{"product_id":"yoyi","title":"Yoyi","description":"\u003cp\u003eTo launch \u003cstrong\u003eMr Bongo's\u003c\/strong\u003e new \u003cem\u003eCuban Classic Series\u003c\/em\u003e, they are thrilled to present this sought-after, psychedelic-funk masterpiece. A fusion of traditional Latin and Afro-Cuban rhythms meets disco, jazz, and funk, with hints of 70s soundtrack productions, this much-loved cult album featuring nine predominantly instrumental tracks is a real treasure that deserves a much wider appreciation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne look at the trippy artwork and you know it is going to be special. Originally released in 1977 on \u003cem\u003eAreito Records\u003c\/em\u003e, a sub-label of the state-owned label \u003cem\u003eEgrem\u003c\/em\u003e, it has become one of the rarest (even in Cuba) and most in-demand albums to come from the label. It is the sole album from \u003cstrong\u003eGrupo Los Yoyi\u003c\/strong\u003e and was composed, orchestrated, and produced by the mysterious \u003cstrong\u003eJorge Soler Leo\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter \u003cstrong\u003eCastro\u003c\/strong\u003e ring-fenced Cuba with an embargo on, among other things, Western music, the Yoyi album had a sound more left of center than what was normally allowed to be recorded there at the time. It subtly and covertly flirts with disco, jazz-funk, and electronic sounds coming from the US and Europe. It is probably best known for the space funk, bubbly club cut \"\u003cem\u003ePaco La Calle\u003c\/em\u003e\". A track that was edited in 2008 by the fantastic DJ\/producer, \u003cstrong\u003eNick the Record\u003c\/strong\u003e, and one that is guaranteed to set a discerning dancefloor alight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, Yoyi is far from a one-track album. Other highlights include, \"\u003cem\u003eBanana\u003c\/em\u003e\", with its call and response trombone and horn section, squelchy keys, pulsating breaks and percussion, and a loose, floating vocal arrangement. \"\u003cem\u003eTu No Me Puedes Conquistar\u003c\/em\u003e\" is a beautiful, bouncing plodder with a variety of instruments interchanging as the track progresses. \"\u003cem\u003eRuta 30\u003c\/em\u003e\" takes things in a straighter Latin direction, which we are accustomed to from Cuba at that time, yet it is still full of personality, treats, and vigor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTake our word for it, this album is strong throughout. This is one of our favorites and most beloved albums to come out of Cuba and is the perfect flagship for our Cuban Classics Series. Look out for plenty more to come real soon.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mr Bongo","offers":[{"title":"LP - Black","offer_id":50394827948363,"sku":"2056422","price":27.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"CD","offer_id":50394827325771,"sku":"2056421","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/04f9453d-7cf2-4434-94bd-af4c9535a879_723c2312_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726448839","url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/de\/products\/yoyi","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}