Quango Music Group is a

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founded in 1995 by Bruno Guez.

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distributes their releases. Over the last decade, Quango has developed a tastemaker brand with a cult following. Quango's repertoire consists of artists and global-centric compilations totaling more than 50 releases, including, Kruder and Dorfmeister,

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, Koop, Bliss, Cantoma, Bitter:Sweet, Gecko Turner, Talvin Singh,

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, and Alex Reece. With over 50 records released through

and Palm Pictures, Quango has represented the emerging electronic sounds from around the world with a diverse roster of artists, and innovative concept compilations.

Background

The vision for Quango was created by Bruno Guez, the popular LA-based DJ, producer and tastemaker. Guez was joined by Jason Bentley (

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DJ) to create the Quango aesthetic via compilations and artist albums that are widely acknowledged as being ahead of their time. In all, 28 titles were released through Island Records featuring early tracks by the likes of Tricky,

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and Basement Jaxx amongst many others. Releases included the first Kruder and Dorfmeister G-Stoned EP and Talvin Singh's Anokha. Compilations included Abstract Vibes, World Groove and the Journey into Ambient Groove series. During this time, Bruno also developed the programming and musical branding of

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's Island Outpost chain boutique hotels in Miami, the Bahamas, and Jamaica. A decade later, Bruno continues to work closely with Chris Blackwell, executive producing

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's debut album as well as spearheading the musical direction of a new series of quintessential world music DVD projects for Blackwell'
Palm World Voices
label. Quango represents and/or distribute
Sunny Levine
Bitter:Sweet, Rosey, Slow Train Soul,

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, Djosos Krost, Novalima, Kraak and Smaak, Gecko Turner, Cantoma, Bliss, Natalie Walker and

Revelator

Along with its experience from Quango, Bruno Guez has also created Revelator a

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platform to run an independent music business.

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Background

Revelator

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