
Estrellas (version Polvo) (3:11)
Review: Heavenly Sweetness has always dealt in music for the soul that is drawn from the worlds of funk, soul and jazz. This new collection of such tunes is another testament to that with a heavily international and world bent. Oodles of Latin, hip hop and Afro vibes pervade the tunes by Guts aka Fabrice Franck Henri alongside a whole host of collaborators. He's a super prolific talent who has put out some ten albums in just over a decade and Estrellas is one of his best. It comes on six sides of delicious wax and takes you on a trip to sunny climates from Cuba to Brazil.
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Tags: Latin | Salsa | Latin Funk | French | Afro Cuban
 in stock $36.76
Victoire De La Musique
Cat: HSCD 241. Rel: 14 Feb 24
 
Jazz
Odyssee
Venezuela
Bebete Vaobora (feat Sabrina Malheiros)
Day In Day Out (feat Leroy Thomas)
La Derniere Guitare
Satori
What Did You Run For? (feat Omar)
O Ceu E Preto (feat Gyster)
Cinq Pour L'aventure
 in stock $13.55
Victoire De La Musique
Victoire De La Musique (gatefold 180 gram vinyl 2xLP)
Cat: HSVL 241. Rel: 14 Feb 24
 
Jazz
Odyssee (4:39)
Venezuela (5:49)
Bebete Vaobora (feat Sabrina Malheiros) (5:16)
Day In Day Out (feat Leroy Thomas) (4:22)
La Derniere Guitare (5:57)
Satori (6:05)
What Did You Run For? (feat Omar) (6:55)
O Ceu E Preto (feat Gyster) (6:56)
Cinq Pour L'aventure (14:54)
Review: French label Heavenly Sweetness France delivers a compelling fusion of jazz, funk, and electronic sounds on this new collection, Victoire De La Musique, from French jazz-funk heroes Cotonete. Across the album, the outfit showcases their virtuosity and creativity, blending intricate melodies with infectious rhythms and plenty of rousing horns, cosmic synths and nods to 70s fusion sounds. The compositions are dynamic and engaging, drawing listeners into a world of musical exploration where, soul, innovation and a certain musical playfulness all freely coexist. Victoire De La Musique is well worthy of a top spot in the contemporary jazz-funk landscape.
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 in stock $31.51
Nuggets For The Needy Instrumentals
Cat: HOGLP 005. Rel: 11 May 22
 
Funk
Move Yo Ass (3:01)
Its Going Down (3:28)
The Wildstyle (4:31)
Follow Me (3:36)
The Gong (4:05)
We Only Bs (3:52)
Come Down (4:49)
Hazlo Correcto (3:30)
U Know How We Do (2:25)
B-boy (3:34)
Ghetto Hell (4:13)
Cop That Red (3:27)
Review: The legendary Red Astaire aka Freddie Cruger has long been dropping red hot beats. His Biggest for the Needy series is well loved by beat freaks and now he serves up a whole double album of crucial instrumentals on his home label House of Godis. These tunes are infused with the sounds and styles that have defined Red's whole career such as 80s break dancing vibes, boogie and plenty of rap, electro and disco. It's sure to get those rumps wiggling whether digested as a whole album or used by DJs in the club.
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 in stock $29.84
Strange Feeling
Strange Feeling (7" limited to 300 copies)
Cat: ZP 92. Rel: 07 Jul 23
 
Soul
Strange Feeling (3:05)
I See Your Face (3:31)
Review: New Mexico musical stalwart, John Wagner, is best known in these parts as the producer of Freddie Chavez's Northern Soul classic, 'They'll Never Know Why'. Throughout his career, John produced various styles of music, flying the flag for the New Mexico sound. His longtime friend and collaborator, the singer, songwriter and multi instrumentalist David Nunez, released a couple of albums in the 70s with John on production duties. Prior to these LPs, a batch of unreleased songs were recorded and recently unearthed from John's archives. Izipho Soul is now honoured to play its small part in preserving the musical legacy of Albuquerque, New Mexico, with two of Nunez' songs freshly pressed on a 7" single!
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 in stock $14.37
Chica Chica
Chica Chica (limited CD)
Cat: CHICACD 23. Rel: 15 Jan 24
 
International
Muchacho
Disco L'African
Mr Withers
Memoria De Mexico
La Punta
Year Of The Dragon
Chica Chica
Infierno
August End
El Burro
 in stock $15.76
Safari
Safari (7")
Cat: LAT45 011. Rel: 25 May 16
 
International
Tito Puente - "Safari" (4:06)
Willie Bobo - "Be's The Other Way" (2:24)
 in stock $10.51
Apollo Solar Drive
Cat: LBN 115CD. Rel: 29 Jan 25
 
International
Ecuajey
Apollo Solar Drive (feat Gregoire Maret)
Madame Shingaling (Blue version)
Liberame
Tambu
Luz
Yambuspection
Danzon De Planetas
Sa Ki Taw
 in stock $16.03
Apollo Solar Drive
Apollo Solar Drive (LP limited to 300 copies)
Cat: LBN 115LP. Rel: 15 Jan 25
 
