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The band's only album \"\"It's a Monster\"\" was released on this label in 1976 and has grown into a legendary status over the years and is appreciated by fans and collectors alike.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe opener \"\"Hypertension\"\" is a disco banger par excellence. Kyser's sophisticated arrangements merge thrilling grooves, elegant strings, varied funk elements and soulful vocals to a great and unique joint for every dancefloor. It's very pleasing that the song doesn't get overloaded or cheesy, as it's often the case in disco music.\u003cbr\u003eHotmood transfers the track, which was created more than 3 decades ago, into the present time. His great disco edit focuses on the instrumental parts of the original. Thanks to his clever arrangement, a tension curve is constantly built up without seeming repetitive.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn the flipside, \"\"Ritmo Latino\"\" takes a different musical direction. As the name suggests, there are all kinds of Latin American influences to be heard: the brass section, rhythm parts, piano sounds and the grooving bass line, which goes straight into the veins. Nevertheless, the song is also strongly rooted in funk \u0026amp; jazz and inspires its listeners with its unique character.\u003cbr\u003eVoodoocuts rework comes up with a monster broken beat and gives the song a dancefloor friendly structure with its new arrangement. Especially the killer break part in the middle of the song will not only make B-Boy hearts beat faster! Additional instruments, samples and effects give the rework an individual and autark touch and prove once again impressively that Voodoocuts is setting the bar higher and higher with his productions.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTrack Listing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1. Hypertension (Hotmood Edit)\u003cbr\u003e2. Hypertension (Original)\u003cbr\u003e3. Ritmo Latino (Voodoocuts Rework)\u003cbr\u003e4. 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The song was reworked by \"Retro Roland Riso\", known for his Bossa 70 edits and by label founder \"Alex SoulBrigada\", who now deliver two different versions of this tune for the dancefloor.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Otto Raúl de Rojas Guedes\" (1941-2008) was a Peruvian musician, composer, arranger, musical director of radio and television broadcasts. He's considered one of the most influential figures in Peruvian music of the 70s.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe musical landscape of Peru, especially in the musical epicentre Lima, was influenced in the 1960s by US Funk, Soul or even psychedelic Rock and merged it with Peruvian Cumbia and traditional Criolla music. The young \u0026amp; unknown \"Otto de Rojas\" started his musical career in this environment and played in various bands like \"Bossa 70\" and \"Los Hilton's\". A commercial breakthrough in his career came in the early 70s when he took over the musical direction of the TV show \"Trampolín a la fama\" and made a name for himself with his talent as an arranger.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHe was also active as an arranger and musician for the Peruvian record company \"MAG\", and as a versatile and talented pianist he has participated in various recordings of different popular rock groups like \"Los York's\", \"Traffic Sound\" and others.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOtto released his first successful solo project at the age of 25 in 1976. His songs \"Al Ritmo Del Bump-Bump\", a cover version of the US hit \"Soulful Strut\" by \"Young-Holt Unlimited\", and the song \"Choca Las Caderas\" are considered one of his greatest successes and represent for many the best songs of Otto de Rojas. In the following years he recorded more albums and was often to be found on the stages of Lima.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 2008, after several years of absence from the stage and the virtual end of his music career, he committed suicide by jumping out of the window of his twelfth floor apartment in Miraflores, a district of Lima. 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To celebrate this anniversary, Matasuna has dug up another treat and is delighted to reissue two songs from the legendary LP \"1973\" by Belgian jazz-funk group \"Placebo\" of jazz legend \"Marc Moulin\", who is rightly considered one of the rare groove Holy Grails. Both songs are available for the first time as official reissue on 7inch vinyl - the title song is even available on 45 for the first time ever. Of course there was a new mastering for the best possible sound.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Marc Moulin\" was born 1942 in Ixelles, Brussels where he also took music lessons. He studied economics and political science - but his passion was music, which guided his career. He made his first steps in the Belgian jazz scene in 1961 at the Festival \"Comblain-la-Tour\", where he won the \"Bobby-Jaspar trophy\" for best soloist.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the 1960s he was a member of various jazz formations before founding the band \"Placebo\" with his close friend, guitarist \"Philip Catherine\", in the early 1970s. The septet recorded three albums and a single from 1971 until its dissolution in 1976. On these recordings Moulin is surrounded by the crème de la crème of the Belgian music scene. The group played a unique mixture of jazz, soul, rock and funk with electronic elements, which Moulin elicited from his Moog synthesizer. Some of these musicians also contributed to Moulin's cult album \"Sam Suffy\", which was released in 1975.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter the dissolution of Placebo, Moulin took a break from jazz and appeared as a producer for various artists. In 1978 Moulin founded the synth pop band \"Telex\", with which he recorded five longplayers between 1979 and 1986. These recordings are considered groundbreaking for the Detroit techno and transatlantic house scene.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the late 1990s, Moulin returned to his jazz roots when he combined his two great loves, jazz and electronic dance music. He signed to \"Blue Note\", where he released three albums. His first album on Blue Note 2001 sold over 100,000 copies worldwide.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eParallel to his musical activities, Moulin was a radio presenter, journalist and composer, but also worked as a journalist and radio editor. Moulin died on September 26, 2008 at the age of 66.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Polk\" is opening the single and couldn't be a better start: the irresistible groove digs deep into the ear. Marc Moulin's virtuoso piano playing wafts around the driving wah-wah guitar, the bass line and the beats. The brass section sneaks in discreetly to create a grandiose sound spectrum. Jazz-Funk at its best!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWithout a doubt, \"Balek\" is one of the most extraordinary tunes on the album and rightly enjoys cult status not only among rare groove collectors. But also in the Hip Hop scene Balek is a hot joint – e.g. El Da Sensei or Mos Def have dropped their rhymes on this beat. Obscure synthesizer soundscapes with psychedelic sounds, supersweetened keys, unique brass passages and kicking drums give the song a magical aura. 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It was released in 1983 on the rare and sought-after album \"Ayo Special\" and is available for the first time as a 7inch vinyl single, which is supplemented by an edit from \"Renegades Of Jazz\". The esteemed London label \"Kalita Records\" was able to provide the audio material for new masters and is also acting as music publisher with the new \"Kalita Music Publishing\".\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMawuli Decker was born in 1949 in Ghana, where he also grew up. His musicality has been given to him from an early age, so that he not only attracts attention as a singer, but also plays drums, percussion and bongo. He played in various dance bands, which were very popular in Ghana especially from the middle of the last century onwards and made the Ghanaian highlife known beyond the borders. He has played in various dance bands such as New Planets, Sawaaba Sounds, The Tops, Caprice 73, The Volta Pioneers and others, which have performed in Ghana and other West African countries.\u003cbr\u003eHis first release was in 1975 with the band \"Dzobi Soundz\" on the Polydor label. Further releases of projects with his participation followed, until 1983 when he recorded his album \"Ayo Special\" at \"Otodi Studio\" in Lome (Togo) with an illustrious group of musicians.