Review
Shadow 'Sweet Sweet Dreams': how soca was revolutionized in Trinidad
Analog Africa reissues the much sought-after and oddball record that revolutionized soca music in 1984. Perfect for this winter’s dancefloors.
Kino Sousa
Portugal
Review
Rio Mira "Adiós Morena" : Afro‑Latin marimba remixed
The Afro-Latin marimba song and its worldwide remixes turn Ecuador and Colombia the epicentre of today’s music pulsation.
Review
Ethiopian Hit Parade Vol. 1: from '70s Ethiopia to the modern world
Reissue of the original Amha Records compilation that revolutionized the Ethiopian society 44 years ago. A great alternative for ethio-jazz lovers who cannot afford to pay for the hard-to-find 1972 record. When it comes to Ethiopian music […]
News
Branko and Mayra Andrade face‑to‑face in the "Reserva Pra Dois" video
The Portuguese beatmaker Branko and the capverdean singer Mayra Andrade get together on Reserva Pra Dois.
Feature
Mexefest Festival 2016 in Lisbon: Africa moves to the heart of the city
Afro lineup at Lisbon Mexefest 2016 with Elza Soares, Pedro Coquenão aka Batida, Spoek Mathambo, Toty Sa’Med, Mayra Andrade, Octa Push, La Dame Blanche, Celeste/Mariposa…
Interview
Orchestre Poly‑Rythmo: from the streets to the worldwide groove
We met Vincent Ahehehinnou, historical singer of Benin’s Orchestre Poly-Rythmo de Cotonou.
Article
Music in the City: African Lisbon
Notre reporter local vous fait découvrir un véritable panorama de la musique africaine à Lisbonne !
Article
Bonga ‑ Recados de Fora: a message of emancipation and fraternity across the oceans
Two months only after having celebrated its 74 years, Bonga aka “Kota” (the wise man) released a new album, entitled Recados de Fora (“Messages from elsewhere”).