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Frankie and the Witch Fingers share new single 'i-Candy'
by Josh Sharpe - October 09, 2024 After the release of the brutally raw “Bonehead,” Frankie and the Witch Fingers continue to preview their new music by sharing the double AA side single, “i-Candy.' Listen to it now!... 
Frankie and the Witch Fingers Return With New Single 'Bonehead'
by Josh Sharpe - September 25, 2024 Frankie and the Witch Fingers have marked their triumphant return with “Bonehead,” their first new offering since last year’s landmark LP Data Doom.... 
Foals' Frontman Yannia Philippakis Reveals New Creative Collaboration With Tony Allen
by Josh Sharpe - April 16, 2024 In one of the most intriguing collaborations of recent times, Foals frontman Yannis Philippakis has teamed up with the late great drummer Tony Allen (best known for his work with Fela Kuti) for the ‘Lagos Paris London’ EP which will be released on August 30th. Listen to the first single here!... 
Jazz Is Dead Releases New Single 'No End' Off of Tony Allen JID018 Produced by Adrian Younge
by Michael Major - June 19, 2023 The genius that is Tony Allen departed this mortal world in April of 2020, but not without leaving an unmatched legacy that crossed oceans and borders, bridging cultures and forging a sound that changed music. As the drummer for Fela Kuti’s revolutionary Africa 70, Allen’s polyrhythmic drumming defi... 
Caesar Spencer Releases AA-Side Single 'Hail Caesar'
by Michael Major - May 30, 2023 An epic theme that ushers-in a collection filled with plot twists aplenty, “Hail Caesar” is the electrifying opening track of ‘Get Out Into Yourself’. Inspired by Dick Dale’s infamous “Misirlou” (perhaps best known for its role in ‘Pulp Fiction’) it features the talents of French punk icon Gilles Ta... 
Jazz Is Dead Announces New Album With Legendary Afrobeat Drummer Tony Allen
by Michael Major - May 30, 2023 The genius that is Tony Allen departed this mortal world in April of 2020, but not without leaving an unmatched legacy that crossed oceans and borders, bridging cultures and forging a sound that changed music. As the drummer for Fela Kuti’s revolutionary Africa 70, Allen’s polyrhythmic drumming defi... 
Grammy-Nominated Malian Artist Fatoumata Diawara's New Album 'London Ko'
by Michael Major - March 23, 2023 With the new album, Diawara continues to reinvent traditional African music, combining her Mandinka roots with afrobeat, jazz, pop, electronic and hip hop influences. That synthesis is reflected even in the album’s title, combining the names of the Western metropolis of London with that of the Malia... 
Caesar Spencer Returns With 'When I Whisper In Your Ear'
by Michael Major - February 13, 2023 Nodding to some of Gainsbourg’s greatest collaborations with female counterparts like Jane Birkin and Brigitte Bardot, on his latest single Caesar vocally entwines with Mareva Galenter (an artist in her own right and previous Miss France) in what makes for a seductive, smouldering listen.... 
Imperial Boxmen Release Self-Titled Album
by Michael Major - July 15, 2022 This 12 song journey of original music takes you through an international confluence of downtempo, jazz, and funk has been aptly described as 'jazz for hip hop and deep house heads.' Similar artists include Kamaal Williams, Yussef Dayes, Sons of Kemet, Robert Glasper and Makaya McCraven. Listen to t... 
Caesar Spencer Releases New Single 'Waiting For Sorrow'
by Michael Major - June 29, 2022 CAESAR SPENCER announces the Autumn release of his new album: ‘Get Out Into Yourself,' which will present 11 tracks of cinematic baroque-pop imbued with a feeling of familiarity while also defying easy categorisation. In anticipation of the release, Caesar presents its lead single: “Waiting for Sorr... 
Psychedelic Desert Funk Jamila & The Other Heroes Release 'BORDER SYNDROME احلام بلا حدود' Single
by Sarah Jae Leiber - July 16, 2021 The five-piece has performed on several notable stages including Fusion Festival 2019, Rudolstadt Festival, the Klangfreunde World Music Festival, the Feminist Chouftouhonna Festival Tunis and supported the famous global pop band Bukahara.... 
