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‘Africa Today’, Etuk Ubong’s explosive ‘direct-to-disc’ album
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'Africa Today', Etuk Ubong's explosive 'direct‑to‑disc' album

The album of the Nigerian Etuk Ubong, Analog Africa will be released on June 5th on the English label Night Dreamer. Trumpet player, composer and singer, the Nigerian Etuk Ubong began his career by joining the group […]

South African DJ Doowap set to release debut EP, Mood Swings
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South African DJ Doowap set to release debut EP, Mood Swings

One of the most highly recommended live mix DJs in South Africa, DJ Doowap is ready to launch her debut EP Mood Swings One of the most highly recommended live mix DJs in South Africa, Khetsiwe […]

Ernesto Djédjé : king of ziglibithy, father of the ziglibithiens
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Ernesto Djédjé : king of ziglibithy, father of the ziglibithiens

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.

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

The best reissues of 2022
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The best reissues of 2022

Reissues always remind us that the ocean of music is much deeper than the surface of new releases. From Ghana to Colombia, passing by Somalia, Zimbabwe or Mali, PAM has selected 30 reissues from 2022 that bring back from oblivion the great archives of African music.

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The best new reissues of 2022 so far
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The best new reissues of 2022 so far

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.

5 albums to discover this week
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5 albums to discover this week

Our week’s selection includes a rebajada compilation, Tuareg blues, Mzukulu’s latest, the good vibes of Trazyx and the afrofuturist techno of Dopplereffekt.

6 albums to discover this week
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6 albums to discover this week

Essiebons Special 1973 – 1984 Analog Africa For most of the 1970s, Dick Essilfie-Bondzie’s Dix and Essiebons labels were synonymous with the best in modern highlife, and the producer’s roster made for a who’s-who of […]