Various - Horse Meat Disco Presents: Disco and Boogie From Brazil Vol.1

13 years in the making, Mr Bongo proudly presents a new compilation of beloved Brazilian disco and boogie finds from the legendary London disco connoisseurs, Horse Meat Disco. A labour of love, it showcases a tantalising cross-section of disco, funk, boogie, samba and MPB, from past to present. Unearthing tracks from the seemingly endless gold mine of Brazilian gems, the compilation features legends such as Jorge Ben, Gretchen, Marcos Valle and Robson Jorge and Lincoln Olivetti, alongside unsung heroes including Ze Carlos and Carlos Bivar.

It's a carefully curated collection that includes the electronic-boogie/italo-disco-esque 1984 groover 'Venha (Remix)' by the singer Ze Carlos, two cuts by Luiza Maura taken from her sought- after Deixa Girar 7", and Gretchen's sultry 'Ela Tem Raca, Charme, Talento E Gostosura' written by Jorge Ben. At its core, this compilation captures the excitement and sense of discovery that won over Horse Meat Disco's heart more than 20 years ago. A vibrant mix of feel-good favours, it homes in on a sun-soaked strand of disco and boogie that has been enriched with the spirit of a nation where music serves as a central pillar of life.

1. Harmony Cats - Harmony Cats' Theme

2. Luiza Maura - Sorriso Vermelho

3. Gretchen - Ela Tem Raca, Charme, Talento E Gostosura

4. Coisa Quente - Edmundo (In the Mood)

5. Ze Carlos - Venha (Remix)

6. Robson Jorge & Lincoln Olivetti - Suspira

7. Os Carbonos - Passaro Selvagem

8. San Rodrigues - Fofa

9. Marcos Valle - Parabens (Danca Do Daniel)

10. Lafayette - Sol De Verao

11. Roberto Cesar - Fevereiro (O Bamba)

12. Arlete - Quero Ser Sua Mulher

13. Waldirene - Queima Como Fogo

14. Luiza Maura - Deixa Girar

15. Jorge Ben - Rio Babilonia

16. Carlos Bivar - Elo