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Black Monument Ensemble : gospel, political activism and drum machines
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Black Monument Ensemble : gospel, political activism and drum machines

Pluridisciplinar ensemble led by Damon Locks releases Where Future Unfolds, live recording of their Chicago performance. Header Picture : ©Daris Jasper  Black Monument Ensemble as a solo project for Damon Locks, in which he blent samples from Civil Rights speeches […]

West Coast MC Raashan Ahmad presents his new album, The Sun
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West Coast MC Raashan Ahmad presents his new album, The Sun

Raashan Ahmad is combining all his experiences to create a truly new sound on new album The Sun Raashan Ahmad is consistently evolving, pushing the boundaries of live performance, studio recording and collaborations crossing borders and […]

Antibalas, 20 years of afrobeat and kung-fu spirit (1/2)
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Antibalas, 20 years of afrobeat and kung‑fu spirit (1/2)

In 2018, the band from New-York celebrated its 20 years. As honorable heirs of Fela, the band is about to release a new record that draws as much in afrobeat as in ancient China. Kung-fu […]

5 albums you need to hear this week
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5 albums you need to hear this week

In this week’s selection: Tyler, the creator’s fifth studio album, rising star Santi delivers an admirable album, reggae giant Steel Pulse releases their first album in 15 years, and more below… Santi Mandy & The Jungle  Following […]

Seba Kaapstad, from Cape Town to Berlin
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Seba Kaapstad, from Cape Town to Berlin

Half-German, half-South African band Seba Kaapstad blends genres and cultures in a second shiny neo-soul album. Berlin and Cape Town have never been closer on the musical map than they are now with this project born […]

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5 albums you need to hear this week
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5 albums you need to hear this week

In this week’s selection: a reedition of Kassav’s legendary zouk album, BCUC’s music by the people for the people, Jamila Woods’ poetic soul and more… Kassav Love and Ka Dance Released 40 years ago, Love and Ka […]

Guts, inner journey of a modest and funky beat-digger
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Guts, inner journey of a modest and funky beat‑digger

The beat-digging veteran whose crossfader has always oscillated between soul, funk, jazz, reggae and hip-hop offers his best scratch so far with the LP Philanthropiques: 14 homemade productions inspired by 29 years of wild digging, […]

6 albums you need to hear this week
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6 albums you need to hear this week

In this week’s selection: Ezra Collective’s London jazz, Japanese traditions revisited through cumbia by Minyo Crusaders, K.O.G highly energetic album, Ekiti Sound creates the soundtrack of the new diaspora, Kwesi Arthur raps about life in […]