You can always count on our friends over at Soundway Records to unveil a whole new musical chapter from a rich and dynamic culture, whether it be the sensational Nigeria compilations, or soundz from Colombia and Ghana. Their latest release is a new volume of the crazee mix of styles from Panama compiled by DJ Beto ranging from Calypso funk to tropical cumbias to Típico Soul and tough gritty Descargas and YOU can Win a copy by simply naming 2 other releases on the label.

Also if in London on 25 July, be sure to catch Soundway founder Miles Cleret will be DJing at the next Ghanaian based Afri-Kokoa Festival at Rich Mix centre in Shoreditch. The Festival starts with a free afternoon programme for families of storytelling and music from 2pm – 6pm. The evening also features the British-Asian clarinetist, composer and music educator Arun Ghosh, the 12-piece Afro beat band Yaaba Funk, DJs A J Kwame and Eric Soul (Afrogroov) among others.

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