Nation Beat Announces New Album THE ROYAL CHASE
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 03, 2020 The chase has been on for a longtime for drummer/percussionist extraordinaire Scott Kettner. With his collective Nation Beat, he has long explored the folkloric musical traditions of Brazil and Louisiana. ... 
Doves Unleash 'Carousels' (The Comet Is Coming Remix)
by Kaitlin Milligan - July 27, 2020 Legendary UK trio, Doves will release their first new album in 11 years, The Universal Want, September 11 through IMPERIAL (US) + Virgin/EMI (UK).... 
Afel Bocoum Premieres New Track 'Dakamana'
by Kaitlin Milligan - July 14, 2020 In celebration of Malian songwriter and guitarist Afel Bocoum's forthcoming studio album Lindé—due September 4 via World Circuit Records and executive produced by Damon Albarn (Blur, Gorillaz) and World Circuit's Nick Gold—Bocoum is premiering the album track “Dakamana.”... 
Oumou Sangare Releases New Album ACOUSTIC
by Kaitlin Milligan - June 19, 2020 Today, Malian superstar Oumou Sangaré released her new album Acoustic on all digital services via Nø Førmat (physical release coming August 28).... 
Afel Bocoum Announces New Album LINDE & Premieres Music Video for 'Avion'
by Kaitlin Milligan - June 10, 2020 Celebrated Malian songwriter and guitarist Afel Bocoum's new studio album Lindé is due September 4 via World Circuit Records.... 
Oumou Sangare Releases Video For 'Djoukourou'
by Kaitlin Milligan - June 03, 2020 Today, Malian superstar Oumou Sangaré released her song and video “Djoukourou,” the first single released from her new album Acoustic.... 
Tony Allen and Hugh Masekela's 'Slow Bones' Premieres at okayafrica
by Abigail Charpentier - February 26, 2020 “Slow Bones,” the latest track from Rejoice, the upcoming collaborative album from legendary African artists Tony Allen and Hugh Masekela, is premiering now at okayafrica.... 
World Circuit Records Reissue Four Cornerstone Albums
by Abigail Charpentier - September 06, 2019 World Circuit Records is reissuing four of its cornerstone albums. Remastered and available on vinyl for the first time, Ali Farka Touré's Savane and Omara Portuondo's Buena Vista Social Club Presents are on LP and digital formats today, followed by Radio Tarifa's Rumba Argelina and Guillermo Portab... 
Strut Records Set To Release Pat Thomas & Kwashibu Area Band's OBIAA!
by Tori Hartshorn - July 24, 2019 A new track from Pat Thomas with Kwame Yeboah and Ben Abarbanel-Wolff from Kwashibu Area Band, 'Onfa Nkosi Hwee' warns that stubborness and arrogance lead to dead ends. If you are stubborn, fumbling and messing things up, it won't get you anywhere. Boasting, showing off and bragging on social media ... 
American Black Film Festival Announces the Emerging Directors and Music in Motion Showcase Selections
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 21, 2019 The Emerging Directors and Music in Motion Showcase selections have been announced for the 23rdAnnual American Black Film Festival (ABFF), taking place June 12-16 in Miami. These programs were launched with the aim of increasing diverse representation in the entertainment industry and are set to sc... 
France Rocks SummerFest Kicks Off June Music Month
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 08, 2019 Music Fans around New York City look forward to another great Summer of cutting edge French Made Sounds when France Rocks Summer Fest returns.... 
Africa Express Announce New 4-Track EP 'MOLO'
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 25, 2019 Music collective Africa Express today announce the release of a brand new 4-track EP of electronic music titled MOLO. ... 
Dimensions Festival Announces Lineup for Final Year at Fort Punta Christo
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 31, 2019 Croatian essential mainstay Dimensions announces another forward thinking line up - pulling together all the fringes of the electronic music sphere for one last party at Fort Punta Christo from Wednesday 28th August - Sunday 1st September.... 
THE GOOD, THE BAD & THE QUEEN: MERRIE LAND Album Out Today
by Sarah Jae Leiber - November 16, 2018 Presaged by the recently released 'Gun To The Head” and its title track (featured in The New York Times' Playlist)—as well as the band's first live appearance in seven years on Later…. With Jools Holland—Merrie Land, the sophomore album from The Good, The Bad & The Queen is finally released today, N... |
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