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29 October 2019
Watch the Award-Winning Documentary About Lazarus, Malawian Street Musician Turned Global Music Activist
The musician uses his music as a platform to fight for the rights of people with albinism like himself.
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22 June 2016
Beatenberg Brings South Africa to Okay Space at Mumford & Sons' 'Johannesburg' Pop-Up Exhibition
Take a look at images from the evening featuring a live, intimate set from Beatenburg and portable studio from Found Sound Nation.
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20 June 2016
Watch Mumford & Sons, Baaba Maal, The Very Best & Beatenberg’s New Video for ‘Wona’
The new visual for "Wona" follows the artists across South Africa, Senegal, Malawi, the United States, London and Margate, Kent.
South Africa
15 June 2016
Mumford & Sons Take Us Inside 'Johannesburg'
Marcus Mumford of Mumford & Sons on collaborating with Beatenberg, Baaba Maal and The Very Best on the group's new mini-album, 'Johannesburg'
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22 April 2016
Mumford & Sons, Baaba Maal, The Very Best & Beatenberg Announce The 'Johannesburg' EP
Hear the lead single from Mumford & Sons, Baaba Maal, The Very Best and Beatenberg's South African-inspired EP.
Events
15 January 2016
Win Tickets To The Very Best, Baaba Maal, Mumford & Sons (DJ Set) Live In Cape Town!
Cape Town: Enter to win tickets to see The Very Best featuring Baaba Maal + Mumford & Sons (DJ set) live at The Assembly.
News
14 January 2016
Senegalese Legend Baaba Maal On Making Electronic Fulani Rock In His New Album, 'The Traveller'
Baaba Maal talks about working with Johan Hugo (The Very Best) and members of Mumford & Sons on his new album 'The Traveller.'
Music
09 September 2015
15 Malawian Musicians To Check Out
We list 15 contemporary Malawian musicians to take note of, including Sonye, Peter Mawanga, Gwamba, Viceroy, The Very Best, and many more.
Photos
09 July 2015
The Very Best's Disposable Camera Tour Diary
Browse through The Very Best's self-shot photo diary of their U.S. tour featuring cameos from Saul Williams, Ezra Koenig, Heems, and more.
News
30 April 2015
The Very Best Announces U.S. Tour Dates In Support Of 'Makes A King'
Malawian-Swedish duo The Very Best announces U.S. tour dates in support of their new album, 'Makes A King.'
Video
13 April 2015
The Very Best Perform 'Let Go' + 'Makes A King' In Kumbali Village, Malawi
Watch The Very Best perform "Let Go," a single from their new 'Makes A King' LP, in Kumbali Village, Malawi.
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03 March 2015
The Very Best Share 8-Bit Video Game Visuals For 'Let Go'
The Very Best release the old-school video game visuals for "Let Go," their celebratory single with Vampire Weekend bassist Chris Baio.
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