LOADING...
Image via Unsplash.
Playlist image
When the current song has ended you'll see it here
80
X
Indie Shuffle App
FREE — On Google Play
(500+)
Install
X
Indie Shuffle App
FREE — On iTunes
(500+)
Install
Ajukaja - Benga Benga
Discovered by:
Dwayne
Dwayne
Published:
Nov 18, 2015
Total plays:
2,813
Saved:
36 times
Sounds like: Lodger, O'Flynn, Fela Kuti
Why do we like this?

You really can't beat a good Afro-edit. Keeping all the soul and dusty charm of the original, whilst making a few delicate changes to make it playable on the dancefloor is no easy feat.

Estonian producer Ajukaja has certainly found the formula, with his track "Benga Benga," a re-edit of Samba Mapangala & Orchestre Virunga's "Yembele." It was was originally released three years ago, and has slowly worked it's way into the record boxes of the likes of Young Marco and Four Tet.

Because this came out three years ago, its not that easy to find on vinyl. A recent reissue was also snapped up in no time at all. If you want a copy, the best place to look however is the Discogs marketplace, though you will have to pay top dollar. Meanwhile, keep up with Ajukaja on Facebook and Soundcloud.

Lodger - Odoo
Sounds like: Gilles Peterson, Optimo
Save (112)
Slim Young - Otan Hunu
Sounds like: KOKOROKO, Fela Kuti
Tags: Editor's Pick, disclosure, afro-beat, fela kuti
Save (144)
Nemir - Des Heures (Ouska Remix)
Sounds like: Lodger, Klaves, Populous
Tags: Editor's Pick, Electronic, remixes, bonobo
Save (477)
tourdefrance - Solou
Sounds like: Lodger, DJ Seinfeld, Bonobo
Tags: Editor's Pick, Electronic, house, bonobo
Save (191)
View more songs ↓
NOW VIEWING
PAGE 1/1