The British label returns to the rich archives of Black Fire Records to celebrate an album by the Ghanaian master percussionist. Recorded in Washington D.C.’s Arrest Studios in 1977, Asante’s Drum Message is a deeply […]
In the rich crates of sound holding Nigeria’s musical past and present, artists from around the world find inspiration by sampling the many genres from Afrobeat to Apala.
Between two cutting-edge podcasts, DJ Mukambo takes to the PAM Club decks for a set that shows how the Afrobeat movement remains alive and kicking. It would be surprising if the Belgian capital did not […]
The singer has already released at least 3 other projects, yet this one feels like a debut. Under the banner of afro-dancehall, Yung L sends newly mastered vibrations, from Lagos to Kingston to London. “A […]
This gigantic compilation from the Moochin’ About label brings together a collection of classics from the Ghanaian and Nigerian music of the 1950s and 1960s. Cool Cats Invasion (Highlife, Juju & Palm-wine) offers a captivating […]
Every week, we highlight significant new releases available on streaming services. This week’s selection includes albums from Spaza, La Locura de Machuca, Ann O’Aro, J Molley and more. UPRIZE! Spaza UPRIZE!’s sensual trombones and […]
The 19-year-old London singer Arlo Parks is already one of the most promising voices of her generation. Here, she discusses her new single “Hurt” and her magical performance for the Colors Show.
In the new video “What is love,” from his upcoming EP Rose Hertz, the Nigerian-born British artist questions the idea of love through the prism of familial roles for Nigerian women. “Women can do […]