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MC Obama drops the White House’s microphone
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MC Obama drops the White House's microphone

As outgoing president Barack Obama is leaving power and his turntables, we’re looking at the most musical presidency in the history of the USA, which let Black music enter the White House.

Olamide is the king of rap in Nigeria
Olamide is the king of rap in Nigeria

The Nigerian rapper Olamide released a 6th studio album that wears its name well : The Glory.

Black Future, the dark side of Rio (1988)
Review
Black Future, the dark side of Rio (1988)

Back in 1988, when post-punk and no-wave already had their acme time in the US and Europe, some Brazilian musicians archly revelled in the genre, not without great provocation.

Shadow ‘Sweet Sweet Dreams’: how soca was revolutionized in Trinidad
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.

PANOPLAY: VS, Daymé Arocena, Kae Sun, Ami Yerewolo & ATT Junior, Peter Abdul
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PANOPLAY: VS, Daymé Arocena, Kae Sun, Ami Yerewolo & ATT Junior, Peter Abdul

Every week, we share our favorites in just a few links

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Ethiopian Hit Parade Vol. 1: from ’70s Ethiopia to the modern world
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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 […]

Label focus: NØ FØRMAT!
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Label focus: NØ FØRMAT!

PAM revient aujourd’hui sur l’histoire de No Format, ce label passé maître dans l’art de ciseler des bijoux musicaux.

Hailu Mergia & Dahlak Band  – Wede Harer Guzo [Awesome Tapes From Africa]
Hailu Mergia & Dahlak Band ‑ Wede Harer Guzo [Awesome Tapes From Africa]

Hailu Mergia & Dahlak Band’s Wede Harer Guzo is the third release on Awesome Tapes From Africa for Ethiopian keyboard and accordion maestro. In the years since Shemonmuanaye, Mergia has revamped his touring career, playing […]