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![Album Review: Various Artists – African Scream Contest 2 [Analog Africa; May 2018]](http://www.rhythmpassport.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/african-scream-335x256.jpg)
Once again, our eyes are opened to a world of music and rhythm, hidden between two musical powerhouses. We twist and turn through the funky, ska, afrobeat, soul, jazz and psychedelic sounds of Benin and Togo. Ten years after its predecessor, African Scream Contest 2 opens more doors, as well...
![Album Review: Kobo Town – Where the Galleon Sank [Stonetree Records; February 2017]](http://www.rhythmpassport.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/kobo-town-335x256.jpg)
This is the second album from critically acclaimed Kobo Town, named after the historical neighbourhood in Trinidad’s capital Port of Spain. Kobo Town are fronted by modern day poetic master, Trinidad/Canadian Drew Gonsalves, known for his dexterous and determined lyrics, critically commenting on political and social aspects of his home...
![Album Review: Yonatan Gat – Universalists [tak:til; May 2018]](http://www.rhythmpassport.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/yonatan-gat-335x256.jpg)
Found sounds and field recordings have become prevalent throughout contemporary music. Anna Clyne’s Chicago Street Portraits, Henrique Eisenmann’s Jeneupti and even Fleet Foxes’ latest album Crack Up, all use rough and raw audio to create intriguing musical contrasts and comment on our relationship with culture and society. Yonatan Gat is...
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We’ve partnered with Groovalizacion Radio to bring you a monthly collection of the best world music-related videos. That’s our way to give value to too often overlooked, rich and diverse artistic expressions. Listen with your eyes! Watch the full playlist:
Hard to believe that one of the most sought-after DJs and producers in the global beats scene is going to make his debut behind a London DJ deck only on Friday. Thanks to Bustin’ Loose, Bosq will finally perform his long-awaited first show in the British capital in two days’ time at...
Only one more week until one of our favourite festivals hits the West Country. We have relished checking out the acts for WOMAD Festival 2018 and have gleefully picked our favourites to get you in the mood. In one playlist, you’ll travel through the best sounds of West Africa, Wales...
The stage at the Barbican has belonged to many legendary musicians, and it is not a rarity to attend more than one incredible concert in the span of a few days. Nevertheless, even for such a high-esteemed venue, it is a once-in-a-lifetime event to host not one but two members...
Ever wondered what to do in London and when and where to go to listen to some good music? Don’t ask twice, we’re here for you… SOAS Radio opened its doors to us for a brand new episode of Rhythm Passport on Air. “Tune in” by clicking on the player below and...
As soon as you arrived at The O2 you started to feel as though you were in a world-class Latin American party; with the smell of the delicious traditional food and salsa music from Jesus Cutiño & Son de Cuba, Cali style salsa band Kalison Orquesta performing in the afternoon,...
Going to a music festival is, in a way, a sort of pilgrimage. It is, for many, an act of love towards music and the cathartic energy of being together and sharing a place, a space, an experience. Just like a real pilgrimage, it requires a decent amount of effort...
Paraphrasing the title of one of their brand new songs; they are still here! Jazzanova, one of the most influential bands in the alternative jazz and electronica scenes, have just come back after a six-year hiatus with The Pool, their third studio album, and are currently touring it all over...
Since the birth of Rhythm Passport, Soothsayers have been a constant for us and our speakers, as much as they’ve been a constant of the London music scene of the last two decades. We have enjoyed, spread the word about and covered their gigs; reveled in and reviewed their releases;...