Mr Bongo Record Club Vol.8 [CD]

Dive into the eighth installment of the Mr Bongo Record Club series, an in-house curated compilation showcasing favorite tracks, hard-fought finds, and unsung gems that have inspired the team at home, in the office, while DJing, and on the dancefloor. This volume maintains the series' cross-genre spirit, featuring selections spanning soul, boogie, disco-reggae, jazz-funk, and Latin, with a significant focus on beloved Brazilian music. Eight volumes in, this compilation is considered one of their strongest to date.

Key Highlights

• Features music from the worlds of soul, boogie, disco-reggae, jazz-funk, and Latin.
• Includes a hefty chunk of beloved Brazilian music, starting with a heartfelt epic by As Ganhadeiras de Itapua.
• Dedicated to the memory of Luciano Rodrigues Dos Santos.
• Showcases contemporary dancefloor gems, raw Brazilian sounds from artists like Castanheiro and Tyaraju & Dutra.
• Heavy dose of soul music, including Canadian-gospel sounds from Trevor Dandy and a soul-stepper masterpiece by Tommy McGee.
• Features an exclusive rework of The Sylvers' 'Wish That I Could Talk To You' by the legendary Kenny Dope, enhancing the drums while staying true to the original's roots.

Compilation Journey

The album opens with a heartfelt epic from As Ganhadeiras de Itapua, originating from the Bahian town of Itapua, an area significant to David 'Mr Bongo' Buttle. Following this, discover a contemporary dancefloor gem by Ubunto, a DJ and producer from Salvador, also featuring As Ganhadeiras de Itapua. The compilation continues to highlight raw, dusty sounds from Brazilian artists like zabumba drummer Castanheiro and the guitar-heavy track by Tyaraju & Dutra. Soul enthusiasts will appreciate tracks from Trevor Dandy, Wil Collins & Willpower, and Tommy McGee, alongside the exclusive Kenny Dope rework.

Specifications Summary

This is a single-disc audio CD compilation released on 2026-06-26. The product weighs 109g.