Then 2020 edition of Soca Gold, the annual VP Records compilation of Caribbean soca hits is set for release on July 31. The collection includes…
Soca Gold 2020 to be released July 31
Category: New CDs and digital releases
Malian Musician Afel Bocoum Releases New Song “Avion”
Acclaimed Malian songwriter and guitarist Afel Bocoum has released a track from his upcoming studio album Lindé, scheduled for release on September 4, 2020 on…
The Rough Guide To The Roots Of Gospel
The Rough Guide To The Roots Of Gospel is set for release on September 11, 2020. The anthology explores the roots of Gospel music, focusing…
Percussion Master Sidiki Camara Releases Yafa
Malian musician Sidiki Camara, one Africa’s top percussionists, has a new album titled ‘Yafa‘ on the Global Sonics label. Sidiki Camara has traveled the world…
Mulatu Astatke & Black Jesus Experience Release To Know Without Knowing
Ethiopian percussionist, composer and innovator Mulatu Astatke has released an album with Australian Ethiojazz band Black Jesus Experience titled ‘To Know Without Knowing” (Agogo Records).…
Famous Fados on Portuguese Guitar
Guitar virtuoso Custódio Castelo is set to release Famous Fados on Portuguese Guitar (ARC Music) on Friday, July 26th, 2020. Custódio Castelo is one of…
Black Umfolosi to Release Earth Song
Zimbabwean Gospel ensemble Black Umfolosi is set to release Washabalal’ Umhlaba – Earth Song (ARC Music) on July 24, 2020. Earth Song is the group’s…
DJ Rata Piano Releases Champeta Album El Rey de los Guarapos
Colombian DJ Rata Piano has released an album of champeta music from Colombia’s Caribbean coast titled El Rey de los Guarapos (king of the guarapos)…
Orchestra Baobab Releases New Video and Reissues Specialist In All Styles on Vinyl
Senegalese act Orchestra Baobab is celebrating its 50th anniversary with the reissue of its essential 2002 reunion album Specialist In All Styles for the first…
A Celebration of 100 Years of Calypso Walter Ferguson
The Danza y Movimiento label has released an album titled 100 Years of Calypso Walter Ferguson. Famed Costa Rican singer-songwriter Walter Ferguson turned 101 years…