It goes without saying that we will miss Bandcamp Fridays… Today, till midnight (Pacific Time), is indeed the last appointment with one of our favourite initiatives meant to support and bring some well-deserved fee-free income to the pocketsof labels and musicians. So, to celebrate the 10th Bandcamp Friday of this...
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![Album Review: VV.AA. – Zaire 74, The African Artists [Wrasse Records, 26th May 2017]](https://www.rhythmpassport.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/01-458199-335x335.jpg)
In 1974, Muhammed Ali fought George Foreman for the world heavyweight boxing championship. ‘The Rumble in the Jungle’ took place in Kinshasa, Zaire (now DRC) and was preceded by a promotional, three-day festival of soul music, including major acts such as James Brown, Bill Withers, BB King and The Pointer...
Kenya is rich in musical history, from the much loved taarab through to caracha and more recently cumulating reggae and even rock scenes. Stripping Kenyan music back to its origins however, reveals the culture shifting style of benga, a beautiful finger and thumb guitar style originating in Eastern Kenya in...
