Ananda The Great b/w Ballad Of The Bombay Sapphires

Sitar genius Paikan (from Toulouse, France) debuted with a superb EP on Jazzman records in 2008. On this exclusive Mocambo 45, he is backed on the first side by his group the Sadhus for a fiery slice of chasing sitar funk, while the flip side sees the Mighty Mocambos providing the background for a laid back and groovy piece of psychedelic soul in their trademark sound. Both tracks are highly recommended for rare groove afficionados that look for something unique in today’s deep funk scenario.

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Fatso b/w Doing The Tick

When not giving up the funk under their own name, the Haggis Horns’ members lend their talent to the creme of UK Pop, such as Amy Winehouse, Robbie Williams, Jamiroqui, Duran Duran, Corinne Bailey-Rae and Lily Allen, to name a few. Mark Ronson hired them for his UK tour, featured them in the Valerie video and calls them “the best f***ing horn section in the world”. Enough of props and namedropping – here they play with an obscure Mancunian group, the Dark Knights Of Soul. Mocambo Records is pleased to offer these two joyful, downright funky and horn-heavy cuts exclusively to the dedicated vinyl 45 buyer.

Up In The Trees b/w Afro Fred – SOLD OUT!

Brooklyn-based Afro-Funk juggernaut Ikebe Shakedown unleashes a fiery mix of sweaty Afro rhythms, deep funk, and gritty disco. These two tracks are taken from their debut EP. They were recorded at Dunham Studios in Brooklyn (Budos Band, Menahan Street Band) and have received a great response from press/radio (BBC6, WWOZ New Orleans). We are pleased to release these nuggets courtesy of Colemine Records (Ohio) on a limited edition 45 in beautiful silver and purple!

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JT Strut b/w Talkin’ the Talk – SOLD OUT!

A wicked double sider from Ohio-based group the Jive Turkeys, courtesy of Colemine Records. After a few succesful 45s in the US, this is their first European release, taken from their debut album album “Bread & butter”. Raw instrumental funk as we love it!

Take One b/w Campus Rock

Two killer afro-funk tunes from the 1970’s on one 45. You’ve probably heard some funky rhythms coming from Ghana or Nigeria – this one hails from Kenya. There is an obvious influence of American funk and soul as both tunes were recorded during an intercultural student exchange in Mombasa. Limited to 250 copies! Only authentic with the brown paper bag and a stamp over label and sleeve.

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Snake Charmer  b/w Out Of Fashion – SOLD OUT!

After the hard-hitting “Working Woman” on Old Capital, Gizelle & Mocambo step up with a soulful double-sider on their own imprint. “Snake Charmer” is  a mysteriously beautiful piece of psychedelic-dance-party soul featuring tremolo guitar, electric sitar, organ, theremin and of course Ms. Smith’s incredibly charming vocals. While many of today’s soul bands sound just slightly dated, the “Golden Girl of Funk” and her sisters take the game one step further and go completely “Out Of Fashion” on the flipside with some gospel-tinged, down-home funk that sends you way back to an era when R&B was still Rhythm & Blues, not Rubbish & Bling.

Mission Boulevard b/w Part 2 (Drums)

Another chasing blaxploitation theme from JTQ. Speedy bongos, urgent horns and the awesome Hammond work of the maestro make up this action flic 45. From the unreleased masterpiece library album “The Hustle”. On the flip side, you’ll find the complete drums & percussions underscore for full breakbeat pleasure. Each one handstamped on the flip!

Ritual Part 1 b/w Ritual Part 2

Paris-based band Soul Sugar celebrate their first 45 release with a blazing rendition of the Nico Gomez classic. A Moog theme and the tasty Hammond Organ work of Guillaume Métenier lead through Part 1 and the flip side gives way for the band’s drum section with a massive 4min breaks galore, spotlighting bongos & timbales. Que fuerte!

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Heavy Soul b/w Move It Up 

The two remaining cuts we had licenced from the legendary Bruton Deep funk album. Pressed and forgotten, these resurfaced in 2024 as a warehouse find.

PIMP Part 1 b/w Version Part 2 – SOLD OUT!

The original issue with the Bacao Rhythm & Steel Band covering 50 Cent’s smash hit has often been mistaken as the original sample.
Each one is hand-stamped on the flip side!!!

A collector’s item by now, sold out for ages.