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Africa

David Byrne - 2023

David Byrne’s favourite songs from Senegal

A primer on the West African nation’s music.

Reuben Cross
Mar 24, 2025
Doctor’s Orders- Bab L’Bluz prescribe their nine favourite albums

Doctor’s Orders: Bab L’Bluz prescribe their nine favourite albums

An eclectic mix of masterpieces.

Ben Forrest
Mar 17, 2025
Mdou Moctar - 2024 - Ebru Yildiz

‘Tears of Injustice’: Mdou Moctar’s stripped-down rebuke of Nigerien political failure

A stark statement.

Tom Phelan
Mar 2, 2025
Wagadu Grooves Vol.2- The Hypnotic Sound of Camara 1991​-​2014 -

Hot Mule unearth more Malian funk gems on ‘Wagadu Grooves Vol.2’

An essential compilation.

Ben Forrest
Feb 27, 2025
Stolen Skulls, German Invaders and Bonnie Lulenega- the musical farmer documenting Tanzania's colonial history in song

Stolen Skulls, German Invaders and Bonnie Lulenega: the musical farmer documenting Tanzania’s colonial history in song

A powerful document.

Tom Phelan
Feb 14, 2025
Music is a common language- Songhoy Blues' Oumar Touré on spreading the joy and pain of Malian music

“Music is a common language”: Songhoy Blues’ Oumar Touré on spreading the joy and pain of Malian music

Mali’s most important blues band discuss their latest album, ‘Héritage’.

Reuben Cross
Feb 12, 2025
Fela Kuti - Nigerian musician

‘Expensive Shit’: How did the classic Fela Kuti album get its name?

“Clean as a baby’s.”

Reuben Cross
Feb 3, 2025
Black Savage- the leaders of Kenya's funk rebellion

Black Savage: the leaders of Kenya’s funk rebellion

A trailblazing outfit…

Ben Forrest
Jan 21, 2025
Dahomey - Far Out Magazine

‘Dahomey’ movie review: a moving historical examination by Mati Diop

A compelling account…

Monica Reid
Dec 29, 2024
Roger Bekono- the master of Cameroonian bikutsi music

Roger Bekono: the master of Cameroonian bikutsi music

Pure magic.

Chris Wheatley
Dec 23, 2024
Louis Armstrong - Jazz Musician

Satchmo in Ghana: Louis Armstrong’s role in inspiring the sounds of free Africa

A monumentous concert.

Ben Forrest
Dec 18, 2024
The history of Ganvié- the floating village and Venice of Africa in Benin

The history of Ganvié: the floating village and “Venice of Africa” in Benin

A story of resilience.

Kelly Murphy
Dec 18, 2024

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