Matasuna Records

29/06/2024

The latest 45 from was mastered by our man Arne (aka ARAL) from Oakfield Mastering who also cut the lacquer. The 45 sounds fantastic and was cut nice and loud. Thanks for the great work!

18/06/2024

It's time to take a closer look at the musician behind the band "Phirpo y sus Caribes":

"Porfi Jiménez", whose real name was "Porfirio Jiménez Núñez", was born in 1928 in Hato Mayor del Rey in the "Dominican Republic". He began his musical training at the early age of 9. After studying at the Municipal Academy of Music he became a member of an orchestra at the radio station "Voz Dominicana". Its director "Enrico Cabiatti" introduced him to the art of arranging.

Due to the Trujillo dictatorship, he left the country in 1954 and went to "Venezuela", where the young musician became famous as a trumpeter and played in the most important groups of the time. The quality of his original arrangements opened the doors of the most famous record companies of the time in Venezuela. Porfi also became one of the most outstanding composers and arrangers of those years, rebuilding Cuban "José Pagé's" Cuban label "Velvet" in Venezuela and working for all the label's national and international singers.

At the end of the 50's until the beginning of the 60's, he worked in orchestras of various TV stations in the Venezuelan capital Caracas. In 1963, Jiménez founded his own orchestra, which became known as one of the most important musical groups in Venezuela throughout Latin America.

In the 70's, musical transformations resulted from the emergence of new musical styles & rhythms. Porfi Jimenez, as a contemporary artist and passionate jazzman, began to incorporate new musical elements into his songs that distanced him from the prevailing commercial style. This resulted in the album "Parrilla Caliente", which was released as the band "Phirpo y sus Caribes" and remained the band's only album. The production, practically unknown, allowed him to experiment and express his artistic creativity, distancing himself from the traditional style of his dance orchestra.

Salsa music and its orchestras lost importance in the 80s and were displaced by new music. However, another Caribbean rhythm filled the gap: the "Merengue", which triggered an international boom. Porfi also embarked on this path, releasing an album that immediately catapulted him back to fame. It was a period in which he received numerous awards, such as two gold and one platinum disc.

Shortly before his death, on June 9th 2010, Porfi Jiménez managed to realize his lifelong dream: the formation of his jazz big band, with which he performed at numerous festivals in Caracas. With it, he left an important musical legacy, with several original compositions and arrangements of the most prominent names in jazz history. In 2007, Porfi Jiménez was honored by the "United Nations" as one of the most outstanding musicians of the continent.

14/06/2024

Exactly one week after its release, the new Latin45 by 🇻🇪 has reached #1 on the International and #4 on the Jazz Bestseller Charts of Juno Records. Thanks for the support! Get yours: https://www.juno.co.uk/products/phirpo-y-sus-caribes-y-esa-pava-que-vinyl/1024041-01

12/06/2024

Beautiful artworks of the new 45 on by our man https://kapuze.net

07/06/2024

Happy Release Day! Out now: Latin funk from Venezuelan outfit 'Phirpo y sus Caribes' ( led by Porfi Jiménez) with two cuts from their sought-after 1972 album 'Parrilla Caliente' - for the first time on 7inch. Don't miss it and get yours at https://mata.re/shop or https://matasunarecords.bandcamp.com

06/06/2024

Another lovely review of the new Phirpo 45 from the good folks at monkeyboxing.com 🇬🇧:

"...Matasuna Records are back with another massive Latin funk 45 from Venezuelan outfit Phirpos Y Sus Caribes.... a dope slice of fiery psychedelic funk which you’d like to think must have made it onto one of Kool Herc’s original 1973 block party sets...."

Big up Mr. T!

Matasuna Records are back with another massive Latin funk 45 from Venezuelan outfit Phirpos Y Sus Caribes – and not for the first time either, since 2021 saw the label re-release Comencemos with Mi Moooto on the flip. This new one sees two more tracks from the band’s only LP, Parrilla Caliente, ...

30/05/2024

What better way to announce the release of the new 7inch on when the good folks at 45 Live 🇬🇧 write such a nice review?

"... another monster cut from Phirpo Y Sus Caribes' deadly rare album 'Parrilla Caliente' makes it onto a lovely brand new fresh n' funky 45... An essential 45..."

