With their instrumental track “Baraúna,” a French band called Sapocaya expertly captures the point where Africa, Brazil, and jazz converge.
Sapocaya’s Multicultural Array of Afro-Rooted Jazz
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Angélique Kidjo Releases New Single “Sunlight To My Soul”
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Katara Dazzles with West African Grooves
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LysJoy’s Winning Combination of Jazz and African Beats
Congolese by birth and a denizen of Belgium, singer LysJoy has a winner with “Molongani,” which blends jazz, subtle African rhythm and breeze-cool vocals.
Africa Oyé Festival Reveals 2024 Dates
The 2024 Africa Oyé Festival dates have been announced for Liverpool’s Sefton Park. The festival is the UK’s leading celebration of African and Caribbean music…
Evolving Pan-African Music Act Okavango African Orchestra Unveil ‘Migration’
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New album Highlights the Formidable Live Show of Mali’s Mama Sissoko
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