• Music
  • Film
  • Travel
  • Art
  • News
  • Shop
  • Mailing List
  • Music
  • Film
  • Travel
  • Art
  • News
  • Shop
  • Mailing List
  • Sign up to Far Out’s exclusive mailing list

Africa

Essam - Imarhan - 2026

Imarhan – ‘Essam’ album review: A desert blues exploration of people and place

A timeless sound…

Ben Forrest
Jan 15, 2026
Mahotella Queens- the pioneering trio behind South Africa's mbaqanga movement

Mahotella Queens: the pioneering trio behind South Africa’s mbaqanga movement

An important musical movement.

Dale Maplethorpe
Dec 24, 2025
Noura Mint Seymali - Yenbett - 2025

Noura Mint Seymali – ‘Yenbett’ album review: Mauritanian Griot experimentation for the masses

A captivating new album…

Ben Forrest
Nov 11, 2025
Can you swim the Strait of Gibraltar

Can you swim the Strait of Gibraltar?

The age-old question.

Sam Farley
Oct 26, 2025
Admas - Sons of Ethiopia - Far Out Magazine

‘Sons of Ethiopia’: The legendary lost album that redefined East African music

A groundbreaking album.

Ben Forrest
Oct 6, 2025
Was Louis Armstrong’s Congo tour a CIA operation?

Was Louis Armstrong’s Congo tour a CIA operation?

A strange tale.

Tom Phelan
Aug 8, 2025
King Ayisoba- The legend reinventing Ghana's kologo music

King Ayisoba: The legend reinventing Ghana’s kologo music

“They should be motivated and believe God will do the rest”.

Tom Phelan
Jul 29, 2025
Alick Nkhata the Zambian freedom fighter who preserved folk music

Alick Nkhata: the Zambian freedom fighter who preserved folk music

A pioneering figure.

Ben Forrest
Jul 12, 2025
Roots Rocking Zimbabwe - The Modern Sound of Harare' Townships 1975-1980 - 2025

Analog Africa – ‘Roots Rocking Zimbabwe’ album review: Delving deep into the world of Zimbabwean rock

An expansive compilation.

Ben Forrest
May 1, 2025
Steve Lukather - Musician - 2017 - TOTO

What is Toto’s ‘Africa’ actually about?

“Dave, man, Africa? We’re from North Hollywood.”

Will Howard
Apr 20, 2025
‘Sweet Mother’- The African hit that outsold The Beatle

‘Sweet Mother’: The African hit that outsold The Beatles

A major hit.

Reuben Cross
Apr 9, 2025
Amadou Bagayoko - Malian Musician - 2017

Amadou Bagayoko, one half of Amadou and Mariam, dies at 70

A legend of blues.

Reuben Cross
Apr 8, 2025

Posts navigation

« Prev1234…7Next »
Close
  • Jobs / Careers
  • Privacy Policy
  • Editorial Policy
  • Contact Us
  • Submissions
  • Privacy Settings
  • © 2026 Far Out Magazine