International
Ecuajey (3:11)
Apollo Solar Drive (feat Gregorie Maret) (3:53)
Madame Shingaling (Blue version) (4:11)
Liberame (4:41)
Tambu (4:06)
Luz (5:15)
Yambuspection (3:54)
Danzon De Planetas (4:20)
Sa Ki Taw (4:42)
Review: Paris band Setenta prepare for liftoff, anticipating the upcoming 20th anniversary as a band with a new, sixth album, themed and performed with solar flair. An odyssey of Latin funk and psychedelic boogaloo, the septet provide us ample opportunity to stargaze here, merging chanting songs and tripletting wonderments with kazooing, percussive, guitar-led asteroid belt explorations. A celebration of twenty years' worth of craft-honing, the metal percussive builds of 'Tambu' and 'Sa Ki Taw' certainly demonstrate this band's rather chill skill.
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Tags: Latin Funk
 in stock $27.91
Radio Chevere
Cat: LEGO 334VL. Rel: 19 Sep 24
 
International
Intro-Love (feat Coco Maria) (0:53)
Casa Loca (0:45)
The Cheeky One (feat Coco Maria) (3:35)
Cacheton (4:18)
Sabrosito (feat Coco Maria) (0:31)
Gwely'r Mr (3:42)
Vamonos! (feat Coco Maria) (1:11)
El Canon (2:00)
The Mountains Of The Mind (0:37)
Padre Tiempo (feat Luzmira Zerpa) (3:09)
El Kinto (feat Coco Maria) (3:13)
Esa Tristeza (feat Nina Miranda & Little Barrie) (0:58)
Bom Dia! (feat Coco Maria) (3:21)
Oh Minha Querida (feat Moreno Veoso, Domenico Lancellotti & Kassin) (0:25)
A Secret Rendez-Vous (feat Coco Maria) (3:24)
Sempre Amor (0:17)
For All The Side Chicos & Chicas (feat Coco Maria) (3:44)
Maybe Man (feat Silvia Machete) (1:13)
Hay Esperanza (feat Coco Maria) (2:42)
She's In LA (feat Young Gun Silver Fox) (1:27)
Todo Chvere (feat Don Leisure & Coco Maria) (3:12)
Review: Rio 18's Radio Chevere is a vibrant, genre-defying musical experience that resists being neatly boxed in. Part mixtape, part radio show, it's a sprawling tribute to Tropical Music, bursting with energy, sincerity, and groove.
Guided by guest DJ Coco Maria, Radio Chevere embarks on a sonic journey across multiple continents. From the samba rhythms of Brazil to Venezuelan salsa and even Californian psychedelic disco, the album becomes a musical metaphor for migrationicelebrating the movement of people, sounds, and stories.Collaboration lies at the heart of this record. Brazilian legends the +2's appear on the soft samba ballad 'Oh Minha Querida', while transatlantic Yacht Rockers Young Gun Silver Fox bring laid-back charm to 'She's In LA'. Silvia Machete from Sao Paulo adds an infectious funk vibe to 'Maybe Man', and Venezuelan icon Luzmira Zerpa delivers rhythmic intensity on 'Padre Tiempo'. The album's linguistic variety is equally impressive, blending Spanish, Portuguese, Welsh, and English into one rich tapestry. Founder Carwyn Ellis, having explored Latin music since Rio 18's 2018 inception, takes a step back from singing on Radio Chevere, focusing instead on songwriting and production. With bold cover art by Colombian artist Yoda, Radio Chevere is a lively and heartfelt celebration of the diverse influences that make up its unique sound.
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Tags: Latin disco | Latin | Samba | Latin Funk | Cumbia
 in stock $27.64
Os Mutantes
Os Mutantes (green vinyl LP)
Cat: LR 141C. Rel: 28 Nov 24
 
Psych/Garage Rock
Panis Et Circensis (2:06)
A Minha Menina (6:12)
O Relogio (3:25)
Maria Fulo (2:55)
Baby (3:01)
Senhor F (2:34)
Bat Macumba (2:58)
Le Premier Bonheur Du Jour (3:33)
Trem Fantasma (3:10)
Tempo No Tempo (1:44)
Ave Genghis Khan (3:47)
 in stock $25.42
Ahi Gua Guao
Cat: LMNKV 109. Rel: 16 Jun 22
 
International
Ahi Gua Guao (4:15)
El Barrio En La Mirada (3:31)
Tags: Latin | Cuban | Boogaloo | Latin Funk
 in stock $11.89
El Que La Rompe La Paga
Cat: LMNKV 110. Rel: 16 Feb 23
 