\u003cbr\u003eHe is still deeply rooted in music and performs in West Africa and is still very active in recording.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn the A-side is the original version of the song \"Lololi-Lomko\", sung in the \"EWE\" language, which is spoken in the south of Ghana as well as the southern parts of Togo. \"Lololi\" means \"There's Still More Love\" and \"Lomko\" stands for \"Please love me\" - classical themes that have appeared in countless songs in music history. Although a certain catchiness of the track cannot be denied, it doesn't seem cheesy at any point. Mawuli, who also contributes the vocals, creates perfectly formed harmonies through his compositions and arrangements, which are especially apparent in the bassline, guitars \u0026amp; brass and of course the vocals.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis was certainly also the idea behind the edit of \"Renegades of Jazz\" on the B-side, which did not want to break up and alienate the organic composition. Listening closely reveals the approach: a steady tempo, a more powerful bassline and additional drums and percussions bring the song back directly to where it belongs: to the dancefloors of this world!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Matasuna Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36741658411164,"sku":"MSR023","price":10.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0130\/8714\/6043\/products\/MawuliDecker-Lololi-Lomko.jpg?v=1604503058"},{"product_id":"fred-ramirez-hold-on-im-a-comin","title":"Fred Ramirez Hold On I'm A Comin'","description":"\u003cp\u003eFormat: 7\" Vinyl\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCatalogue No.: MSR024\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBarcode: 5050580752368\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRelease Date: 11th December 2020\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGenre: Jazz (Jazz Funk)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e01: Hold On I'm A Comin'\u003cbr\u003e02: Comin' Home Baby\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor its latest release, \"Matasuna Records\" goes back to Latin-influenced realms and presents two songs by US musician \"Fred Ramirez\", which are available for the first time as official reissue on 7inch vinyl. These are instrumental cover versions of well-known soul and jazz hits, which take a completely new direction under Fred Ramirez' killer Latin jazz-funk influence. The songs were transferred from the master tapes and got a new mastering to sound as good as never before.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBorn in Los Angeles, Fred Ramirez began his classical piano training at the age of six. At the age of 16 he bought a Musser Vibraphone and taught himself how to play by listening to the likes of Cal Tjader, Tito Puente and Milt Jackson. He started playing in nightclubs and his talent as a young pianist \u0026amp; vibraphonist quickly spread throughout the L.A. jazz scene. In the 60s and 70s he played in various bands and was on many tours across the states. In his extensive career he has worked with many greats of jazz and Latin America. With his own Latin jazz ensemble he was a welcome guest at numerous festivals and jazz clubs until the beginning of the new century.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 1967 Fred released two singles with cover versions of well-known soul \u0026amp; jazz songs on Warner Bros. records, on which his unmistakable and extraordinary piano style and talent is evident.\u003cbr\u003eHe was also a member of the nine-piece band \"Macondo\", which was signed directly in the recording studio by \"Ahmet Ertegün\", one of the founders of Atlantic Records. In the same year 1972 the LP was released on Atlantic.\u003cbr\u003eIn 1995, he released an album on CD with a multi-piece orchestra entitled \"A Tribute to Legends of Latin Jazz\" as a homage to to musicians who had an influence on him. A live CD followed in 2002, which was recorded at the Steamers Jazz Club (California).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Hold On I'm A Comin\" on side A is a cover version of the 1966 soul hit by the duo \"Sam \u0026amp; Dave\", written by Isaac Hayes and David Porter. A killer drum break and a deep bass line is the basis for Ramirez' virtuoso piano playing, which is complemented by brass and drums. Ramirez thus creates an independent, extraordinary Latin jazz version that is in no way inferior to the original and is brilliant due to its musical expansion and independence.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSide B contains another exceptional cover version of the instrumental jazz song \"Comin' Home Baby\" written in 1961 by \"Ben Tucker\" and \"Robert Dorough\", which became a jazz hit in 1962 with the vocal version of \"Mel Tormé'\". Ramirez' cover radiates a very special vibe through his sheer piano playing, which is especially evident in the twist in the middle of the song, where it increases in intensity and creates a lot of pressure and dynamics. Outstanding!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Matasuna Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36977630511260,"sku":"MSR024","price":11.68,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0130\/8714\/6043\/products\/FredRamirez-HoldOnI_mAComin.jpg?v=1606301848"},{"product_id":"bossa-70-edits","title":"Bossa 70 Edits","description":"\u003cp\u003eFormat: 7\" Vinyl\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCatalogue No.: MSR016\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBarcode: 5050580729582\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRelease Date: 13th December 2019\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGenre: Latin (Latin Soul)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e01: Think (Retro Roland Riso Perfecto Rework)\u003cbr\u003e02: Get Out Of My Way (Retro Roland Riso Eterno Regroove)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn September 2019 Matasuna opened the treasure box and reissued two rare original versions from the Peruvian band Bossa 70 for the first time on 7inch. With the new release, two more songs from their popular self-titled album will be officially reissued on a 45. The songs were transferred from the original master tapes and got a new mastering.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMatasuna invited the US-American DJ \u0026amp; Producer Retro Roland Riso to put his hands on the original versions to create two reworks, which are suitable for today's dancefloors. Roland is almost a veteran of Philadelphia's nightlife and can look back on a 20 year career as a radio host, promoter, DJ and producer.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNilo Espinoza Vascones or better known under his artist name Nilo Espinosa is without doubt a Peruvian saxophone and flute legend. After a classical musical education he entered the music scene in the early 1960s. In 1966 he founded the band Los Hilton's with some of the best Peruvian musicians including the gifted piano player Otto de Rojas. In 1967 they recorded the first and only LP of the group, which was released in a small edition in Peru.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTheir concerts were more and more influenced by Jazz and Bossa Nova, so in 1968 they changed the band's name to Bossa 70. In the record label's office Nilo met the Afro-Peruvian Carmen Rosa Basurco, who also loved Bossa Nova and could sing in Portuguese and English. From then on she was the main singer of the band.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBossa 70 recorded four songs for a 7-inch EP in an edition of only 100 copies, which was given away for promotional purposes at concerts and to friends \u0026amp; family. In 1970 they recorded their self-titled LP which reflected a mixture of Bossa Nova, Latin Jazz and Funk. The label pressed only 300 copies, which were sold out very quickly. This LP was the band's only album and is a rare piece of Peruvian music history.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThink on the A-side is a great cover version of the same named song by Souldiva Aretha Franklin from 1968. Bossa 70 gave the song its own touch and in their instrumental version they put the focus on the brass parts, bassline, wild guitar solos and an upbeat rhythm. Retro Roland Riso's rework puts even more pressure on the song, creating a bomb for the dancefloor!