Familial and unrefined, Binga encompasses the fundamental sounds of Samba Touré’s heritage. It is named after Samba’s hometown and its focus of thought is rooted deep within his culture. It is the most nostalgic Samba Touré Glitterbeat‘s album to date and also the most intimate, giving Wande a run for its...
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Sun Followerr (Lèa Mondo) is a London-based singer/songwriter and guitar player of Congolese origins. Her influences range from Bob Marley to Franco Luambo and Fatoumata Diawara to Oumour Sangare and are fully embodied in her soulful Afro-fusion sound. Lea is currently working on her debut EP, Mwana Mboka,...
On top of the high mountains of Haifa, by the Mediterranean sea there lies a vibrant scene of Palestinian music, from which singer songwriter Rasha Nahas emerged. With her guitar and poetic voice, Rasha’s music talks about the personal, political, space, movement and emotions. On the eve before the release...
This Corona stuff really sucks ey! Since we might all be bound by borders for a while, we’d like to come together and share some happiness in the shape of a playlist or mix! In the next days and weeks, check out Safe & Sounds, where we will figuratively introduce you...
Hard to believe that such a dire and dramatic year could inspire such an abundance of remarkable albums. Or maybe, on the contrary, the multitude of emotions sparked by the pandemic and our new life’s circumstances might have been the main reasons why musicians were able to write, record and...
‘Segunda’ is taken from Share the Wealth, The Neil Cline Singers‘ new album out on Blue Note Records: https://nelscline.lnk.to/ShareTheWealthID “On Share The Wealth, the sonic explorer and guitar renegade delivers a potent and provocative program of spontaneous, uncompromising, and ultimately compelling music with an expanded edition of his long-running project...
Despite being born and having started her music career in Italy, Maria Chiara Argirò has grown into one of the most brilliant and freshest expressions of the London contemporary jazz scene. In the last few years, the Rome-born band leader, pianist and composer has shaped her sound on the city...
We have a soft spot for music travellers, musicians and music lovers who roam and wander to find new sounds and let their music join them during their explorations to grow and flourish. New Orleans-based singer, guitarist and producer Gitkin has always been an expert in rambling, professionally and leisurely...
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In keeping with the traditional, classical style guitar techniques, Derek Gripper, once again, respectfully represents the quintessence of a traditional West African kora. Derek utilises his classically trained handiwork in favour of this tradition, of which the album delivers generously. The rhythmical complexities and soulful embellishments akin to the West...
After having sailed all along the Mediterranean musical Sea, now it’s time to go ashore and discover what continental Europe has to offer when it comes to notes. For the first Rhythm Passport’s Rootmaster appointment of 2019, we will visit the Balkans, Bulgaria to be more precise, with a good-and-proper...