{"title":"Matasuna Records","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"colorado-para-ti","title":"Colorado | Para Ti","description":"\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!\nThe 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.\nThe \"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.\nArtist info:\nThe 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.\nIn 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.\nShortly 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.\nWith 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.\nDuring 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).\nA 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.\nThis 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.\nDuring 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.\nLater, 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.\nAbout 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. Currently, they are back playing at friends' parties and family gatherings in Mexico City.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Matasuna Records","offers":[{"title":"7\"","offer_id":50394626031947,"sku":"2056347","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/test_1828b4e3_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726444938"},{"product_id":"batua-love-me-and-give-up","title":"Batua \/ Love Me And Give Up","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Matasuna Records\", on a mission to unearth musical treasures of the past for the last 7 years, presents an exciting discovery of the present with the band \"Bidaide\" from Barcelona. This 7-inch vinyl single not only marks Bidaide's vinyl debut, but also unveils their captivating versatility and musicality with two previously unreleased tracks, \"Batua\" and \"Love Me \u0026amp; Give Up\".\nSoul, funk, psychedelic rock, reggae-dub and library music merge seamlessly in Bidaide's recordings, forming a unique sound. Two great tracks that are now available on vinyl!\n \n \"Batua\" on the A-side is the energetic prelude to this 45. A dynamic, unfiltered rhythm section provides the foundation, while two guitars engage in an agile conversation underscored by sharp keys and fantastic brass overdubs. Recorded in the band's studio on multiple tracks using analog methods and equipment, the song boasts an opulent, organic sound. Batua is a funky, psychedelic journey interspersed with soulful \u0026amp; harmonious interludes and stirring percussive breaks.\n \n Flipping to the B-side, \"Love Me \u0026amp; Give Up\" offers a more soulful, relaxed contrast, showcasing the band's versatility. A laid-back beat sets the stage, with keys and guitars weaving a soulful sound tapestry.The chorus, delivered with restrained conviction and backed by a warm organ, evoke a Motown-esque charm.\n \n Founded in 2019, Bidaide began as a duo with \"Asier del Álamo\" and \"Juan Cruz Chiappara\". With the arrival of \"Sergio Caño\" (keyboards), \"Manuel Diaz\" (drums), and \"Nacho Llauradó\" (Telecaster), the duo blossomed into a vibrant band. Through experimentation and maturation, they forged their own distinct sound, reflected in their 2021-2022 recordings titled \"BATUA\" (Basque for \"unity\"). These recordings embody the spiritual essence of a group that has found and solidified its own powerful sound, showcasing its talent for arrangements and harmonies.\n \n Some members of Bidaide, who already knew Matasuna and their releases through their involvement in the \"Gatzara Soundsystem\", sent Matasuna their demo of the recordings in mid-2003. Their fresh, impressive sound immediatelyfound open ears. This connection paved the way for Bidaide's exciting vinyl debut, marking a new chapter in their musical journey.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Matasuna Records","offers":[{"title":"Black 7\"","offer_id":50400988692811,"sku":"2185064","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/test_2074fbc9_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726517873"},{"product_id":"renegades-of-jazz-remixes","title":"Renegades Of Jazz Remixes","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Matasuna Records\" kicks off 2021 with another 7inch. 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.\nJungle 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.\n\"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.\nNine-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\".\n\"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. They create a unique Afro-Tropical sound by combining West African rhythms with heavy funk elements.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Matasuna Records","offers":[{"title":"7\"","offer_id":50401360871755,"sku":"2056126","price":11.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/test_37b32485_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726521390"},{"product_id":"soweto-disco-shanana-voodoocuts-edits","title":"Soweto Disco \/ Shanana (Voodoocuts Edits)","description":"\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.\nVoodoocuts 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.\nOn 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.\nArtist info:\nThe 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.\nThe 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.\nBut 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.\nHowever, 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.