Ondatrópica announce remix competition
Ahead of their forthcoming European tour the all-star Colombian ensemble Ondatrópica are launching a remix competition for their track ‘Tiene Sabor, Tiene Sazón’. The winning remix, chosen by members of the band, will... Read more
Family Atlantica album to be released on vinyl
Due to popular demand the Family Altantica album is to be released on vinyl. Coming out on 27th May the double LP comes with a booklet and a free MP3 download. Recorded over 4 years in London and Venezuela, Cuban rumba, Venezuelan tambor and tonada,... Read more
Kenya Special Out Now
Our brand new compilation in our acclaimed African 'Special' series - Kenya Special: Selected East African Recordings From The 1970s & 80s - is out now on 2XCD, 3XLP with bonus 7" & Digital. You can buy it on the official Soundway store. ... Read more
Ondatrópica European Tour 2013
The all-star Colombian Ondatrópica are set to return to Europe to play a series of concerts and festivals throughout May, June, July and August. Headed by Will 'Quantic' Holland and Mario Galeano of Frente Cumbiero, the band features many lege... Read more
Chico Mann - Same Old Clown EP available now
Chico Mann's ‘Same Old Clown EP’ is available in shops now. Featuring the sultry vocals of New York based Kendra Morris, the slinky and catchy album version of ‘Same Old Clown’ is joined on the EP by deeper re-workings from US... Read more
Meridian Brothers cover Jimi Hendrix on new single
Meridian Brothers return with a brand new single that features an off-kilter, champeta version of Jimi Hendrix’s classic track ‘Purple Haze’. With ‘Niebla Morada (Purple Haze)’ Eblis set about making a ‘refrito&rsq... Read more
New Soundway Compilation - Kenya Special
Soundway Records present Kenya Special: Selected East African Recordings from the 1970s & ‘80s - a treasure-trove of rare and unusual recordings from East Africa. Spread out over two CDs and one triple LP, Kenya Special is accompanied by... Read more
LTD. Edition Afro-rock LP - Colomach
Soundway present a very limited vinyl-only re-issue of a truly unique and obscure LP from 1974. Performed by the cultural rock band Colomach and led by Northern Togo musician Gneni Mamadou, this record was recorded in EMI Nigeria's state-of -the-art ... Read more
Bomba Estéreo announce US/South American tour
Colombian band Bomba Estéreo have announced a 16-date US/South American tour in support of their new album, 'Elegancia Tropical', which is out now on Soundway Records. Originally formed by visual artist Simón Mejía, the band have... Read more
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Ondatrópica and Meridian Brothers confirm London shows
25 April 2013 Meridian Brothers + Chancha Via Circuito + El G + Tourism Djs Meridian Brothers are ready to bring their mischievous blend of Latin rhythms and psychedelic grooves to the UK for the first time. Straddling the line betwe... Read more
Family Atlantica – Manicero: Live
Featured on the forthcoming debut album ‘Family Atlantica’ Luzmira Zerpa – Vocals, Jack Yglesias – Tube flute and Chekeré, Wayne Francis – Saxophone, Simo Lagnawi – Guembri and Krakebs, Siemy Di &nda... Read more
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Meridian Brothers perform ‘Salsa Caliente’
Recorded live at Matik Matik (2012) - BogotBogotá / Grabado en vivo en Matik Matik el 21 de Septiembre de 2012 Meridian Brothers' debut album on Soundway, Desesperanza, is available now to buy from iTunes, Amazon, the Soundway store and all go... Read more
Soundway Records Confirm New Album From Bomba Estereo
“Elegancia Tropical stretches in multiple direction.“ Jon Pareles NY TIMES Bomba Estereo’s new album entitled “Elegancia Tropical” is out now on iTunes and a physical CD & LP is set for release in January 2013.... Read more
Exclusive Soundway Label Sampler
Download an exclusive 10 track sampler of the hottest cuts from the Soundway stable. Includes not-yet-released tracks from forthcoming albums, tasters of recent releases plus some older songs unavailable physically for some time. Simply enter your e-... Read more
Guest Album of the Month: FROM THE HORIZON – Débruit
Our brand new ‘Guest Album of the Month’ feature launches with the groundbreaking debut album from Débruit. Each month we’ll be picking another album from some of our favourite artists and labels and making them availabl... Read more
The Busy Twist release new video for ‘Friday Night’
London based producers The Busy Twist release their irresistibly joyous ‘Friday Night EP’ through Soundway Records on the 10th September. Produced in London but recorded in Ghana, the ‘Friday Night’ EP transcends borders wit... Read more
Introducing…. Ondatrópica – the live band
Hover your cursor over the image to find out who the players are in the Ondatrópica live band. Over 3 weeks in January 2012 at the famous Discos Fuentes studios in Medellín legendary figures from Colombian music joined a group of young... Read more
Ondatrópica On The Road
Ondatrópica are getting ready to take to the road over the summer showcasing their mix of cumbia, porro, gaita, boogaloo, ska, beat-box, hip hop, dub and funk, everywhere from London to Los Angeles. Live Dates: 20/07 &nda... Read more
Ondatrópica release album trailer filmed in legendary Colombian studio Discos Fuentes
All-star Colombian group Ondatrópica have released a new video shot during a three week recording process in the legendary Discos Fuentes studio in Colombia earlier this year. The debut album is released on CD, LP and download on 16th July thr... Read more
