A Swedish band called Colmeia harnesses the charging rhythms and chiming guitars of Congolese soukous with their song “The Best is Yet to Come.” If…
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Cheikh Ibra Fam Honors Wisdom in “Xam Xam”
Cheikh Ibra Fam, the acclaimed Senegalese artist, has released “Xam Xam,” the first single from his upcoming album Adouna (Life), set for release in October…
Let It Flow: Esinam & Sibusile Xaba Channel Spirit and Sound
Esinam and Sibusile Xaba have released “Flowing Keep Flowing,” the third single from their upcoming debut album Healing Voices, due April 25, 2025, via W.E.R.F.…
Highly Professional
An American collective that goes by the name Jamateurs has a tune called “Jam It Is” that’s hard to classify. What I hear in it…
Zambia’s WITCH Reignites With “Queenless King”
Zamrock pioneers WITCH return with the single “Queenless King,” the first release from their forthcoming album Sogolo, due June 13 via Partisan Records. The title,…
Tradition Plus
Malian artist Niarela Papou gives his country’s wassulu music an extra danceable twist on “Sigui,” where instruments like the traditional kamalé ngoni lute are prominent…
Rafael Energía Dominicana Hits Home With “Una Mujer Buena (El Cuerno)”
Rafael Energía Dominicana returns with “Una Mujer Buena (El Cuerno),” a new single that mixes classic Dominican bachata with modern production elements. The track is…
Gettin’ Freeky
With a style rather reminiscent of Manu Dibango, France’s Hoagnan gives us “Mama Afreeka,” which starts off jazzy before bringing in an African undercurrent that…
Rooted, Yet Restless: Mehmet Polat Unveils ‘Curious’ Single
Mehmet Polat introduces “Curious,” the first single from his upcoming album Roots in Motion, a project that reflects his journey as both a musician and…
Zesty Sauce
Spanish singer Yelem gives classic salsa its due but also adds a splash of contemporary production value to “Mi Pueblo,” a sizzling tune accompanied by…