This October, Sun Ra Arkestra are releasing their first new studio album in over 20 years on Strut Records. Led by 96-year-old saxophonist Marshall Allen – longtime leader of the orchestra – the cosmic jazz prophets have […]
One of the most peculiar landings and live recordings of the Sun Ra Arkestra released by Lanquidity Records. Taking place on the 7th of December in 1986 as part of the 13th installment of the […]
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 […]
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PAM takes you to Zanzibar where taarab, the musical gemstone of the archipelago’s history, is seeking a way to exist between tourist towns, political allegiances, and the onslaught of urban music.
Director Marion Desmaret shares the story of Uganda’s DJ Decimal in the latest episode of our Off the Map documentary series.
Dive into the rich yet little-known history of music in the Central African Republic. From the Congolese inspired independence music of the 1960s, the Bokassa era sounds of Formidable Muziki.
From South Africa’s Limpopo region, Shangaan electro, known locally as Tsonga electro, exploded on the scene in the late 00s for a worldwide takeover of breakneck beats, choppy melodies and chipmunk vocals, before fading back into relative obscurity.