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Habibi Funk, the label playing hide and seek in Medina
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Habibi Funk, the label playing hide and seek in Medina

Already at the controls of the label Jakarta, Jannis Stürtz takes us behind the scenes of his latest project, Habibi Funk, intended to reissue forgotten North African musical treasures. From Morocco to Sudan via Libya […]

Bosq turns a Touré Kunda song into an afro-house anthem
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Bosq turns a Touré Kunda song into an afro‑house anthem

Before Sixu Tidiane Touré and Ismail Touré’s reissue of Mandinka Dong LP comes out on September 16, American DJ Bosq produces two groovy edits.  Boston native, Medellín, Colombia based Benjamin Woods, creating under the name Bosq, has been tirelessly exploring the intersections […]

Kirani Ayat teams up with Sarkodie for “Mariama”
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Kirani Ayat teams up with Sarkodie for "Mariama"

The singer, rapper and producer from Madina (Accra) reveals this new title to promote his latest EP Her Vibe Is Right; the track was supposed to be released as a preview during a listening party […]

African Acid Is The Future returns with new LP featuring Les Filles de Illighadad and Edmony Krater
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African Acid Is The Future returns with new LP featuring Les Filles de Illighadad and Edmony Krater

The Berlin club night and label announces the second release in their Ambiance trilogy that takes listeners into the unique spirit of the club night. African Acid Is The Future was born in 2014, first as an […]

How Nigerian hip-hop can get back into the conversation
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How Nigerian hip‑hop can get back into the conversation

When MI Abaga rapped ‘SA rappers out here killing y’all’, it was a means of expressing frustration at the decline of rap in the Nigerian music industry. Article wrote in 2019 April. Off MI Abaga’s Rendezvous playlist, […]

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Ethiopian legend Ayalew Mesfin to perform at festival Le Guess Who? 2019
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Ethiopian legend Ayalew Mesfin to perform at festival Le Guess Who? 2019

Utrecht’s experimental festival has announced the first acts for its 2019 edition, including Dur-Dur Band, Ustad Saami, Ahmed ag Kaedy, Mélissa Laveaux, Idris Ackamoor, Gyedu-Blay Ambolley and more will join him at the Utrecht festival. […]

BBE reissues Kabasa’s cult album, African Sunset
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BBE reissues Kabasa's cult album, African Sunset

Originally released in 1982 on ephemeral label Lyncell, the South-African band’s third and last album is finally republished by BBE. Kabasa was founded in Soweto by singer and bass player Tata “TNT” Sibeko as well as […]

Lee Fields, 7 holy advices to become a perfect soulman
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Lee Fields, 7 holy advices to become a perfect soulman

A 50 years career and one more album in his catalogue. It Rains Love comes to consolidate the “soul survivor” status of Lee Fields, the most contemporary old school singer of our time. We met […]