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Ebony Bones performs a deep exploration of her complex sound, resulting in a magnificent collage of different genres and approaches producing a poignant, multifaceted work.
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De'Anza has been called the leading lady of Latin alternative. Her new video for "Want" and upcoming EP demonstrate why.
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Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 Bring the Funk and Activism to 'Black Times'
Like father, like son. On Black Times, Afrobeat bandleader Seun Kuti inherits his father's passionate combination of fiery activism and intoxicating funk.
08 Mar 2018
Femi Kuti Wants to Unite the World on 'One People One World'
Femi Kuti sings for peace, love, and understanding on the reggae-infused Afrobeat of One People One World.
27 Feb 2018
Sea Moya Approaches Music with Enthusiasm and Abandon on "New Past" (premiere)
Born in Germany, transplanted to Canada, this trio has roots in the past but is planted firmly in the future.
23 Feb 2018
Tal National - "Akokas" (audio/video) (premiere)
Niger's Tal National returns with its distinct brand of celebratory rock on "Akokas".
10 Jan 2018
Here Lies Man - 'Animal Noises' (EP stream) (premiere)
Here Lies Man blends rock with Afrobeat to thrilling results on new EP Animal Noises.
21 Nov 2017
Tony Allen: Film of Life
As Tony Allen and Afrobeat continue to influence the music world at large, the master drummer lets the music world at large continue to influence him.
04 Nov 2014
Zongo Junction: No Discount
It's not surprising to see free jazz credited alongside Fela Kuti as one of the group's inspirations.
25 Sep 2014
Fela Kuti: The Best of the Black President 2
Knitting Factory's second Fela Kuti retrospective is no less vital, gripping, or essential than the first.
28 Mar 2013
Elikeh: Between 2 Worlds
This Afropop band from DC keeps it lively and conscious on its third album release, but needs more of an edge.
05 Dec 2012
The Souljazz Orchestra: Solidarity
These ten songs draw from a huge variety of old music, but the Souljazz Orchestra always speaks (and grunts) with immediacy.
23 Oct 2012
Antibalas: Antibalas
The Afrobeat-fixated collective finally grows a few extra dimensions.
13 Aug 2012
Rocket Juice & the Moon: Rocket Juice & the Moon
This debut showing from the team-up of Damon Albarn, Flea, and Fela Kuti drummer Tony Allen is surprisingly unambitious but solid and fun.
03 May 2012
Henry Cole and the Afrobeat Collective: Roots Before Branches
The Afrobeat on this album behaves like an omnivorous bag, willing to swallow anything.
12 Mar 2012
KG Omulo: Ayah Ye! Moving Train
Ideally the music and the singer should unite in some way but here they seem to be fighting.
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