Mr Bongo unearth a seemingly bottomless selection of classic and contemporary Brazilian, Latin, African, Jazz, Soul, Reggae, Disco, Gospel and Psychedelic flavours. With guest mixes from the most respected selectors, collectors and artists out there. The Record Club series is where we share our latest musical discoveries and old favourites from the global stage.

A Brazilian urban style that developed after the emergence of bossa nova, reinterpreting national genres such as samba with inspiration from global popular music. 

Reinterpretations of traditional Brazilian styles

MPB (Música Popular Brasileira)

From Brazilian samba to Dominican bachata, Latin America has been the birthplace of some of the world's most inventive and enduring musical styles.

Diverse musical styles from across Latin America

Latin America

Evolving out of early 20th century New Orleans blues and ragtime, jazz went on to become one of the most eclectic musical forms in the world. 

Epoch-defining genre defined by experimentation

Jazz

A diverse genre that reworks the architectures and intentions of jazz by taking inspiration from other musical forms, from latin and reggae to hip hop, pop and rock.

Jazz forms founded on and inspired by other genres

Jazz Fusion

Music of mid-'60s African-American origin that reinvented the rhythms of soul, jazz and rhythm and blues.

Mid-'60s blend of soul, jazz and rhythm and blues.

Funk & Soul

Where modern club culture began. Originally evolving from 1960s soul, Motown, funk and salsa, disco blends 4/4 beats, funky basslines and lush instrumentation.

4/4 beats, funky basslines and lush stylings

Disco

Mr Bongo Record Club

A 2hr snippet of the records played in the listening bar for Luke Una's É Soul Cultura launch event in Manchester, 01.05.22.

Mr Bongo Record Club

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