Mr Bongo presents Record Club Vol. 8

In the cross-genre spirit of the series, for Volume 8, they have selected music from the worlds of soul, boogie, disco-reggae, jazz-funk, and Latin, with a hefty chunk of beloved Brazilian music. Pulling these compilations together is always a highlight of their year, and eight volumes in, they feel this is one of their strongest to date.

The album's journey begins with a heartfelt epic by As Ganhadeiras de Itapuã, from the Bahian town of Itapuã. It's an area of Brazil that holds a special place in David "Mr Bongo" Buttle's heart, and where he first met our dear friend, Luciano Rodrigues Dos Santos, to whose memory this compilation is dedicated.

Staying in Northern Brazil, next up is a contemporary dancefloor gem by Ubunto, a DJ and producer from Salvador, featuring As Ganhadeiras de Itapuã. The raw, dusty, punchy sounds of zabumba drummer Castanheiro and the furious guitar-heavy dancer by Tyaraju & Dutra are just two more examples of the Brazilian beauties included on the compilation.

There is also a heavy dose of soul music on this volume. The Canadian gospel sounds of Trevor Dandy, a modern soul rarity by Wil Collins & Willpower (which has been on their list for years), and a soul-stepper masterpiece by Tommy McGee, are just a handful of the highlights. Not stopping there, they are incredibly proud to present an exclusive rework of The Sylvers' "Wish That I Could Talk To You" by the legendary Kenny Dope. Kenny has excelled himself with this one, fattening up the drums while bringing more drama to the horns and strings. The song now feels more contemporary yet still stays true to its roots. Complete genius!

Elsewhere on the compilation, you'll find a cosmic reggae-not-reggae disco oddity by Tapper Zukie, a South African jazz-funk-disco groover by Mac Mathunjwa, a sought-after Brazilian compacto by Eduardo Araújo, and a Brit-funk / boogie treasure by Powerline.

Traversing time, genre, and location, all the tracks on Volume 8 are favorites for their own unique reasons. Music will forever be a constant source of comfort, able to affect you deeply in the most meaningful ways. It's the gift that keeps giving, and there is so much more to learn, discover, and share, both old and new.

Various Artists - Mr Bongo Record Club Vol. 8
Release Date 26th June 2026
Label Mr Bongo

Tracklist
A1. As Ganhadeiras de Itapuã - Maré mansa 
A2. Ubunto - O Vento Part. As Ganhadeiras de Itapuã 
A3. Castanheiro - Este Samba É Meu
A4. Eduardo Araújo - Madrugada
A5. Tyaraju & Dutra - Pé De Foguete
A6. Tema IV - Tema IV 
B1. Orquesta El Sabor De Nacho - Bim Bim Bom Bom “Que Se Sepa”
B2. The Trinikas - Remember Me 
B3. Tommy McGee - Now That I Have You
B4. Trevor Dandy - Is There Any Love
B5. Wilfred Luckie - My Thing 
C1. The Sylvers - Wish That I Could Talk To You (Kenny Dope Edit)
C2. K.L. Hamilton - I'm Trying
C3. Wil Collins & Willpower - Anything I Can Do
C4. Powerline - Watching You (Brand New Remix)
D1. Mac Mathunjwa - Give Us More Love
D2. Tapper Zukie - Visions Of Love
D3. Urias - Vontade De Voar