Once again Frank151 has asked us to do another mix for them of interesting undiscovered funky music. This time Deano Sounds decided to delve into his Caribbean crates for some hot sizzling selections. Here’s what he had to say about them.

“These are some of my current favorite Caribbean disco-funk influenced records at the moment. You’ll find some well-worn tracks to some ungoogleable stuff including Joanne Wilson and New Connection. 

In conjunction with this mix are some tracks from Charlie’s Records including Patti Charles’ “Music Lady” and Hamilton Brother’s “Music Makes the World Go Round” which you will be able to find on the upcoming Cultures of Soul Records anthology of Charlie’s Records that is in the pipeline. ”

Tracklist For Caribbean Sounds
01. Jennifer Lara – In Love (Waxist Edit)
02. Joanne Wilson – Got to Have You (Version )
03. Mucho Plus – Nassau’s Disco
04. The Soulful Groovers – Disco Boogie
05. Gemini Brass  – Keep on the Right Side
06. New Connection – Love Cadence
07. Trinidad Troubadours – Disco Music
08. The Mighty Duke – Be Yourself
09. Patti Charles – Music Lady
10. Free Soil – Disco Sokah
11. Hamilton Brothers – Music Makes the World Go Round
12. Shadow – Keep On Wailing
13. Experience 7 – O Soi La Nous Ka Bouger

Caribbean Roots Disco Mix

With the C.S. Crew’s Funky Pack just hitting stores this week the album has already gotten some great reviews! Two UK based online magazines have written some nice reviews for us. Think Africa Press brings together writers from across Africa with international experts, and covering a wide range of topics – from politics to the development to culture. And Subba Cultcha is an entertainment site featuring reviews on music, film, and games!

The folks at Laid Back Radio were nice enough to allow us to do a mix for them including many highlights from our catalog. There is also a contest as well so go listen to the mix and enter the contest by joining our mailing list!

Cultures of Soul Mix on Laid Back Radio

Updated 5/8/13

And the winner is Nate Leskovic! He gets a promo pack of Cultures of Soul CDs, vinyl, and an official Cultures of Soul T-shirt! Thanks to everyone who entered the contest and all who checked out the mix!

Record Store Day Mix 2013 by Cultures Of Soul on Mixcloud

In honor of Record Store Day our very own Deano Sounds has put together a mix of tracks his favorite disco funk/disco soul tracks he’s picked up in local Boston area record stores in the last few years.

This year’s Record Store Day in Boston is a little different than ones in the past because of Monday’s events. But I’m confident record collectors and DJs alike will be out in abundance this Saturday. But don’t go just for the super-limited edition releases coming out on Saturday but be sure to visit on your local record store on other Saturdays as there are always gems to be found and great conversations to be had!

Tracklisting:

1. Lord Rhaburn – Disco Connection

2. Stanton Davis and the Ghetto Mysticism Band – Things Can Not Stop Forever

3. Evans Pyramid – Dip Drop

4. Little Scotty – Going to the Disco

5. MD -20-20 – Listen to the Rhythm Band

6. Devoshun – No No No My Friend

7. Ureaus – Let Our Music Make Love to You

8. Forest Terry – Branchin’ Out

9. Ken Williams – Sweet Music, Soft Lights and You

10. The T Box’s – Ain’t Enough Love

11. Earl Connelly -Don’t Let Me Go

12. Four Below Zero – My Baby’s Got E.S.P.

In honor of our latest afro funk release – C.S. Crew’s Funky Pack we’re throwing an exciting release party at ZuZu’s on April 24th. The night will feature DJs Uchenna Ikonne – Nigerian music specialist/DJ/label owner extraordinaire and our very own Deano Sounds. It will be a night of the hottest, funkiest, and rarest afro related grooves from Nigeria, Ghana, Trinidad and Tobago,  Barbados, and Columbia! You can find more info on the Facebook Event Page.

Out in stores now on CD and LP  or you can order here.

The Rhythm Joint is a new monthly night in the Boston area featuring the areas best DJs of vintage music! The first Rhythm Joint features Soulelujah DJs; Claude Money, PJ Gray, and John Funke. Our very own Deano Sounds and Freddie Rogers will be DJing as well! We also have live dancers from the Five Dollar Shakes!

The event is taking place on March 22nd at TT the Bear’s Place. For more info see our events page.

Our very own Deano Sounds and DJ Andy Smith have teamed up together to put out a great compilation or R&B Rockers, Rockabilly, Northern Soul, and Sleazy Shakers much like you would find at Andy’s Jam Up Twist club night in the UK. There will be a CD version and a special 7 x 45 box set with Jam Up Twist goodies in it coming out as well. The CD will be out in April with the limited edition 45 box set coming out in June. Pre-order info will be coming soon.

Tracklisting:

Andy Smith’s Selections

1. Les Brown Jr – Swingin & Surfin

2. Eddie Cash – Doing All Right

3. Sonny West – Rock Ola Ruby

4. Gene Woodbury – Ever Again

5. Reggie Perkins – High School Caesar

6. Billy Nelson – Pack, Shack, and Stack

7. Nappy Brown – Open Up That Door

8. Ray Sharpe – Monkey’s Uncle

Deano Sounds’ Selections:

9. Big Mama Thornton – Wade In the Water

10. Chuck Flamingo – What’s My Chances

11. Bobby King – Thanks Mr Postman

12. Ernie Washington – Lonesome Shack

13. Willie Jones – Where’s My Money

14. Johnny Williams – Honey Child

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