LP Agogo Bells Born in the 1960s LP Agogo Bells were born in the 1960s in response to the Bossa Nova craze. They are LPs interpretation of the instrument that comes from Brazil and are distinctly brighter in sound than the original versions.Years of extensive use on influential recordings Through years of extensive use on influential recordings, LP Agogo Bells have become the sound that is sought after globally. They are made of 18 gauge steel and are relatively pitched a minor third apart.