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGet Out Of My Way on the flipside is another fantastic cover version of a fabulous Latin\/Boogaloo song of Joe Torres from 1967. The Retro Roland treatment remains true to the original arrangement, but he spices up the song in his Regroove with a big dash of breaks and percussions. 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This record features two remixes by German DJ and producer \"David Hanke\" aka \"Renegades Of Jazz\", for Afro-latin Funk bands \"Brownout\" and \"Jungle Fire\". Brownout's remix was first released in 2013 via Paris DJs on a very limited run of 45s and quickly became very sought after. By painstakingly cutting every instrument's individual notes, increasing the tempo and adding in a punchy breakbeat at the end, David turned \"Flaximus\" into an up-tempo dancefloor hit.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJungle FIre's song \"Comencemos\" that appears on the B side is a cover version of Fela Ransome-Kuti's song \"Let's Start\".David added some more Afrofunk elements to the Jungle Fire version and builds a bridge to the original Fela version with the additional elements. The Jungle Fire remix is previously unreleased and will be available on vinyl for the first time.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"David Hanke\" has been linked to \"Matasuna Records\" since our early days, when he released his \"Dem Juju Poets\" debut album on Matasuna in 2017. Most recently he delivered a dancefloor-friendly edit of \"Mawuli Decker's\" \"Mololi-Lomko\" at the end of 2020, again released on Matasuna. David is constantly producing and surprises regularly with new musical projects, restlessly trying to develop and refine his sound. With his new label, \"Bathurst\", he created a home for all his electronic music projects. Bathurst follows the notion of not focusing on any formats or genres, but caring more about the electronic music Hanke adores.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNine-piece band \"Brownout\" from Austin\/Texas, was formed in 2005 by members of the Grammy Award-winning Latin orchestra \"Grupo Fantasma\" and have since become a musical force of their own. In addition to three Austin Music Awards, the band has performed at countless events and festivals and has regularly toured the U.S. also as highly sought-after backing band for artists like Prince, GZA and many more. Their albums and singles have been released on labels like \"Freestyle Records\", \"Ubiquity\" or \"Fat Beats\".\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Jungle Fire\" is an Afrolatin Funk band from Los Angeles known for their authentic and highly explosive sound. They quickly gained attention of the local Los Angeles scene and beyond, which led to their first release on the Funk and Soul label \"Colemine\". Other releases have been released on \"Nacional Records\", \"Paris DJs\" and \"Razor N Tape\". Their second album \"Jambú\" debuted at #4 on the Billboard Latin charts in February 2017 which led to numerous features in several movies, commercials and TV shows. 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The 7inch contains two rare Latinfunk \u0026amp; -Soul songs of Mexican band \"Apache\". The songs \"Liberate\" and \"Hombre\" were released in 1975 \u0026amp; 1976 and are now available on vinyl again for the first time ever. This time Matasuna companion \"Voodoocuts\" is back again to contribute a formidable rework of \"Hombre\".\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMembers of the band \"La Fórmula ER77\" formed \"Apache\" in the early 70s in Torreón, Mexico. The 8-piece band performed on many stages, but became known to a larger audience through an appearance on the popular Mexican TV show \"Siempre en Domingo\". Another success was their song \"Kung Fu Chino\", which was popular throughout Latin America.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 1976, their first LP \"Del Bumpin Al Hustle\" was released, which contains, with one exception, only cover versions of international hits from that time. Although the originals were popular music, Apache adopted them with their own funky attitude.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt the end of the decade, the original group disbanded. Two members joined with other musicians in the early 80s to pursue a different musical direction under the new band name \"Tropicalisimo Apache\", which is still active today.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Liberate\" is a song composed by \"Rafaél Gonzáles, who was also responsible for the production of the LP. The song is the only original composition on the album and differs stylistically from the other songs not only because of that: Liberate is a heavy Latin funk joint par excellence that leaves you wanting more!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn the flip side, you won't be disappointed: \"Hombre\" is another great song composed and arranged by the band's trumpet player, \"Ernesto Haros\". \"Voodoocuts\" Rework strips down the original to its instrumental base to skillfully build a new arrangement, which is enriched by additional samples, a bunch of beats and breaks and various effects. 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The song \"Giggin' Down 103rd\" by \"The Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band\" was first released as a single in 1968 (as Misspress) and is now available again for the first time. The song \"Sing A Simple Song\" by \"The Meters\" even premieres as a 45! Both tracks have been remastered to offer the best possible sound.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe A-side opens with \"Sing A Simple Song\" by \"The Meters\", a cover version of a song by \"Sly \u0026amp; Family Stone\" written by \"Sly Stone\". In direct comparison, \"The Meters\" cover sounds much more energetic and powerful. The ingredients are simple but effective: heavy drum breaks, funky guitar riffs, deepe bassline and a lively organ. A killer instrumental joint that exudes roughness \u0026amp; funkyness from the first second to the last!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn the flipside \"The Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band\" follows up in similar fashion with the song \"Giggin' Down 103rd\". Instead of an organ like \"The Meters\", the band offers a super thight horn section backed by killer drums, guitars \u0026amp; bass. A special spicy recipe that thematically fits perfectly for this Funk45!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band\" was formed by \"Charles Wright\". Charles, a musician \u0026amp; composer born in 1940 in \"Clarksdale, Mississippi\", moved to \"Los Angeles\" in the 1950s. There he played as a singer \u0026amp; guitarist in various doo-wop groups. Beginning in 1962, he formed his own band, \"Charles Wright \u0026amp; The Wright Sounds\", which was joined in the following years by other musicians who would become known in the future band. The name \"The Watts 103rd Street Band\" was established in 1967. That same year they signed a record deal with \"Warner Bros. Records\" and released their first album. More LPs were released in the following years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe band played mainly cover versions of popular R\u0026amp;B hits in the early years, but began to create their own songs and form their own sound in the late 1960s, which would have a strong influence on other musicians at the time.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStarting in 1969, the first members left the band to work on other projects. Charles also left the band in 1972 to further his solo career and release various albums.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 1965, the group \"The Meters\"was founded by \"Art Neville\"with three other musicians in the musical epicenter of \"New Orleans\". They quickly made a name for themselves in the local scene. The musician \"Allen Toussaint\", who was to become one of the most influential record producers of the 1960s, discovered the band and signed them to his label \"Sansu Enterprises\". They first played as a backing band at live and studio performances of artists of the New Orleans scene, before getting their own record deal with \"Josie Records\". On this label they released three albums, before releasing more in the following years on \"Reprise Records\" and \"Warner Bros. Records\". The band officially disbanded in 1977 and reunited a few years later in 1989.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSince then they have been on stage in different formations as \"The Meters\", \"The Funky Meters\" or \"The Meter Man\".\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTheir innovative musical style, which was influenced by traditional New Orleans second line music, West African rhythms, Soul and rReggae, set a standard that would influence many musicians. 