Monday Jumbo Afrodisiac
I needed a strong beast at #777, something worthy and earthy – Fela Kuti & The Africa ’70 Afrodisiac; created like all … Continue reading Monday Jumbo Afrodisiac
Category: African Music
The Answer Is, Stay
For various reasons this is by far my lowest time of the year and so I went to the Mighty … Continue reading The Answer Is, Stay
The Heat On The Breeze
Don’t read another word, just play this: That video is pretty much all you need, Tinariwen’s leader Ibrahim Ag Alhabib … Continue reading The Heat On The Breeze
1537 Vs. Scotland
This weekend was time for my annual pilgrimage to Cardiff to watch mighty red-clad warriors smashing 18 shades of enlightenment … Continue reading 1537 Vs. Scotland
All Zila, No Killer
Dudu Pukwana Zila ’86 – Here’s one I saved from my dad’s shed. No, really, my dad keeps Anglo-African jazz … Continue reading All Zila, No Killer
1537 vs. 2015
Welcome folks, welcome to the third annual 1537 awards. These awards are often eagerly anticipated by the artists, industry and … Continue reading 1537 vs. 2015
Exiles On Pain Street
Four sharply dressed young men armed with a bunch of great tunes, guitar, drums, bass and vocals and a hell … Continue reading Exiles On Pain Street