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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: Summery vibes anyone? No matter the weather and what’s happening...
‘Miniyamba’ is the new single by Senegalese griot Maher Cissoko. The song is extracted from his upcoming album Cissoko Heritage, out 3rd September 2021 on ajabu Records: https://orcd.co/cissoko_heritage
“With great sorrow we announce the passing of our beloved bandmate, Joseph Paye. Joseph was a fantastic musician and a wonderful friend. He will be missed by all who knew him. Joseph’s family and friends are raising money to cover the funeral costs and any donation would be greatly...
![Daily Discovery: Balimaya Project – Soninka/Patronba (feat. Mariam Tounkara Koné) [Audio]](http://www.rhythmpassport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/119473hqdefault-335x251.jpg)
Balimaya Project is a 16-piece ensemble led by percussionist Yahael Camara Onono featuring musicians from the African diaspora in London and counting on members from acts like KOKOROKO and Seed Ensemble. The mission of the project is to bring forward the West African music tradition, blending it with jazz...
Lucas makes a Rendez-vous with The Lagos Thugs – a 15 strong afrobeat band fresh out of Lagos to talk inspiration, protest, and what’s in a name? Plus music from Kokoroko and Made Kuti Track list: Kokoroko – Abusey Junction [from We Out Here; Brownswood Recordings] Made Kuti –...
Enjoy three hours of fresh global sounds! Starting with 4 songs of the day by James Stewart & Ayuune Sule (France/Ghana), Meliza (Guadeloupe), Arp Frique (Netherlands/Cabo Verde) and Burkina Azza (Burkina Faso/France). Our albums of the month start with free jazz by Aquiles Navarro & Tcheser Holmes (International Anthem), followed...
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: [chimpy_form forms=”1] Track List: 1. Ana Tijoux feat. Pj Sin Suela...
There are only a bunch of musicians who can claim to embody the history and evolution of a music style. Bukky Leo is part of this restricted club. His career and possibly life are indeed manifestations of afrobeat. So much so that, if you’d like to approach the quintessential Nigerian...