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The Afrorack, first experiments on DIY modular synthesizers
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The Afrorack, first experiments on DIY modular synthesizers

Back in 2019, an article was dedicated to Brian Bamanya’s Afrorack, Africa’s first DIY modular synthesizer. The inventor is now about to release his first album named after his creation via Ugandan label Hakuna Kulala. […]

Le Tioko-Tioko, Malian funk gem rediscovered by Mr Bongo
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Le Tioko‑Tioko, Malian funk gem rediscovered by Mr Bongo

Mr Bongo announces the reedition of a rare album from Malian musician Idrissa Soumaoro, initially released in 1978. Le Tioko-Tioko, from which the banger “Nissodia” is taken, was recorded by Soumaoro and l’Eclipse de l’IJA.  […]

6 albums to discover this week
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6 albums to discover this week

Our week’s selection includes a rebajada compilation, Tuareg blues, Mzukulu’s latest, the good vibes of Trazyx and the afrofuturist techno of Dopplereffekt.

Centuries-old Sufi musical tradition revisited with Dancing Under the Moon
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Centuries‑old Sufi musical tradition revisited with Dancing Under the Moon

The Master Musicians of Jajouka led by Bachir Attar are set to release their latest album entitled Dancing Under the Moon on Glitterbeat Records. 

Pan African Rap: King Perry, Black K & Kashcpt
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Pan African Rap: King Perry, Black K & Kashcpt

Each week in our Pan African Rap playlist, discover the latest and greatest rap from across the African continent and its diaspora.

Label Stay True Sounds releases its fourth compilation album
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Label Stay True Sounds releases its fourth compilation album

South African deep house label Stay True Sounds is about to release its fourth annual compilation album. Check out a preview of this track by AndileAndy remixed by Buddynice! Leaders are needed to rock South […]

John Johanna and Sefo Kanuteh seek the Divine on Ahimsa
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John Johanna and Sefo Kanuteh seek the Divine on Ahimsa

Capitol K’s Faith & Industry label announces the release of new album Ahimsa born from the collaboration between John Johanna and Sefo Kanuteh. 

Beja Power! – a battle cry to rally the Beja people of Sudan
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Beja Power! ‑ a battle cry to rally the Beja people of Sudan

Composed as the soundtrack to Sudan’s revolution, Noori and his Dorpa band, scouted by Ostinato Records, unveil Beja Power!, a defiant act of resistance and cultural pride.  Noori lives in Port Sudan, a city on […]