Defa and Mamy Victory aka Defmaa Maadef, talk about their mission of cultural transmission and the obstacles in their path to achieve it.

This single, first peak at the Malian icon’s next project, comes with a video guiding through Mali’s riches, directed by Grégory Ohrel. “Nsera”, meaning destination in the Bambara language, is the newest ode to Mali’s […]

In celebration of Salif Keita’s seminal album, Soro, via a conversation with it’s producer François Bréant.

The member of Orchestra Baobab pays tribute to the origins and culture of his Malian mother with this new song.  After his first single “Yolele” released last May and the single “The Future” with Bala […]

This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Buena Vista Social Club album. For the occasion, the label World Circuit is reissuing a remastered edition enhanced with previously unreleased tracks and alternative takes. Nick Gold, who produced the record, tells us its story.

The actual Orchestra Baobab singer has released his first single under his real name and announces Peace in Africa, an album scheduled for October. The Senegalese singer and multi-instrumentalist, known for singing in the famous Orchestra […]

In anticipation of the Offering Gotsoul Online Weekender, Yoruba Records founder and prolific musician Osunlade speaks with PAM about his Ifa inspired music, African connections, and life behind the decks

Youssou’s heartwarming classic released in 1984 is a 34 minute love letter to his Senagalese roots from his new home in Paris.