Reliving the Golden Era: OLD SCHOOL BONGO CLASSICS MIX 2020 by

2. Content & Genre Classification

While the full minute-by-minute tracklist for the 2020 version varies across platforms, the mix primarily highlights:

Production Quality & Mixing Style

Audiomack

The mix is available across several major streaming platforms for those looking to relive these classics: : Best for direct streaming of the full track.

Bongo music, a genre born out of the streets of Ghana, has undergone significant transformations over the years. From its early days as a sub-genre of highlife music to its current fusion with afrobeats, dancehall, and other international styles, bongo has remained a beloved part of Ghanaian music culture. The likes of E.T. Mensah, Osibisa, and the late great Amakye Dede have all contributed to the evolution of bongo, paving the way for a new generation of artists.

. By repackaging these "classics," DJ KenB ensures that the pioneers of the industry are not forgotten. The mix reinforces the idea that Bongo Flava’s current global success—led by stars like Diamond Platnumz—is built upon the rhythmic and poetic foundations laid down decades ago.

The mix is approximately 58 minutes long, perfect for a commute, a workout, or a pre-game session.

• Opening with a rare Ray Barretto vocal cut – bongos rolling like thunder.
• A seamless blend of Tito Puente’s “Oye Como Va” (original 1963 version) into Pete Rodríguez’s “I Like It Like That” – raw, unhurried.
• Deep cut: Joe Bataan’s “Subway Joe” – bongos locking with a funky backbeat.
• An unexpected dip into Harlem River Drive’s Latin-funk fusion, bongos cutting through wah-wah guitar.
• Closer: Eddie Palmieri’s “Muñeca” – pure bongo & trombone intensity.