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Slim Young - Otan Hunu
Slim Young - Otan Hunu
Sounds like: KOKOROKO, Fela Kuti
Tags: Editor's Pick, disclosure, afro-beat, fela kuti
By Dylan Heneck on Mar 10, 2020 | In light of Disclosure's "Tondo," and the fact that the original to that remake was also a feature on the compilation that contained Slim Young's "Otan Hunu," it's important that we stay ahead of the curve by catch... read more →
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INFLO - No Fear
INFLO - No Fear
Sounds like: Fela Kuti, Ebo Taylor, Peter King
Tags: Editor's Pick, world music, afro-beat, afro-soul
By Dylan Heneck on Sep 5, 2018 | This is the sunshine I needed in my week. Not because life's depressing or any of that, just because it's cold and actually kinda dark outside. In Xhosa you'd say: "kusibekele namhlanje," which means it's overcast today. Fun fact, it's also raining ... read more →
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Mabuta - Log Out Shut Down (Ft. Buddy Wells)
Mabuta - Log Out Shut Down (Ft. Buddy Wells)
Sounds like: Fela Kuti, Peter King
Tags: Editor's Pick, jazz, afro-soul, fela kuti
By Dylan Heneck on Mar 6, 2018 | The main difference between this post and the one I did about Mabuta's lead single, "Welcome To This World," is that I hadn't already watched them play live. But now I've had the serious privilege of watching this group of jazz musicians really go a... read more →
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Man Tear - Love Me Now (Axel Boman & Johan Jonason & Petter Nordkvist Remix)
Man Tear - Love Me Now (Axel Boman & Johan Jonason & Petter Nordkvist Remix)
Sounds like: Fela Kuti, Spoek Mathambo
By Dylan Heneck on Jan 15, 2018 | 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... read more →
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Broadway Sounds - Ah Ring Ah Ting Ting
Broadway Sounds - Ah Ring Ah Ting Ting
Sounds like: Fela Kuti, Tchobari
By Dylan Heneck on Oct 10, 2016 | Essentially the goat cheese of music, Broadway Sounds managed to create a unique cut of afro futurist music that sounds very similar to Nigeria's Fela Kuti while actually being from Australia.  Why goat cheese you ask? Well because they aren't cows.... read more →
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Alsarah & The Nubatones - Ya Watan
Alsarah & The Nubatones - Ya Watan
Sounds like: Zongo Junction, Fela Kuti, Ras_G
By Christiana Bartolini on Sep 15, 2016 | Alsarah & The Nubatones' single "Ya Watan" is bringing east-African retro-pop to the forefront of indie music. This deconstructed single is easily dissected with its bellowing drums and deep tones. The vocals demand upright attention and poise. ... read more →
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Danny Lubin-Laden - Mama's Song
Danny Lubin-Laden - Mama's Song
Sounds like: Antibalas, Fela Kuti, Zongo Junction
By Peter Andrews on Jul 19, 2016 | Danny Lubin-Laden, based in Oakland, is the organizer of Brass Magic, one of the Bay Area's most prolific bands of the moment. This brass-playing group knows how to get the party started in any setting, at any time, with a group of eight incredibly t... read more →
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Drakkar Nowhere - Higher Now (Ft. Ned Doheny)
Drakkar Nowhere - Higher Now (Ft. Ned Doheny)
Sounds like: Fela Kuti, The Who
By Dylan Heneck on Jul 16, 2016 | Who is a groovy boy? WHO IS A GROOVY BOY? Yeah, I'm talking to myself like a baby. It's because I've just been schooled.  This magical blend of goodness has blessed my ears and shown me that some bands just really know what works. That's not entirel... read more →
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