Duende Libre Blend Jazz and African Sounds on ‘The Dance She Spoke’
Seattle-based jazz ensemble Duende Libre draw on warm sounds from Africa and its diaspora on The Dance She Spoke.
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The World Comes to Johannesburg on Phenomenal Collaboration ‘Keleketla!’
Consistently exciting, always surprising, and full of soul, Keleketla! is one of the most remarkable releases of the year to date.
Michael Olatuja Cooks Up Some “Lagos Pepper Soup” with Angélique Kidjo (premiere)
Bassist Michael Olatuja and legend Angélique Kidjo celebrate life and culture on "Lagos Pepper Soup".
‘Rejoice’ with Tony Allen and Hugh Masekela
This long-delayed collaboration by two African master musicians is an occasion for jubilation. Rejoice is a posthumous reminder of what Hugh Masekela at his best could deliver and of the now 80-year-old Tony Allen's amazing vitality.
Meet Malawi’s Katawa Singers via the Retrospective ‘Ufulu 1991-1997’
The electro-gospel choir, Katawa Singers, are legendary in their native Malawi, and the retrospective Ufulu 1991-1997 helps show why.
Jazz, Soul, and a Whole Lot More with the Souljazz Orchestra
The Souljazz Orchestra confront current political realities with a mix of reggae, ska, disco, and punk -- plus some jazz and soul, of course -- on Chaos Theories.
‘Nigeria Soul Power 70’ Expands to Include Even More Funky Soul
Soul Jazz packs an impressive range of vintage sounds into an expanded release of Nigeria Soul Power 70.
Kaleta and Super Yamba Band Create Glorious Afrofunk on ‘Mèdaho’
There are no half-measures for Kaleta and Super Yamba Band on searing Afrofunk album, Mèdaho.
Nigerian Producer Ekiti Sound Weaves Electronic and Hip-Hop Within Traditional Sounds on ‘Abeg No Vex’
Producer Ekiti Sound debuts with an ultra-modern take on Nigerian traditions old and new on the eclectic Abeg No Vex.
Here Lies Man Combine Afrobeat and Psych Rock on “Long Legs (Look Away)” (premiere)
Here Lies Man continue to blaze a trail in modern Afrobeat with psych rock riffs and driving drums on new single "Long Legs (Look Away)"
Golden Dawn Arkestra Seeks to Heal With “Mama Se” (premiere + interview)
Golden Dawn Arkestra make their earthly home in Texas. Founder Zapot Mgwai says, "I wanted to talk about how this could be the end for human beings if we don't get our shit together."
DJ Chillz Pulls You onto the Dancefloor on “1111 Accord” (premiere)
With its punchy beats and electrifying groove, DJ Chillz makes "1111 Accord" sound so effortless.