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Oumou Sangaré - Saa Magni
Oumou Sangaré - Saa Magni
Sounds like: Tinariwen, Chiwoniso
Tags: Editor's Pick, world music, tinariwen, west african
By Dylan Heneck on Jan 7, 2020 | Time remains constant. Yet music creation expands at a rate faster than we are able to increase our median life expectancy. That means we'll never be able to get through all the music that we want to.If there's one... read more →
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YĪN YĪN - One Inch Punch
YĪN YĪN - One Inch Punch
Sounds like: Mildlife, Jacco Gardner, Kikagaku Moyo
Tags: Editor's Pick, rock, world music, funk rock
By Dylan Heneck on Nov 18, 2019 | Somedays it's nearly impossible to decide what to wear. Today -- Monday -- was one of those days. I eventually went with all black, but that doesn't aid the metaphor I'm trying to establish here. You see, YĪN YĪN's... read more →
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Gourmet - Hogsback (Ft. Alice Phoebe Lou and Hyroine)
Gourmet - Hogsback (Ft. Alice Phoebe Lou and Hyroine)
Sounds like: Mosie, Blood Cultures, Ex Olympic
By Stella Mazzaferro on Oct 18, 2019 | Quite the listening experience; definitely not one of those tracks you put on because it's catchy, mindless listening. Coined as "spaghetti pop," this eclectic gathering of sounds, ranging from world music to R&amp... read more →
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Lakou Mizik - Iko Kreyòl (Ft. Arcade Fire, 79rs Gang, Preservation Hall Jazz Band)
Lakou Mizik - Iko Kreyòl (Ft. Arcade Fire, 79rs Gang, Preservation Hall Jazz Band)
Sounds like: Pogo, Hypnotic Brass Ensemble, Tinariwen
Tags: Editor's Pick, dance, world music, pogo
By Jason Grishkoff on Oct 7, 2019 | This is definitely one of the more-unique songs I've featured on Indie Shuffle in a long time, but I was drawn to it by the fact that Arcade Fire's Win Buttler and Regine Chassagne feature on the song.First up, who is Lakou Mizik? Well, I may as well... read more →
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Tinariwen - Matadjem Yinmixan
Tinariwen - Matadjem Yinmixan
Sounds like: Ali Farka Toure, Bombino, Oumou Sangare
Tags: Editor's Pick, blues rock, blues, world music
By Dylan Heneck on Jul 31, 2019 | Isn't it so nice to be attracted to a song that is being sung in a dialect that makes no sense to you. The only focus shifts to the melodies and instrumentation, of which there are many that are noteworthy.Tinariwe... read more →
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YĪN YĪN - Dis̄ kô Dis̄ kô
YĪN YĪN - Dis̄ kô Dis̄ kô
Sounds like: Nu Guinea, Peggy Gou
Tags: Editor's Pick, house, dance, funk
By Dylan Heneck on Apr 29, 2019 | I love it when songs are 4:20 minutes long, or 6:66, because that is cool. When I notice a song is 4:20 I'm reminded of the smell of marijuana, which one of my favorite smells of any plant, and at times I enjoy it more than lavender. To me, this son... read more →
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Audio Dope - Ular Tanah
Audio Dope - Ular Tanah
Sounds like: Balam Acab, Penya
By Dylan Heneck on Feb 15, 2019 | Sometimes there are those songs, where as soon as they're finished, they demand a rewind. "Ular Tanah" isn't one of them. This song requires more thought than just pushing a button. That's why I've created a 100-song-deep playlist of just "Ular Tanah... read more →
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Afro Celt Sound System - Seed
Afro Celt Sound System - Seed
Sounds like: Tinariwen, Ali Farka Touré
By Elliott Godden on Dec 27, 2018 | Afro Celt Sound System have been producing their unique blend of West African, Irish and Electronic music since the late nineties. Releasing their records on Peter Gabriel’s own label, Real World Records they have written a total of ten studio releas... read more →
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