Just next to your collection of Africa-in-your-earbuds mixtapes on your digital music shelve, you should leave some space for this … More
Author: mechathomas
Introducing: Alsarah
Khartoum born and Brooklyn raised musician Alsarah is not only a talented singer but also a ethnomusicologist. Her passion for … More
Introducing: Janka Nabay & The Bubu Gang
The King of Bubu music: Janka Nabay. Bubu music hails from Sierra Leone where 500 years ago a boy sacrified … More
‘N***** in Kinshasa’ Poison (Feat. Dan Tana)
Some weeks ago I posted about the Afrikanization of Kanye West songs. And here comes another one. After the Nigerian … More
The Very Best – KEXP In-Studio performance
I know it’s the second The Very Best post in a row but I really wanted to share this one … More
‘Chalo (Gonzales Remix)’ The Very Best
A nice sunday gift from The Very Best. A great remix for their song ‘Chalo‘ in which Esau Mwamways’ vocals are … More
Celebrating Mbira month
Various Zimbabwean artists have declared September “Annual Mbira Month“. They celebrate the Zimbabwean instrument with a Mbira Online Exhibition on … More
Wetin dey happen?! #7
In the 7th version of the Wetin dey happen?! series I would like to show you three new songs from … More
‘Art of Invisibility’ Flowchyld
Cynthia “Flowchyld” Marangwanda is a rising spoken-word poetry star from Zimbabwe. In her excellent spoken-word/ Hip Hop piece ‘Art of … More
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