Not really my thing but I know heads on here will dig it:
Solid Steel (17th November) In Hour 1 we turn the spotlight on Mr Bongo the record shop and label that became an established bearer for hard-to-find, classic Latin music, particularly Brazilian, but also further afield and the first UK shop to sell vinyl releases from independent hip hop labels such as Def Jam, Rawkus and Nervous. It began in Venezuela 30 years ago – filling suitcases with amazing latin records to bring back to Europe. And it continued ever since; private warehouse visits in the US, dusty back street basements in South America, houses and garages in Africa, and lesser-known spots in Europe and Asia. Mr Bongo bring eclectic and unexpected Brazilian, Latin, African, Jazz, Soul, Reggae and Psychedelic flavours to the dance-floor with a seemingly bottomless stock of weird and wonderful selections. They told us;
"This mix was put together by David ‘Mr Bongo’ Buttle, Gareth Stephens, Gary Johnson and Graham Luckhurst. A selection of some of the deepest cuts from the their record collections, taking in Brazilian, African, soul, jazz, folk, psyche and disco. A reflection of what they spin during DJ sets and in radio shows plus a few mellow moods, chosen specifically to fit the Solid Steel vibe. Mostly acquired in a pre-Discogs world where the prices were nice. We hope you enjoy this mix and listen to it often."
1. The Modern Tropical Quintet – Midnight In Moscow – RCA
2. Amado Maita – Samba Do Amigo – Copacabana
3. Vozes De Bronze – Clarao Da Lua – Studio Hana
4. J. B. De Carvalho – Jesus Christo – Musicolor
5. Joao De Pife – Garota Do Pife – Tropicana
6. Trio Ternura – A Gira – Polydor
7. Alcione – Este Mundo Tem.. – RCA
8. Rosie Grier – Beautiful People – A&M
9. Brenda Jones – Big Mistake – Mercury
10. Mark III – Peaceful, Lonely, Free – Stop
11. Unknown Japanese - unknown - White
12. Bessie Banks – Don’t You Worry Baby, The Best Is Yet To Come – Quality
13. Lee Moses – Bad Girl – Musicor Records
14. Babalu And His Headhunters – Calypso Funk – Bamboo
15. Midnight Groover + Pierrot – Mangots – Hit Parade
16. The Drive – Africa Bossa – RCA
17. Roger Plunket – Moin Inmé Couch Là – Debs
18. Charly Kingston – Nimele Bolo – Ariola
19. Eko – Kilimandjaro My Home – Dragon Phénix
20. Timothy Hervelle - Grand N'Hom La - T.H. Production
21. Beckie Bell – Music Madness – Trema
22. Frank Aleksandersen – Kong Vinter – EMI
23. Azwon – Paradise Island – JBF
24. Arthur – So Close To You – Chanterelle Records
25. Cathy Davis – Come Back Home – Twelve O’Clock Records
26. Soa – Love Pillow – BM
27. Michael Orr and The Book Of Life – Spread Love – Birthright
28. RAF Robertson – Sideways – SEMP
29. Μαρίζα Κωχ - Κάτω Απ' Τη Βροχή -Minos
30. Ruacan - Gölge 1 Numara
31. Adriana – Contigo – Continental
32. Chêne Noir - La Musique D'Orphée - Chêne Noir Disques
33. HNNY – Till Dig – Omena