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‘Closer Apart’ | Okzharp & Manthe Ribane’s debut album is here
Hyperdub has officially announced the release of the full-length album of the coolest duo in the international underground electronic landscape, Okzharp and Manthe Ribane.
He ..
‘Roll – Burbank Funk’ | The Internet’s comeback is a funk explosion
It’s been a while since we last heard from them—since 2015 to be precise, when they released their critically-acclaimed, Grammy-nominated album, Ego Death. Well, the Californian ..
Afropunk lands in Senegal with The Takeover-Dakar
The Afropunk marvel continues to surprise and expand across the world. After Afropunk Fest Brooklyn (New York), Afropunk Fest Atlanta, Afropunk Fest Paris, Afropunk Fest London, ..
‘The Return’ | Kamaal Williams is back with a new album
The sublime, sophisticated notes of songs like Strings of Light and Yo Chavez had bewitched Europe and reawaken the interest in jazz that seemed long gone. However, just a few we..
Yenkyi Taxi | Crudo Volta & Hagan unveil contemporary Ghanaian music scene
Two years ago, they explored gqom sound and culture, touring Durban and its townships and shedding light on local producers in the film, Woza Taxi. This time, the Italian collect..
Skepta is now a Chief in Ogun State, Nigeria
Congratulations Skepta!
The British-Nigerian grime MC was conferred with the Chieftaincy title in Ogun State, Nigeria, in what he describes as an unforgettable day. During the..
Baloji’s ‘137 Avenue Kaniama’ is sonic innovation at its very best
The Belgian-Congolese artist Baloji has a new album, and it’s a hella reason to be excited, because it is sonic innovation at its very best. The fresh, fourteen-track album was r..
Anaïs | A cross-cultural musical journey from Nina Simone to Senegal
The world got to know her through her amazing tune Nina and on March 13 she released her debut EP Before Zero. It’s easy to say that London-based singer and musician Anaïs is def..
Bacardi House pioneer DJ Spoko passed away
When the news started circulating on social media about a week ago, many believed – and hoped – it was fake news, but unfortunately it wasn’t. South African producer Marvin Ramal..
Nan Kolé and ‘The Originators’ | In search of the origin of gqom
It’s Friday night, it is absolutely freezing, but the cold won’t kill the hype as I head towards North London. The Originators EP has finally come out, and I can’t wait to ventur..