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"Pala Pala Woman" by Mani Bella
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18 Dec 14
If you’ve never heard of Bikutsi music, tune in to this infectious contemporary spin on the Cameroonian music tradition.
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“Diamond” by Freestyles263
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11 Dec 14
A refreshingly hip-swaying serenade from this Zimbabwean group of artists who meld dancehall with as many other genres as possible.
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"Intro to" by Mungo
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4 Dec 14
This fluid, twinkling electronic track is the perfect introduction to the solo musical project of bassist, guitarist and DJ, Simon Lee aka Mungo.
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"Stepps" by AmaraFleur
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27 Nov 14
In this week's exploration of sounds from across the African continent, we bring you a unique mix of chillwave and electronic house.
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"Soumbouya Ancestral Soul Remix" by Boddhi Satva
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20 Nov 14
Salif Keita's "Soumbouya" gets a smoky reinterpretation from Boddhi Satva, a DJ and producer from the Central African Republic.
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"Somewhere" by Sipho The Gift, featuring Well$
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13 Nov 14
A catchy, thought-provoking track by young Stellenbosch-based rapper-producer Sipho The Gift.
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"Ama-Rulah" by Roberto
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6 Nov 14
This week we look to Lusaka, Zambia, for a head-bobbing track by Afro-R&B artist Roberto.
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"The World's Pain" by Black Vulcanite
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30 Oct 14
Track of the Week describes the difficulties of a life dedicated to music in insightful rhymes with back-up from an immaculate jazz sample.
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Catching up with Kesivan & The Lights
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23 Oct 14
Our music writer, Shiba Mazaza, talks to prolific drummer Kesivan Naidoo about his new EP "Brotherhood" before he heads to Carnegie Hall.
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"Golide" by Sonye
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16 Oct 14
Track of Week is a light and catchy love song by Malawian R&B singer-songwriter Sonye.
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"Kinshasa" by Alec Lomami (CHLLNGR Remix)
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9 Oct 14
Our Track of the Week is an Afro-electro ode to the idea of home by Congolese rapper-producer Alec Lomami.
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"Get High" by Mr Moeh 24
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2 Oct 14
This track by multitalented designer, photographer and DJ Mpumelelo Macu is a staple for anyone who values seamless production.
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"This Time" by TheCITY
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25 Sep 14
Romantic and uplifting, this track by a unique-sounding band puts a futuristic, jazzy twist on an old-timey melody.
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"Summer" by Alpha Wilde
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18 Sep 14
Sink into summer with a quiet warmth, lazy vocals and just a touch of scattered synthesised sound.
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"The Fake Fences of Abazon Remix" by A Million Things
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11 Sep 14
Seamless and fluid, this track features soaring digital sounds layered over infectious guitars, tight percussives and resounding bells.
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"Faya di Burn" by Gasha, featuring Magasco
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4 Sep 14
This Track of the Week is a melancholic but melodic reflection on the social conditions in Cameroon.
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"TRVPMVSKV (Impendulo kaBaba)" by Mashayabhuqe KaMamba
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27 Aug 14
Young producer and wordsmith Mashayabhuqe KaMamba brings us an an emotive maskandi anthem.
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"Gift of Three" by Tumi Mogorosi
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21 Aug 14
This track from Tumi Mogorosi's first solo album is thrillingly discordant – an impressive composition to say the least.
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"Bone_Us" by Simiato
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14 Aug 14
Turn it down a notch with this downtempo track by South African beatmaker Simiato.
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"Someway Bi" by M.anifest
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7 Aug 14
Succumb to the slick verbal gymnastics and hip-turning melody of this track by Ghanaian artist M.anifest.
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"Lazy Eys" by Sakawa Boys
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31 Jul 14
Shiba Mazaza selects a deliciously fluid and fun single by the Sakawa Boys, 'arguably one of the best acts to come out of Cape Town this year'.
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"Let Go" by Jarel
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24 Jul 14
Kenyan crooner Jarel's track is a jazz-infused celebration of freedom and release.
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"Loving You" by Lady X feat. Uhuru (Black Motion Mix)
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17 Jul 14
You may need to get up and dance for this infectious track by South African house music dynamos Lady X, Uhuru and Black Motion.
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"Safare" by Vieux Farka Touré
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10 Jul 14
Guitarist Vieux Farka Touré's composition echoes the vastness and heat of the Malian desert.
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