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Bringing together the UK's vibrant African music scene
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Celebrates Africa!
Africa has the most diverse and exciting music on the planet.
Discover the latest releases – from Africa, the diaspora and homegrown talent in the UK with an African flavour!
Keep up with what’s on – with our events and gig guide dedicated to African music.
Enjoy our playlists – of songs from the latest African music releases and artists on stage in the UK.
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Cover photo: Dobet Gnahoré by Jean Goun
News, features & reviews
Sudanese London collective The Scorpios opens ‘Summer Sessions’
Situated inside the stunning neo-gothic church of St. Mary Magdalene’s in Paddington, Grand Junction is launching its ‘Summer Sessions’ concerts from 24 June.
Featuring a diverse array of music over 2 months, which includes a trio of African flavoured artists.
Full details can be found here
Dobet Gnahoré Couleur Album
Dobet Gnahoré, one of Africa’s brightest stars releases her sixth full length album ‘Couleur’ on June 4.
The 2010 GRAMMY winner from the Ivory Coast delves into her country’s modern Afropop sounds with a fiery album that’s filled with danceable grooves, electronic beats and catchy melodic hooks soaking up the urban energy of a rising modern Africa.
Album of the Month – March 2021
The timely remastering of this album released 33 1/3 years ago is a celebration of a woman who has championed the Mbira and Shona Zimbabwean culture for more than 50 years. Chiweshe, now 74, is lovingly known as the ‘Queen of the mbira’.
The re-release by Piranha records has a title change – from Ambuya? Meaning grandmother? to Ambuya!
An affirmation that she is also the ‘grandmother of the mbira’
Adjiri Odametey – Ekonklo
Adjiri Odametey has a voice that you cannot ignore, his warm tones and rich textured harmonies enchant you into his fusion of African folk, roots and blues.
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