The London-born artist Sona Jobarteh is the first female Kora player. Born into a prestigious West African Griot family – her … More
Month: July 2013
‘Lelilanga’ – Naima Kay
This tune might soon become a radio hit in South Africa. Naima Kay recently released her sophomore album entitled ‘Umsebenzi‘ and … More
Hommage to Chiwoniso Maraire
This is one of these posts we hate to write and read. Only God knows why this talented and amazing … More
‘Maso Luso’ (Feat. Seye) & ‘Yoshua Alikuti’ (YADI version) – The Very Best
The Very Best have already proven in the past their talent in transforming – or better afrikanizing – popular songs … More
‘Take You There’ & ‘Hit Them Up’- Afrikan Boy
Nigerian UK-based Afrikan Boy just dropped the self-declared ‘Carnival anthem of the year’ called ‘Take You There‘. The song features … More
Classic: ‘Remember Me’ – Lucky Dube
Lucky Dube is often considered to be Africa’s ‘King of Reggae’. After starting his musical career as a singer of … More
‘Feel Alright’ – Show Dem Camp (Feat. Poe & Boj)
The Nigerian duo Show dem Camp provides us with some légère hip hop that it is quite special and interesting … More
‘Joburg Jam’ – Pogo
I have already once posted a visualization of one of Pogo‘s (Nick Bertke) amazing sound mixes (‘Kenyan Chords‘). Here is … More
‘Petit Pays’ – Gaël Faye
Born in Burundi by a Rwandese mother and a French father, Gaël Faye grew up in Burundi before his family left … More