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Afro Celt Sound System - Seed
Afro Celt Sound System - Seed
Sounds like: Tinariwen, Ali Farka Touré
By Elliott Godden on Dec 27, 2018 | Afro Celt Sound System have been producing their unique blend of West African, Irish and Electronic music since the late nineties. Releasing their records on Peter Gabriel’s own label, Real World Records they have written a total of ten studio releas... read more →
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Petite Noir - Blame Fire
Petite Noir - Blame Fire
Sounds like: Spoek Mathambo, CID RIM, Original Swimming Party
By Dylan Heneck on Aug 2, 2018 | Something about this jam is setting off flashbacks from that scene on the water planet in Interstellar. "Blame Fire" also brings us to a new stage in genre naming -- at this point we've reached quadruple barreled categorization; ie. afro electronic s... read more →
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Pongo - Kuzola
Pongo - Kuzola
Sounds like: M.I.A., Grace Jones, Erykah Badu
By Tobias Handke on Jun 8, 2018 | Following on from the military-esque call to arms of, "Tambulaya," Angolan artist Pongo returns with the slightly more subdued "Kuzola." Oozing with the vibrancy of her previous single, "Kuzola" is more understated, with it's African rhythms melding... read more →
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Disclosure - Ultimatum (Ft. Fatoumata Diawara)
Disclosure - Ultimatum (Ft. Fatoumata Diawara)
Sounds like: SG Lewis, ZHU
Tags: Editor's Pick, dance, disclosure, electronic dance
By Dylan Heneck on May 18, 2018 | HA. 2013 CALLED and it's totally cool with Disclosure still being a thing. Perhaps this is a strong metaphor for your life. It's an indication that you're very much still the same person, just better. Or, wait, this could be an allude to technology.... read more →
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Pongo - Tambulaya
Pongo - Tambulaya
Sounds like: M.I.A., Grace Jones, Erykah Badu
By Tobias Handke on Apr 19, 2018 | Few new artists have got me as excited as Angolan talent Pongo. Inspired by a vast array of singers and songwriters, including African artists Salif Keita, Don Caetano, Monike Seka and Bonga, along with Westerners like Grace Jones, Alicia Keys and Ti... read more →
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The Busy Twist - Sunny Side
The Busy Twist - Sunny Side
Sounds like: Bagheera, Murder He Wrote, Esa
Tags: Editor's Pick, afro-beat, afro electronica, esa
By Dylan Heneck on Feb 23, 2018 | Good music doesn't discriminate against it's listeners. In fact, it has very little free will, which means it's important that we stand up for the rights of music this peng. Considering my degree in music law hasn't yet been completed, "who does thi... read more →
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Kiki Gyan - Disco Train
Kiki Gyan - Disco Train
Sounds like: Christy Essien, Curtis Mayfield, Soundstream
By Dylan Heneck on Nov 27, 2017 | If you can handle 10 minute afro-disco epics, then welcome. If you can't, then a sincere "Get fucked" from Leila and myself. This gem landed in my lap this weekend and is a stark reminder on the importance of staying humble with regards to your music... read more →
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Original Swimming Party - Biggest Curse (Ft. Moonchild Sanelly)
Original Swimming Party - Biggest Curse (Ft. Moonchild Sanelly)
Sounds like: Samthing Soweto, Card On Spokes, Maramza, OBie Mavuso
Tags: Editor's Pick, Electronic, electronica, afro-beat
By Dylan Heneck on Oct 3, 2017 | Would you believe me if I told you I'd never actually listened to this song? Would you even really care? You know who doesn't care? The government. They don't care. For instance, taxes. Come on, would you make your child burn half of their toys if y... read more →
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