‘Mashrab the Madman’, the first single of Soolmaan’s upcoming album, is out now! Their full album ‘Kashgul’ will be released on January 24th 2025. Soolmaan is a sextet led by Belgian oud player Tristan Driessens, accompanied by Nathan Daems, Christos Barbas, Annemie Osborne, Andrea Piccioni and Levent Yildirim. Bringing sound tableaus that float freely between […]
The Mandingo Empire extended over most of West Africa from the 13th to the 16th century. Turamagan Traoré, an eminent warrior chief, served the Empire from its very beginnings. His merits were praised by the griots, and his story has been passed down from generation to generation. To pay tribute to Turamagan is to […]
THRILLED to announce that Kosmo Sound will be playing at Ancienne Belgique Club with Imane Guemssy on December 17th! Get your tickets here: www.abconcerts.be/en/agenda/kosmo-sound-ft-imane-guemssy Gearing up for the release of their highly anticipated new album, featuring the talented Gnawa artist Imane Guemssy. Kosmo Sound has made its mark with deep basslines, dreamy saxophone melodies, and […]
The album’s title track SABABU is now online ! Life is both vast and fragile, criss-crossed by a constant stream of opportunities, both good and bad. A happy life is built by seizing the right opportunities and leaving aside those that could stand in the way of our happiness. Listen here: https://newsdigital.ffm.to/sababu
Black Rain, the third single of the EP, is out now. This track was inspired by the chord changes of a Michael Kiwanuka song, creating a melodic and reggae style bassline out of it. The melody is played by the organ embellished by some guitar/horn-answers. Two solo features in this tune: the first one is […]
The comfort of some is built on the suffering of others. Africa, cradle of many raw materials such as gold, iron, uranium and coltan, sees its resources eagerly coveted by the whole world. While Europe has the euro and the United States has the dollar, the CFA franc remains under the influence of the West. […]
Say Whut?! The second single of the EP is out now. This tune is a feature for trombone. Starting off with a militant, groovy and steady bassline, the picking guitar adds some sweet riffs on top. The horn section is committed to a funky, rebel horn riff throughout the entire song. Listen here –> https://song.link/i/1744338133
The two musical pioneers, Myrddin and Stijn Kuppens join forces to present a surprising mix of original instrumental compositions. Myrddin, known for his exceptionally versatile talent, is a flamenco guitarist who has mastered the essence of flamenco and delves effortlessly into the elements of jazz and classical music. His music is deeply emotional, complex and […]
Dizzy Mandjeku & Odemba OK Allstars, the esteemed Congolese musical ensemble, joyfully announces the forthcoming release of their latest masterpiece, “Odemba Nostalgie – Rumba Congolaise,” on vinyl format. Dizzy Mandjeku is considered a living guitar legend. The guitar riff from Stromae’s Papaoutai, ten years on tour with Zap Mama and besties with Baloji. Over the years he […]
Brain Freeze – First single of the EP With their authentic formula the Belgian Jamaican Jazz Orchestra return with a brand new EP. Again serious musicianship combined with the ingenious compositions of guitarist Wouter Rosseel (Pura Vida, Lee Scratch Perry, The Congos) but this time with a more rootsy, vintage feel. Inspired by the rythmic […]
