Nico Gomez And His Afro Percussion Inc. – Ritual

Belgium, not the first place you’d think of when it comes to Latin or Afro funk. Yet one of the greatest records to blend both styles came from the small northern European country, masterminded by Nico Gomez and his Afro Percussion Inc. 'Ritual' is a perfect example of the kind of experimentation that was rife in the 70s and which, when done as well as on this album, proves quite simply timeless. 

Ritual was originally released in 1971 on the Dutch label Omega International (Gomez was born in Holland before moving to Belgium in the late 40s) and is being reissued by Mr Bongo here, bringing its blazing funk grooves to both new ears and those already tuned in to this masterpiece’s legacy.

Reproduced in original style packaging and heavyweight vinyl. Mastered from original tape.