Full review: https://www.45live.net/magazine/article/phirpo-y-sus-caribes-y-esa-pava-que-matasuna

Big up Peter Isaac!

Phirpo Y Sus Caribes 'Y Esa Pava Que' (Matasuna) 28th May 2024 Phirpo Y Sus Caribes 'Y Esa Pava Que?' / 'Pa' Los Rumbero' (Matasuna) I first heard about the possible reissue of this track from Alex at Matasuna about a year or even 2 years back, and I've been awaiting its release with great anticipat...

18/04/2024

A new release is just around the corner. The test pressings are already here and have been approved. Big up to our sound engineer Arne for the mastering and the extra loud lacquer cut on his new & custom built cutting machine. Sounds ace!
Look forward to two killer latin funk joints from Venezuela - for the first time available on 7inch!
Funk

14/03/2024

"Batua" on the A-side is the energetic prelude to this 45. A dynamic, unfiltered rhythm section provides the foundation, while two guitars engage in an agile conversation underscored by sharp keys and fantastic brass overdubs. Recorded in the band's studio on multiple tracks using analog methods and equipment, the song boasts an opulent, organic sound. Batua is a funky, psychedelic journey interspersed with soulful & harmonious interludes and stirring percussive breaks.

"Batua" on the A-side is the energetic prelude to this 45. A dynamic, unfiltered rhythm section provides the foundation, while two guitars engage in an agile conversation underscored by sharp keys and

12/03/2024

Stoked to see the new 7inch from at #1 on the International Bestseller Charts and #6 on the Funk Bestseller Charts from Juno Records 🇬🇧! Thanks for your support. 🙌

10/03/2024

Much ❤️ to Juno Records 🇬🇧 for the feature of the new 45!

Matasuna Records. is on a mission to unearth musical treasures of the past for the last 7 years. They present an exciting discovery of the present with the band "Bidaide" from Barcelona.

Listen Here: www.juno.co.uk/products/bidaide-batua-vinyl/1004639-01/

08/03/2024

Happy release day! Today the new 45 from is out. Get your copy here: https://mata.re/shop & https://matasunarecords.bandcamp.com

07/03/2024

Listen & pre-order the new 45 by from Barcelona 🇪🇸

2 track album

04/03/2024

The new release from Records features tracks from .band from Barcelona 🇪🇸. This 7-inch vinyl single not only marks Bidaide's vinyl debut, but also unveils their captivating versatility and musicality with two previously unreleased tracks, "Batua" and "Love Me & Give Up".
Founded in 2019, Bidaide began as a duo with "Asier del Álamo" and "Juan Cruz Chiappara". With the arrival of "Sergio Caño" (keyboards), "Manuel Diaz" (drums), and "Nacho Llauradó" (Telecaster), the duo blossomed into a vibrant band. Through experimentation and maturation, they forged their own distinct sound, reflected in their 2021-2022 recordings titled "BATUA" (Basque for "unity"). These recordings embody the spiritual essence of a group that has found and solidified its own powerful sound, showcasing its talent for arrangements and harmonies.

Some members of Bidaide, who already knew Matasuna and their releases through their involvement in the "Gatzara Soundsystem", sent Matasuna their demo of the recordings in mid-2003. Their fresh, impressive sound immediately found open ears. This connection paved the way for Bidaide's exciting vinyl debut, marking a new chapter in their musical journey.

28/02/2024

Beautiful artworks of the new 45 on by our man https://kapuze.net

19/02/2024

The new 45 has been pressed and is on its way! Coming very soon.band

12/02/2024

Hey Fellas. It's been a while, but here's another release announcement: originally planned for December 2023, the new release MSR040 is finally coming with a slight delay. Test pressings have arrived and have been approved, so production can start in a few days.
This time we have two fresh, new productions from a band from Barcelona 🇪🇸 that moves between funk, soul, psychedelic rock, reggae dub and library music. Check out the killer breaks on the A-side of the new 45! More to come soon... stay tuned!

28/11/2023

Beautiful artworks of the new Renegades Of Jazz 45 on by our man https://kapuze.net

17/11/2023

Happy release day! The new 45 is out today and available here: https://mata.re/shop, https://matasunarecords.bandcamp.com or at your favorite record store.