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Both songs were released on the band's only album \"Parrilla Caliente\" in 1972, whose original pressing is a very rare and sought-after masterpiece. Officially licensed by the family of the late musician.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe A-side is a brilliant Afro-Latin cover version of the song \"Comencemos (Let's Start)\" by Afrobeat legend \"Fela Kuti\". Jiménez arranging talent is clearly audible here, compressing Kuti's 8 minute version to just over 2 minutes. The result is a highly explosive mix which may without a doubt be considered one of the best Latinfunk songs. The ingredients are extremely spicy: heavy drum breaks \u0026amp; percussion, horn madness and wild guitar interludes will surely hit dance floors!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe song \"Mi Moooto\" on the B-side is an original composition by Jiménez. A beautiful example of how Jiménez combines the traditional salsa music of his orchestra with versatile influences like rock, jazz or funk on the concept album from 1972, experimenting and creating something new and great. An essential release for any groove enthusiast.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Porfi Jiménez\", whose real name was \"Porfirio Jiménez Núñez\", was born in 1928 in Hato Mayor del Rey in the \"Dominican Republic\". He began his musical training at the early age of 9. After studying at the Municipal Academy of Music he became a member of an orchestra at the radio station \"Voz Dominicana\". Its director \"Enrico Cabiatti\" introduced him to the art of arranging.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDue to the Trujillo dictatorship, he left the country in 1954 and went to \"Venezuela\", where the young musician became famous as a trumpeter and played in the most important groups of the time. The quality of his original arrangements opened the doors of the most famous record companies of the time in Venezuela. Porfi also became one of the most outstanding composers and arrangers of those years, rebuilding Cuban \"José Pagé's\" Cuban label \"Velvet\" in Venezuela and working for all the label's national and international singers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt the end of the 50's until the beginning of the 60's, he worked in orchestras of various TV stations in the Venezuelan capital Caracas. In 1963, Jiménez founded his own orchestra, which became known as one of the most important musical groups in Venezuela throughout Latin America.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the 70's, musical transformations resulted from the emergence of new musical styles \u0026amp; rhythms. Porfi Jimenez, as a contemporary artist and passionate jazzman, began to incorporate new musical elements into his songs that distanced him from the prevailing commercial style. This resulted in the album \"Parrilla Caliente\", which was released as the band \"Phirpo y sus Caribes\" and remained the band's only album. The production, practically unknown, allowed him to experiment and express his artistic creativity, distancing himself from the traditional style of his dance orchestra.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSalsa music and its orchestras lost importance in the 80s and were displaced by new music. However, another Caribbean rhythm filled the gap: the \"Merengue\", which triggered an international boom. Porfi also embarked on this path, releasing an album that immediately catapulted him back to fame. It was a period in which he received numerous awards, such as two gold and one platinum disc.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShortly before his death, on June 9th 2010, Porfi Jiménez managed to realize his lifelong dream: the formation of his jazz big band, with which he performed at numerous festivals in Caracas. With it, he left an important musical legacy, with several original compositions and arrangements of the most prominent names in jazz history. In 2007, Porfi Jiménez was honored by the \"United Nations\" as one of the most outstanding musicians of the continent.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Matasuna Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40078656766108,"sku":"MSR028","price":10.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0130\/8714\/6043\/products\/1_8e8863f0-bb36-4138-9602-7300f2d577a5.jpg?v=1622873973"},{"product_id":"black-heat-wanaoh-chips-funk","title":"Black Heat - Wanaoh | Chip's Funk","description":"\u003cp\u003eFormat: 7\" Vinyl\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCatalogue No.: MS029\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarcode: 5050580766945\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRelease Date: 1st July 2021\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenre: Soul\/R\u0026amp;B (Funk)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e01: Wanaoh\u003cbr\u003e02: Chip's Funk\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Matasuna Records\" has dug into the archives of \"Atlantic Records\" and unearthed two funky treats from the band \"Black Heat\". The funk \u0026amp; soul band was active in the 1970s and remained under the radar despite their talent. Both songs from their 1972 debut album are available for the first time as an official reissue on 7inch - the song \"Wanaoh\" even premieres on a vinyl single.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Wanaoh\" on the A-side is a monster funk joint written by the band's guitarist \"Bradley Ownes\". The song features a top notch mix with all kinds of delicious ingredients: a killer bassline, funky guitar riffs, crunchy drums, deep organ, tasty horns and a super funky flute. Absolutely astonishing that this song didn't go down in the annals of funk.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Chip's Funk\" on the B-side penned by bassist \"Naamon Jones\" also continues in the same vein and is an absolutely great tune which succinctly showcases \"Raymond Green's\" harmonica. The band's name couldn't apply better to this song either: Black Heat is exactly what the musicians deliver here.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"King Raymond Green\" was born in 1951 to African American and Puerto Rican parents in \"San German, Puerto Rico\". Green, a percussionist and vocalist, formed the eight-piece funk \u0026amp; soul band \"Black Heat\" in the early 1970s. They signed to \"Atlantic Records\" and released three LPs between 1972 and 1975. Despite a high level of talent and creativity, they never achieved a great degree of popularity or commercial success like other bands from that time. Only their funky midtempo song \"No Time To Burn\" was a moderate hit. The band broke up in the late 70s. In August 2008, members of the band reunited for the first time in over 3 decades to play together on one stage at a memorial concert in NYC for \"Joel Dorn\", their original producer at Atlantic Records.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Black Heat\" is another example of a band with talented musicians who never managed to gain a foothold in the mainstream, but are highly regarded by connoisseurs. Their music was also influential in hip hop - their songs have been sampled many times by the likes of \"Wu Tang Clan\", \"Notorious B.I.G.\", \"DJ Premier\" etc., proving their influence on subsequent generations.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"King Raymond\" was rooted in music throughout his complete life. By studying audio engineering he was able to establish himself as a first class sound engineer and worked with many R\u0026amp;B greats like \"Chuck Brown \u0026amp; The Soul Searchers\", \"Dr. John\" or \"Carlos Santana\". In the 90's he joined the band \"The Flamingos\" as lead singer, until he changed to the legendary R\u0026amp;B group \"The Clovers\" in 1999, where he also worked as lead singer. 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The song \"Zambo\" by the band \"La Retreta Mayor\", which was released in 1976 on the self-titled LP, is now available as an official reissue and the very first time ever on a 7inch vinyl single! The 45 is complemented by an excellent rework of the American producer \u0026amp; DJ \"King Most\" from San Francisco.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe A-side features the original of the song. \"Zambo\" is a furious mix with versatile influences of Latin, Jazz \u0026amp; Funk. The rich horn section and percussion of the guest quartet bring pure heat to the track - the drums, bass and piano intensify this even more. An absolute heater for any dance floor!