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AFRO-DISCO SONGS
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Sounds like:
Medlar,
Urulu,
Cody Currie
By
Dylan Heneck
on
Feb 26, 2020
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Disclosure take a dip into the past with their latest release, "Tondo." It's a disco-house remake of Cameroonian artist, Eko Roosevelt's, "Tondoho Mba."In light of a recent discussion I had with my housemates, abou...
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2

Sounds like:
Ponzu Island,
Seb Wildblood
By
Dylan Heneck
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Jan 16, 2019
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Now, we're always pretty spot on when it comes to music in the indie category, but rarely do we ever get it so right on the shuffle aspect. Noted, the shuffle refers to how the music onsite is engaged with, but what if all along Jason was actually lo...
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3

Sounds like:
Fela Kuti,
Spoek Mathambo
By
Dylan Heneck
on
Jan 15, 2018
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Wow. So, I'm not sure who to credit for this beautiful song (because I'm trying to find a copy to buy). It's a William Onyeabor track for sure, it's just been redone by someone named Man Tear. Was it then remixed by all those Nords?
Someone needs t...
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4

Sounds like:
Christy Essien,
Curtis Mayfield,
Soundstream
By
Dylan Heneck
on
Nov 27, 2017
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If you can handle 10 minute afro-disco epics, then welcome. If you can't, then a sincere "Get fucked" from Leila and myself. This gem landed in my lap this weekend and is a stark reminder on the importance of staying humble with regards to your music...
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5

Sounds like:
Black Coffee,
Julian Gomes
By
Dylan Heneck
on
Jun 9, 2017
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If different body parts were represented by musical instruments, the booty would definitely be the bass drum. It's probably best to steer away from labeling other limbs, as this exercise can quickly get inappropriate.
In that case, lets really hone ...
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6

Sounds like:
Ben Hauke,
Bagheera,
Ali Farka Toure
By
Dylan Heneck
on
Mar 30, 2016
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Another SNZL classic from DS m8!
Did that make any sense? It translates roughly to: "Some random Germans (I think? -- because it's a schnitzel) have gone and reupholstered some classic afro-beats, supplied one of the greatest release write-ups of al...
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7

Sounds like:
The Go! Team,
Celluloid Jam!
By
Jason Grishkoff
on
Aug 25, 2015
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Afro-disco? Is that even a real thing? Well if Broadway Sounds get their way with this new single, it sure will be.
"Shonky Man" comes off the Melbourne-based band's upcoming EP, due later this year. They describe it in a funny way, so I'd probably...
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