Matasuna Records proudly presents the exclusive re-release of "Moto Moto" and "Zebra Talk" by "Renegades Of Jazz" for the first time on a 45. "David Hanke" combines elements of Afrofunk with his love for breakbeats with club appeal.

15/11/2023

Soon on your turntable: Afrofunk 45 with two cuts from Renegades Of Jazz. Out next Friday on Matasuna records. Get it at Bandcamp or https://mata.re/shop

03/11/2023

Preorder the new Renegades Of Jazz 45 now from our shop at https://mata.re/shop or on Bandcamp https://matasunarecords.bandcamp.com/album/moto-moto-zebra-talk-feat-kabanjak

2 track album

28/10/2023

Release Alert! The new Matasuna Records 45 has been pressed this week by the good folks at MY45 - Vinyl Record Pressing and will be arriving shortly. Available for pre-order soon. Watch this space for more info!

06/09/2023

Beautiful artworks of the new Dubben 45 on by our man https://kapuze.net

26/08/2023

Some feedback on the new release. Thanks for the support!

"..Great to see Dubben return on Matasuna! Grilos Cantam Para Anamaria is a track that I have been waiting to see a release for quite a while now! Full support in my sets and on the radio.." Shantisan (One Note Samba)
"..Good news! Dubben is back with a brand new wonderful 7 inch single!.." DJ Makala (ES)
"..Definitely worth the wait, both sides are great!.." Voodoocuts (DE)
"..Great release!.." DJ Kobayashi (UK)
"..Good news from Dubben! Really a great release – full support!.." Dr.Best (DE)

25/08/2023

Happy release day! Today the new 45 "Dubben meets Made in Brasil" is out! Dig it in our store https://mata.re/shop or on Bandcamp. Here is the track of the B-side "One Two-Two" with great vocals by María del Rossario!
There's also a release party tonight at Bar Tausend in Berlin with HP from Dubben on the decks. If you're in the hood, come by!

23/08/2023

Listen to the 2nd song of the new 45!

Originally a psyched-out proggy-ish Brasil track, Dubben takes Victor Meshkovsky's composition "One Two-Two", puts it in a box and sends it to Colombia. Of course, the parcel gets stuck on its way, much to the delight of the audience. A slow Cumbia burner with 100% organic ingredients: straight bass drum, fender bass, springy guitars, a detuned Italian organ and tons of improvised percussion, performed and recorded by the band themselves. Finally, María del Rossario's" vocal contribution, in both English and Spanish, is more than just the icing on the cake - it's the Latin soul of the track. ¡Un dos-dos!

The latest release from "Matasuna Records" is the result of a transatlantic connection between the USA and Germany, whose common denominator is the love for Brazilian music. The journey started 17 yea

17/08/2023

The preview of the first track from the upcoming Dubben 45 is online!

"..When "Victor Meshkovsky" heard about Dubben's intention to reinterpret his version of the "Marcos Valle" classic Grilos Cantam Para Anamaria, he immediately loved the idea. This version is raw and funky, according to the original plan, with "Christina Joy's" original vocals isolated from the 1975 album. Bassist "MC Scholze" lifts the down-to-earth chord changes up into souljazz territories, while the typical ingredients of the Dubben sound – brass and percussion feeding tape delays and spring reverb chambers – happily groove along.."

from the album Grilos Cantam Para Anamaria | One Two-Two

14/08/2023

The latest release from Records is the result of a transatlantic connection between the USA and Germany, whose common denominator is the love for Brazilian music. The journey started 17 years ago when the German musical duo Dubben got in touch with the late American musician "Victor Meshkovsky". Almost two decades later, the Dubben interpretations of two songs that he once released with his band "Made in Brasil" on his own "Nucleus" label are now available! The second Dubben 7-inch on Matasuna features their great versions of the songs "Grilos Cantam Para Anamaria" and "One Two-Two" with a captivating vocal contribution by singer María del Rosario. The 7-inch includes an inlay with detailed liner notes by Dubben about the background of this release.

06/08/2023

We're excited to announce a new release coming later this month. We're also delighted to have German producer & musician duo "Dubben" back for a second release on Matasuna after their brilliant label debut in 2019! More info coming soon.

26/05/2023

Very excited about the placement of the new 45 on the Juno Records 🇬🇧 sales charts! Link: https://tinyurl.com/MSR037Juno

#1 International charts
#4 Funk charts