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12 June 2024
What It’s Like To…Be a Heavy Metal Band in Togo
Arka’n Asrafokor pioneered a heavy metal genre infused with local Togolese flavor, and they’ve taken their sound across West and North Africa, and Europe.
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29 February 2024
Nigerien Rock Band Mdou Moctar Announce New Album, ‘Funeral for Justice’
The dizzying title track has been released as its lead single, along with a jam session music video.
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24 May 2018
Watch The Music Video Premiere of Nigerien Artist Bombino's Song, 'Deran Deran Alkheir'
The music video is a beautiful representation of the simplicity of love through a Tuareg lens.
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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.
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