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe B-side features the \"King Most\" Redirection. The talented producer gently takes on the song, keeping the organic vibe of the original but still giving it a different, new side. His re-arrangement and additional in\/outro and a new passage in the middle of the song fit exquisitely. Also his crunchy drums and own piano passages are very tasty and give the song an own flavour!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Alexandro Rodríguez\" was born in Caracas in 1952 and is considered one of Venezuela's most important jazz guitarists of the seventies. He studied classical guitar in his early years, played electric guitar in various rock groups and performed at various national music festivals. He also had the opportunity to play as a musician for renowned orchestras such as \"Onda Nueva\", \"Renny Show's Orchestra\" on Venezuelan Television and \"Radio Caracas TV's Orchestra\".\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the late 1970's he recorded two significant works that may be considered a reference in Venezuelan music history. He formed the short-lived band \"La Retreta Mayor\" to record a self-titled album, which was released as an LP on the Venezuelan label \"Discomoda\" in 1976. The 10-piece band and numerous guest musicians created a jazz-funk \u0026amp; fusion gem. The band unfortunately broke up right after the recording and did not play live or record any more music.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHis self-released album \"Busqueda\", released in 1978 under his name, was recorded between New York and Caracas and has an excellent reputation not only in connoisseur circles. In 2012, the album was reissued on CD by a Japanese label, proving the influence Alexandro's music still has in the jazz scene today.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBetween 1979 and 1982, Alexandro lived in \"New York\", where he worked as a composer, arranger, performer and orchestrator in the jazz scene with renowned orchestras before returning to Venezuela. Subsequently, his musical career turned to the classical guitar, both as a composer and performer. 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The band \"La Tribu\" recorded there the song \"No Te Quiero Mas (I Don't Want You More)\", which was released on \"Polydor\" in 1971. The Latin soul joint is a gem among connoisseurs and it's difficult to get the original 45. Matasuna is therefore all the more pleased to be able to release the tune for the first time as an official reissue together with a fabulous edit by \"Voodoocuts\".\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe A-side features the original of the song. \"No Te Quiero Mas (I Don't Want You More)\" is a killer uptempo Latin soul \u0026amp; funk song. The drums, horns, organ and bass create a fast-paced foundation that is enriched by the vocals of singer \"Leopoldo 'Polo' Sánchez Labastida\". A massive tune!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe B-side features an edit by \"Voodoocuts\", who has already put his musical stamp on various \"Matasuna\" releases. Here, too, he delivers another terrific edit that respectfully takes on the original material. His clever re-arrangement expands the song and his drums spice up the already great original. In particular, his solo drum breaks provide additional explosive moments and lead to a furious reinterpretation of the song.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Monterrey\" is the capital of the northeastern Mexican state of \"Nuevo León\". Along with \"Mexico City\", Monterrey is one of the musical epicenters in Mexico. On the one hand, through \"Cumbia Tropical\", the Mexican version of \"Cumbia\". This music achieved great fame especially through the Sonideros: music lovers and DJs who played that music to the neighborhoods with their sound systems.\u003cbr\u003eBut Rock music also has a long history in this city. One of these bands was \"La Tribu\", founded at the end of the 60s. Like many other rock groups of that time, they covered various songs of successful bands such as the Beatles, Chicago, Ides Of March and others. In 1969, their debut LP \"Great Britains Best Sellers\" was released: a compendium of cover versions of popular hits sung in Spanish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 1971 they recorded music with their own compositions and released an EP with three songs, where \"Por Perderte (For Losing You)\" became the band's most famous song. The success led them to be scheduled for the \"Festival Rock y Ruedas de Avándaro\" held in September 1971. It was a historic rock festival that took place in the spirit of \"Woodstock\" in front of a huge audience and went down in the musical annals in Mexico. The participation could have greatly influenced their musical path. But for unknown reasons their place was filled at the last minute by another band.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 1972 they recorded new songs in order to regain the lost ground caused by their failure to participate at the Avándaro festival. However, the great success should remain denied to them. Also they never finished a second LP.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis was certainly due to the political situation that arose in the aftermath of the \"Avándaro\" Music Festival. Drug use, sex and nudity were denounced in media campaigns in newspapers, radio and television and had far-reaching and harsh consequences. Rock music was censored in many places: rock clubs had to change their music program or even close down. 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Released in 1975 on the South African label \"Flame\", the album \"Abahambi – Balomhlaba\" was rediscovered and re-released by the good folks of \"Black Pearl Records\" from Berlin in 2013. The LP immediately landed on Matasuna Records' album best list and was at the top of the reissue wish list. Now that goal has come true to officially release two songs on 45, making them available as 7inch vinyl singles for the first time. Transferred from the original master tapes and remastered to sound as good as never before. An essential release!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe title track of the album \"Abahambi\" composed by \"Sipho Gumede\" and also the album opener is also the A-side of the Matasuna release. The song immediately builds up an incredible groove with the first bar and offers an atmospherically dense, 5-minute funk firework. The musicians master their instruments to perfection: be it in the collective playing as well as in the polished solo passages, where they can fully demonstrate their skills. One of the tunes that could run endlessly without ever getting boring.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn the flip side, the song \"Umlazi\" composed by \"Enoch Mthalane\" is another testament to the sophistication of their arrangements \u0026amp; musicality. Although this song is much slower in tempo, it is in no way inferior to the A-side in intensity. Especially the piano generates a hypnotic groove, which is skillfully continued by the guitar. Another musical treat!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe fact that the composers of the songs and musicians of the band are (or were) well-known greats of South African jazz music, but the album respectively the band name \"Freeway\" does not appear in any bio\/discography is more than curious. Apparently it is considered proven that the band was founded by bass player \"Sipho Gumede\".\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBorn in \"Durban\" (South Africa), \"Sipho Gumede\" learned to play the guitar autodidactically until he received his first introduction to jazz from jazz guitarist \"Cyril Magubane\" at the age of 16. He switched to bass and then got his first professional music job as a member of the \"Jazz Revellers\" band. In 1970 he went to \"Johannesburg\" where he met, worked with and toured with some great musicians of that time. He formed several bands with some of them such as \"Roots\", \"Spirits Rejoice\" or \"Sakhile\". Gumede also recorded collaborative pieces with other jazz legends before recording his first solo album in 1985. In the following years he was involved in tours of North America, Europe, as well as many African countries. In 2000, Sipho moved back to \"KwaZulu-Natal\", where he taught music and performed for township youth. His artistic productivity did not stop there, however, and he produced a number of other albums. In total, he produced, recorded and contributed to more than 20 albums. He died in July 2004 after a short illness.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Matasuna Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41707630755996,"sku":"MSR033","price":10.