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Mar. 21, 2014 05:15PM EST

Weekend Burners: The Best Tracks & Music Videos Of The Week

Download the best African music tracks and music videos to come out this week in Weekend Burners.

Photo Credit: Ofoe Amegavie [via Yagazie]

In Weekend Burners we highlight our choices of the best African music tracks, videos, and mixes that came across our desks throughout the week. Stream & download them below, straight from the Okayafrica bunker, and click on the track titles for more info:

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Blitz The Ambassador x Seun Kuti ‘Make You No Forget’

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Stromae's Belgian World Cup Anthem ‘Ta Fête’

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Baaba Maal x The Very Best x Seye ‘Suma Rokia’

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Spoek Mathambo x Seinabo Sey 'Younger (Remix)'

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Siji 'Lagos Lullabye'

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Kwabs ‘Pray For Love’ Produced By Plan B

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Gabriel Teodros x AirMe ’24 Hour Layover’

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Preview Jumping Back Slash’s ‘Namhlanje’ EP Featuring Spoek & Okmalumkoolkat

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Ary x Titica x DJ Dias Rodrigues 'Pelo Menos 50'

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Blackmale Beats 'Africa Fashion Guide'

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We know that Black queer DJs from the Midwest are behind the creation of house and dance music. Yet, a look at the current electronic scene will find it terribly whitewashed and gentrified, with the current prominent acts spinning tracks sung by unnamed soulful singers from time to time. Like many art forms created by Black people all over the world, the industry hasn't paid homage to its pioneers, despite the obvious influence they have. Thankfully, the independent music scene is thriving with many Black acts inspired by their forefathers and mothers who are here to revolutionize electronic music. Here are a list of the ones you should check out:

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