Africa

Kokoko! - 2024

Kokoko! – ‘Butu’ album review: A deceptively soulful dance album

A fantastic sophomore effort…

Jul 4, 2024

Pop Konde (Bukino Faso music

Pop Kondé: the Golden Age of Burkina Faso

A criminally overlooked scene.

Jun 20, 2024

Akin Nathan’s Ijama- the forgotten heroes of Nigerian Afro-Disco

Akin Nathan’s Ijama: the forgotten heroes of Nigerian Afro-Disco

A true pioneer…

Jun 7, 2024

Ebo Taylor and the vibrant world of Ghanaian highlife music

Ebo Taylor and the vibrant world of Ghanaian highlife music

An unmistakably euphoric genre.

May 24, 2024

Bi Kidude- The woman who transformed the music of Zanzibar

Bi Kidude: The woman who transformed the music of Zanzibar

The greatest voice in taarab.

May 23, 2024

Emahoy Tsegué-Maryam Guèbrou- the Ethiopian nun who devoted herself to music

Emahoy Tsegué-Maryam Guèbrou: the Ethiopian nun who devoted herself to music

One of East Africa’s greatest musicians.

May 22, 2024

Nagat El-Sagheera- the golden age of Egyptian music

Nagat El-Sagheera: the golden age of Egyptian music

An awe-inspiring talent.

May 17, 2024

New Ancient Strings- the incredible heritage of Malian kora

New Ancient Strings: the incredible heritage of Malian kora

A groundbreaking album.

May 14, 2024

Album of the week - Sahra Halgan - Hiddo Dhawr - 2024

Sahra Halgan – ‘Hiddo Dhawr’ album review: a defiantly beautiful celebration of Somaliland

An unforgettable effort.

Mar 27, 2024

Folk Futurism- how Francis Bebey transformed Cameroonian music

Folk Futurism: how Francis Bebey transformed Cameroonian music

A criminally under-appreciated composer.

Mar 22, 2024

Aselefech Ashine and Getenesh Kebret- When the stars of Ethiopia's golden age collided

Aselefech Ashine and Getenesh Kebret: when the stars of Ethiopia’s Golden Age collided

Stunning vocalists.

Mar 14, 2024

Rim Kwaku Obeng- The Afro-disco progenitor who overcame homelessness

Rim Kwaku Obeng: the Afro-disco progenitor who overcame homelessness

They could not keep him down.

Mar 11, 2024