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Willy N’for’s movements, migration, and the geography of groove
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Willy N’for’s movements, migration, and the geography of groove

Musicians have always travelled. Willy N’for had all the necessary ingredients to want to travel, a troubled past, a complicated life, dexterity with the bass guitar, and an appetite for travelling on the interstellar grooves of funk, with dreams of jamming with giants.

Pounda’s abstract explorations
Interview
Pounda's abstract explorations

One half of the Vudufa duo, Pounda continues his solo adventure with AbsTract, a new EP delivering textured hip-hop instrumentals, which have contributed to the rise of a still discreet Peruvian scene. Interview and guest mix.

8 albums to discover this week
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8 albums to discover this week

16 Rayos Orquesta Akokán As well as being Daptone Record’s first Spanish album, Orquesta Akokán’s eponymous 2018 debut quickly garnered a very eclectic and eager audience. The Cuban-American ensemble is now back with 16 Rayos, […]

Nubya Garcia announces remixed version of SOURCE
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Nubya Garcia announces remixed version of SOURCE

The London-based artist has announced SOURCE + WE MOVE, with nine guest remixes of original tracks from her debut project.  London-based saxophonist and composer Nubya Garcia released her debut album, SOURCE, last year. The project […]

PAM Club: OMAAR’s euphoric cocktail
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PAM Club: OMAAR's euphoric cocktail

The Mexican artist OMAAR blends the sound of the London streets with Afro-Latin influences in a vibrant PAM Club appointment, announcing the return of the series.

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Omaar shakes up Mexican club culture on new album
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Omaar shakes up Mexican club culture on new album

The Mexican artist Omaar appropriates techno, dembow and gqom on the aptly named Drum Temple, a new album that confirms his uniqueness as a producer. Listen to the single, “Ritmo,” with PAM. NAAFI is definitely […]

QOQEQA releases the first LP from the Kebrada label
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QOQEQA releases the first LP from the Kebrada label

Kebrada aims to explore Afro-Latin polyrhythms through electronic music. First to release an album on Dengue Dengue Dengue’s label is the Peruvian artist QOQEQA, with the track “888”. Daniel Valle-Riestra is part of the generation of […]

On The Corner Records, a ticket to outer space
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On The Corner Records, a ticket to outer space

Despite covid-19, 2020 has seen many exciting releases for the label On The Corner. On the release of their opulent compilation Door to the Cosmos we thought it would be the perfect opportunity to give founder Pete Buckenham a call, and retrace the history and the spirit of the out-of-this-world label.