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    Ibeyi, Laolu Senbanjo, Warsan Shire Featured In Beyoncé's 'Lemonade'
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    23 April 2016

    Ibeyi, Laolu Senbanjo, Warsan Shire Featured In Beyoncé's 'Lemonade'

    Beyoncé’s 'Lemonade' HBO special was packed with references to afro-diasporic religion, afrofuturism and southern gothic tropes.

    Idris Elba Releasing Mandela-Inspired Album Featuring James Blake, Mumford & Sons, Spoek Mathambo, DJ Spoko + More
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    23 September 2014

    Idris Elba Releasing Mandela-Inspired Album Featuring James Blake, Mumford & Sons, Spoek Mathambo, DJ Spoko + More

    Idris Elba is releasing 'mi Mandela,' an album inspired by Nelson Mandela with James Blake, Mumford & Sons, Spoek Mathambo, and DJ Spoko.

    Audio: Afrobeat-Infused Hip-Hop From FUR
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    21 March 2013

    Audio: Afrobeat-Infused Hip-Hop From FUR

    Stream an afrobeat-infused hip-hop concoction from James Blake drummer Ben Assiter's 8-piece outfit.

    Ghanaian Crooner Kwabs' 'Spirit Fade' + James Blake Cover
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    27 February 2013

    Ghanaian Crooner Kwabs' 'Spirit Fade' + James Blake Cover

    Watch Ghanaian crooner Kwabs cover James Blake's "The Wilhem Scream" and stream his hypnotizing new single.

    AFRICA IN YOUR EARBUDS #26: BEN ASSITER [JAMES BLAKE'S DRUMMER]
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    04 September 2012

    AFRICA IN YOUR EARBUDS #26: BEN ASSITER [JAMES BLAKE'S DRUMMER]

    Download a meditative, all-vinyl Africa In Your Earbuds mixtape from James Blake's drummer, Ben Assiter.

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