AYLØ’s alte is an ideological platform for norm shattering norms. AYLØ is a fast-rising  rapper, singer, songwriter and beatsmith is one of the seminal Nigerian creatives, alongside the likes of Santi, Odunsi The Engine and others who are […]

In this week’s selection: Elza Soares’ dirty samba, Sampa The Great debut album, an unreleased album of Ghana highlife star Ebo Taylor, Ahmad Jamal’s new album and much more to hear this week. Sampa the Great  […]

In this week’s selection: the Tamasheq blues of Tinariwen, the rise of Afro-Cuban artist Daymé Arocena, the debut album from British soul sensation Mahalia and much more to hear this week. Tinariwen Amadjar Recorded in the […]

Sixu Tidiane Touré and Ismail Touré’s Mandinka Dong LP is coming out on September 16 via Secousse and Hot Mule Records. Crédit photo : Audran Sarzier Released in 1979, self-financed by loans from friends and allies, […]

As we reach the midway point of 2019, here is a top 60 of the year’s best albums so far. Graphic Illustration by Julie Jargeais This first half of the year has been a very fruitful year for […]

Here are our favorite music videos to come out this month featuring Burna Boy, Mayra Andrade, Adekunle Gold, Pierre Kwenders, Skepta, Koffee, Sampa the Great and more. You can also find them on our dedicated Youtube playlist. Burna […]

In this week’s selection: a tribute to the city of Belém, an electro-funana compilation, Goldlink’s endorphic mixtape, Manu Dibango doing sound illustrations and much more… Dona Onete Rebujo Following the critical success of her 2017 album […]

As part of its ongoing Tabansi Gold reissue series, BBE Music brings you the first ever reissue of this historic record, from the original source. Consider as one of the founders of West African highlife […]