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Ramy Essam concert is finale for #RiskandRebellion Symposium – commemorating 10th anniversary of Egyptian Revolution and 20th anniversary of World Social Forum

Gratien Midonet (Time Capsule), Arp Frique (Rush Hour), Meliza (Hot Secousse) Zazou Bikaye (Crammed Discs) – LISTEN to Parisian bangers, African fusion and tropical cosmic mix

‘Hybla La Ola Interior: Spanish Ambient & Acid Exoticsm 1983-1990’ is set for March release on Bongo Joe Records – the label returns to compiling unheard gems from Spain

Kebidoo is South Africa born but her hybrid pop results from international inspirations – crafted potently by Nigeria-based producer GreenBaker – and is a multimedia feast

Lion’s Drums reworks priceless field recordings of the Kagabas People in isolated Sierra Nevada mountain villages, North Colombia – where Kagabas society is steeped in song

João Selva drops modern Brazilian tropicalismo on lead single ‘Navegar’ – with producer and multi instrumentalist Bruno Patchworks – ahead of forthcoming album for Underdog Records

Angel Bat Dawid, Brahja, International Anthem, Jazz & Milk, Ill Considered, Tamil Rogeon, Rob Mazurek Exploding Star Orchestra – LISTEN (WTM winter jazzlights)

Roots with Barney Rachabane – revived for the first time by Frederiksberg Records – captures a unique time of exploration in South Africa’s mid-’70s jazz scene, opening the door for future fusion
