Macumbadaboa, the collaborative release from the afoxe collective Grupo Bongar and music producer DJ Maga Bo is a rootsy and catchy take on African and Brazilian rhythms, steeped in Afro-Brazilian heritage and fused with electronic music. Grupo Bongar are from the Xambá community in the coastal city of Olinda, north-east...
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Preview: Marsm Presents Makkam w/ Arteria FM & MOZÃO @ The Jago (London; Saturday 7th December 2019)
Throughout the years, MARSM UK has tempted us with plenty of exciting Middle Eastern and North African scented music events. While on 7th December, the needle of their music compass and turntables will run through Afro-Latin and Afro-Brazilian grooves. They partnered up with London-based DJ collective Makkam to take over...
Preview of the album: Track List: 1. Gyedu-Blay Ambolley – Control [from Control; Mr Bongo] 00:00 – 07:06 2. Wanubalè – Hickups [from phosphenes; Agogo Records] 07:07 – 11:05 3. Cykada – Creation [from Cykada; Astigmatic Records] 11:06 – 17:26 4. London Afrobeat Collective – Power to the Women...
Two Brazilian musicians who love to explore music, both in geographical and stylistic acceptations, a bunch of talented guests, a scenic venue, and a wandering of notes researching meanings behind art and creativity; not a bad way to spend a Friday evening in late November… TransparenSea, the event organised by...
At times, we are the first to lose track of how many exciting music events happen in London each month, so we have decided to offer you some sort of “public musical service”, meant for all the locals and passers-by, with the aim of suggesting where to listen to some...
Every month, we 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:
Preview of the album: Track List: 1. Lakou Mizik + 79rs Gang feat. Régine Chassagne, Win Butler, and Preservation Hall Jazz Band – Iko Kreyòl (HaitiaNola Album Version) [from Iko Kreyol; Cumbancha] 00:00 – 03:01 2. Gaijin Blues – Professor Tatsuro Kensu [from Gaijin Blues II; Shapes of Rhythm]...
Returning to leafy Lloyd Park for its sixth year, Walthamstow Garden Party served up an eclectic mix of big names and young performers, bringing together an international line-up for an international crowd. A festival ‘made locally’ and produced by Barbican Centre, Create London and the people of Waltham Forest (declared...
Here’s another bright example of the fact that Brazilian hip-hop is livelier and louder than ever. On 24th July, Emicida, one of the most popular and inspired names of South American music, will pay a visit to The Jazz Cafe in Camden for one of the highlights of the month....
It’s that time of the year again; when one of our favourite festivals will brighten up Lloyd Park in Walthamstow. On 13th and 14th July, Walthamstow Garden Party will be back with its two days jam-packed with dance, arts and crafts, circus performances, and food and drinks. However, as is...