Label: Sofrito - All

Auntie Flo

The Soniferous Garden

Brian d’Souza (aka Auntie Flo) brings together an international group of musicians to explore musical differences and celebrate shared visions across... more...

• 1 The Soniferous Garden
• 2 Rainfall On Red Earth

Ivoire Promotion

Ivoire Promotion

African tribalish floor heat!

• 1 Bazare D. Pablo (et Orchestre Nassima) - Nassima
• 2 Atalaku 8 - Africa (original mix)
• 3 Atalaku 8 - Siwo Dub

Niama Makalou

Kognokoura (Daphni edit)

Recommended by: Ripperton

Sofrito presents the much-awaited release of a unique slice of Malian disco from Niama Makalou, backed with a stellar part 2 edit from Daphni (aka Car... more...

• 1 kognokoura (original 12 version)
• 2 kognokoura (daphnis part 2 edit)

Jaojoby / Vetson Androy

Taratasy Maitso / Jaojoby

Deep, storming Salegy sounds from Madagascar. Salegy is the electrified updating of the traditional Antsa style from the north-west of the island —... more...

• 1 Vetson Androy - Mavandeza
• 2 Joajoby - Tarantasy Maitso

Esnard Boisdur

Soufwans

Esnard Boisdur is one of the great voices of Gwo Ka – the folkloric rhythm of Guadeloupe. Frankie Francis & Simbad flip hIs 1991 track ‘Soufwans‘ (Suf... more...

• 1 Sofwans (3am mix)
• 2 Souffrance (dub mix)

Erick Cosaque

Kaloukera Percussions EP

Recommended by: Clone

ootsy, body-rocking Gwo Ka rhythms with dashes of drum machines and electronics, from 1988-93. During this period, the 808, 909 and co were permeating... more...

• 1 Flanm Cho
• 2 Banbou La
• 3 Kowidow Manm Boe
• 4 Bazouka

Alma Negra

Tabanka EP

Recommended by: Brassfoot | Addison Groove | Gustav Goodstuff

The Alma Negra collective is based in Basel but has roots in several different cultures, boasting Cape Verdean, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish roots.... more...

• 1 Mageko
• 2 Tabanka
• 3 Ramboia

Various Artists

The Sound Of Cape Verde - O Son De Cabo Verde

Recommended by: Marquis Hawkes

Tracks by Dionisio Maio (Alma Negra Edit), Bulimundo & Os Kings.

• 1 Dionisio Maio - Corpim Sabe (Alma Negra edit)
• 2 Bulimundo - Santo Antoni La Belem (Hide & Smile edit)
• 3 Kings - Minino Na Tchora

Jean-Marie Bolangassa

Brazzaville Percussions EP

Recommended by: Chambray | Arttu | Sacha Mambo

The founder member of Afro-disco legends M'Bamina wickedly go-betweening Congolese roots and swingeing techno: three boom shots of raw, virtuosic perc... more...

• 1 Disna Ngai
• 2 Rikikida
• 3 La Vie

Various Artists

Haiti Direct EP

Recommended by: Gustav Goodstuff

Great sampler of some of the finest Haitian heat!

• 1 Claudette et Ti Pierre – Zanmi Camarade (Tropical Treats Edit)
• 2 Ti Marcel – Nan Point la Vie (Siwo Version)
• 3 Ibo Combo – Mateau
• 4 Les Loups Noirs – Pile ou Face

Teaspoon & The Waves

Soweto Disco EP

Teaspoon & The Waves - Oh yeh Soweto / Teaspoon & The Waves - Saturday Night Special / Nzimande Allstars- Highway Sporo Disco

• 1 Teaspoon & The Waves - Oh Yeah Soweto
• 2 Teaspoon & The Waves - Friday Night Special (Sofrito vs Kilombo edit)
• 3 Nzimande Allstars - Highway Sporo Disco (edit)

Victor Uwaifo / Sonny Okosun

Benin City Grooves

Recommended by: Legowelt | Clone

More heavy Tropical dancefloor sounds from Sofrito! Two raw slabs of Afro rhythms re-edited by Frankie Francis (Sofrito) and Simbad (Raw Fusion/Browns... more...

• 1 victor uwaifo - ohue (frankie francis & simbad edit)
• 2 sonny okosun - odenigbo (frankie francis & simbad)

V/A

Tropical Discotheque EP

Heavy Afro Funk, deranged Highlife Disco, bumping Latin and hot Caribbean boogie all on one 12 inch.

• 1 sofrito edit
• 2 ac rub
• 3 calypso path
• 4 disco la calle

Benis Cletin

Jungle Magic

Victor Uwaifo - Ohue (Frankie Francis & Simbad edit) / Sonny Okosun - Odenigbo (Frankie Francis & Simbad edit) Victor Uwaifo’s early ‘80s psychedel... more...

• 1 Jungle Magic (Sofrito edit)
• 2 Money Make Man Mad (Sofrito disco dub)