Various
The Beat Of Brazil 2

Drawing on a background of luscious orchestral Jazz, Belarus collective Soyuz's third release draws on 70s Brazilian MPB as a major source of inspiration but with a contemporary orchestral touch. The result is stunning - familiar yet new, and oh so very easy on the ears. Huge recommendation!

Originally released in 1980 on the Alberika label, Orchestre Les Volcans du Benin Vol. 1 has long been a 'holy grail' LP for Afro-Cuban aficionados. It now sees its first official reissue on Acid Jazz Records, with four infectious tracks across the two sides, including Oya Ka Jojo - Latin dancefloor dynamite and a DJ must-have. Remastered by Nick Robbins at Sound Mastering and presented in a wonderful colour sleeve, it's an opportunity to finally own this special and highly sought-after LP. Afro-Cuban music is some of the most infectiously joyous music out, do yourself a solid on this one!

Reissue of 1973 smouldering and cinematic jazz-funk from Brazilian conductor, pianist, arranger, and producer Daniel Salinas. 60 years out of press, this has long been a classic within rare groove circles as well as amongst breaks and beats diggers. Check!

Reissue of an '89 avant pioneering fusion of traditional African and Caribbean music into sublime "Afro-house" (a term rarely until then). The late Martiniquan passed suddenly in the 90s leaving behind this sole track which is here in edited form + two excellent remixes by 'Manoo'. Big tip!