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𝘼 𝙫𝙞𝙯𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙧𝙮 𝙟𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙣𝙚𝙮 𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙬𝙞𝙙𝙚 𝙨𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙡𝙙 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘾𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙗𝙗𝙚𝙖𝙣, 90° Degrees Of Shade (Volume Two) dives deep into the heat of island life, collecting vibrant tracks that capture the region’s spirit of celebration and innovation.

Released on Soul Jazz Records, this second volume showcases the diversity of styles that flourished across the Caribbean — from jump-up calypso and mento to early reggae, Latin grooves and carnival sounds. Each recording radiates raw energy, transporting the listener to street parties, dancehalls and open-air celebrations alive with rhythm and colour.

90° Degrees Of Shade (Volume Two) is more than a compilation: it is a vivid portrait of cultural expression, highlighting the joyful fusion of African, European and Latin influences that continues to shape Caribbean music’s global legacy.