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Welcome to the Soundway Records Newsletter. After a long wait, we are proud to announce the release of our new album - ‘Colombia! The Golden Age of Discos Fuentes – the Powerhouse of Colombian Music, 1960-1976’. (SNDWCD/LP008) the Album is available on CD and Double Gatefold vinyl, and is available on our website now (check the soundclips at http://www.soundwayrecords.com).
‘Discos Fuentes has since 1934 been the largest record label in the vast country of Colombia, a place where music is impossible to escape. This collection concentrates on the golden years of 1960-1976 and is hand-picked by Soundway from a huge catalogue of hot, tropical music styles. Cumbia, Gaita, Fandango, Salsa and Champeta all feature in our selection from one of the world’s best Latin music archives.’

To accompany the album there is a limited edition 7” single, featuring Phirpo Y Sus Caribes blistering cover version of Fela Kuti’s ‘Let’s Start’ (not on the album) and ‘Cumbia en Do Menor’ by Lito Barrientos. (SNDW7005) Available now on the website.

Next release: Nigeria Special: Highlife, Afro-Sounds & Nigerian Blues 1970-76 (SNDWCD/LP009)...out Summer 2007