Category: The Bongolian

The Bongolian 'Moog Maximus' Limited Clear 180g Vinyl

The latest album ‘Moog Maximus‘ from The Bongolian will issued on a brand new pressing on 180g clear vinyl this October – limited to 500 copies only and available to order now

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“The feel-good album of the summer”
9/10 – LOUDER THAN WAR

“Loving what they’re doing at the moment”
CRAIG CHARLES, BBC RADIO 2

“You’re in for a treat” CERYS MATTHEWS, BBC 6 MUSIC

“A groove-driven masterpiece. Moog Maximus is The Bongolian’s very best to date”SCOOTERING

New Bongolian video - 'Googa Mama' from 'Moog Maximus'

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RdS8MAU0vpw

Check out the new video for ‘Googa Mama’ from ‘Moog Maximus‘ by The Bongolian by Marcus Way at marcusway.com

The Bongolian 'Moog Maximus' on BBC 6 Music Recommends Day

Two tracks from ‘Moog Maximus‘, the forthcoming album from The Bongolia, were featured on the recent BBC 6 Music Recommends Day, ‘Londinium Calling’ courtesy of Cerys Matthews and ‘B-Boy Toga Party’ courtesy of Nemone.

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Cerys Matthews

Nemone

The Bongolian 'Moog Maximus' 180g Vinyl

Just arrived at Blow Up Records HQ! Freshly pressed 180g ‘Moog Maximus‘ Vinyl‬. Early orders from Blow Up shop come with ltd. postcard signed by The Bongolian

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The Bongolian 'Moog Maximus' - New Album Coming Soon

We’re pleased to announce the new album from The BongolianMoog Maximus‘!

Set for release this Summer the album sees the welcome return of The Bongolian, AKA multi-instrumentalist and Big Boss Man front man Nasser Bouzida. His fifth album under the Bongolian moniker continues the musical journey where 2011’s ‘Bongos For Beatniks‘ left off, taking us through the fractures of time like fellow traveller H. G. Wells. Nasser has now landed in ancient Rome, armed with a bank of Moog synthesisers over a bed of heavy grooves in a wildly eclectic fusion of Funk Soul Hammond Beat Jazz and a Sci-Fi Boogaloo!

Moog Maximus will be available on 180g Vinyl and CD and digital download…

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The Bongolian on Craig Charles Funk & Soul Club Volume 2

‘The Riviera Affair’ fromThe Bongolian‘s 4th album ‘Bongos For Beatniks‘ featured on Craig Charles new compilation Funk & Soul Club Volume 2 – out this week on Freestyle Records!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L9TNh7JnSLw&feature=emb_logo

'OUTER BONGOLIA' The third album from The Bongolian - Out February 2008

Expect a psychedelic musical trip to the outer regions of the Funk galaxy, taking in spaced-out heavy Bongo rhythms and Latin Soul along the way – all 100% Original Dancefloor Rhythms. (Instruments featured include the Hammond, Bongos, Synthesisers, Vibes.) As always written, arranged, performed and produced entirely by Nasser at his Ramshackle Studios on analogue 8 track. The album was mixed by Nick Terry (Klaxons, SMD) at The Premises in Hackney, London. Please note, this album contains NO SAMPLES, just a groove that sounds good!

Due for release 2nd February (UK) on CD, LP (first 1000 pressing with poster) and Digital. Preview tracks now at myspace.com/blowuprecs

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available now from: The Bongolian - Outer Bongoliacurrently no.45 in iTunes Dance Chart!

The Bongolian - Autumn UK Tour 2012

The Bongolian and his band line up for another UK tour this Autumn taking in 2 dates in Wales, Leicester and Bristol and a detour via Lilles in France!
See all the dates here.

The Bongolian live at the BLOW UP Christmas Party - Fri 2nd December

The Bongolian will be playing a rare london show at Blow Up’s Christmas Party, on Friday 2nd December in London (more): in session he long-awaited 4th album from The Bongolian continues the musical journey where 2007’s Outer Bongolia left off, bringing us back down to Earth possibly via France circa 1967 via 2011, in a wildly eclectic rare groove fusion of Funk Soul Hammond Beat Jazz and a Sci-Fi Boogaloo.

BLOW UP CHRISTMAS PARTYFRIDAY 2nd DECEMBER 8PM – 3AM
THE BONGOLIAN + THEE FACTION +PETE KOSANOVICH + BLOW UP DJs
GINGLIK Shepherd’s Bush Green, London W12

The 2nd of Blow Up’s new monthly West London residency at Ginglik in Shepherd’s Bush, and just in time for Christmas! read more…

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