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Oumou Sangaré announces Acoustic, an album recorded under live conditions
News
Oumou Sangaré announces Acoustic, an album recorded under live conditions

The label No Format! announces the release of an exclusive album by Oumou Sangaré, called “Acoustic”. It was recorded under live conditions where the purity of her voice and that of the instruments shine through. The album will be released on June 19th.

Stonebwoy, diamond dancehall made in Ghana
Profiles
Stonebwoy, diamond dancehall made in Ghana

The Ghanaian singer continues his popular ascent with Anloga Junction, a star studded album riding the inspired waves of The Black Atlantic without forgetting Stonebwoy’s hometown of Anloga.

The Nice Swan label unveils a single by London jazz sensation Jelly Cleaver
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The Nice Swan label unveils a single by London jazz sensation Jelly Cleaver

London-based Jelly Cleaver is the first name in a monthly series set up by the Nice Swan label to spotlight promising young talent.  The labels Nice Swan and RIP Records are passionate about discovering new […]

Paris c’est l’Afrique: the many ways of mbalax (episode 2)
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Paris c’est l’Afrique: the many ways of mbalax (episode 2)

PAM is pleased to present a new episode from the Paris c’est L’Afrique series (dir. Philippe Conrath, 1989) on our YouTube channel. Youssou N’Dour, Xalam, Touré Kunda, Doudou N’Diaye Rose, Omar Pène… from Dakar to Paris, they […]

Singeli: The future sound of Tanzania is becoming a source of national pride
Reportage
Singeli: The future sound of Tanzania is becoming a source of national pride

Little was known until recently of the futuristic sound emerging from the ghettos of Dar es-Salaam, which now is exporting itself to dance floors across the globe. Ten years on from its conception, singeli has […]

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DJ Maphorisa and Kabza De Small are back with new album Once Upon A Time In Lockdown
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DJ Maphorisa and Kabza De Small are back with new album Once Upon A Time In Lockdown

The two South African electronic music standard-bearers have released another duo opus, once again devoted to amapiano. Amapiano is a genre born in Pretoria around 2015, although its origins are much debated. Around 2018, the […]

Nduduzo Makhathini: back to the underworld
Article
Nduduzo Makhathini: back to the underworld

Musician, improviser, healer, and academic Nduduzo Makhathini’s freshly-inked deal with the America-based Blue Note Records label heralds a new phase in the quest for the current wave of South African jazz musicians’ global conquest. We […]

10 songs you need to hear this week
List / Guide
10 songs you need to hear this week

Including Kojey Radical’s first single of the year, Darkie Fiction, Vybz Kartel and Teejay for a crazy dancehall, Joeboy music video directed by TG Omori and more in this week’s selection.   Follow our songs to […]