Batida Batida

Ghana Special: Highlife Soundway

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Batida – yumbala

1. pronto pra batida
2. alegria
3. yumbala
4. tirei o chapeu
5. puxa
6. bazuka (quem me rusgou?)
7. tribalismo
8. ka heueh
9. saudade
10. cuka

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 dance music. Music is the starting point but through dance, graphics, photography, radio and video, Batida expands, taking in politics and social commentary but always bringing it back to the party.

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Seminal sounds from the golden age of Ghanaian music. Highlife, rock, and soul collide and merge with tradition and culture. New styles meet old styles....

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K. & His Cubano Fiestas The Black Album Soundway

Alhaji K Frimpong’s 1977 Highlife masterpiece, melding traditional Ghanaian musical forms with experimental instrumentation and innovative arrangements....

The Circling Sun Orbits Soundway

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Aotearoa (New Zealand)’s interstellar jazz collective The Circling Sun return with their radiant second album Orbits, landing July 11th. A deeper, more...

Jazz

– Constellation
– Mizu
– Seki
– Amina
– Flying
– Teeth
– Evenin

1. – Constellation
2. – Mizu
3. – Seki
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Nigeria Special Vol. 3 — Electronic Innovation Meets Culture & Tradition 1978-93 Soundway

Soundway Records presents a collection of nineteen tracks chronicling a time when drum machines, synthesisers, imported pop, reggae, disco and soul collided...

Compilations African

– Ozzobia - Ndi Oma
– Sammy Obot - Edue Ukot Akpa Itong
– Eppi Fanio - Farofa Dancer
– Etiene T. Boy - Jealousy
– Ayo Manuel - Do Good (Dub)
– Feladey – Experience
– Chimex G Udensity And His Afrikan Band - Okpoko Na Azo Eze (Edit)
– I.S.C.A.C. Band - Igbo Nwe Egwu (Edit)
– Jeje - Jeje
– Dizzy K - Omoge
– Blackman Akeeb Kareem - Oya A (Eje Kajo)
– Jimi Solanke - Owo Orisa - Ancestral Respects
– Soki Ohale - Wumaya Awuma
– Jap Band & Feladey - Japadodo
– Pal Sagie - Esan
– Mannix Okonkwo - Ka Anyi Gbaa Egwu
– Sonny Okosuns - Highlife (Dub)
– Wura Fadaka Band - Eyo

1. – Ozzobia - Ndi Oma
2. – Sammy Obot - Edue Ukot Akpa Itong
3. – Eppi Fanio - Farofa Dancer
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Ghana Special 2 Soundway

Highlighting a time when the burgeoning Ghanaian diaspora across Europe and North America was utilising new music technology and recording techniques....

Compilations

– The Godfathers - Ebe Ye Yie Ni
– Pat Thomas - Gye Wani
– Bessa Simons - Sii Nana
– Rex Gyamfi - Obiara Bewu
– Pepper, Onion, Ginger & Salt - M.C. Mambo
– Andy Vans - Adjoa Amisa
– Starlite - Anoma Koro
– Abdul Raheem - Alaiye
– Ernest Honny - New Dance
– Kwasi Afari Minta - Barima Nsu
– Marijata - Otanhunu
– Jon K – Asafo
– Dadadi - Jigi Jigi
– Gyedu Blay Ambolley - Apple
– Charles Amoah - Fre Me (Call Me)
– George Darko - Kaakyire Nua
– Nan Mayen - Mumude
– Nana Budjei - Asobrachie

1. – The Godfathers - Ebe Ye Yie Ni
2. – Pat Thomas - Gye Wani
3. – Bessa Simons - Sii Nana
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Oluko Imo Oduduwa / Were Oju Le (The Eyes Are Getting Red)Soundway

Recorded between Lagos and New York in 1988, the tracks sit at the fault line of the Trinidad-Yoruba connection, blending calypso heritage with the Afrobeat...

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K. Frimpong & His Cubano Fiestas K. Frimpong & His Cubano Fiestas Soundway

Contains both 1976 and 1977 K. Frimpong & His Cubano Fiestas albums

Ayo Manuel 1983-90 Soundway

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Soundway Records presents Ayo Manuel '1983-1990', a collection of selected works by one of Nigeria's DIY pioneers. This mini compilation selects the stand...

