After 10 years of making a podcast, it was time for a change. So from now on, every Wednesday at 9am Brussels time, you’ll hear Radio Mukambo live ‘n direct on Radio Panik 105,4 FM from Brussels. Plenty of afrobeat this week with Ogun Afrobeat from Madrid, Spain, delivering our…
Artists: Ancient Astronauts , Bantu , Femi Koya , Jembaa Groove , K'boko , Lindigo , Ogun Afrobeat , ONIPA , The Anthronauts , The Good People , The Rebel
Ten years of making radio and 500 podcasts, that’s what Mukambo is celebrating this week. So we have a special program talking you through the very vest albums of those ten years. Get ready for a trans-Atlantic trip going from Africa over Latin America to Europe, and a pan-African ride…
Artists: Batida , Dele Sosimi , Dizzy Mandjeku , Doña Onete , Ebo Taylor , Gaspar Z'África , Guts , Gyedu-Blay Ambolley , Jungle Fire , Konono N1 , London Afrobeat Collective , Michi Sarmiento , Mulatu Astatke , Newen Afrobeat , Oghene Kologbo , Raúl Monsalve , Raul Monsalve Y Los Forajidos , Rocky Marsiano , Seun Kuti , Son Palenque , The Bongo Hop
This show is a trip through world music and global beats searching for the Oneness in humanity, regardless of all geographical, political, economic and all kinds of divisions, and identifications we might all have, in these times of uncertainties we search for Unity. The unity that music brings to us……
Artists: Adrian Younge , Ali Shaeed Muhamad , Fadoul , Flagelo Urbano , Gary Bartz , Kokoroko , Omar Sosa , Ondatrópica , ONIPA , Pat Kalla et Le Super Modjo , Prace , Samba Negra , Seckou Keita , Seun Kuti , Sir Victor Uwaifo and His Titibitis , Star Band de Dakar , Tabou Combo , The Brother Moves On
Twenty+ years after Fela Kuti‘s death, afrobeat seems to be more alive than ever! Over the past two decades, afrobeat bands have arisen in the four corners of the earth, some paying homage to Fela, other playing their own blend of afrobeat, mixing their roots with Fela Kuti and Tony…
Artists: Ajate , Alma Afrobeat Ensemble , Bantu , Cacique 97 , Carapaus Afrobeat , Dj Tahira , Fanga , IFA , Jorge Ben , Les Frères Smith , Newen Afrobeat , NY.KO , Tonho Crocco , Tony Allen
During this month of March, the fourth edition of Black History Month Belgium will be taking place through virtual performances at AB & many other venues, including Belgian-Ghanian multi-instrumentalist Esinam and the Afropean slammer Badi. Check blackhistorymonth.be for the full programme. Radio Mukambo offers you Afro-grooves all year long, but…
Artists: Badi , Baloji , Bantu , Big Gad , Boddhi Satva , Daniel Dzidzonu , Eparapo , Esinam , FTP , Joey Le Soldat , Jupiter , King Ayisoba , Leeroy , London Afrobeat Collective , Max le Daron , Omar Perry , Spoek Mathambo , T'challa
Azmari is the “one who praises” in Amharic, an Ethiopian singer-musician, comparable to the European bard or the West African griot. The Brussels-based ethiogroove collective is a 21st century version of Azmari, blending African and oriental melodies while providing a fresh take on the ethiojazz sound. Their debut album Samā’ī is…
Artists: Ancient Astronauts , Andre Sampaio , Azmari , Bantu , Boogie Castillo , Chouk Bwa & The Ångströmers , Combo X , Cumbiasound , El Gato Negro , Eletrique Zamba , Frikstailers , Gaudi , Lee Fry Music , Lindigo , Lis Flores Varela , Plu con Pla , Victor Rice
The last podcast of the year must be the best, that’s why Radio Mukambo brings you the top 15 albums of 2020. Join the groove train for a trans-Atlantic and pan-African trip that takes you from Africa to Latin America, bridges the gap between Europe, North-America and Australia, passing by…
Artists: Antibalas , Bantu , Black Jesus Experience , Carapaus Afrobeat , Chouk Bwa , Eddy & the Ethiopians , Funky Bijou , Guedra Guedra , Jungle Fire , Mulatu Astate , Mulatu Astatke & Black Jesus Experience , Ojibo Afrobeat , ONIPA , Ozferti , Raul Monsalve Y Los Forajidos , Santrofi , The Ångströmers , The Mabon Dawud Republic
To end 2020 we make a Rendez-vous with three generations of afrobeat and celebrate a Nigerian musical dynasty. As Fela is honoured with a Black Plaque at his old music conservatoire Trinity Laban in Greenwich, we consider how the musical idiom he created remains more popular than ever. Track list: 1….
Artists: Fela Kuti , Femi Kuti , Made Kuti , Seun 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…
Artists: Aquiles Navarro , Arp Frique , Ayuune Sule , Bantu , Burkina Azza , Coreysan , James Stewart , JISR , Kukaya , Los Bulldozer , Meliza , Nuri , Satanique Samba Trio , Tcheser Holmes
This week the Toronto-based outfit Battle of Santiago takes us to Cuba for a soundclash between the spirits of the indigenous Afro-American Santería religion and rock grooves. Native percussion and call-and-response vocals encounter with modern production on Queen & Judgement, our cd of the week. We listen to new singles…
Artists: Ancient Astronauts , Bantu , Battle of Santiago , Black Am I , DJ Maars , Dj Marrrtin , Dub Colossus , Kodjovi Kush & Afrospot All-Stars , Leandro Vilela , MYSTICALLY , Nongoma , The Anthronauts
This week we travel to Lagos, Nigeria, to discover the new album by BANTU, the collective led by Ade Bantu that has been serving a tasty fusion of afrobeat, Afro-funk & Yoruba music for over 20 years. Everybody Get Agenda is cd of the week on Radio Mukambo. We also…
Artists: Andres Digital , Bantu , DJ Mukambo , Eddy & the Ethiopians , Electric Mamba , Fanga , Jujjumusic , Mukambo , Supergombo , Zong Zing All Stars
It was another triumphant weekend at Walthamstow Garden Party. Sunbathing in glorious weather and indulging in radiant notes played by brilliant musicians, we enjoyed every minute of it. From its debut, basking in Saturday’s early afternoon heat with London African Gospel Choir and their rendition of Paul Simon’s Graceland, until Sunday…
Artists: Adrian Sherwood , Adrian Sherwood And Creation Rebel , Afro Cuban All Stars , Creation Rebels , Doña Onete , Fatoumata Diawara , Seun Kuti , Seun Kuti & Egypt 80
Walking into the small, church-like Stanley Halls, one could hear the familiar stabbing-horn sounds of afrobeat emanating from the hall. The venue almost juxtaposed the performance on stage; as one entered, a musical, colourful spectacle erupted from the stage, held together with aged wooden beams and high ceilings. The sound…
Artists: Seun Kuti , Seun Kuti & Egypt 80![Album Review: Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 – Black Times [Strut Records; 2nd March 2018]](https://www.rhythmpassport.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/seun-kuti-black-times-620x620.jpg)
Black Times opens with warm congas, followed by afro-typical cyclical riffs on the guitar, layered with repetitive female chorus, the introduction of bass and full drum kit, then a short break before bursting full power back into the groove – this time with an added horn section of trumpet, tenor…
Artists: Seun Kuti , Seun Kuti & Egypt 80
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