Since 2011, the London sextet Afriquoi celebrates what cosmopolitanism has to offer to those who appreciate it with a galvanizing afro-fusion, focusing on Congolese guitar (“Papa” Fiston Lusambo), Gambian kora (Jally Kebba Susso), percussions (André […]

UK afro supergroup Afriquoi shares an exclusive afro-house mix before the release of their new EP via Mawimbi. Formed in 2011 out of London’s cultural melting pot, Afriquoi have established a cult global fanbase, loved by […]

When afrobeat and dancehall meet Malian guitar. Onipa means ‘human’ in Akan, the ancient language of the Ashanti people of Ghana. It’s a message of connection through collaboration: from Ghana to London, our ancestors to our […]

In this week’s selection : afrofuturistic disco band Ibibio Sound Machine releases third album, WurlD’s sentimental “fuji pop”, Cykada’s multi-influence psychedelic jazz and the L.A – Mexico – Bristol dancehall connexion carried by badman Sikka Rymes. […]

Reunion Island native mixes traditions with contemporary electronic sounds has been remixed by several big names coming from different musical horizons. Released on Mawimbi Records, Loya‘s Corail, Sebastien Lejeune’s music project, has been widely acclaimed by critics. He dedicates […]

WOMEX – the World Music Expo – is the most international music meeting in the world and the biggest conference of the global music scene, featuring a trade fair, talks, films and a showcase festival. […]

UK duo unveils first single “Open My Eyes“. ONIPA means ‘human’ in Akan, the ancient language of the Ashanti people of Ghana. It’s a message of connection through collaboration: from Ghana to London, our ancestors […]

We talked to one of the Hot Casa Records’s two founder, Julien Lebrun. The label mainly offers 1970s afro funk reissues and also welcomes today’s productions of artists who pick up the funk torch.