The premier afro-funk collective returns with a blast of afro-tropical, funky and reggae extravaganza Continue reading »
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Music Review: Elikeh – Between 2 Worlds
Afrocentric experience with serious grooves Continue reading »
Music Review: Pazy And The Black Hippies – Wa Ho Ha
A cult album blending Nigeria’s own afrobeat brand with Jamaican rock steady Continue reading »
Music Review: J Boogie’s Dubtronic Science – El Ritmo/No Freedom single (2012, Om Records)
Another fiery release in the global bass region: multicultural, rhythmic and utterly danceable with prolific musicianship and mixing skills Continue reading »
Surf, skate and funk: Congo Sanchez ‘Ghost Dance’ video
Surf, skate and funk with a big vintage vibe Continue reading »
Record Review: The Funk Ark – High Noon (2012, ESL Music)
The Ark of Funk – a 50 minute long funk meltdown Continue reading »
Music Review: Congo Sanchez – Vol. 1 (2012, ESL Music)
Somewhere between Tony Allen, War and Thievery, Congo Sanchez blends Afro-latin with Downtempo music to offer a relaxing yet stimulating instrumental journey Continue reading »
Music Review: Afrolicious – Pleasuretime EP (2012, ESL Music)
Afrolicious merge styles and cross borders. Between tropical and electronic music this is a fresh collective sound Continue reading »
Music Review: All Good Funk Alliance – Rhythm & FX (2012, Fort Knox Recordings)
Pervasive funky grooves and big beats to sport your dancing moves. Continue reading »
Record Review: Novalima – Karimba (2012, ESL Music)
‘Karimba’ is a fusion of black rhythms with modern electronic music. While they have an edge in their sound, akin to their kuduro peers, Novalima’s music is much more organic and tuneful. Stunning Afro-latin voices and percussions are infused in eclectic electronic music arrangements as appropriated by the minor periphery for the major streets and … Continue reading »
Record Review: Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 – From Africa With Fury: Rise (Knitting Factory Records)
Seun Kuti stands self-confidently on his own capacities, building on his fathers legacy. Back by the legendary musicians of Egypt 80 and stellar production he stands at the frontlines of Afro-beat, world fusion and political dissent. He calls for people to rise up and put an end to repressive regimes, corrupt elites and indigence. When … Continue reading »
