Ethio-jazz veteran Hailu Mergia has been brought back to life by the label Awesome Tapes From Africa. He returns on the same label with a new album, Yene Mircha. It’s been a long, winding road to […]

As the world hear about the sad passing of former NBA star Kobe Bryant, the prestigious Grammy Awards ceremony was held tonight at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, the player’s home. Beninese singer Angélique Kidjo […]

In this week’s selection: J Hus’unexpected sophomore album, Jeff Parker’s tribute to his mother, the new album of the Pan-African and all-female supergroup Les Amazones d’Afrique and more … Photo: Crowns and Owls Big Conspiracy J Hus The […]

The Washington D.C. rapper didn’t have to travel far for his Tiny Desk session at NPR, also based in the U.S. capital. The 35-year-old rapper’s performance was recorded during the four days of the Tiny […]

Rejoice, the long-awaited collaborative album between two African music legends, Tony Allen and the late Hugh Masekela, will finally be released on March 20th via World Circuit. Photo credit: Brett Rubin & Bernard Benant Having […]

In 2022 German agency Piranha Arts, in collaboration with Nyege Nyege, funded 2, 6 week residencies, one in Kampala, Uganda, another in Hamburg, Germany, bringing together over 30 artists from various regions of Africa and […]

Sudan Archives and her polymorphic skills went to the famous Colors box. A few months after delivering her beautiful debut album Athena, the 23-year-old self-taught author, composer, violinist and producer is finally invited by Colors. Always […]

Produced by Sam Jones, the first preview of Muharam’s upcoming album, titled Siti’s of Unguja (Romance Revolution On Zanzibar) has arrived. Muharam’s golden timbre has been allowed to soar for the world to hear. On her song […]