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Somatic Rituals Co-founder Kombé Announces Debut EP 'Foreign Exchange'
by Michael Major - November 16, 2023 Somatic Rituals co-founder Kombé announces debut EP, Foreign Exchange. Embracing flux and uncertainty, the EP features five tracks inspired by foreign exchange markets and Kombe's cultural and sonic references. Balancing function and narrative, the EP explores the parallels of currency exchange and...
WEMA Shares 'Launje Pt. 1' From Self-Titled Album
by Michael Major - April 15, 2022 WEMA is a five-piece collective – consisting of Tanzanian multi-instrumentalist Msafiri Zawose, producer Photay and Penya members Magnus P.I, Lilli Elina and Jimmy le Messurier. It is an artistic pursuit founded on community; a space in which to harness the transformative power of connection. ...
Noah Haidu Will Release 'Slowly: Song For Keith Jarrett' This Friday
by Stephi Wild - May 01, 2021 SLOWLY: Song for Keith Jarrett was recorded at the end of 2020, a watershed year for pianist Noah Haidu....
Berta Moreno to Release New Album TUMAINI Tomorrow
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 29, 2021 Berta Moreno, New York-based, Madrid-born saxophonist, will be releasing her second full length album tomorrow, April 30th, on the Tiger Turn label. Tumaini is an uplifting and glorious musical journey that transports listeners to the vibrant landscapes of Kenya and expertly infuses elements of soul...
Jelani Aryeh Debut Album Coming This Summer
by Sarah Jae Leiber - April 20, 2021 Like the rest of the world, Jelani spent 2020 alone and indoors, using the time to work on new music. The first offering from this period of isolation was the single 'Stella Brown,' an upbeat ode to brunettes and young love....
LISTEN: Jessie Wagner Releases New Single 'My Darlin, My Dear'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - October 07, 2020 Popular touring vocalist Jessie Wagner (Lenny Kravitz, Chic, Duran Duran, Little Steven and the Disciples of Soul) and frontwoman for NYC rock/soul band Army of the Underdog has dropped a new single off of her upcoming debut solo album, 'Shoes Droppin,' set for release on October 9th via Wicked Cool...
Baloji Shares Afro-Electro SPOTLIGHT & MIROIR
by Tori Hartshorn - April 17, 2019 Congolese-born, Belgium-based artist Baloji today released a new afro-electro single, “Spotlight & Miroir” (ft. Marshall Dixon & Poison Mobutu) from his upcoming album Kaniama: The Yellow Version, out May 3 via Bella Union.CLASH premiered the remixed track about our digital obsession and phone scree...
Baloji Shares ZOMBIES Video With Nowness, Album Out 5/3
by Tori Hartshorn - March 14, 2019 Congolese-born, Belgium-based artist Baloji today released a vibrant music video about digital and daily life, “Zombies” via NOWNESS and cross-posted on Dazed. The indie-afro musician is also the director, stylist, art director and producer of the film, which like his music blends tradition with mod...
Kala Festival Announces 2019 Full Lineup
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 12, 2019 Kala festival announce the full lineup for their 2019 edition at the idyllic coastal village of Dhërmi on the Albanian Riviera from 12th - 19th June 2019. Carefully curated, eye-catching additions include extended sets by Hunee, Derrick May, Theo Parrish, Midland & Job Jobse, all of whom will play 5...
UK-Based BEATING HEART LIVE Makes US Debut at SXSW
by Macon Prickett - February 21, 2018 The UK-based Beating Heart Project will be making its North American debut with four showcases at this year's SXSW. Beating Heart is a collective of artists and enthusiasts who believe in the power of music to create a world without borders. Born in the heart of Sub-Saharan Africa in 2016, the proje...
Vocal Swarm Media Announces The 365 Days Of Love App Just In Time For Valentines Day
by Macon Prickett - February 14, 2018 Vocal Swarm Media today announced it has released a free app called 365 Days Of Love. The theme of the app is that everyday users will receive a new language with which to say, 'I Love You.'...
BWW Review: Singer Songwriter Naomi Wachira in Concert
by Marakay Rogers - July 28, 2017 The Kenyan - by way of Seattle - singer-songwriter kicked off her 2017 tour in grand style in a small courtyard garden.... |