Without a doubt, one of the most exciting records of the year is certainly BKO’s electrifying Djine Bora. BKO, a popular Malian quintet, blend together facets of western rock music with traditional Mandinka modes and rhythms. Many of the group’s songs are based around the twisting double helix interplay of a of fuzzed-up Djeli N’goni,Continue reading “BKO – Djine Bora”
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Madalitso Band – Musakayike
Need music that’ll add some cheer into your life? Then try out Madalitso Band’s latest LP on Bongo Joe Records, Musakayike. Available today on black or red clay vinyl and digital, this album features the Malawian band serving up infectious rhythms with the most minimal of set ups. Armed with just a four string acousticContinue reading “Madalitso Band – Musakayike”
Michael Wimberly – Afrofuturism
Michael Wimberly, a renowned and highly accomplished jazz percussionist and composer, paints a sonic display of his musical DNA across the 13 tracks that make up Afrofuturism. Released in three different parts (with the final piece coming out this Friday), this album finds Wimberly with a veritable army of talented collaborators (including Joss Stone andContinue reading “Michael Wimberly – Afrofuturism”
October 2020 Roundup
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, this autumn has been an especially phenomenal season for new records. With everything going on in the world right now, we needed it. Here’s a quick rundown of some of the very fine releases that we’ve been digging this month… SPAZA feat. Ariel Zamonsky, Gontse Makhene,Continue reading “October 2020 Roundup”
Ikebe Shakedown – Kings Left Behind
After grooving together for a full decade, Ikebe Shakedown proves that they are not slowing down any time soon with Kings Left Behind For the uninitiated, Ikebe Shakedown is a vibrant outfit out of Brooklyn that’s known for their unique kaleidoscopic take on soulful funk, Afrobeat and skronky jazz, which they use to absolutely tearContinue reading “Ikebe Shakedown – Kings Left Behind”
Record Crates United 