Many Lessons from Africa

Islam and hip hop mix quite well actually:
MidNight Shems – Jbal Atlas mp3

Sister Fa – Selebou Yoon mp3

Hindered by my not understanding any of the gazillion dialects in Africa, I had to rely on my love of the beat.

This is a sample of the compilation Many Lessons released by Piranha. As much as we have [...]

Mobilarts – Friday night you ask me penny?

In this wide world of colours, races and ice-cream flavours, we have a couple features in common. We like to keep ourselves safe, and in the realm of things we’re used to. Even acting all experimental doesn’t save you from this curse. Even if in your head you’re the shit, you’ll never know. World music [...]

If you visit only one blog this week

and for the rest of its virtual life, it has to be this one:
Awesome Tapes From Africa
This is music like you’ve never heard before, lest you’ve been to the African continent. It spears through my rotten Western soul!
Here’s my favourite:

Kandja Kouyate – Mayouba mp3
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