“SOKÉ WO” is the new single by Togolese artist Dogo. The song is based on Akpesse-Bobobo rhythm played by Ewe people in the Region des Plateaux in Togo. “The dance has its roots from Wusuta and in the ‘Highlife’ popular music across West African countries and is generally performed...
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Of course you are going to be blown away by the Balimaya Project… How could a 16-member-rich band possibly sound flat and dull? But that’s not the (only) reason why we love them. The larger-than-life London-based collective has plenty of other qualities, just like their far-reaching music. Led by percussionist...
‘Seyyare” is the first single extracted from Turkish producer and sound designer Netam‘s upcoming EP in collaboration with Muaz Ceyhan out on Alt Orient: https://altorient.bandcamp.com/track/seyyare
Supported by London-based soulful singer/songwriter Tracy Sada, Soothsayers will pay a visit to the newly opened Woolwich Works on Saturday. Don’t miss the opportunity to experience their sound moving between reggae and afrobeat, dub and jazz, electronica and Latin influences to express the diversity of London and the UK social...
Check out ‘Bivada’ the brand-new single by Congolese eco-friendly music warriors Fulu Miziki extracted from their upcoming debut EP, Ngbaka, out in mid-November via Moshi Moshi Music: https://fulumiziki.bandcamp.com/album/ngbaka-ep “This is for the man who walks without shoes in the middle of the bush to find food for their loved...
Our Musical Road to Womex brings us to Angola, via Portugal, France and Brazil. These are all the places that shaped Lucia de Carvalho‘s sound. The music of the singer/songwriter and dancer born in Luanda and grown up between Lisbon and a small Alsatian town, fully and rhythmically reflects her life following...
Chilean singer/songwriters and rappers La Deyabu and Carmen Lienqueo just released a new collaborative single titled ‘Anónimas’ out via Pieza Sucia Records. The track is part of La Deyabu’s latest album Chakana. “There are songs that are written from behind visors. There are songs that are not simply songs,...
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Get a sneak peek into London-based Senegalese singer/songwriter and kora player Kadialy Kouyate‘s new album Aado released by Naxos Records. “In the Senegalese society, ‘aado’ stands for ‘moral customs and values’. Kadialy’s enchanting songs touch on these principles and reflect on the Mandinka culture”. Find more info on...
Check out the brand-new video for “Woara” by Ghanaian Afro-roots artist Rocky Dawuni also featuring guitarist Ackah Blay and beatmaker Wei Ye Oteng. “Woara which means “you or it’s you” is sung in the local Akan dialect of Twi. It is a love song that uses its call and...