Twins Seven Seven is the sole survivor in a line of seven sets of twins from the Oshogbo royal family – this part of Nigeria is renowned for producing a larger than usual number of twin sets. As well as being a painter, Taiwo Olaiyi Salau (his real name) is well known as a musician, actor, poet and writer.

A must hear for all fans of Fela Kuti and afrobeat. Included in this article is a very rare radio interview with Fela Kuti himself, recorded in the early 1970s.
Rounding off an exceptional year for Soundway and one that has seen no less than two tremendous and ear opening Panamanian compilations hit the shelves, we thought it would be apt to invite music writer and Panama! series compiler Roberto Gyemant AKA Beto to face the music.

To celebrate the release of Ghana Special: Modern Highlife, Afro-Sounds & Ghanaian Blues you can download the track Aaya Lolo by The Barbecues plus a PDF of the first five pages of the CD booklet.