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For her fourth studio album, released via Brownswood Recording, Daymé Arocena returns to the Caribbean, choosing Puerto Rico over her native Cuba. With Eduardo Cabra of Puerto Rican hip-hop group Calle 13 being enlisted for production, the album titled Alkemi nods to the musical alchemy unfolding across its tracks, yielding a novel and precious outcome. Featuring musicians from Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, and Cuba, the album marks a welcome return for Daymé and her superlative voice. Alkemi opens with “Que […]...
Bristol’s premier world music venue, Jam Jar, has witnessed many vibrant acts since it opened its doors in 2014. Yet, on this damp Wednesday evening in March, there’s an electric atmosphere in the air: BCUC‘s reputation as “a mind-blowing tsunami of soul and sound” clearly precedes them. Some of tonight’s crowd were probably here in May 2023, the last time Bantu Continua Uhuru Consciousness graced the venue for a two-night stint. Bristol’s support for the Afro-psychedelic powerhouse from Soweto has […]...
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Hysterrae’s self-titled debut album offers a captivating and innovative exploration of world music, blending traditional elements with contemporary influences. This collaborative effort features four acclaimed world music artists from diverse ethnic and musical backgrounds, along with electronic music producer Emanuele Flandoli, resulting in a unique and mesmerising listening experience. The album draws inspiration from a rich tapestry of cultural influences, spanning from Iran to Campania, and from Valle d’Itria to Salento. Each artist contributes their unique musical traditions, creating a fusion […]...
Disco Tehran, a New York-based collective renowned for their Persian-infused dance parties, are gearing up to host a Nowruz bash—the Persian New Year and herald of spring—on the 29th of March at the Jazz Cafe in London. The night’s star is AMMAR 808, known off-stage as Sofyann Ben Youssef. He’s a Denmark-based Tunisian artist celebrated for his innovative fusion of deep TR-808 bass lines with the rich musical heritage of the Maghreb region, incorporating techno and traditional melodies from Tunisia […]...
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Released in what would have been her 100th year, Souvenirs by the late Ethiopian pianist Emahoy Tsege Mariam Gebru is a lo-fi time capsule showcasing the virtuosity and creativity of the much-storied composer. The fourth release from her catalogue by Mississippi Records, it is the first widely available album to feature Emahoy’s vocals alongside her piano work and is at once grounded and ethereal, much like the late nun herself who left this life in March 2023. Born Yewubdar Guèbrou in […]...

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