@soundwayrecords sent us three records from their catalogue, and we asked our music curator
@francescodaprile to give us his take on each one
The Circling Sun - Orbit (2025)
“The newest addition to Soundway’s catalogue. Orbit channels the cosmic energy of 70s spiritual jazz with layered percussion, beautiful piano patterns and ethereal choirs. In a time that often feels fragmented, this album offers a gentle philosophy of connection and healing through sound.”
@thecirclingsun
Síntesis Moderna: An Alternative Vision Of Argentinean Music (1980-1990) (2022)
“A meticulously curated triple-vinyl that dives into the transformative decade following Argentina’s dictatorship. Compiled by Ariel Harari (
@ariharari ) and our friend Ric (
@ric.piccolo ), it highlights warm, shimmering synths and a pop sensibility that captures the eclectic spirit of Argentina’s musical rebirth.”
Doing It in Lagos: Boogie, Pop & Disco in 1980s Nigeria (2016)
“An instant classic that works in a club or a listening bar. This compilation documents Nigeria’s vibrant nightlife, offering a vivid snapshot of a cosmopolitan, ambitious and deeply rooted music scene that reached a wider audience thanks to this release. Compiled by Miles Cleret with Nigerian writer, DJ and archivist Uchenna Ikonne.”
About Soundway Records
Since 2002, Soundway Records has been uncovering musical gems from across the globe, with a foundation in meticulously sourced reissues. Their search for remarkable tracks and albums from the 1950s to today has taken them across Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean, Asia and beyond.