Various Artists - 25 Years of Mr. Bongo: 1989-2014 (2014)

Two CD collection. For the past 25 years Mr. Bongo have been responsible for discovering and breaking some of the world's most exciting new talent, as well as re-issuing sought after classics and rarities that have gone on to become collector's items in their own right. Looking through the label discography is like digging into a treasure trove. Mr. Bongo's eclecticism married with their un-shifting focus on quality has resulted in celebrated releases from artists such as Terry Callier, Jorge Ben, Joyce, Marcos Valle, Seu Jorge, Labi Siffre, Hollie Cook, Karol Conka, Prince Fatty, Ebo Taylor, Lula Cortes, and the Incredible Bongo Band. It may have been these artists that introduced you to the world of Mr Bongo, or it may have been through their legendary Brazilian Beats compilation series, but whatever the introduction, we can guarantee there are countless other classics and new surprises in the catalog for you to discover. This compilation is a celebration of the labels work from 1989 - 2014; Mr Bongo classics on disc one and the future of Mr Bongo on disc two.

Tracklisting:
01. Incredible Bongo Band - Apache (Grandmaster Flash Mix) (7:30)
02. Seu Jorge - Carolina (5:54)
03. Hollie Cook - Milk & Honey (feat. Prince Fatty) (3:40)
04. Doris - Did You Give the World Some Love Today Baby (3:22)
05. Terry Callier - Wings (5:38)
06. Seun Kuti - African Problems (5:01)
07. Ebo Taylor - Heaven (6:04)
08. C.K. Mann & His Carousel 7 - Asafo Beesuon (Medley) (13:31)
09. Fab 5 Freddy - Down by Law (1:09)
10. Atmosfear - Dancing in Outer Space (9:37)
11. Os Ipanemas - Nana (2:22)
12. Wilson Simonal - País Tropical (3:29)
13. Elizabeth - Vou Falar-Lhe Francamente (2:35)
14. Trio Mocoto - Swinga Sambaby (1:35)
15. Hareton, Meta - Km 110 (2:15)
16. Tom Zé - São São Paulo (3:41)
17. Lula Cortes, Ze Ramalho - Beira Mar (1:40)
18. Jorge Ben, Toquinho - Carolina Carol Bela (3:08)
19. Quarteto Em Cy - Tudo Que Você Podia Ser (2:43)
20. Hollie Cook - Looking for Real Love (6:02)
21. Horseman - Horsemove (2014 Version) (3:56)
22. Mungo's Hi-Fi - Scrub a Dub Style (feat. Sugar Minott) (Prince Fatty Mix) (3:53)
23. Karol Conká - Boa Noite (2:46)
24. Noriel Vilela - 16 Toneladas (2:12)
25. JUCA CHAVES - Take Me Back To Paiuí (3:20)
26. Nico Gomez & His Afro Percussions Inc. - Lupita (3:42)
27. Incredible Bongo Band - Bongo Rock (2:39)