Ghanaian highlife star and renowned saxophonist, singer and guitarist Gyedu-Blay Ambolley returns with 11th Street, Sekondi, his 32nd albums since his debut in 1973. The Ghanian legend’s latest release shows off a pride of heritage, and […]

Trans Musicales more than ever resonates with truly global sounds. Started in 1979, the 3-day-event is considered as one of Europe’s most respected events. Dedicated to exploring the trends that will define tomorrow’s musical landscape, Trans Musicales is […]

A double album by Chicagoan bassist/composer Junius Paul due to be released in November. Junius Paul is a Chicago born and raised artist known to the international music community for his skillful and spiritual bass work. He’s set […]

 In this selection this week: new album from the vanguard of South Africa’s electro scene Muzi, the follow up to Fly or Die from trumpeter Jaimie Branch, the UK sensation Afro B and many more to hear […]

In this week’s selection : the visionary rap of JuJu Rogers, the jazz fusion from Neue Grafik Ensemble, experimental house project by hit-maker DJ Prince Kaybee and much more to hear this week…   40 […]

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 […]

  Cameroonian sax icon Manu Dibango’s 1982 LP Waka Juju is being reissued via Soul Makossa this winter. Originally released on CRC Records, Waka Juju mixes influences from afrobeat, highlife and jazz-funk across 6 tracks. After receiving world attention with the release […]