The exceptional Jamaican keyboard player, key to Bob Marley’s Wailers, and sponsor of pan-African reggae died on November 6 at 66. What would “Three Little Birds” – Bob Marley & The Wailers’ timeless anthem, be […]
The 4th film in the Off the Map series takes us to Lomé, following the footsteps of Noire Velours, a young singer who reclaims her differences and works to free herself from the challenges society’s silence perpetuates. A documentary by Elom 20ce, who is here to elaborate the story.
This week, Congolese punk energies, Ayra Starr gets even more dangerous, a post-colonial take on lusophone music, mzansi rap and a moving Afro-cuban reunion.
This weekend, the unifying energy of Zazu will take over the DJ booth of the PAM Club, with a set that alternates between dancehall, baile funk and afro-club gems tinged with r&b. No room for […]
maryyx2 provides an alternative perspective of Lagos in Silent Noise, a digital and provocative window in which the intimate and chaotic clash with worlds often unseen.
Analog Africa reissues a selection of tracks by Ernesto Djédjé, hero of the Ivorian musical epic whose modern rise caused a sensation well beyond his country. Passed on far too early, Ernesto embodied the fusion of soul, funk, and the traditions of his beloved region.
The viral amapiano phenomenon Uncle Waffles offers tantalizing visuals for “Tanzania”, the single from her very first EP “Red Dragon”. Uncle Waffles manifested destiny in the viral snippet that launched her into global fame. “So […]
This week, three shades of gqom, women reggae artists take their righful place, sweet Nigerian beats, the new thing coming from Kenyan and reggae meets hip-hop.