1. Toots and The Maytals – 'Got A Woman'
The living legend Toots Hibbert renders up the classic Ray Charles anthem in the funky Kingstown tradition… pure dynamite!

2. Nora Dean – 'Barbed Wire'
A classic ska bomb! Permanently on my play-list and infectious to the core!

3. Top Cat – 'Love Mi Ses'
Dancehall doesn't get much better than this.

4. Raw Deal – 'Afro Rainbow'
For fans of afro-house… this sets the pace, uplifting and inspiring.

5. Ouinsou Corneille and Black Santiago – 'Vinon So minsou'
Raw Afrocentric blast from Bennin in true psychedelic style.

6. Amsterdam Klezmer Band – 'Sadagora Hot Dub'
Balkan dub from the masters of the yiddish groove.

7. Sgt Garcia - 'Que Corra La Voz'
From the pioneer of Latin salsamuffin; all feet to the floor for this magic carpet ride.

8. Bob Azzam – 'Batucada Por Favor'
This jewel of a track provides percussion madness for all the drummers who want more.

9. Blind Boys Of Alabama – 'You Gotta Move'
These octogenarians have been laying down gospel to the masses for over 70 years and they just keep on rockin' with New Orleans in the mix.

10. Nina Simone – 'Chauffeur'
The high diva of soul breaks into the big beat limelight with a totally masterful reworking of this classic.

No 8 the Docks is rapidly establishing itself as a premier music venue in Galway. Perfectly situated adjacent to the docks, it provides delicious Spanish tapas for the body and eclectic funk for the soul from some of Galway's finest DJs. Local and international culture is presented with live bands, art-house cinema presentations and legendary salsa parties, while late night opening till 2am every Friday, Saturday and Bank Holiday Sunday provides the perfect place to either chill out on the dock of the bay or jump around to international sounds till the early hours .

DJ Will Softly provides worldwide grooves every weekend at No8 while also playing in Blue Note and Massimos every Wednesday and Club Oa2 in Arus Na Gael every other Friday.

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