Twenty years ago, British-Nigerian soul icon Sade paid homage to a British subgenre of reggae with a homecoming album, Lovers Rock.

The UK-based saxophonist has announced a new project titled Supreme Love: a Journey Through Coltrane, to be released on BBE Music. Sean Khan is a London born jazz saxophonist. His recording career began in the […]

Discover the key faces, places, and sounds of Kenya’s new alternative scene guided by Tetu Shani.

Back In Office Mayorkun Mayorkun is one of Nigeria’s fastest-rising music artists. Making his debut in 2016 with Eleko, he has since won several awards and steadily churned out back to back hits under Davido‘s […]

Chicago’s legendary spiritual jazz shaman returns, leading an enviable ensemble of young masters from his hometown.  Kahil El’Zabar is multi-percussionist, band-leader, vocalist, composer, conductor and educator at the forefront of the unceasingly creative avant-garde jazz […]

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, […]

From Pretoria’s facades to international residences, Lisolomzi Pikoli aka Mr Slipperz’s brushstrokes have ended up serving musicians attracted by his singular expression of movement.

Love Is War Prettyboy D-O A fierce sonic fusion tracking the mental struggles of a man on his way up, Love Is War is Prettyboy D-O’s masterful debut. The project is disturbing, harsh and raw, […]