“Open The Way” is a unique musical project brought to life by a one-time collaboration between four musicians hailing from Italy, Tanzania, the UK and Finland. The ensemble comprises Stefano Ancora, who lends his talents to the drum and percussion kit while doubling up as the music producer; Giuliano Modarelli,...
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Influential Tuareg band Tinariwen is set to release its ninth album, Amatssou, on May 19th via Wedge. Because of Covid-restrictions, the album was recorded in a makeshift studio tent at Tassili N’Ajjer National Park in Algeria, with equipment borrowed from another renowned Tuareg ensemble, Imarhan. Amatssou (‘beyond the fear’ in Tamashek...
Msaki x Tubatsi is a new musical project from South African singer/songwriter Msaki and Tubatsi Mpho Moloi of Johannesburg band Urban Village. They recently released their debut album, Synthetic Hearts, out for Nø Førmat!, which features French cellist Clément Petit, who also wrote ‘Come In’, the first single extracted from the...
“Plastic Bird” is the title of the new single and music video released by Sirintip, a Bangkok-born, New York-based Swedish-Thai experimental trilingual singer and composer. The music video of the single was funded by the New York Foundation for the Arts and is part of Sirintip’s sophomore release, carbon (Ropeadope),...
Karen y los Remedios, a music project based in Mexico City, seeks to elevate and redefine cumbia, while staying true to its timeless essence for a new generation. The trio’s debut album, Silencio, is a unique blend of various genres such as cumbia, lo-fi, dream pop, salsa, and electro pop,...
Inna De Yard (meaning “in the yard” in Jamaican patois) is back with a brand-new rendition of rocksteady standard “Down the Street” by Keith and Tex. The tune was originally recorded for Derrick Harriott in 1968, and in its ‘Inna De Yard’ version, it features piano by Franklyn ‘Bubbler’ Waul,...
Blaiz Fayah is a dancehall artist from Paris, who recently released a mixtape, Mad Ting 2, and is scheduled to tour Europe next summer. He is a versatile singer/songwriter and throughout his career, he has been influenced by French rap, Wu Tang Clan, Jamaican artists such as Vybz Kartel and...
Enjoy the emotional rollercoaster that is “Dices Que Me Quieres”, the latest release from San Antonio’s newest cumbia sensation, Tarasco Tropical. The song, produced by Nick Shan, delves into the experience of heartbreak and the challenge of moving on from a past relationship. Tarasco Tropical’s Latin flavor is brought to...
Liberato Kani is a Peruvian Quechua rapper and composer who combines hip-hop with Andean, Amazonian, and Afro-Peruvian music. He released his debut album, Rimay Pueblo, in 2016, followed by Pawaspay in 2021. As a cultural activist for indigenous languages, Kani challenges stereotypes and inspires young people to reclaim their indigenous heritage,...
Los Angeles-based producer and DJ Captain Planet recently collaborated with Colombian singer Jimena Angel to create an uplifting and empowering Afro-Latin funky tune titled “Pambelé.” The song was written during Captain Planet’s tour in South America, where he connected with Jimena and worked on the beat. The tune is extracted...
