Following on from their hugely successful BRAZILIAN BEATS boxset (MRBCD057), Mr Bongo now brings you the finest selection of Latin beats you will ever need in your collection.

Mr Bongo Records has long stood as Europe’s standard-bearer of cutting-edge, contemporary Latin music. Offering a massive 8CDs, previously only available as separate albums, this fantastic special-edition boxset contains over 120 killer Latin tracks. Expect sounds from the old-style mambo, son, boogalo, the sounds of Fania to Latin funk and Jazz, as well as contemporary remixes from the likes of Gilles Peterson, Masters at Work, Quantic and Bonde de Role…  

Artists include Tito Puente, Pete Rodriguez, Ray Barretto, Fania All-Stars, Lenni Sesar, La Lupe, Charlie Palmieri All-Stars, Henry & Orlando Fiol, Don Barreto, Havana Casino Orchestra, Lecuona Cuban Boys, Sao Benitez, Cachao Y Su Orquestra, Dave Cortez, Jose Conde, Hanny, Beny More, Jack Costanzo and many many more…

CD1 – The Original Latin Beats
CD2 – Cuab Moderna
CD3 – Cachao Classics
CD4 – The Remixes
CD5 – Cuban Classics
CD6 – Montuo Sessions
CD7 – I Like It Like That – Fania Remixes
CD8 – I Like It Like That – Fania Originals


''Eight-CD Latin treasure trove from the cult Brighton label, from Cuban roots to mind-bending remixes. As a one-stop education in rhythm, this could prove life-changing.''

The Daily Telegraph