Tag: Kenya
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Latest FLEE project is an extraordinary musical exploration of the pearl divers from the Arabian Gulf, with remarkable reworks from top producers
Listen in wonder and read research in awe, Nahma: A Gulf Polyphony/نهمة: تعدد الغناء الخليجي is an exceptional example of cultural exchange and is focused on celebrating the music and song of the pearl divers from the Arabian/Persian Gulf – it’s out now via the ever-evolving FLEE label. The free-divers search for precious pearls, sharing…
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LISTEN: ‘World Treasures Selectors’ new mix – EXTRA MUROS ITALY (productions by Benoit B, Dena, Dona, Eva Geist and Jolly Mare)
In the second mix of our ‘World Treasures Selectors’ series, Olivier Duport of the FLEE label has selected a playlist of favourites, enjoyed during the Extra Muros – Italy creative program. His selections are mixed alongside the productions made by the artists – Benoit B, Dena, Dona, Eva Geist and Jolly Mare. Extra Muros is curated…
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Habibi Funk to release compilation of secret weapons and label favourite artists on ‘An eclectic selection of music from the Arab world, part 2’ – the tunes are peerless and the cover art is brilliant
Habibi Funk are back at it again with another peerless selection of Middle Eastern and North African smashers – Habibi Funk 015: An eclectic selection of music from the Arab world, part 2. The artwork has a special story and the label’s character and style continues to shine. “This compilation of songs is not meant…
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Orchestre Les Mangelepa’s ‘Nyako Konya’ reissued by Secousse – essential revival of peerless Congolese rumba cut in Nairobi in ’78
Orchestra Les Mangelepa formed in Nairobi in 1976 and their essential 1978 Congolese rumba classic is one of the best of the genre, beautifully reissued by Secousse – the label, radio show and soundsystem based in France. With reissues, it is not often that such legendary musicians of the past are still around, but Les…
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Afro7 drop Kenyan bomb
Superb work from Afro7 again. The original of this rework is the one I have been spinning. Lost and lots more information about Kenyan music at the fantastic site: Afro7.
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Porridge Bullet drop ANOTHER killer electro-Afro edit
Ahiwo Ahiwo! Move quick on this one too. There are still copies around online, but these might not last long. The Estonian label Porridge Bullet have followed up the amazing Benga Benga with this glorious new release. Ahiwo Ahiwo is much in the same vein, but there’s still research to be done to find the…
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Classic African LP reissued – Mombasa!
Check out the track below, it’s been doing the rounds on the jazz-dance scene and has been explosive in the right hands. Reissued by Sonorama Records and out now. Click: The Sonorama Records website.
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