Ray Barretto - Pastime ParadisePastime Paradise, first released by Stevie Wonder in 1976 got a new lease of life when sampled by Coolio on his Grammy Award winning Gangstas Paradise. It has also over the years been covered by Patti Smith as well as our fave version, courtesy of Latin percussionist Ray Barretto. First released on CTI in 1981, to this day it remains a staple for both the jazz and soul rooms. Never before released on a 12 inch, Major Keys continue their fine form with

known more famously as the opening theme to the film Space Odyssey 2001

Jigit’s mythical tales continue with the long awaited second release titled “Dynamic Human Spirit”

An episodic unfurling of a sonic journey across the Atlantic

Max Essa's 'Sacaton Skylines' is a new age delight and Gafas Du Soul lays down deep sunset house vibes on the gorgeous 'Embers' amongst many other highlights

The sleeves have been handmade in New Delhi

plus the odd one off cut by an artist to watch

To celebrate the release we have pressed up several versions

carefully restored and remastered

One thing that's become apparent

African drummer Aiyb Dieng and Malian kora virtuoso Mory Kante

The skills and style had grown

reissued on Mr Bongo in 2019