Amayo – Lion Awakes (2025) On January 17, 2025, Amayo, the former frontman of Antibalas and a trailblazer in Afrobeat, will release Lion Awakes, his…
“Lion Awakes”: Amayo’s Spirited Solo Debut Bridges Afrobeat and Tradition
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Franck Biyong’s Radio Masoda – A Tribute to African Music’s Golden Era
Franck Biyong – Radio Masoda (Tangential Music, 2024) Franck Biyong’s album, Radio Masoda is a remarkable tribute to the classic era of African music. Produced…
Seun Kuti & Egypt 80’s Boldly Inventive Afrobeat
Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 – Heavier Yet (Lays The Crownless Head) (Record Kicks, 2024) Nigerian Afrobeat artist Seun Kuti released his highly anticipated album,…
Amayo Unveils “Madam President”: A Tribute to His Mother and Kamala Harris
Amayo, Nigerian-born musician, composer, and former Antibalas frontman, has released his first solo single, “Madam President.” The song draws inspiration from both his late mother,…
Colombian Beats, Austin Vibes: Superfónicos Reimagines Tradition on Renaceré
Superfónicos – Renaceré (Spaceflight Records, 2024) Renaceré (reborn) is the new album by Superfónicos, a band formed by Colombian expats in Austin, Texas. Superfónicos has…
‘Amina’, the new single from Ghanaian Highlife Powerhouse Santrofi
Ghanaian Highlife collective Santrofi returns with “Amina,” the first single from their new album Making Moves. This eight-piece ensemble, which gained international recognition with their…
Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 Release New Song “T.O.P.”, Second Single from Album Heavier Yet
Afrobeat icons Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 have released the new song “T.O.P.”, which stands for “Things Over People.” “T.O.P.” is the second single from…
Superfónicos, Enthralling Colombian Cumbia Fusion from Austin
Superfónicos have brewing irresistible Colombian funk and cumbia with Afrobeat since late 2016. Though based in Austin, Texas, most of the members have deep roots…
Rising Gabonese Artist Pamela Badjogo, Releases Yieh
Pamela Badjogo – Yieh (2024) Pamela Badjogo’s third album, Yieh, marks a pivotal moment in her career. After the warm reception of her first two…
Orgōne to Unveil new single “Zum Zum” on Feb. 9th
Orgōne, the Los Angeles-based Afrofunk psychedelic band, will unveil their latest single, “Zum Zum,” on February 9th, coinciding with the release of their studio album,…