International
El Que La Rompe La Paga (3:13)
Toca La Campana (3:05)
Review: Madrid via Cuba musical gang El Combo Batanga have finally dropped this new double-sider 7". It was teased by the early reals sou the a-side which brings plenty of dance floor filing heat with 'El Que La Rompe La Paga'. It's packed with samba shuffle, expressive horn work and results, and relentless keys work designed to get the ass moving. On the flip is 'Toca La Campana' which is a little less dense but not less rhythmic in the way it sways to and fro with fiery Spanish vocals and funk riffs.
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Tags: Latin | Salsa | Latin Funk | Afro Cuban
 in stock $11.61
I Believe In Miracles
I Believe In Miracles (limited coloured vinyl 7" (comes in different coloured vinyl, we cannot guarantee which one you will receive))
Cat: LMNKVLD 67. Rel: 04 Jul 24
 
Funk
I Believe In Miracles (3:30)
No Nos Pararan (6:48)
Review: In 2011, Banda Achilifunk & OJO served up Gitano Real, one of the year's most essential albums. It was caned far and wide by funk lovers, in particular Craig Charles on his 6 Music show. Now, two cover versions taken from the essential album have been pressed to limited edition translucent yellow vinyl. First up, 'I Believe in Miracles' is an overwhelming take on the Jackson Sisters classic with plenty of happy Latin vibes and rumba funk rhythms. Flip it over for a more abstract version of McFadden and Whitehead's seminal 'Ain't No Stoping Us Now' which is a soulful disco number packed with sunshine.
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Tags: Disco Funk | Latin | Latin Funk | Spanish
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Blue Monday
Cat: LMNKV 114. Rel: 20 Jun 24
 
Funk
Blue Monday (45 version) (3:54)
Why Don't We Do Some Boogaloo? (45 version) (3:43)
Review: Miguelito Superstar, co-producer of the acclaimed debut album Si Esto Se Acaba, Que Siga El Boogaloo, delivers pure fire with two electrifying versions on this 7" release. 'Why Don't We Do Some Boogaloo?' emerges as a local classic, while the Latin Funk rendition of New Order's iconic 'Blue Monday' transforms the track into a powerhouse of groove. With special attention to unearthed breaks and a spotlight on the rhythm section, Miguelito elevates both tracks to must-have status for aficionados of Latin music and funk. Miguelito's power in crafting infectious rhythms and breathing new life into familiar classics is on full display here!
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Tags: Latin Funk
 in stock $11.89
El Sonido Bastardo
Cat: LMNK 84LP. Rel: 03 Apr 25
 
Funk
Una Epopeya Tranquila (1:58)
Ronda (2:40)
La Lucha (feat Marina Y Su Melao) (3:41)
Chapoteo (2:43)
Amambay (2:43)
Fuimos Invencibles (2:29)
Patio De Los Leones (1:36)
Twangy Morocco (2:15)
Soopa (2:17)
Aktimo Tu Se (2:50)
A Tu Sa (1:52)
La Tarara (2:11)
Review: Madrid-based collective Danzon El Gato channel the city's restless creative energy into a vivid fusion of jazz, funk and roots music. Formed within Madrid's experimental scene, the group revolves around Javier Adan and Santiago Rapallo, longtime collaborators whose past projects range from jazz fusion to avant-garde film scores. This latest release sees them sculpt a kaleidoscopic sound, pulling from North African, Latin American and Mediterranean traditions while staying locked into the groove with a rhythm section indebted to 70s library music and golden-era hip-hop. Across the record, they explore an array of moods and textures. 'Ronda' pairs intricate guitar lines with a propulsive swing, while 'La lucha'ifeaturing Marina y su Melaoileans into percussive Latin jazz. 'Twangy Morocco' lives up to its name, weaving surf-rock guitar into an East-meets-West instrumental, whereas 'Chapoteo' ripples with aquatic, freeform interplay. 'Amambay' and 'Fuimos invencibles' showcase their knack for evocative storytelling through sound, shifting effortlessly between cinematic tension and unbridled release. Danzon El Gato craft music that reflects Madrid itselfidense with influences, rich in movement and ambiguousiin the best way. Their sound captures a city in flux, where past and present collide to create something unmistakably fresh.
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 in stock $24.32
Cerebro Orgasmo Envidia & Sofia
Cat: LMNKV 116. Rel: 27 Jun 24
 
Funk
Cerebro Orgasmo Envidia & Sofia (4:38)
Cerebro Orgasmo Envidia & Sofia (Bosq remix) (4:40)
Review: Martin Buscaglia's riotous, psychedelic Latin funk anthem from his 2006 classic album El evangelio segun mi jardinero finally makes its much-requested debut on a 7". This release features a stunning remix by Bosq. The original track is a wild, high-energy ride through vibrant Latin funk landscapes, bursting with infectious rhythms and lively instrumentation. Bosq's remix adds a touch of his signature magic, infusing the track with a subtle cumbia feel while maintaining its midtempo groove. Resisting the urge to speed it up, Bosq crafts a remix that's perfect for the dance floor, offering a joyful, everyone-smiling experience. The result is a delightful, midtempo dancefloor treat that celebrates the original's wild spirit while adding a fresh, irresistible twist.
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 in stock $10.79
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