Cultures of Soul is an American record label from Boston founded by Deano Sounds in 2010. Like so many other labels of the younger generation specialising in re-issues, Cultures of Soul started off as a radio programme. The dream to one day form a record label was carried around with Deano Sounds for a long time. »It has cost me a lot of time to find the music, which I think is worthy to be re-issued«, he explains and at the same time outlines his philosophy: »I want to publish the most interesting music around on the planet, which has never been heard before – and moreover works on the dance floor!« Amongst others, many respective Soul-45s romp about on the label, including extensive compilations. Cultures of Soul places very specific attention to regional music, aside of the western narrative. Brazilian Boogie from the late 70’s meets Bollywood soundtracks from the early 80’s, or synthesizer-driven Disco sounds from South Africa. A conscious decision? »Definitely«, Deano Sounds affirms. »For me, the music is at its most interesting, when several styles and cultures interact with one another.« Along the lines of a classic call-and-response pattern of Gospel and Blues, which have their roots from the African continent, the DJ explains. The DJ spends the biggest part of his working hours playing detective games. Since before a compilation can be compiled, mastered and pressed, the permissions must be clarified. For a collection with cross-over songs between Gospel and Disco, he works together with »vinyl-archaeologist« Greg Belson. The two write a mutual wish list, then Deano Sounds sets out to find artists – no easy task, most of the labels were either shut down, or were obscure, private pressings. A lot of effort to re-release the best, unheard music on the planet.