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The Lagos disco of the ‘Queen of Nigerian Television’: rare tracks by Julie Coker are reissued at last by Kalita Records
Kalita Records continue their label’s exceptional selection of fully authorised reissues – this time delivering the first collection of Julie Coker’s back catalogue on A Life In The Limelight: Lagos Disco and Itsekiri Highlife. Coker was the queen of Nigerian television, after gaining fame as Miss Western Nigeria in 1957. Her career began in the Nigerian entertainment…
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London composer and pianist Alfa Mist releases his second album on the Sekito label to critical acclaim across the globe
Alfa Mist has followed up his debut album with his second LP, crowning a European tour and gaining acclaim from everyone from Frank Ocean to Gilles Peterson. The gifted London-based pianist and composer’s latest album Structuralism is an eight-track LP and follows the success of Antiphon. It features guest vocals from Kaya Thomas-Dyke (also the album’s cover…
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Afrodisia revive Christy Essien’s ‘Give Me A Chance’ LP and we are reminded of her majesty
Rumours by Christy Essien is one of the best disco songs ever produced, from one of the leading female recording artists of her time in Nigeria. This reissue of the Give Me A Chance album provides a glorious opportunity to own this classic crackle free. Essien was born in Akwa Ibom State in 1960 and enjoyed an accomplished career…
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Minyo Crusaders’ new LP ‘Echoes of Japan’ is a fantastic fusion of Oriental folk and flavours from the Caribbean and Africa
Minyo Crusaders rework historic Japanese folk songs (min’yō) with Latin, African, Caribbean and Asian rhythms on their debut album Echoes Of Japan, and it is out now on Mais Um. The band’s distinctive min’yō vocals glide over grooves that join the dots between cumbia, Ethiopian jazz, Thai pop, Afro funk and reggae. The songs on the album…
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Ekiti Sound is a pioneer and his new album for Crammed Discs is ‘Abeg No Vex’ – it’s creativity and vision are exceptional
Ekiti Sound is at the fore of a new wave of electronic music originating from Nigeria by way of London – his new album Abeg No Vex for Crammed Discs is a hugely impressive marker. Having featured on World Treasures Music before, it is a joy to hear and see more of this artistry in both film…
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Greek electronic and free jazz duo Kolida Babo release their self titled album for MIC – an important uniting soundscape for a cross section of artists
This one is causing a stir – with Kolida Babo’s blend of modular electronics gaining plaudits from everyone from sonic master The Bug, through to jazz and world critics on 6Music – such is the technical wizardry and auditory wonder of this album. Kolida Babo is the collaboration between two Greek woodwind musicians from separate…
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Coladera are exploring new directions of music from Cape Verde with new album ‘La Dôtu Lado’ on Agogo Records
Coldera’s La Dôtu Lado maps new musical routes of Cape Verde. The country’s island sounds of batuque and funaná mix with deep candomblé inspired rhythms and the sway of fado. Coladera are three musicians from Brazil, Cape Verde and Portugal and for their first official international release have added new layers to rich traditions. Singer-guitarist Vitor Santana…
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The Queen Of New Cumbia – La Yegros – returns with her third LP ‘Suelta’
Praised as the ‘The Queen Of New Cumbia’, La Yegros’ returns with Suelta. It is the Argentine singer’s third album where her lyrics ride cumbia, trap-versed electronica, dancehall and pop – all influenced by folkloric and traditional sounds of Argentina and rural South America. Suelta is produced by duo King Coya and Eduardo Cabra. King…
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Fémina – who channel blissed-out soul with a message, on new LP ‘Perlas & Conchas’ and new single ‘Plumas’ – are recorded and produced by Quantic
Fémina need to be checked out live if you can, but their forthcoming material is essential listening. They are an Argentinian female trio whose soul music is fused with hip hop and Latin folk influences. Their Perlas & Conchas LP is out next month and has been recorded and produced by British DJ and musician…
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