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0130\/8714\/6043\/products\/1_3a05ea5b-c548-450e-b1af-882638dff302.jpg?v=1655804765"},{"product_id":"colorado-colorado-para-ti","title":"Colorado - Colorado | Para Ti","description":"\u003cp\u003eFormat: 7\" Vinyl\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCatalogue No.: MSR034\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBarcode: 5050580790100\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRelease Date: 09 Sep 2022\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGenre: Jazz Funk\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e01: Colorado - Colorado\u003cbr\u003e02: Para Ti - Colorado\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Matasuna Records\" returns to Mexico for a third time to dig for rare treasures. They got their hands on a special gem - two obscure Latin\/Jazzfunk tunes by a band called \"Colorado\" from \"Mexico City\". The songs were released in 1976 on the Mexican label Peerless and the super rare original 7inch is virtually unavailable. Fortunately, the release is finally available for the first time as an official reissue in a remastered edition. An unjustly under-the-radar Latin jazzfunk highlight!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe song \"Colorado\", named after the band, opens the \"A-side\" of the single. The hypnotic fender rhodes puts the listener in the right mood right from the start, before the drums and percussion set the rhythm. The horns also add depth and melodiousness before the song takes a turn and reveals its funky side with guitars, synths and bass. A nice guitar solo also reveals the affinity for rock music without losing sight of the vibe of the song or tipping it a different direction. Definitely a fabulous song that comes up with a lot of ideas and inspirations, offering an unexpected richness in the under 3-minute running time.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe \"B-side\" also continues musically energetic in the same way with \"Para Ti\". Here, too, you can feel and hear the playfulness and experimentation of these extraordinary musicians. Atmospherically dense passages alternate with quieter phases and solo parts, before the tension rises again and literally explodes. As in the song \"Colorado\", rhodes, brass, guitars \u0026amp; bass offer a great and varied interplay. The secret highlight, however, might be the drum and percussion parts in the middle of the track, which will surely enchant not only the B-Boys and B-Girls.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eArtist info:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe internet, a source of almost endless knowledge, offers no information about the band Colorado. All the more fortunate that one of the band's founding members, \"Emilio Espinosa Becerra\", provides detailed info for the reissue.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 1968 the three brothers \"Luis\", \"Francisco\" and \"Emilio Espinosa Becerra\" from Mexico City started to rehearse together to play wellknown rock \u0026amp; pop songs at friends or family parties. At first, they played on Japanese guitars and a Teisco bass borrowed from a school friend. They saved up money to then buy guitar \u0026amp; bass amps and a microphone, which they always had to rent until then. However, the budget was only enough for Mexican replicas of the legendary Fender Bassman and the Fender Super Reverb. Original equipment was simply unaffordable.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShortly thereafter, more members joined the band. Three musicians from the school band \"Tepeyac\": \"Marco Nieto Bermudez\" (trumpet), \"Raymundo Mier Garza\" (tenor saxophone) and \"Alfonso Romero\" (trombone). Another classmate named \"Carlos Mauricio Fernández Ordóñez\", who studied piano, also joined the group. His father had a chemical factory in the United States and helped bring equipment (amplifiers and a Farfisa Fast 5 organ) - hidden in the back of a truck - to Mexico. In the time that followed, more instruments were acquired, including bass and guitars (from Gibson, Rickenbacher and Fender) and microphones (from Shure) for vocals and horns.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith a larger band and new equipment, they played many parties in their district of \"Lindavista\" in \"Mexico City\" and neighboring areas from 1970 to 1973, as well as gigs at various festivals and school events. The group's band name at the time was \"Sound Core Brass\". However, more and more often people with turntables and speakers showed up at parties, which were also able to heat up. The so-called \"Sonideros\", a sound system culture that was emerging in the 1960s, charged less than a multi-piece live band, so the band's performances declined.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDuring those years, three other \"Espinosa Becerra\" family members joined the band: \"Jorge Rafael\" (trombone), \"Sergio Alejandro\" (tenor saxophone) and \"Felipe de Jesus\" (drums and percussion).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA brother of the musicians, \"Carlos Espinosa Becerra\", studied electrical engineering at the University. Together with another fellow student, he designed and built a 10-channel console with a variety of functions and features that far surpassed the devices available at the time. They also went to the US again to buy JBL speakers \u0026amp; tweeters to build their own sound system. On another trip to Los Angeles, they bought Phase Linear amplifiers, which offered enormous power by the standards of the time and had an extremely low distortion factor. With this equipment they could turn up the volume really loud and noise-free.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis was also the time when they stopped playing music from English bands \u0026amp; youth groups and changed their repertoire completely. They played mambos, chachachas, pasodobles and tangos on special occasions in big ballrooms and halls. Also, every now and then they hired a string quartet of well-known Mexican violinists to provide the musical entertainment at dinner events.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDuring those years, classmate \"Pablo Rached Diaz\" joined the band, playing tenor saxophone. Pablo was very active and organized many parties. He was also the one who helped the band to record on the Mexican label \"Peerless\". So in 1975 they were asked by Peerles Records to record their own songs. They had recorded a total of 12 songs - six of these songs were released on three vinyl singles (45rpm). Most of the songs were composed by \"Gustavo Ruiz de Chavez Sr.\". The band was asked to adopt a more commercial name, and so they had chosen the band name \"Colorado\". In the course of the releases, the band made some promotional tours and appeared in shows on \"Televisa\", the most important television station in Mexico in those years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLater, several members of \"Colorado\" graduated and began to pursue regular professions. They didn't stop playing at events, but priority was given to more formal duties and the band was no longer as active as it had been in its heyday.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout 8 years ago, the band got back together to play again. The next generation of musicians also joined the band: two sons, a nephew and a brother-in-law of the original band members. 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In a first reissue, two songs from the legendary \"Loyola Records\" label were selected, both released in 1969: one by \"Camilo Azuquita\" and one by the group \"Panama Brass\". Two super-rare tunes that fetch crazy prices, if you're lucky enough to find a copy at all. Available for the first time as an official remastered reissue on 7inch vinyl - the song by Panama Brass even makes its 7inch premiere. Don't sleep on it!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe A-side features the killer boogaloo tune \"Borombon\" by \"Camilo Azuquita\". Its take of the song composed by \"Javier Vasquez\" is undoubtedly the best version of this song. The striking piano, driving bass and rich horns are fueled by percussive accompaniment and especially by Azuquita's powerful voice. A terrific song that has also recently gained new notoriety in movies and series - such as \"Better Call Saul\".\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe B-side features the instrumental Latin Jazz\/Guaracha tune \"Con La Mano En La Biblia\" by \"Panama Brass\" - an orchestra led by the excellent organist \"Cristobal Munoz Jr.