Brazil Various Artists

Afro-Cuban Jazz is a combination of jazz improvising and rhythms from Cuba and Africa; it is also known as Latin jazz. However, the true birth of Afro-Cuban jazz can be traced to trumpeter-arranger Mario Bauza. Bauza introduced trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie to the masterful Cuban percussionist Chano Pozo and also persuaded Latin bandleader Machito to use jazz soloists. Of all the post-swing styles, Latin Jazz has been the most consistently popular and it is easy to see why. The emphasis on percussion and Cuban rhythms make the style quite danceable and accessible.

Following on from the release of 'Modern Jazz Dance Classics, Volume One' in 2019, which was popular on the jazz underground, the Staubgold's MJDC sub label returns with another compilation comprising mainly of contemporary artists carefully selected by DJ Jeff The Fish, this time on a Latin trip for 'Sol Vibrations: Latin Dance Movements'.

The label We Love To Lounge is its collection with the following artists: Aaron Steve, Afrochuck, Angelina Astle, Aqua Mundi, B Bob Combo, Baghira, Benigna Maier, Blue Wave, Bobbi Briere, Cassava Quartet, Chill Smith, Chillo, Clementine Calaway, Delbert Schneider, Diario, Emma Luna, Glady Gowans, Jano de Rhodos, Jasmine Lulu, Jess & Jess, Joleen Hollis, Josefina Keller, Josif Imen Puerta, Kai Elston, Karon Koury, Kusuma Orchestra, Lana Lupercio, Leila Lambrecht, Light in Color, Monroe Days, Oscar Rogers, Real meets Unreal, Rhythmphoria, Rikki Rothermel, Roxano de Santiago, Roy Bennett, Sesion De Los Flores, Shanell Souza, Shantay Huntington, Shivana faction, Sombra Modos, Streets of Brazil, Tad Hutchens, The Best Of Chill Out Lounge, The Biosnakes, The Sura Quintet, Trillian Miles, Vivian Holmes, Wesley Colon, and more. Album in the genre of Downtempo, Chillout, Lounge.

GU present Global Underground 2015, a polished collection of the biggest and best upfront tracks from the global underground dancefloors. We've curated, mixed re-edited and polished these 30 cutting edge tracks into 2 slick full length DJ Mixes. Musically we've chosen the finest underground tracks and mixes from the world's best DJ's and producers like Holland's Joris Voorn, the UK's Sasha, Erol Alkan and Maya Jane Coles, Iceland's Gus Gus, Brazil's Whebba, Switzerlands Deetron, Germany's Robert Babicz, Mexico's The Climbers and the Cuban/American man of the moment Maceo Plex.

True to form, Boston-based label Cultures of Soul is set to release a compilation of obscure disco from a far-flung corner of the world. After forays into India and Brazil, they now turn their attention to South Africa. South Africa is home to a dizzying variety of musical genres and traditions, including some that look directly to American sounds for inspiration. In the late 70s and early 80s, many of the country s best young musicians were guided by funk. All over the world, disco was growing harder and more electronic, with new synthesizers entering the market every month.