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Orchestra Gold - Medicine
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Orchestra Gold Launches New Single ‘Koniya’

World Music Central News Room December 6, 2022 No Comments African musicMalian musicOrchestra Goldworld fusionworld music

 Oakland-based African psychedelic rock ensemble Orchestra Gold has released its new single titled ‘Koniya.’ The single will appear in their upcoming third studio album “Medicine” scheduled for release…

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Baaba Maal- Being
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Baaba Maal to Release New Album ‘Being’ in 2023

World Music Central News Room December 1, 2022 No Comments African musicBaaba MaalSenegalese musicworld music

Acclaimed Senegalese artist Baaba Maal has announced the upcoming release of a new album titled ‘Being’. Baaba recently provided the sound, musicians, inspiration and voice…

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Baba Sissoko - Amadran
Album reviews

Amadran, Baba Sissoko Returns to the Roots

Angel Romero November 26, 2022 No Comments African musicBaba Sissokongonitamaworld music

Baba Sissoko – Amadran (homerecords.be, 2019) “Amadran” is Baba Sissoko‘s skillful celebration of his family and his griot musical heritage. This excellent and engaging album…

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Cover of the album Queen of Sheba by Ibrahim Maalouf & Angélique Kidjo
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Sumptuous and Inspired Songs Inspired by the Queen of Sheba

Angel Romero July 25, 2022 1 Comment African musicAngelique KidjoIbrahim MaaloufMiddle Eastern musictrumpetworld fusionworld music

Ibrahim Maalouf & Angélique Kidjo – Queen of Sheba (2022) Beninese world music star Angélique Kidjo and celebrated Lebanese trumpeter and composer Ibrahim Maalouf have…

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Cover of ther album Nong Voru - Fake Love by Alfred Kpebesaane and Brittany Anjou
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Elegant Ghanaian Gyil Xylophone and Piano Interactions

Angel Romero July 19, 2022 2 Comments African musicAlfred KpebesaaneBrittany AnjouGhanaian musicworld fusionworld jazzworld musicxylophone

Alfred Kpebesaane and Brittany Anjou – Nong Voru – Fake Love (2021) “Nong Voru” (Fake Love) is a fantastic collaboration between Ghanaian xylophonist, percussionist, and…

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Tiken Jah Fakoly
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Tiken Jah Fakoly Winner of the Prix Nuits d’Afrique pour la Francophonie 2022 Award

Angel Romero June 30, 2022 No Comments African musicAfrican reggaeReggaeTiken Jah Fakoly

Canada’s Festival International Nuits d’Afrique will pay tribute to the ambassador of African reggae Tiken Jah Fakoly by awarding him the Prix Nuits d’Afrique pour…

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Oliver Nayoka playing guitar
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Artist Profiles: Oliver Nayoka

TJ Nelson June 23, 2022 No Comments African musicelectric guitarHighlifeIgbo HighlifeNigeriaNigerian musicOliver Nayoka

Hailing from Ekwulummili, Nigeria, the self-taught guitarist, composer and singer Oliver Nayoka launched his musical career playing guitar in churches throughout the Anambra State.  Facing…

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Cover of the album Club Series Chapter One by Oliver Nayoka
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Irresistible Igbo Highlife with a Rumba Twist

Angel Romero June 23, 2022 No Comments African musicelectric guitarHighlifeIgbo HighlifeNigerian musicOliver Nayokaworld music

Oliver Nayoka – Club Series Chapter One (Palenque Records, 2022) “Club Series Chapter One” introduces the music of skilled guitarist, vocalist and composer Oliver Nayoka,…

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Cover of the album Beja Power! by Noori & his Dorpa Band
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Fantastic Introduction to Beja Music

Angel Romero June 2, 2022 No Comments African musicBeja musicNoori & his Dorpa BandSudanese musicworld fusionworld music

Noori & his Dorpa Band – Beja Power! (Ostinato Records, 2022) “Beja Power!” presents the captivating music of Noori & his Dorpa Band, an ensemble…

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Cover of the album Timbuktu by Oumou Sangaré
Charts

Oumou Sangaré Tops the Transglobal World Music Chart in June 2022

World Music Central News Room June 1, 2022 No Comments African musicMalian musicOumou SangaréWassulu musicworld music

The album “Timbuktu” by Malian world music star Oumou Sangaré has reached the top of the Transglobal World Music Chart in June 2022. “Timbuktu” celebrates…

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