Jeremy Loops Teams with Ladysmith Black Mambazo for “This Town” (premiere)
South Africa’s Jeremy Loops and legends Ladysmith Black Mambazo combine for “This Town”, a powerful new Afropop song full of hope and a killer melody.
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Angélique Kidjo Continues to Shine with Timely ‘Mother Nature’
The common thread on Mother Nature is Angélique Kidjo’s energy, shining through in a voice that never seems to lose strength or agility.
Kasai Allstars Breathe New Life Into the Congotronics Series
Black Ants sees the Kasai Allstars tap into a new dimension of vitality and points to refreshing new possibilities for the Congotronics series.
‘Listen All Around: The Golden Age of Central and East African Music’ Is a Worthy Primer for Any Adventurous Listener
During the musical explosion of the 1950s, ethnomusicologist Hugh Tracey traversed Sub-Saharan Africa to record a breadth of songs across many styles.
The Hard Workers – “Ayoba Yo” (audio) (premiere)
In this exclusive interview with DJ Okapi, he takes us through the development of the unique variety of South African EDM from the late 1980s.
Nico & Vinz: Black Star Elephant
Black Star Elephant proves to be a pleasant, uplifting album, though by no means earth shattering.