DJ Koco A.K.A. Shimokita Cuban Boxset: Mr Bongo x DJ Koco

Label / Mr Bongo
Category / Salsa, Latin, Son, Rumba, Afro-Cuban Jazz
Code / MRB7235

The last time we had DJ KOCO aka SHIMOKITA curate a Mr Bongo boxset, we dropped a surprise mixtape on the day of release. No build up, no PR, just one of the world’s favourite DJs doing what he does best. This time we’ve done it again. The Japanese turntablist wizard returns for the first edition in our Cuban boxset series, putting together a blistering 60-minute mix to accompany the limited-edition vinyl release. Digging deep into the archives, KOCO has selected some of the finest recordings from Cuba’s vast and vibrant musical landscape, weaving them together in his unique and breathtaking style. With a deep-seated passion for Cuban music, its melting pot of cultures, its focus on rhythm, and its undeniable groove, DJ KOCO gives a glimpse into some of Cuba’s most dancefloor-focussed records. From the Afro-Cuban jazz-funk of Grupo Irakere to the psychedelic fusion of Grupo Los Yoyi, the soaring orchestral-infused style of Raúl Gómez to the slow-mo disco grooves of Farah María. The mixtape provides a snapshot into the wealth of incredible music produced across the ‘70s and early ‘80s in Cuba, presented with the imagination, creativity and class of one of the world’s finest DJs. This isn’t just a showcase of supreme technical ability; it’s a display of gifted curation and programming that show why KOCO is rightly regarded as one of the best of the best.

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