\nEven 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":"Black 7\"","offer_id":50421757837643,"sku":"2223105","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/test_783f1d60_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726760256"},{"product_id":"y-esa-pava-que-pa-los-rumberos","title":"Y Esa Pava Que? \/ Pa' Los Rumberos","description":"\u003cp\u003eExactly three years ago, \"Matasuna Records\" released a hot Latin 45 feat. two songs by the Venezuelan band \"Phirpo y sus Caribes\", led by musician, arranger and conductor \"Porfi Jiménez\". Now, fortunately, two more tracks from the band's only album, \"Parrilla Caliente\", are being reissued on vinyl by Matasuna - and for the first time, on a 7-inch! The original pressing of the 1972 album on \"Philips\" is a rare and valuable collector's item. Officially licensed by the family of the late musician. Don't miss this gem!\n \n \"Y Esa Pava Que?\" on the A-side of the single is an explosive Latin funk joint written by Porfi Jiménez. An irresistible groover, opulently and densely orchestrated with virtuoso musicians showing off their musicality. Heavy drums, powerful horns, funky \u0026amp; slightly psychedelic keys \u0026amp; guitars are the basic ingredients, enriched with solo parts and vocal interludes. A real treat!\n \n The B-side features \"Pa' Los Rumbero\", a cover version of the song by New York Latin maestro \"Tito Puente\". In 1972, Puente recorded a great new version of his original 1955 composition. Phirpo y sus Caribes used this new version as the basis for their cover, compressing the Puente song to about two and a half minutes. The result is an energetic and upbeat song that proves that Porfi Jiménez and his bandmates were among the continent's finest musicians. Vamos que la rumba ya va empezar!\n\n\nArtist info\n\"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.\nDue 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.\nAt 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.\nIn 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.\nSalsa 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.\nShortly 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":"Black 7\"","offer_id":50426042188107,"sku":"2203516","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/test_00d8b9bd_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726799183"},{"product_id":"grilos-cantam-para-anamaria-one-two-two","title":"Grilos Cantam Para Anamaria \/ One Two-Two","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe latest release from \"Matasuna Records\" is the result of a transatlantic connection between the USA and Germany, whose common denominator is the love for Brazilian music. The journey started 17 years ago when the German musical duo \"Dubben\" got in touch with the late American musician \"Victor Meshkovsky\". Almost two decades later, the Dubben interpretations of two songs that he once released with his band \"Made in Brasil\" on his own \"Nucleus\" label are now available! The second Dubben 7-inch on Matasuna features their great versions of the songs \"Grilos Cantam Para Anamaria\" and \"One Two-Two\" with a captivating vocal contribution by singer \"María del Rossario\". The 7-inch includes an inlay with detailed liner notes by Dubben about the background of this release.\nWhen 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.\nOriginally 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 Rossario'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!\n\"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. Thanks for the music, Victor!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Matasuna Records","offers":[{"title":"7\"","offer_id":50432059736395,"sku":"2165160","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/test_3ddeab25_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726862723"},{"product_id":"yobale-ma","title":"Yobale Ma!","description":"\u003cp\u003eAfter their brilliant label debut with \"Grow Yes Yes\" in 2017, Professor Wouassa now returns with their brand new third album on Matasuna Records.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Swiss band's career spans more than 15 years, where they have played at many major festivals in Switzerland and abroad. The 11 members of the band have perfected their musical qualities over the years and captivate as a well-rehearsed live band with their energetic and rousing shows. So it isn't surprising that they supported concerts of Afrobeat legends like Ebo Taylor or Seun 'Anikulapo' Kuti.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTheir still exuberant creativity can also be heard on their new work entitled Yobale Ma!, which in Wolof's language can be translated as \"take me\" or \"get me\". With their new album they take the listener to their musical island to explore the borders of Afrobeat and beyond.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Matasuna Records","offers":[{"title":"Black | LP","offer_id":50435792273739,"sku":"1079420","price":22.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/76fd035a-c384-43ff-9e1c-02cda2cf6bc3_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726907933"},{"product_id":"moto-moto-zebra-talk","title":"Moto Moto | Zebra Talk","description":"\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.\nAfter 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.\nHaving 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.\nLater, 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.\n\"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.\n\"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.\nHanke 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":"Black 7\"","offer_id":50443783438667,"sku":"2166152","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/test_ce05719f_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727020483"},{"product_id":"hypertension-ritmo-latino","title":"Hypertension | Ritmo Latino","description":"\u003cp\u003eMatasuna Records presents another treat with its latest release: an official reissue with two songs of the US funk band \"Calender\". Both tracks are available on a 12\" Maxi-Single for the first time. In addition to the mastered original versions, this EP features great reworks by two of our favorite producers: Mexican disco edit king \"Hotmood\" and the highly acclaimed Matasuna artist \"Voodoocuts\". \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe band \"Calender\" from New Jersey was founded in the 70s by Paul Kyser. Besides his activities as songwriter, arranger and producer he set up his label Pi Kappa Records. 