AGÔRA (Portuguese for "now") is a wake-up call to reality, a convocation into the present moment. A reminder that the infinite possibilities of technological progress should not disconnect us from the earth, from eye-to-eye relationships, and from moments lived in person. May this virtual world allow us to reach higher heights - without forgetting our origins. Let us not be consumed by greed, for all we truly possess.... is the NOW.

Out on March 31, 2023 on Jazz & Milk
https://caixacubo.bandcamp.com/album/ag-ra-2

Agôra

Sábado

Sábado (feat. Zé Leônidas)

Soul Ouiwake - Minoru Muraoka

Twins Of Evil, Fastback - Essjay

Curating and ordering the tracks for a Mr Bongo Record Club is always special. You’re reminded of the feelings you had when sitting at home with a cassette player on pause trying to compile the perfect mixtape to impress the latest object of your affection, or that friend with whom you share a musical kinship and spark off each other’s latest discoveries. Hearing old tracks for the first time or diving into the most upfront selections keeps the fires burning and passions alight. 

Here, for volume six, we present recent finds and treasured classics from Brazil, Sweden, the USA, South Africa, Portugal, Japan, Trinidad and Tobago, and Canada. We have included selections by the Brazilian rising star Dora Morelenbaum as well as from heritage-Brazilian musicians and vocalists Haréton Salvanini, Copa 7, and Mirna. There’s also the wonderful Brazilian-not-Brazilian take of 'Ye Me Le' by Hazel Scott And The Braza Brasil, plus sublime gospel from the New York Community Choir. We’ve picked disco and soul rarities by General Lee and Ash Soul, Inc., and for the first time on vinyl, an incredible psych-pop song by the illustrious Matthew Tavares. There are cuts from some of our favourite contemporary Swedish musicians, Sven Wunder and Dina Ögon too. This compilation is packed full of gems that are plucked from differing times and spaces, but somehow all gel together beautifully. We hope you love them too. 

Artwork illustration by Nicolas Burrows.

14. Matty - Blood

12. Mirna - A Volta

10. Haréton Salvanini - Estrada

9. Inês Soares - Um Amor Para Toda A Vida

6. Vee Gees – Talkin

Almost two years ago, when I was contacted to host a monthly show on a Palestinian radio station, I never imagined for a moment that this country would find itself in the situation it faces today. Last week, as I got behind the turntables to record my set, I couldn't envision doing a usual mix that would have been just a simple 'entertainment.' I tried to find tracks that resonated coherently in the face of the horror unfolding.

So, it's not a mix; it's a succession of messages carried by the artists I chose to play. I take this opportunity to send a big shoutout to the entire team at Radio Alhara راديو الحارة, who continue to do an incredible job. You can listen to this radio at the following address: www.radioalhara.net 🇵🇸

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Sounds For Palestine - Radio alHara Sessions #21

The Ventures – Peace Train
Sonny – Laugh At Me
Eartha Kitt – Wear Your Love Like Heaven
The Blue Rocks - Pantoteina Oi Dyo Mazi
Andrew Oldham Orchestra – The Last Time
The Playboys Of Edinburg – Look At Me Girl
Dion – I Can’t Help But Wonder Where I’m Bound
Medicine Head – Just Like Tom Thumb Blues
Joan Armatrading - Woncha Come on Home

Recent Songs #58 :: I Can’t Help But Wonder Where I’m Bound

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12. Mirna - A Volta

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