Music, as arts in general, is never neutral. It shapes, changes, influences cultures, societies and politics. In some cases, it … More
Category: Democratic Republic of Congo
Lous and the Yakuza – ‘Solo’
Congolese-Belgian artist Lous and the Yakuza released her anti-racist and anti-colonialist track “Solo” in March, weeks before the world experienced … More
‘Malukayi’ & ‘Kala’ – Mbongwana Star
Here comes a new band from Kinshasa (DRC) with a revolutionary sound that makes the term ‘genre’ obsolete. The Mbongwana … More
‘Cocoa Na Chocolate’ – D’banj, Diamond, Femi Kuti, Fally Ipupa, Juliani, Tiken Jah Fakoly, Victoria Kimani, Omawumi, Kunle Ayo, Dontom, Bufallo Souljah, Dama Do Bling, Judith Sephuma, Vusi Nova, Liz Ogumbo, Nancy G, Rachid Taha, Wax Dey
This excellent track does not only has a world class line-up, it also channels a unique and very important message. … More
Hommage to Tabu Ley Rochereau
On the 30th November 2013, the DR Congo and the whole African continent lost one of the most influential musical … More
‘Zombie’ – Spoek Mathambo (Feat. The Frown, Fever Trails, Petite Noir, Zaki Ibrahim, Ukhamba Soul)
I have always been a fan of South African mastermind Spoek Mathambo. His remix of Fela Kuti’s 1976 classic track … More
‘Mutoto’ – Lokua Kanza
During the last weeks I have realized how much my posting activity tends to consider only newly released staff except … More
‘CLV’ – Alec Lomami (Feat. Sammus & Badi Banx)
Describing the video for Alec Lomami‘s song ‘CLV‘ (C’est la vie) as brilliant would be an understatement. After the previous … More
Introducing: Jupiter & Okwess International
After many years as an active member of the music scene in Kinshasa Jupiter Bokondji has finally started his breakthrough … More
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