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\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Matasuna Records","offers":[{"title":"Black | 12\"","offer_id":50465342062923,"sku":"1060564","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/eaeb381a-688b-49de-9f22-e5ecceba3387_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727286740"},{"product_id":"lololi-lomko","title":"Lololi Lomko","description":"\u003cp\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 \u003ci\u003eDzobi Soundz\u003c\/i\u003e on the Polydor label. Further releases of projects with his participation followed, until 1983 when he recorded his album \u003ci\u003eAyo Special\u003c\/i\u003e at \u003ci\u003eOtodi Studio\u003c\/i\u003e 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 \u003ci\u003eLololi-Lomko\u003c\/i\u003e, sung in the \u003ci\u003eEWE\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis was certainly also the idea behind the edit of \u003ci\u003eRenegades of Jazz\u003c\/i\u003e 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":"Black | 7\"","offer_id":50479319089483,"sku":"1107463","price":5.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/aacf431a-d038-4c2e-abd8-615875ca5bd3_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727506902"},{"product_id":"si-voce-pensa-birimbao","title":"Si Voce Pensa \/ Birimbao","description":"\u003cp\u003eMatasuna Records is thrilled to reissue another musical jewel from Peru on vinyl for the first time. The songs were recorded by the band Bossa 70 and released on a 7inch EP and the self-titled album in 1970. Both are much sought-after collector's items and impossible to find. The songs were transferred from the original master tapes and got a new mastering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\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. 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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!\nThe 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\".\nThe 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.\n\n\"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.\nAfter 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.\nIn 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.\nBetween 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.\nA 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.\nFrom 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.\n---\n\"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. 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This 45 shows that the concept worked out wonderfully: Spanish Soul at its best, sounding authentic and contemporary at the same time!\n\nMatasuna Records, known for its reissues of musical treasures from the past, also has an eye for exciting new discoveries in contemporary music. With \"The Blaxound \u0026amp; John Vermont\" the label has once again found an interesting project for soulful \u0026amp; contemporary music that fits perfectly into the label's sound spectrum and will appeal to lovers of authentic soul music.\n\nThe two songs \"No Es Por Ti\" and \"Qué Más Te Da?\" from their recently released album will be released for the first time as a 7-inch vinyl single on Matasuna Records. The instrumentation and the lovely harmonies are the ideal basis for John Vermont, who with his versatile voice, sometimes powerful, sometimes smooth - but always soulful - can fully develop his vocal spectrum and fill the songs with his presence. Instrumental and vocal arrangements are beautifully balanced and harmonious. Beatific!\n\nArtist info\n\n\"The Blaxound\" is a Barcelona-based music project with deep ties to the city's Funk and Soul sceney. The project started in 2003 under the direction of musician, songwriter and producer \"Marta Roman\". The Blaxound has released four studio albums between 2007 and 2024 on different labels.\n\nYears ago, Marta focused on the idea of recording a classic soul album sung in Spanish, respecting as much as possible the original production and sound of the late 60s and early 70s. Luckily, she met singer \"Ivan Espejo\" aka \"John Vermont\", which was the turning point and led to the full vocal album \"Déjalo Ir\" released on \"Love Soul Productions\" in 2024.\n\nAll songs were composed, recorded and produced by Marta Roman in her own studio, Black Flamingo Recordings, in Barcelona, Spain.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Matasuna Records","offers":[{"title":"Black 7\"","offer_id":51103430869323,"sku":"2239575","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/test_a49401ef_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1736950295"},{"product_id":"getting-uptown-to-get-down-sexy-coffee-pot","title":"Getting Uptown (To Get Down) \/ Sexy Coffee Pot","description":"\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.\nMatasuna 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.\n \n \n\"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.\n\n The result is an energetic, danceable sound that still sounds fresh and exciting today. 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Now, this tune returns on 7inch vinyl for the first time, paired with an instrumental version that strips it down to its pure, funky essence. Written by Miami-based musician and songwriter Eddie Elmer - who also penned the Latin funk gem Harina de Maiz for Los Sobrinos del Juez, reissued by Matasuna in 2019. This new release uncovers another hidden treasure from Miami's vibrant music scene. 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