From Cairo to Kampala, L’île Maurice to Paris the official lineup for the Parisian edition of the Nyege Nyege Festival is finally here. Dive into the sounds, and get your tickets here!

This week, Linda Ayupuka channel traditional Gurenɛ-language, Frafra ceremonial music , Noori & his Dorpa Band unleash Beja power, Chrisman experiments with Angolan sounds, Gav & Jord provide an oddly satisfying mix of industrial techno and experimental island noise and Mzvee celebrates her musical career.

Inventive labels are revealing to the world forgotten musical gems, full of history and lost to the archives. Here’s a selection of some of the best African reissues of 2022.

This week, Nyege Nyege compiles tracks from forgotten LA crew C.V.E., Kabza De Small returns to his roots, the Madalitso Band showcase their playful Malawain groove, Boddhi Satva ends his trilogy by unveiling its last instalment and Lamin Fofana begins his tryptic with part one.

Cairene artists ZULI & Rama unveil the second installment of their irsh series, did you mean: irish vol. 2, inviting a slew of new, young, up-and-coming producers and DJs from the electronic scene. Once upon […]

After co-founders Noia and Torres, it’s Xico’s turn, another member of the XXIII family, to showcase his borderless and filterless vision of club music. This major actor of Porto global beats scene delivers a riveting […]

This week, Jeshi immerses himself into his childhood, Khaid refreshes the afrobeats scene, Seckou Keita and Catrin Finch combine kora and harp in the service of a common vision, an album to showcase the sounds of Africa’s first DIY modular synthesizer and Alpha Bondy’s return with socially-motivated message.

This week, Phelimuncasi stings like a bee, Obongjayar reflects deep, Bachir Attar leads a Jajouka trance, Kendrick Lamar makes his return and Groundation give a reggae staple.