With two deeply cherished compilations already in the bag, Luke Una steps up for the third volume in his É Soul Cultura series on Mr Bongo.
Luke Una returns to Mr Bongo with the third instalment of his much-loved É Soul Cultura series, continuing a journey that has already delivered two deeply cherished compilations. Vol. 3 arrives as a powerful statement of intent, celebrating the dancefloor as a space of connection, unity and emotional release at a time when the world feels increasingly divided.
Rooted in Una’s expansive musical philosophy, É Soul Cultura Vol. 3 once again sidesteps the narrow confines of genre. “For me, the dancefloor was never about a one-dimensional, thudding, 130 BPM beat. It’s a much more dynamic, broader vision,” he explains. That ethos runs throughout this latest selection, where each track is chosen not simply to move bodies, but to stir something deeper.
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Among the highlights is DJ Harvey’s ‘30 Something’ mix of DJ Food’s Peace, an eight-minute, kickless odyssey that defies dancefloor convention. Its loose-limbed arrangement and cosmic sonics create a transcendental energy that has become a powerful moment in Una’s sets. It is adventurous, unpredictable and utterly immersive.
Elsewhere, Norwich DIY outfit Vital Disorders deliver a post-punk reinterpretation of Fela Kuti’s Zombie. Originally released in 1982, the track twists afrobeat into a wiry, hypnotic groove that feels both rebellious and strangely timeless. It is a reminder of how far-reaching the influence of African rhythm has been across underground music culture.
From there, the compilation stretches outward to Cape Verde with Grupo Serenata’s Sodade, Tem Pena D’Mim, a sultry and infectious groove driven by acoustic guitar, sweeping strings and an unforgettable vocal performance. It is the kind of record that effortlessly bridges soulful listening and dancefloor propulsion.
The full tracklist reads like a global excavation of soulful club sounds:
Harris & Orr – Spread Love
Toshiyuki Honda – Burnin’ Waves
Igna Igwebuike – Disco Bomp
Janette Renee – What’s On Your Mind (Super Club Remix)
Admin – Step Into Light (Digital Only)
Grupo Serenata – Sodade, Tem Pena D’Mim
Vital Disorders – Zombie
Alphonsus Idigo – Flight 505
DJ Food – Peace (Harvey’s 30 Something Mix)
Man Jumping – In The Jungle
Gaucho – Dance Forever (Club Version)
Naveed – Day Come Through (Digital Only)
49th Floor – Night Passage (Bongo Mix)
Orion Agassi – Desacato
Fatdog – Remember (ft. CJ Raine)
Spanning disco, afrobeat, post-punk, astral jazz and global dance rhythms, É Soul Cultura Vol. 3 reinforces Una’s reputation as a selector with a rare ability to connect eras, scenes and cultures through a singular dancefloor vision.
Luke Una Presents É Soul Cultura Vol. 3 lands on 20 March 2026. The release will be available in black and yellow 2LP vinyl variants housed in a gatefold sleeve with OBI strip and printed insert, as well as on CD with booklet and across digital platforms.
For those who believe the dancefloor should uplift, challenge and unite in equal measure, this is set to be an essential 2026 release. Pre-order the album here.
