I’ve really been digging the Soundway label from Brighton, England, ever since I picked up the amazing Ghana Soundz compilation back in 2002. Since then they’ve been consistently unearthing and compiling obscure gems from West Africa and beyond, always with a strong emphasis on the funk. Rare doesn’t always mean good, but with these guys,…

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Greetings folks, along with Jitterbug I’m new to ISM and hopefully I’ll be able to keep up with the quality that’s gone before on here. So without further ado here’s my first post, on one of my favourite producers at the moment, John Daly (that’s him above, not me!). The city of Cork in Ireland…

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First up, a quick hello. It’s a pleasure to be contributing to ISM, I’ve been reading here since it’s inception, have had tons of good record tips, and enjoyed the no-nonsense style of the blog. Plus, the artists and range of styles covered are right up my street. I’m a vinyl junkie too, so should…

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