Orchestra Gold Oakland, California
A kaleidoscope of sound deeply rooted in the Malian tradition while introducing a genre-bending nod to the future through their rare and artful fusion: African Psychedelic Rock. The music represents this powerful intersection, transcending borders and boundaries to be a force of healing within the community. ... more
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You Will Know Nothing
by Here Lies Man
This is a cross pollination of two sounds that seem impossible to mix - heavy rock, and afrobeat. The grooves swing, the guitars sing, and those keyboard riffs are delicious.
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The Budos Band V
by The Budos Band
Budos has been on the edge since the beginning. The latest album is a foray into darker territory. It moves, shakes and vibrates like a snake. Deep fuzz guitar, brash horns and pure vibes. 100 / 10.
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The Dancing Devils of Djibouti
by Groupe RTD
supported by 11 fans who also own “Maribayassa”
April 2022 - I’m finally listening to this through headphones and appreciating the music all the more. Great album.
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(Djibouti Archives Vol. 1) Super Somali Sounds from the Gulf of Tadjoura
by 4 Mars
supported by 11 fans who also own “Maribayassa”
If "Dhulka Hooyo" doesn't move your ass, you lack an ass, all its fuzzy keys-triumphant vocal harmonies an all. I often enjoy world music distantly, but this one has the feels--recommend, recommend.
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The latest from Tuareg group Tamikrest balances spiky, desert-blues guitars with leaping, jubilant vocal melodies.
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Back in the HCA
by Bowes Road Band
A lost gem from the ’70s London underground that blends psychedelia, jazz, folk, and blues.
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