Exclusive Premiere: Muito Kaballa “Let Go” feat. Reinel Bakole (Batov Records)
Cologne-based Afro-fusion collective Muito Kaballa, known for their mesmerizing live shows, are following up their BBC Radio 6 endorsed single ‘Like A River’ with another Afro-soul fusion track titled ‘Let Go.’ This new single features the rising Belgo-Congolese artist Reinel Bakole. ‘Let Go’ challenges societal notions of success and explores …
Exclusive Premiere: Energy Exchange Ensemble “Obana” (Zeitgeist 808 Remix) Feat. King Owusu
Ziggy Zeitgeist (30/70 and Zeitgeist Freedom Energy Exchange) adds a “techno-funk” touch on this irresistible remix of “Obana” by Energy Exchange Ensemble, led by Lewis Moody and Ziggy himself, with striking guest vocals from King Owusu (Jemba Groove). The remix captures a vision of Afro-futurism that the duo of Ziggy …
MIMS Guest Mix: Afriquoi (London, UK)
Percussionist and co-founder of much-loved UK afro-electronic supergroup Afriquoi, Dre (André Marmot) brings a good vibe, high-energy range of music to Afriquoi’s first ever MIMS mix. Moving organically through amapiano, afrobeats, SA and US house, broken beat and techno – from brand new to old faves – the mix includes …
Future Classic: Anthonius Feat. Sibusile Xaba “Goshinboku”
Spanish producer and multi-instrumentalist, Anthonius, collaborates with acclaimed South African artist Sibusile Xaba on new mini-album ‘GOSHINBOKU’, absorbing influences from 80s Afro boogie and Afro disco, to Cuban son to create a captivating listen, worthy of our Future Classics column. Out now on Tokonoma Records. GOSHINBOKU follows Anthonius previous release, …
Exclusive Premiere: Psyché “Ophis”
Psyché’s debut single is due out this May. Drop a needle on their debut double-sider and you’ll see visions, or rather Mediterranean visions, be they of waves of heat shimmering above dunes of sand, or of women dancing around a bonfire on a rocky plain, or of bushy cliffs overlooking …
Alabê Ketujazz “Kan” (Poeira Music / Memória Discos)
Afro-Brazilian Candomblé rhythms meet jazz on ‘Kan’ by Alabê Ketujazz, the long-standing duo of Brazilian saxophonist/composer Glaucus Linx and French percussionist/composer Antoine Olivier. Captured on vinyl for the first time, the album is set for release on 16 September, marking the first release on Poeira Music, the brand new label …
Exclusive Premiere: BKO “Sadiona”
Hyponotic Malian grooves are in abudance on the incredible “Sadiona” by BKO. Taken from their forthcoming album on ever essential Bongo Joe Records. As they continue their distinctive experimentation with contemporary Malian music by combining two of the West African nation’s most well-known traditions, BKO appeal to the magical spirit …
Exclusive Premiere: Haruna Kuyateh “Kora Foo”
New music from a new artist to our ears. Hailing from Gambia and now based in Italy, Haruna Kuyateh is a singer, kora player, and griot. His “Kora Foo” is not only his debut release, but the first release on Apparel Red, a sub-label of Milan-based Apparel Music focused on …
Exclusive Premiere: Grupo Bongar “Vento Corredor”
Ahead of the much anticipated release of Música Macondo’s ‘Brasil Novo’ compilation of deep, raw and contemporary Afro Brazilian samba, we are exited to premiere Grupo Bongar’s electric take on Samba de Coco, “Vento Corredor”. Música Macondo has unearthed eight contemporary Brazilian tracks on compilation ‘Brasil Novo’, disseminating the rich …
Exclusive Premiere: Ayala (IT) “Fuse”
An exciting premiere this afternoon as we introduce Italian producer and musician, Ayala, and the laidback grooves of “Fuse”, forthcoming on Batov Records. The third taste from Ayala’s forthcoming ‘Views’ release, “Fuse” is a full-bodied slow groover, the steady Afrobeat rhythm and bassline complimented by laidback horns and synths. Francisco …
Exclusive Premiere: Alex Figueira “Aprende”
We are delighted to share the mood-lifting sounds of “Aprende”, an early exclusive from multi-instrumentalist, producer, DJ, record collector, and tropical explorer, Alex Figueira. With “Aprende”, and on the flip, “Juicy”, Alex builds on the success of his Fumaca Preta and Conjunto Papa Upa projects, and a stint playing percussion …
Exclusive Premiere: Dundundun “Can Do”
An irresistible slice of dancefloor-ready Afro-Brazilian fusion, “Can Do” is taken from Bristol 6-piece Dundundun’s second EP for the ever relevant hometown label Worm Discs. Following their sold-out self-titled EP, Dundundun are poised to share their ‘Future Hope’ EP, featuring special guest, poet, visual artist and filmaker Nadeem Din-Gabisi, and …