For 2010, Bongo Beat celebrates 15 years of operation as a label dedicated to great music, new sounds and new visions - curated under the ever eclectic eye of label founder Ralph Alfonso, who originally started Bongo Beat to showcase his jazz/garage rock combo. An industry veteran (Warner, EMI, Attic, Nettwerk) as well as a performer / photographer / writer / designer, Ralph encourages his artists to set higher standards - reflected in both the music and distinctive packaging. Internationally, Bongo Beat is distributed in CANADA by Outside Music, USA by Burnside Distribution Corporation, UK by Proper Music Distribution, All Bongo Beat releases are available on iTunes, Spotify, and Amazon.com worldwide.