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    Kehinde Lijadu, One Half of the Legendary Lijadu Sisters Has Passed Away
    News
    11 November 2019

    Kehinde Lijadu, One Half of the Legendary Lijadu Sisters Has Passed Away

    Tributes have been pouring in for Kehinde Lijadu of the celebrated Nigerian twin duo, known for their funky harmonies and themes of women's empowerment. She was 71.

    Michael Kiwanuka Drops Highly-Anticipated New Album 'KIWANUKA'
    Music
    01 November 2019

    Michael Kiwanuka Drops Highly-Anticipated New Album 'KIWANUKA'

    The artist reclaims his heritage and self-identity on a nostalgic new album.

    Listen to Sampa the Great's Electrifying Debut Album 'The Return'
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    16 September 2019

    Listen to Sampa the Great's Electrifying Debut Album 'The Return'

    The Zambian artist makes a bold artistic statement with her much-anticipated debut album.

    Michael Kiwanuka Teams Up With Tom Misch for Disco-Inspired Single 'Money'
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    19 June 2019

    Michael Kiwanuka Teams Up With Tom Misch for Disco-Inspired Single 'Money'

    The British-Ugandan musician explores the dangers of money on an infectious new collaboration with British producer Tom Misch.

    Listen to Hailu Mergia's First Album In 15 Years, 'Lala Belu'
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    14 March 2018

    Listen to Hailu Mergia's First Album In 15 Years, 'Lala Belu'

    The legendary Ethiopian jazz musician once again shows us how it's done.

    Uju Tell South African Love Stories Over Jazz, Rock & Funk In Their New EP
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    02 August 2017

    Uju Tell South African Love Stories Over Jazz, Rock & Funk In Their New EP

    Categorizing Uju's music is near impossible.

    C.S. Crew's 70s Nigerian Funk
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    24 May 2013

    C.S. Crew's 70s Nigerian Funk

    Funk music reissue of Nigerian group C.S. Crew's record 'Funky Pack'.

    Camp Mulla ft. M.anifest 'All In'
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    26 April 2013

    Camp Mulla ft. M.anifest 'All In'

    Kenyan hip hop crew Camp Mulla releases a new single feauting Ghana's M.anifest with the summertime banger, "All In". Listen here.

    NYC: MoMA Nights with Masauko Chipembere
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    08 August 2011

    NYC: MoMA Nights with Masauko Chipembere

    Video: Y'akoto's "Tamba"
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    03 August 2011

    Video: Y'akoto's "Tamba"

    Audio: New Quantic Album Dropping Soon (Free Bonus Track Included)
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    01 August 2011

    Audio: New Quantic Album Dropping Soon (Free Bonus Track Included)

    Video: George Danquah's "Hot and Jumpy" LP teaser w/ bonus audio track
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    27 July 2011

    Video: George Danquah's "Hot and Jumpy" LP teaser w/ bonus audio track

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