Ibeyi (CU/FR)
Intimate explosions.
Music is identity – in it, we find the freedom to change it, to question it, to embrace and to defend it. In times marked by brutal political shifts, […] More >
Tag Archives: Rockefeller
Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 (NG)
The hereditary prince of afrobeat
The whole world opened their eyes to african music through the legendary afrobeat-pioneer Fela Kuti and his self-made music style afrobeat, that lives on and is continually evolving today. […] More >
Mbongwana Star (CD)
- Welcome to Planet Kinshasa
Favorizing will never become alright. Things are different with Mbongwana Star, though, as we can’t keep ourselves from being especially excited about their festival visit. That’s not only because […] More >
Khaled (DZ)
The Algerian king of Raï
Few musical genres share the complicated history of the Algerian Raï. Similarly, few Arab artists have gained the international reputation enjoyed by Khaled. Not only has he been the […] More >
Vieux Farka Touré (ML)
- festival au désert in exile
Throughout several records, Vieux has developed his own twist to the traditional, acoustic style of blues so characteristic of Mali. However, it is not until his latest release, […] More >
Atlanter (NO)
- festival au désert in exile
What is more natural than throwing in a bit of Norwegian presence amongst the Tuaregs this day? Atlanter is a Norwegian band drawing a lot of influence from African […] More >