To be called “the Young Lioness of Africa” is a pretty demanding title, but Wiyaala entirely deserves it. As much as her feline counterpart, the Ghanaian artist is bold, tenacious and uncompromising. At little more than 30, she has already become a personality in Ghanaian culture as a singer/songwriter, actress,...
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An evening of afro-cyclical riffs, be it on the characteristic electric guitar, or electrified xylophones, this evening of afro-collaborative acts is sure to be an unmissable event. Onipa is another collaboration between Ghanaian K.O.G. (K.O.G. & the Zongo Brigade) and London’s Tom Excell (Nubiyan Twist), this time bringing ‘deep grooves...
Last year, Esinam was quite a revelation for us. We listened to her first single “Electric Lady” and inevitably lost our heads to her dancy and well-rounded Afro-electro sound, enhanced by the refined production of Ibaaku. That’s why we are pretty thrilled to premiere her debut EP out today for...
Preview of the album: Only available until 03rd September 2018
Guy One belongs to the Frafra ethnicity in Bolgatania, North of Ghana. The characteristic sound of Guy One’s style is the 2-stringed kologo. The Frafras are renowned for their agrarian hard-working ethic and Guy One is no exception, aside from leaving his village to record the album and gig occasionally,...
Preview of the album: Track List: 1. SOJA – Tried My Best [from Poetry in Motion; ATO Records] 00:00 – 02:589 2. Ebo Taylor – Krumandey [from Yen Ara; Mr Bongo] 02:59 – 06:01 3. SUPERSAN feat. Lola Porfirio & P-Gial – Mira Quente (Captain Planet Remix) [from Half Man...
They say that it won’t save local music shops or independent labels, but for a day they’re finally and deservedly the centre of attention. That’s why Record Store Day has had and is still having a positive impact on the music scene, whatever its genre. For the 11th year in...
Even if named recalling the late 1990s Riot Grrrl movement, GRRRL goes far beyond the usual punk and feminist boundaries. The entirely female-powered band going on stage at Archspace on the 10th of April gives a 360˚ perspective on its inclusive aims, gathering its inspiration and creativity from all four...
Preview of the album: Tracklist: 1. 47Soul – Mo Light [Cooking Vinyl] 00:00 – 04:28 2. Chinese Man – Wolf [Chinese Man Records] 04:29 – 08:38 3. Manu Delago – Mesmer Mesmerising (feat. Isa Kurz) [Tru Thoughts Records] 08:39 – 11:44 4. Hailu Mergia – Lala Belu [Awesome Tapes from...
It’s always interesting when musicians confront themselves with art forms that are not music. That’s what our favourite “afro-fusionist” K.O.G., frontman of K.O.G & the Zongo Brigade, has recently done adapting and reciting one of his new songs titled “Money”. On Friday, K.O.G. & the Zongo Brigade will visit London and surely turn Pop...
