5 albums you need to hear this week
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...
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Wale comes by the NPR offices for an impressive Tiny Desk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVyb_yLGrHE The Washington D.C. rapper didn't have to travel far for his Tiny Desk session at NPR, also based in...
Tony Allen announces posthumous album with Hugh Masekela
Rejoice, the long-awaited collaborative album between two African music legends, Tony Allen and the late Hugh Masekela, will finally be...
Sudan Achives full of grace in his Colors version of ‘Iceland Moss’
Sudan Archives and her polymorphic skills went to the famous Colors box. A few months after delivering her beautiful debut album...
Taraab new star Siti Muharam unveils new song ‘Alaminadura’
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...
Free sonic ‘voyageur’ Bergsonist dives into her history with Middle Ouest
After a digital single on Optimo Music Digital Danceforce, Optimo Music welcomes Selwa Abd aka Bergsonist to the main label with...
Pedro reveals burning track ‘Calores’ from upcoming debut album on Enchufada
Branko's protégé on his label Enchufada, emancipated himself by signing "Calores", a scorching new single from the upcoming release of his debut album, Da...
Oumou Sangaré, Erykah Badu and D’Angelo featured in Slingbaum’s debut album
Photo: © Paul Rousteau Mysterious artist Slingbaum has announced his debut album Slingbaum One, and it features some high profile guests. On...
Zlatan shows off again his footwork in ‘Quilox’ music video
After quite a phenomenal year 2019 to say the least, Zlatan starts the new year with the amusing "Quinox" music video. After...
BBE Music reissues a rare live from Ghanian afro-disco artist Sidiku Buari
Revolution (Live Disco Show In New York City) is the fourth and final BBE reissue of Sidiku Buari’s unique and sought-after body of...
Pharoah Sanders’ live in Paris 1975 released for the first time by Transversales Disques
Parisian label Transversales Disques edits in vinyl a never-before-released Pharoah Sanders ORTF recording performed live at Maison de la Radio. © Christian Rose...
Thundercat announces new album, shares new single ‘Black Qualls’
The prodigious bassist hires The Internet's guitarist and singer Steve Lacy and renowned musician Steve Arrington on his new single. Virtuoso bassist Thundercat, that...
Soul Jazz collected 60s Nigeria apala music in new compilation
Soul Jazz Records' Apala: Apala Groups in Nigeria 1967-70 is the first ever collection of Apala music to be released outside of...
Stanley Enow, Diamond Platnumz and Ariel Sheney join forces on ‘My Way’ remix
Cameroonian rapper reveals the remixed video clip of "My Way" with the Tanzanian bongo flava singer Diamond Platnumz and the coupé...
Habibi Funk to release infectious Libyan reggae project by Ahmed Ben Ali
Founder of Habibi Funk Jannis Stürtz, discovered the existence of Libyan reggae by devoting a release from Ahmed Ben Ali...
Tiken Jah Fakoly sings his declaration of love to Africa in the ‘We Love Africa’ music video
Ivorian reggae man shows his pride in being African in the joyful visuals of "We Love Africa" from his latest album,...
Mississippi Records highlights 50s Tanzanian pop band Frank and His Sisters
The world’s first collection of gorgeous pop songs from Frank and His Sisters, a family band from Moshi, Tanzania. Formed...
Pongo touches the sky in brightful music video ‘Canto’
Pongo sings about her unconditional love for music on "Canto", the first single from her new EP Uwa, out on February...
Kida Kudz and Jaykae up all night in ‘1AM’ music video
The Nigerian rapper enrolls British MC Jaykae on his new single '1AM' for an unexpected but successful reunion. Kayode Odesanya, better...
Moses Boyd hires South London singer Poppy Ajudha on new single ‘Shades of You’
South London award-winning drummer, producer, composer and BBC 1Xtra resident DJ Moses Boyd reveals "Shades of You", his new single from...
Raashan Ahmad gives way to serenity in the refined music video of ‘Sea’
The American rapper and singer teamed up with Franco-Senegalese singer T.I.E. for the contemplative visual of "Sea". Raashan Ahmad is...
Irreversible Entanglements announces their return with a colossal new track
More than two years after their widely acclaimed debut album, the free jazz collective is back with the impressive track...
Kassa Overall returns with new album I THINK IM GOOD on Brownswood Records
'Show Me a Prison' features cameos from activist Dr. Angela Davis. Seattle-raised, Brooklyn-residing Kassa Overall is a jazz musician, emcee,...