Soundway return to Independent Label Market, London – 19th May
Soundway Records will be returning to the Independent Label Market at Spitalfields Market, London, on Saturday 19 May. As well as coming down laden with CDs and vinyl we’ll be running some special deals across the catalogue exclusive to the ... Read more
Konkoma to Play Debut Show in London
Soundway Records’ new signing KonKoma will be playing their debut show at London’s Rich Mix on 1 June. The Afro-funk band will be playing at The 2 Jonz Benefit as part of a heavyweight tropical line-up bought together by Soundway, Strut, ... Read more
Soundway Records signs new all star Colombian band Ondatrópica
Ondatrópica will release their debut album through Soundway Records on 16th July. The project, conceived by Colombian musician Mario Galeano, the force behind the band Frente Cumbiero, and English producer Will Holland AKA Quantic, brings t... Read more
Dancing Time With Soundway: 10 year anniversary party
THERE WILL BE TICKETS ON THE DOOR – ARRIVE EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT -WE’LL BE UPDATING TWITTER ON AVAILABILITY OF TICKETS ***CASH ONLY BAR*** ******VENUE ANNOUNCEMENT****** We can now announce that our Dancing... Read more
‘Alegria’ – Batida video
Taken from the forthcoming LP ‘Batida‘ out 26th March on CD, LP & download PRE-ORDER HERE “Alegria celebrates simplicity and positivity: “Dance, Joy, Music.” It’s a kuduro beat, with elements of semba, crossi... Read more
Soundway Records announce first worldwide release of Batida’s debut album
Soundway are proud to release the debut album of Portuguese/Angolan Pedro Coquenão. A distinctly modern and vibrant project with its feet firmly rooted in the past, Batida combine samples from old 1970s Angolan tracks with modern electronic ... Read more
Soundway at The Independent Label Market – London – 10th Dec
This Saturday we’ll be setting up stall at The Independent Label Market in Spitalfieds, London. All the new releases will arrive just in time so you’ll be able to get your hands on ‘The Original Sound of Cumbia’, ‘Ife... Read more
Ltd Edition Screen Print T-shirts
These limited edition screen print t-shirts, available in green and blue, are printed on a 100% certified organic cotton jersey. The t-shirts are manufactured using renewable energy generated from wind and solar power which reduce the carbon footp... Read more
Soundway singles & LPs back in stock
This month we’re repressing some of the most popular singles and LPs from the Soundway back catalogue. All of these titles will be shipping from our online store the week of the 5th December except the Eddie Hooper title which shall be availa... Read more
Soundway’s Musical Map of Colombia
For close to ten years now Soundway’s mission has been to present the lost musical gems from around the world: Obscure a-sides, b-sides and album cuts that have remained unavailable and unreleased outside of their home countries – if a... Read more
Dancing Time With Soundway: ‘The Original Sound of Cumbia’ London Launch Party
ADVANCED TICKETS ARE NOW SOLD OUT – THERE WILL BE TICKETS ON THE DOOR BUT PLEASE ARRIVE EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT DJs: Miles Cleret (Soundway), Frankie Franics (Sofrito) & very special guest Will ‘Quantic’ Holland 25th Nov... Read more
Victor Boa Interview Part 2
Click here to read part one. To interview Victor, Bush, Marcela and I traveled through the maze of unmarked streets in the sprawling neighborhood of Juan Diaz, past Rio Abajo in Panama City. We stopped along the way to ask various people if we we... Read more
Victor Boa Interview Part 1
Afro-Panamanian jazz pianist and composer Victor Everton McRae (Victor Boa) was known as the “High Priest of Jazz” and “Master of the Keyboard”. Victor was a key part of the vibrant Panamanian jazz scene beginning in the la... Read more
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New Panama DJ Mix From Beto
Roberto Gyemant is Soundway’s man behind the ‘Panama!’ and ‘Colombia!’ albums. Beto’s latest 40 minute DJ mix is available here for the first time and is an absolute must for anyone who loves their tropical sound... Read more
Panama!2 Launch Party dates
To celebrate the second part of the burgeoning Panama series, Soundway have organised two very special parties in London and San Francisco. London / 7th June @ Vibe Bar featuring DJs Miles Cleret (Soundway), Hugo Mendez (Sofrito), Flabbaghast (So... Read more
Welcome To Soundway Records
Since 2002, Soundway has presented a worldwide selection of some of the very best in obscure a-sides, b-sides and album tracks that have remained unavailable… until now. The new website provides a one stop shop for all releases on Soundway ... Read more
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- 20/05Ondatrópica @ Music Meeting, Nijmegen
- 21/05Ondatrópica @ Mojo Club, Hamburg
- 22/05Ondatrópica in Berlin, Berlin
- 25/05The Busy Twist (DJ Set) @ Palm City Social, London
- 27/05Ondatrópica @ Mawazine Festival, Rabat
- 29/05Ondatrópica @ Penelope, Madrid
- 30/05Ondatrópica @ Teatro Alhondiga , Bilbao
- 31/05Bath Fringe Festival, Bath
- 31/05Ondatrópica @ KOKO, London, London
- 01/06Ondatrópica @ Hay Festival, Hay-on-Wye
- 01/06Family Atlantica Quartet, London
- 04/06Ondatrópica @ OFFest, Skopje
- 08/06Batida @ Clandestino Festival, Gothenburg
- 08/06Ondatrópica @ Le 104, Paris
- 22/06Ondatrópica @ Bailatino Festival, La Roche Posay
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