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…
Superfónicos, Enthralling Colombian Cumbia Fusion from Austin
Tag: Afrobeat
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,…
Ingenious Afrobeat Encounter with Reggae
America’s Well Grounded harnesses a minimal Afrobeat-meets-reggae groove to propel “Humble Me,” a tune of self-examination that’s dance worthy and lyrically wise.
Tae’s Effective Afro-Rooted Grooves
A Nigerian called Tae mixes touches of Afropop and hip hop on “About Us.” The song itself could afford to groove much longer than it…
Newen Afrobeat ft. Lido Pimienta Roll Out ‘Grietas’ Single
“Grietas” (cracks) is the latest single by Newen Afrobeat, the gifted Chilean Afrobeat band. The song features Colombian singer Lido Pimienta who joins 14 other…
Warsaw Afrobeat Orchestra Reveals New Song “Kupnosprzedaż”
Warsaw Afrobeat Orchestra has released a new single on video titled “Kupnosprzedaż”, which is a preview of the ensemble’s fifth album. The ensemble delivers a…
Akata Kolo Orchestra Transcends Borders with Captivating Afrobeat in ‘No Pity (Radio Edit)’
The appeal and influence of Afrobeat is abundantly clear in “No Pity (Radio Edit)” by a French band called Akata Kolo Orchestra, who put their…
London Afrobeat Collective’s ‘Esengo’ Redefines Afrobeat Boundaries
London Afrobeat Collective – Esengo (Canopy Records, 2024) The London Afrobeat Collective’s latest creation Esengo, produced by Sonny Johns (renowned for collaborating with Tony Allen,…
Kokoroko’s Remixes Combine Afrobeat Tradition and Innovation
Kokoroko – Could We Be More Remixes (Brownswood Recordings, 2023) More than a year since their excellent debut Could We Be More hit the world…