African Funk/Soul World/Global Sounds

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Thaba Eyes Rest Their Feet Soundway

The particular Thaba sound reflects a sonic duality drawing on a double pop heritage of Mbaqanga and Bubblegum artists like The Soul Brothers, Paul Ndlovu...

Gumba Fire: Bubblegum Soul & Synth Boogie In 1980s South Africa Soundway

– Old Tapes
– Warrior
– Vaya Le Nna
– Confided
– Mungu
– Resilient
– Severin
– Throw It All Away
– Tsoma
– Brew

1. – Old Tapes
2. – Warrior
3. – Vaya Le Nna
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Soundway dig deep again and present a selection of 18 rare 1980s cuts that highlight the period that nestles in between the ‘70s (where American-influenced...

Me and My Friends Hide Your Way Soundway

The Survivals – My Brother
Stimela – Mind Games
Hot Soul Singers – Hlala Nami
Zoom – Wayawaya
Ashiko – Gumba Fire (Madlakadlaka)
Monwa & Sun – Heartbeat
Ntombi Ndaba – Do You Trust Amajita?
The Black Five – Selallane
Starlight – Picnicing
Zasha – Hayi Ngodlame
Condry Ziqubu – She’s Impossible
General Peter Maringa – Listen To Me
Zasha – Arrow Dub
Ozila – Wola Wola

1. The Survivals – My Brother
2. Stimela – Mind Games
3. Hot Soul Singers – Hlala Nami
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British quintet Me and My Friends release their captivating and mesmerising second album, Hide Your Way, on Soundway. A unique and singular blend, it's...

Doing It In Lagos: Boogie, Pop & Disco In 1980's Nigeria Soundway

– All That Is You
– Droplet
– Holiday

1. – All That Is You
2. – Droplet
3. – Holiday
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Soundway release a compilation of twenty rare, and mostly unavailable, tracks from the world of Nigerian pop and club culture from the early 80's! A stunning...

Kenya Special: Selected East African Recordings From The 1970's & 80's Soundway

Hotline – Fellas Doing It In Lagos
Peter Abdul – Don't You Know
Steve Monite – Only You
Oby Onyioha – Enjoy Your Life
Kio Amachree – Ivory
Livy Ekemezie – Holiday Action

1. Hotline – Fellas Doing It In Lagos
2. Peter Abdul – Don't You Know
3. Steve Monite – Only You
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Soundway return with another instalment in their acclaimed african "special" series - this time focussing on 70's and 80's Kenya!Having delved deep into...

Nigeria Special Modern Highlife, Afro Sounds, & Nigerian Blues 1970-76 - vol.2 Soundway

The Loi Toki Tok – Ware Wa
Slim Ali & The Famous Hodi Boys – Watoto Nyara
The Mombasa Vikings – Mama Matotoya

1. The Loi Toki Tok – Ware Wa
3. Slim Ali & The Famous Hodi Boys – Watoto Nyara
4. The Mombasa Vikings – Mama Matotoya
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1. L'Vovo Derrango – Resista
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Black Truth Rhythm Band Ifetayo Soundway

Soundway have beautifully reissued afro-centric, Trinidadian band, Black Truth Rhythm Band's 'Ifetayo' album, originally released in 1976. Killer laidback...

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– Ifetayo
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1. – Ifetayo
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Sofrito International Soundclash Strut

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1. lord shorty 7 vibrations international – vibrations groove
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1. The Loi Toki Tok – Ware Wa
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1. deerhoof vs kasai allstars – travel broadens the mind
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Jungle By Night Hidden Kindred Spirits

– yaye ramoutoulaye
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Nine-piece afro-beat band, Jungle By Night return with their second album for Kindred spirits. Described by legendary Fela drummer Tony Allen as 'the evolution...

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1. – Rangda
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1. Sugar Minott – Vanity
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Afro Baby The Evolution of the Afro-Sound in Nigeria 1970-79 Soundway

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Another superb compilation of rare African music from Sound Way Records with a 16 page booklet full of loads of notes and photos. This album focusses on...

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Zomby revisits the sound of early 1990s hardcore/breakbeat with loads of looped-up Amen-style drum breaks, hoover bass, ragga vocal samples, double-speed...

– Fuck Mixing, Let's Dance
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1. – Fuck Mixing, Let's Dance
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