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Album Review: Kolonel Djafaar – Getaway [Batov Records; April 2024]

Antwerp’s Kolonel Djafaar has taken the opportunity of their first full-length release with London’s mighty Batov Records to break free from their norm and embark on a ‘journey of musical exploration’. The album, Getaway, was released on the 5th of April . On first listen, the sound feels familiar to a Batov regular, or a fan of Budos Band. This brassy blend of Ethio-jazz with a nod to psych-rock and surf is a sound we have heard many times before. […]...

Interview: Avalanche Kaito – A Sonic Beast With Three Heads (April 2024)

You don’t need to lose yourself in a dance frenzy to make sense of the radical and unorthodox musical essence of Avalanche Kaito, but it certainly helps! We discovered this first-hand in late October, enraptured by the Brussels-based trio as they unleashed their avant-garde Afro-post-punk sound and premiered tracks from their upcoming album at WOMEX in A Coruña. The following day, we engaged in a conversation that spanned several months, aiming to probe deeper into the themes of Talitakum. Here’s […]...

Interview: Q&A with Lila Downs – Indigenous Roots as Musical Healing (April 2024)

As every Latin music aficionado knows, spring in London is synonymous with La Linea Festival, an annual celebration that has become a staple for Latin American and Iberian culture enthusiasts. For over two decades, Como No! has been at the forefront of bringing a diverse array of Latin music, performances, and screenings to the city, enriching the vibrant tapestry of London’s arts scene. This edition of the festival holds a special significance as it marks the final chapter led by […]...

Podcast: Mobile Recording Journey –
Morocco Grooves PART 2

Ady and Kasia, our good friends behind the Hit the Road Music Studio adventure, spent two years during the pandemic in Morocco, operating a mobile recording studio where they produced over 120 songs and supported local artists. Catch the second episode of their journey and if you can, chip in to help them wrap up their their GoFundMe fundraiser. They’re just a few steps away from kick-starting their Music Production School in Morocco! Track list: FOLK SPIRIT – AZUL […]...

Interview: Savouring the Soup
with Bukky Leo (March 2024)

Afrobeat is a dish best served hot, as anyone lucky enough to catch Bukky Leo‘s recent sold-out show at Ronnie Scott’s, where he played his new album Sweet Soup, can attest. Just a few days ago, Lucas Keen had the opportunity of speaking with one of the hardest-working men in afrobeat to talk about food, collaboration, and his new album OBEDUN (Sweet Soup). “Everyone was on their feet dancing, which never happens at Ronnie’s, it’s not known for that!” chuckles the […]...

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