Throwback Weekend Heaters : Top Tracks of the Week

Photo: Cristina de Middel

We realize our site cycles through an, at times, overwhelming number of videos, tracks, remixes and mixtapes from a deluge of African/diaspora artists that not everyone is familiar with — in fact, we've gotten a large amount of reader feedback stating so. With Weekend Burners we aim to address that by highlighting our choices of the best music content that made it on the blog throughout the week. Get 'em below straight from the Okayafrica bunker:

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Just A Band "Matatizo"

Learn More - Video: Just A Band 'Matatizo'

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Africa In Your Earbuds #39: Mathieu Schreyer

Learn More - AFRICA IN YOUR EARBUDS #39: MATHIEU SCHREYER

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Jumping Back Slash Boy EP

Learn More - Premiere: Jumping Back Slash 'Boy' [EP]

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Young Fathers "The Guide"

Learn More - Video: Young Fathers 'The Guide'

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DJ Spoko's Bacardi House Jam "Azange"

Learn More - Audio: DJ Spoko's Bacardi House Jam 'Azange'

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The Busy Twist ‘LDN LUANDA PT. 2′

Learn More - Premiere: The Busy Twist 'LDN LUANDA PT. 2'