Volume 1

Compiled by Soundway’s Miles Cleret, Afro Tropical Soundz Vol. 1 features eleven of his favourite tracks, all taken from various albums he’s compiled, co-compiled and released since the label began in 2002. A must for fans and new comers alike, it’s a superb overview of the label that has been dedicated to re-releasing lost and forgotten recordings from the world’s most vibrant musical cultures for nearly ten years now. Set for release in conjunction with Record Store Day, Afro Tropical Soundz Volume 1 is available on CD only.

“A fine counterpoint to electronic dance music and just as danceable.”

The Independent

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1. Ebo Taylor – Heaven (Ghana Soundz: Afro Beat, Funk and Fusion in 70s Ghana)
2. Fruko Y Sus Tesos – A la Memoria Del Meurto (Colombia! The Golden Age of Discos Fuentes: The Powerhouse of Colombian Music 1960-76)
3. Papi Brandao – Viva Panama (Panama! Latin Calypso and Funk on the Isthmus 1965-75)
4. Lito Barrientos – Cumbia En Do Menor (Colombia! The Golden Age of Discos Fuentes: The Powerhouse of Colombian Music 1960-76)
5. Oscar Sulley & The Uhuru Dance Band – Bukom Mashie (Ghana Soundz: Afro Beat, Funk and Fusion in 70s Ghana)
6. Les Loups Noirs de Haiti – Jet Biguine (Tumbélé! Biguine, afro & latin sounds from the French Caribbean, 1963-74)
7. Sweet Talks –Akumpaye (Sweet Talks “The Kusum Beat” album)
8. The Action 13 – More Bread To The People (Nigeria Rock Special: Psychedelic Afro Rock & Fuzz Funk in 1970s Nigeria Blues 1970-6)
9. Los Silvertones – Tamborito Swing (Panama! 2: Latin Sounds, Cumbia Tropical & Calypso Funk on the Isthmus 1970-6)
10. Celestine Ukwu – Okukwe Na Nchekwube (Nigeria Special: Modern Highlife Afro-Sounds & Nigerian Blues 1970-6)
11. Orchestre Poly-Rythmo – Gendamou Na Wili We Gnanni (T.P Orchestre Poly Rythmo: The Kings of Benin Urban Groove 1972-80)