\" and consisting of Panama's best musicians. A no less energetic and furious song composed by \"G. Garcias\". The musicians of the orchestra combine a great musicality and diversity in the song, delivering a special delicacy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Camilo Luis Argumédez\" is a singer and composer born in \"Colon (Panama)\" on February 18th 1945. He became world famous under his stage name Camilo Azuquita. He began his career at a young age, when he participated in various competitions organized by local radio stations. He left Panama for the first time for an engagement in \"Lima (Peru)\" - the prelude tocountlesstrips.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter returning to Panama, another engagement in 1966 took him to \"Puerto Rico\", where he also recorded music. Due to a tour he was involved in, he ended up in \"New York City\" where he made new \u0026amp; fruitful acquaintances with other artists that resulted in some more recordings.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 1968 he returned again to Puerto Rico, where he joined a band to record an album. In the following years, tours and concerts followed, as well as an engagement in a club where he musically accompanied many stars of Latin American music.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBetween 1972 and 1976 he spent four years in \"Los Angeles\", where he performed in night clubs, recorded two albums and toured California with his own band \"Melao\". In LA, through a brother of the \"Fania\" boss, he got a contract with \"Vaya Records\", a subsidiary of the Fania label, which brought him back to New York City in 1976. There he joined the band \"Tipica'73\" and their two following albums brought him much success.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA tour led him to \"Paris\", where he met the journalist \"Pierre Goldman\". A proposed project became reality two years later: Azuquita opened the first Parisian Salsa Club. As this became a complete success and the audience filled the club on each of the evenings, a first engagement of one month was extended to several years. In France, he performed at the world-famous \"Olympia Theater \"or played at the \"Old Bourget airport\", opening for a live concert by reggae legend \"Bob Marley\" in front of 75,000 people. From France, he traveled throughout Europe, where the performances in front of European audiences brought him enormous prestige.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom 1985 to 1987, \"Azuquita y su Melao\" toured extensively in \"California\", where he signed a 1-year contract at \"Club Candilejas\" in \"Hollywood\" in 1988. In the following decades, he recorded many more albums - in NYC, Cali (Colombia), France or Havana (Cuba), among others. In addition, he was still very active on tours, festivals and concerts around the globe. An extremely remarkable artist, whose activity has brought him to the top.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e---\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Panama Brass\" was an orchestra directed and orchestrated by the excellent organist \"Cristobal Munoz Jr.\" The orchestra consisted of one of the best musicians of Panama at that time. Munoz was an exclusive artist of \"Loyola Records\" at the time and was considered a promising or up-and-coming conductor. That this album could be realized at all had only been possible thanks to Hubert J. Pretto. Pretto, then Assistant Vice President \u0026amp; General Manager of \"Coca Cola Panama\" arranged the funds necessary for the realization of this album and supported the campaign to promote music culture in Panama. This album would remain the only one released by this group.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Matasuna Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42211881123996,"sku":"MSR035","price":11.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0130\/8714\/6043\/products\/1_97720f5f-5080-44aa-97c0-d0fb9c85d603.jpg?v=1670238120"},{"product_id":"united-8-tony-alvon-the-belairs-getting-uptown-to-get-down-sexy-coffee-pot","title":"United 8 \u0026 Tony Alvon \u0026 The Belairs - Getting Uptown (To Get Down) \/ Sexy Coffee Pot","description":"\u003cp\u003eFormat: 7\" Vinyl\u003cbr\u003eCatalogue No.: MSR036\u003cbr\u003eBarcode: 5050580803305\u003cbr\u003eRelease Date: 17 Mar 2023\u003cbr\u003eGenre: Funk\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e01: Getting Uptown (To Get Down) - United 8\u003cbr\u003e02: Sexy Coffee Pot - Tony Alvon \u0026amp; The Belairs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter last year's musical excursions to Central \u0026amp; South America and South Africa, Berlin-based reissue label \"Matasuna Records\" is once again making a detour to the USA for its first release in 2023. Two funk milestones by \"United 8\" and \"Tony Alvon \u0026amp; The Belairs\" have been selected from the archives of \"Atlantic Records\". Apart from a release as part of a Funk45's box set by Warner in 2004, the songs have only appeared on various bootlegs in the past.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMatasuna Records is thrilled tofinally release them as an officially licensed reissue with new mastering as a 7-inch vinyl single. This release is an absolute must-have for all funk enthusiasts, DJs and collectors.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Getting Uptown (To Get Down)\" by \"United 8\" is a funk classic released on Atlantic Records in 1972. The musicians of United 8 created an infectious sound with a combination of horns, guitars, drums and bass. The drums drive the beat and give the track its distinctive rhythm, while the bass provides a powerful, pulsating foundation. The horns add a jazzy note, while the guitar adds a funky touch.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe result is an energetic, danceable sound that still sounds fresh and exciting today. The song is timeless and has lost none of its appeal.It's no wonder that it has been featured on many funk compilations since the 2000s.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Sexy Coffee Pot\" by \"Tony Alvon \u0026amp; The Belairs\" is an explosive and energetic funk jointfrom 1969that immediately captivates the listener. The rhythm section lays down a steady, infectious groove, while the guitar and horns provide a funky, dynamic sound that complements each other perfectly.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's no surprise that \"Sexy CoffeePot\" has been sampled and covered by so many hip-hop artists over the years, such as \"Eric B. \u0026amp; Rakim\", \"Cypress Hill\" or \"DJ Shadow\", to name a few. 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The new 45 features the fabulous song \"El Raton\" by \"Los Invasores\", which was released as a 7inch vinyl single on \"Onda Nueva Records\" in Panama. With this new release, the song is finally officially available again on a 7inch vinyl single. Besides the great original version of the song, it also features a brand new rework by talented Athens-based producer \"Panama Cardoon\". A hot Latin 45 that shouldn't be missing in any record bag!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe song \"El Raton\" was originally released by the \"Joe Cuba Sextet\" on their 1964 LP. Written and sung by \"Cheo Feliciano\", the song quickly gained popularity and became one of Cheo's most successful songs. With its humorous and perceptive lyrics and infectious music, the song continues to inspire and has been sampled and covered many times. 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The 7-inch includes an inlay with detailed liner notes by Dubben about the background of this release.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen Victor heard about Dubben's intention to reinterpret his version of the \"Marcos Valle\" classic Grilos Cantam Para Anamaria, he immediately loved the idea. This version is raw and funky, according to the original plan, with \"Christina Joy's\" original vocals isolated from the 1975 album. Bassist \"MC Scholze\" lifts the down-to-earth chord changes up into souljazz territories, while the typical ingredients of the Dubben sound – brass and percussion feeding tape delays and spring reverb chambers – happily groove along.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOriginally a psyched-out proggy-ish Brasil track, Dubben takes Victor's composition \"One Two-Two\", puts it in a box and sends it to Colombia. Of course, the parcel gets stuck on its way, much to the delight of the audience. A slow Cumbia burner with 100% organic ingredients: straight bass drum, fender bass, springy guitars, a detuned Italian organ and tons of improvised percussion, performed and recorded by the band themselves. Finally, \"María del Rosario's\" vocal contribution, in both English and Spanish, is more than just the icing on the cake - it's the Latin soul of the track. ¡Un dos-dos!