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Our cup is overflowing with beautiful Brazilian beats this Friday (21/03), there's another classic De La Soul gem from the archives, and some excellent jazz re-issues from the highly respected Blue Note Classic series label. To check out the full list, click the new releases button below.

Thirteen years in the making, Mr Bongo proudly presents a new compilation of beloved Brazilian disco and boogie finds from the legendary London disco connoisseurs, Horse Meat Disco. A labour of love, it showcases a tantalising cross-section of disco, funk, boogie and samba. Unearthing tracks from the seemingly endless gold mine of Brazilian gems, the compilation features legends such as Jorge Ben, Gretchen, Marcos Valle and Robson Jorge & Lincoln Olivetti, alongside unsung heroes including Ze Carlos and Carlos Bivar.

Here's another from the Mr Bongo label that we couldn't resist; É Soul Cultura presents the glorious 'Tu Amor' (Your Love) on vinyl for the first time, backed with a new, extended, club re-edit by É Soul Cultura captain Luke Una and Luke Solomon (Classic Music). The version in question was released in 2012 as part of a digital-only EP. It came courtesy of the Chilean DJ, producer and singer Mamacita (Carolina Vallejos) and producer Sebastian Roman, aka Persona RS. Their shared passion for making house music in Spanish, and their admiration for Frankie Knuckles, led to the creation of this raw and unique cover version.

Next, after a delay of two weeks (yes you are reading this again!) we have legendary Brazilian musician Arthur Verocai back on the shelves with Encore. Released in 2007, aptly titled Encore was the highly anticipated follow up to Arthur’s eponymous debut album from 1972. With 11 epic tracks of stirring samba-soul, this new vinyl release has been remastered from the original tapes.  

Moving away from Latin America, we have The Grind Date (20th Anniversary Edition) - the sixth studio album by De La Soul, released in 2004. The album marked a significant return for the group after a hiatus since their previous album in 2001. It showcases De La Soul's signature blend of clever lyrics, innovative production, and a mix of playful and introspective themes. Featured artists on this album include MF Doom, Ghostface Killah, Flava Flav and Sean Paul. The LP is available on limited edition splatter vinyl with the addition of 4 instrumental versions of the leading tracks.

A Tel Aviv band that plays a mix of Turkish folk, psychedelic rock, funk, and disco you say? Yes that's right, the Şatellites blast back into orbit on new album Aylar, delivering a bold evolution on the psychedelic folk-meets-groove sound they established on their acclaimed debut album.  With a music style described as retro-fresh psych à la Turk, the band reinterprets classic Turkish folk songs, transforming them into energetic, danceable tracks.

When saxophonist Lou Donaldson hooked up with the funky drummer Idris Muhammad on Alligator Bogaloo it began a run of great groove-oriented albums including Say It Loud!. Released in 1969 on Blue Note, this album highlights California-based Donaldson's expertise on the alto saxophone, blending his bebop roots with a funkier, dance-driven approach.

Every week behind the scenes, we're busy ordering and listening to lots of new music to bring you a carefully curated selection of new additions to the shop. Here's what we've ordered this week for delivery in a month or so....

Vega Trails is the expansive, cinematic, chamber-jazz project from double-bassist and composer Milo Fitzpatrick, a founder member of Portico Quartet and features saxophonist Jordan Smart (Mammal Hands, Sunda Arc). Releasing on the Gondwana label on 28/3, it was a conversation with Gondwana Records label mate, Hania Rania, about recording orchestral arrangements that helped bring Sierra Tracks fully into focus.

Philly soul legends Harold Melvin &The Blue Notes played & recorded for a few decades, but the musical highlight of their career must have been when Teddy Pendergrass joined ranks between 1972 and 1975. Wake Up Everybody from 1975 is the last album on which you can hear his sultry vocals before he went solo. This 180g audiophile vinyl version has a special bonus track: an 11-minute remix of “Don’t Leave Me This Way” by Tom Moulton. This is a limited 50th anniversary release with only 750 copies pressed.

Catching Flies - aka multi-instrumentalist, producer and DJ George King – is the very model of a modern musician. "A few months ago, I gave myself two weeks to start and finish a Beat Tape. I hired an Airbnb in Ojai after a tour of the US West Coast and set about making ‘Beats & Pieces.’" He blurs the boundaries between mainstream and underground, his music is a bass heavy yet melodic mesh of broody electronics and intricate rhythms, containing shades of everything from hip-hop to house, from soul to jazz.

Want to see the other amazing albums we have in store? Head to the Coming Soon page.