In times like these, we can only welcome with open arms and bless any fresh and forward-looking adventure that is set in motion in the music world…just like NYP Records, a brand-new label launched in Brussels by Tony Heynen. “NYP (Name Your Price) Records is the latest project of Tony...
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![Album Review: Koichi Sakai feat. Afla Sackey – Wono LP [Olindo Records; March 2020]](http://www.rhythmpassport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/koichi-wono-cover-335x335.jpg)
Moved by the love for both electronic and West-African music, Koichi Sakai joins forces with Ghana-born percussionist Afla Sackey in a synth infused, hip-wriggling psych take on West-African flavours. Wono is a seven track LP spanning from acid inspired slow house, to meditative kora-based tracks. Reminiscent of the psychedelic atmosphere of...
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...
Preview of the album: This Album is no longer available however if you want to receive exclusive access to a free album like this each month just sign up to our monthly newsletter by filling in the form below: Tracklist: 1. The Garifuna Collective – Wiya Waist [from Aban; Stonetree Music]...
![Preview: Doin’ Our Own Thing ¦ Brazil÷Africa Special! @ The Post Bar [London; Saturday 12th October 2019]](http://www.rhythmpassport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/doinourownthing-thepost-335x175.jpg)
As London venues are shut down, Doin’ Our Own Thing keeps searching for the perfect space to run their night of African and Brazillian grooves. Doin’ Our Own Thing is an organisation that looks to connect a range of diverse people through music. Specialising in nights that focus on music...
By now, you should all know about Dele Sosimi‘s Afrobeat Vibration parties as being the most dance-worthy and afrolicious in London. Due to celebrating the 10th anniversary of his momentous late night afrobeat groove-fests, the 30th of November at The Jazz Cafe is an occasion that should be permanently etched...
View Koichi Sakai bio here It all started on a November night back in 2008 at the late New Empowering Church in Hackney. Since then, London’s afrobeat and afro-funk purveyors Afrobeat Vibration kept us dancing to their afro-vibes and West African rhythms almost on a weekly basis. On Friday, they will celebrate their...
As one of the pre-eminent leaders in the field of afrobeat, Dele Sosimi now brings his funky, jazz-laced fusion to a new generation of music lovers. Being Fela Kuti’s rhythm keyboard player for many years, as well as a long-time collaborator with Kuti’s son, Femi, Sosimi’s musicality is understandably rich....
View Koichi Sakai bio here Get into the Tanabata mood with an exclusive mix compiled for us by Koichi Sakai From old school J-pop to new age techno and jazz strictly vinyl only mix by Koichi Sakai. Including Akiko Wada, The Spiders, Haruomi Hosono, Y.M.O., Tatsuro Yamashita and his own production...