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Victor Meshkovsky\" (*1938 Shanghai; ✝2017 San Francisco) was an entrepreneur, painter, dancer, producer\/founder of \"Nucleus Records\", and gifted drummer\/percussionist who dedicated his life to the arts. While his role as drummer\/percussionist for his friend, organ genius \"Walter Wanderley\", might be not that well known, his self-produced and self-released albums with his band \"Made In Brasil\" (not to be confused with the other \"Made In Brasil\") have become undisputed classics among music lovers, collectors and DJs. 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Kabanjak) - Renegades Of Jazz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Matasuna Records\" proudly presents the exclusive re-release of \"Moto Moto\" and \"Zebra Talk\" by \"Renegades Of Jazz\" for the first time on a 45. Both tracks were originally released in 2016 on David Hanke's critically acclaimed \"Moyo Wangu\" album.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter its release, Moyo Wangu quickly became a very sought-after album on vinyl for collectors and DJs. On this third Renegades Of Jazz album, Hanke combines elements of Afrofunk with his love for breakbeats with club appeal.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHaving spent his early childhood in Arusha\/Tanzania in the early 1980s, producing an Afrofunk album was on Hanke's list for a long time to reconnect with his time living there. With his love for African rhythms and club music, Hanke produced with Moyo Wangu a blend containing the best of both worlds.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLater, he continued his Afrofunk journey under his \"Dem Juju Poets\" alias and released his album \"Liberated Thoughts\" here on Matasuna Records in 2017, which also quickly sold out.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Moto Moto\" is featured on the a-side of our new 45, an infectious opener which captures the hot, vital feeling of a crowded dance floor throughout an amazing night out. Catchy drums and frenzied percussions meet funk guitars, a deep grooving bassline, great horns and vibrant vocals.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Zebra Talk\" on the b-side is an exciting collaboration with producer and multi-instrumentalist Ingo Moell aka \"Kabanjak\", also known for his projects like Deela and as one-half of Ancient Astronauts. Together they create a mesmerizing tapestry of sound that slowly builds, immersing the listener in the groove and captivating them.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHanke and Moell continued working together on their new project The Maenads, exploring the depths of electronic club music.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Matasuna Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42780571959452,"sku":"MSR039","price":11.52,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0130\/8714\/6043\/files\/1_22bb79ad-3bbe-4925-8d40-2c93d0970fcb.jpg?v=1698678034"},{"product_id":"the-movers-soweto-disco-shanana-voodoocuts-edits-7-vinyl","title":"The Movers - Soweto Disco | Shanana (Voodoocuts Edits) [7\" Vinyl]","description":"\u003cp\u003eFormat: 7\" Vinyl\u003cbr\u003eCatalogue No.: MSR042\u003cbr\u003eBarcode: 5050580833883\u003cbr\u003eRelease Date: 20 Sep 2024\u003cbr\u003eGenre: Afro Soul\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e01: Soweto Disco (Voodoocuts Edit) - The Movers\u003cbr\u003e02: Shanana (Voodoocuts Edit) - The Movers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLongtime label friend and supplier of numerous edits, \"Voodoocuts\", teams up with \"Matasuna Records\" again for a new officially licensed 45. This time he puts his hands on two disco gems by the South African band \"The Movers\", one of the most important South African bands that shaped the country's music scene from the late 1960s to the early 1980s. The songs \"Soweto Disco\" and \"Shanana\" from the late seventies get the Voodoocuts treatment with his typical precision and attention to musical detail. The fusion of South African music with international influences such as jazz, funk and disco is an explosive mix and a secret weapon for every record bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVoodoocuts kicks off the single with his stunning edit of \"Soweto Disco\". The original is already extremely infectious and energetic, with a grooving bass, opulent horn sections, wild organ parts and a relaxed reggae vibe. But Voodoocut manages to give the song an extra kick with his skillful rearrangement, drumming and the addition of loops, filters, effects and samples. The edit effortlessly takes the song into the present to deliver a killer cut for the dancefloor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the flip side, \"Shanana\" is another delicacy from the band's later creative period. Although the mood is more relaxed, it's a wonderful song with its distinctive bass and guitar lines, as well as the great organs that are always present. Voodoocuts Edit builds up the song slowly to give the instruments enough space to unfold. A wonderful jazz-funk tune with a disco touch, enhanced by the Voodoocuts treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtist info:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe story begins in the turbulent townships of South Africa in the 1960s, when unknown musicians and brothers \"Norman\" and \"Opa Hlongwane\" approached \"Kenneth Siphayi\", a wealthy businessman, with the idea of supplying them with musical instruments in exchange for a share of live performances and record sales. Siphayi agreed and even became their manager, providing them with a rehearsal space and an organist. This was the beginning of the band \"The Movers\", whose name was also given by Siphayi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Movers developed a unique sound that combined traditional South African rhythms and melodies with influences from American soul, jazz and funk. Their sound was both danceable and emotionally profound. Inspired by the challenges and hopes of everyday life in the townships, their music took listeners' hearts by storm. Their energetic performances and catchy melodies quickly made them one of the most popular bands in the country. This was reflected in the sales of their first album, \"Crying Guitar\", which sold over half a million copies in the first few months after its release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut their music was more than entertainment; it was an expression of the hope and resistance of an entire generation. Despite their immense popularity, The Movers, like many other black artists in apartheid South Africa, faced many challenges: Segregation, censorship, and limited opportunities to bring their music to a wider audience. However, they overcame these challenges. Their song \"Soweto Inn\" even became the soundtrack for the student revolts of the mid-1970s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, the band also experienced repeated upheavals due to a change of band members and the dismissal of their manager in 1976. The gap was filled by the producer, who took a more active role in the band's musical direction. By the end of the 1970s, none of the original members were still active and the musical landscape in South Africa began to change. The emergence of new musical styles and political pressure from the apartheid government presented challenges to the band. Despite these adversities, The Movers remained active, recording new music and proving their adaptability and creativity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven after their active time, the legacy of The Movers has remained alive. Their music is still listened to and appreciated today, and they are considered trailblazers for many musicians in South Africa. More than just a band, The Movers were a voice of hope and cultural expression in a difficult time. Their music remains an enduring symbol of the strength and spirit of South Africa.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Matasuna Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44445790994588,"sku":"MSR042","price":11.52,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0130\/8714\/6043\/files\/0_8c0af30b-8ce1-4773-8943-3c675b75d739.jpg?v=1725899729"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.horizonsmusic.co.uk\/collections\/matasuna.oembed","provider":"Horizons Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}