Not that music has lost its ability to surprise us, but to be honest, we are rarely struck as much as when we listen to a new release from The Budos Band. Despite the fact that the Staten Island musicians have been successfully blending Afrobeat with jazz, soul with metal,...
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Guts began his 45’ collection in Paris as a schoolboy. Soon he became a DJ, and from there, he started to hear innovative remixes. In 2007, he went solo with an album on Wax On Records. Guts has produced a number of internationally-known tracks, marking him out as having some...
With so much good music being published and uploaded every month, we constantly find hard to keep up with all the releases. Luckily, “we get by with a little help from our friends”… We are more than thrilled to welcome and introduce you to Chamonix-based online radio, record label, DJs...
Since 1993, when it was launched by trip-hop pioneer Howie B and Nick Young, Pussyfoot Records has constantly brought some eclecticism in the UK music scene, dedicating its work and catalogue to genre-defying sounds and talented musicians. An example that perfectly embodies the label’s credo is its latest release, 360°...
Antibalas bring the energy of afrobeat and jazz, and the fire of funk and dub, modelled from Fela Kuti’s band, Africa 70. The afrobeat orchestra are celebrating their twentieth year as a band on Daptone Records at London’s Jazz Cafe. Although well versed in their original songs, which blend all...
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Experience the dreamy sounds of Ethiopian legend Hailu Mergia in one of Hackney’s most impressive venues. From the 1970s to the present day, Mergia has become a master of his instrument and will be supported by fellow Ethiopian group, Krar Collective, for a celebration of Ethio-jazz. After returning to popularity...
Afro-groovers of the world rejoice! After years of waiting spent dancing to their exhilarating singles, the afro-fusionists par excellence, K.O.G. & the Zongo Brigade, are finally ready to get your feet moving to the sound of their debut album. Wahala Wahala is indeed fresh out of the Heavenly Sweetness’ oven,...
View Groovalizacion Radio bio here This is the third time Tony Heynen of Belgian-based Global Riddims delivers a stunning mixtape for Rhythm Passport. The Whole Lotta Acid mixtape takes you on a musical journey to the four corners of the world. From a California native with Yaqui and Mescalero Apache...
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