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TSHEGUE - Muanapoto
TSHEGUE - Muanapoto
Sounds like: Pongo, Nakhane, Angélique Kidjo
Tags: Editor's Pick, female vocalist, afro-beat, tribal
By Tobias Handke on Jun 1, 2018 | This week French act TSHEGUE released the film clip for their striking a single "Muanapoto."  An electrifying explosion of African rhythms, tribal pop and pummelling percussion, "Muanapoto" is one hell of a groovy tune. Fronted by French-Congolese ... read more →
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BOKITO - Better At Getting Worse
BOKITO - Better At Getting Worse
Sounds like: Vampire Weekend, Jinja Safari, The Griswolds
By Justin Lam on Mar 1, 2017 | My body seems oddly confused while listening to quartet Bokito's single "Better At Getting Worse." The way I see it there are two possible reactions to this song: 1) Start dancing in a conventional manner and having a jolly good ol' time. 2) Lose t... read more →
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Rina Mushonga - AtalantA
Rina Mushonga - AtalantA
Sounds like: BEA1991, Empress Of, IDER
By Connor Dillman on Jan 26, 2017 | Yes. This is what I'm talking about. London-based, Dutch-Zimbabwean, Afro-pop-rooted Rina Mushonga's latest single "Ata|antA" is without a doubt one of the most moving and inventive songs I've heard so far this year. Not only does it feature some st... read more →
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Jesiah - Babylon
Jesiah - Babylon
Sounds like: Vampire Weekend, Beatenberg, Youth Lagoon
By Jason Grishkoff on Apr 14, 2016 | Maaaaaaaan, what a cute track. Or cute sounding, at least.  "Babylon" comes as the second track from LA-based Jesiah, and it's certainly made an impression on me. is it the simplicity? The good vocals? The nice melody? Who knows...  What's importan... read more →
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Iba Diabaté - Waba
Iba Diabaté - Waba
Sounds like: John Wizards, Aero Manyelo
By Dylan Heneck on May 19, 2015 | Akwaaba Music from Accra, Ghana took this track off of private for me to review (I love them). They have an amazing library of artists from all over Africa. What we have here is a very special, extra easy track from Iba Diabaté, whose name I had to c... read more →
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Broadway Sounds - Sing It Again
Broadway Sounds - Sing It Again
Sounds like: Fela Kuti, tUnE-yArDs, The Go! Team
By Hugh McClure on Feb 25, 2015 | If you need a musical kick-start this week, Melbourne's Broadway Sounds has one bound to get you going again. Having already caught our attention with sparkling singles like "Booby Trap," the trio has just dropped their latest work. "Sing It Again" i... read more →
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Lea Lignanzi - Dede Priscilla (Bagheera Edit)
Lea Lignanzi - Dede Priscilla (Bagheera Edit)
Sounds like: Tchobari, John Wizards, Jumping Back Slash
By Dylan Heneck on Feb 6, 2015 | I'm definitely feeling the African beats that have been gracing my inbox. This special edit of Lea Lignanzi comes as a free gift from London-based Bagheera. The edit of "Dede Priscilla" comes to us as a celebration of Bagheera's 300th follower, whic... read more →
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John Wizards - iYongwe
John Wizards - iYongwe
Sounds like: Owiny Sigoma Band, Bola
Tags: Editor's Pick, electro-pop, pop, funk
By Dwayne on Jan 20, 2014 | Through a combination of a great backstory and some fantastic tunes, South Africa's John Wizards are currently drawing praise from all angles.One such tune is the relentlessly happy "iYongwe," which Bleep described as "feel-good cinematic funk."Their... read more →
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