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
Jamaican Jazz Orchestra – Black Rain out now!
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 […]
‘Gnani’ new single by Aboubakar Traoré & Balima
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. […]
Jamaican Jazz Orchestra – Say Whut?! is out now
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
‘Myrddin & Stijn Kuppens – Oak’ out now !
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 […]
‘Odemba Nostalgie – Rumba Congolaise’ (album) is out now!
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 […]
Jamaican Jazz Orchestra – Brain Freeze out now!
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 […]
Halva – “Musafir” (album) + “The Journey” (videoclip) is out now!
Release Day – Halva’s ‘Musafir’ Album and ‘The Journey’ Video Clip The Journey is one of the central pieces of the album Musafir. Being a musafir, a guest, a stranger, implies to travel. The journey means being in between two worlds, a brief moment of mute weightlessness in which the grief of leaving home and […]
Aboubakar Traoré & Balima release “Sonfo”!
Aboubakar Traoré & Balima – Sonfo 4pm in Bobo-Dioulasso, the courtyards come alive. Everywhere in Sector 22, percussion instruments are brought out and people gather to play, dance and sing for several hours. With their new track Sonfo, Aboubakar Traoré & Balima plunge us into the twilight atmosphere of Burkina Faso’s cultural city.
spëcht – Triptyques album out now
Todaay spëcht releases ‘Triptyques‘ together with a beautiful videoclip by In The Dark Films This album continues their sonic exploration, blending acoustic and electronic elements seamlessly. Divided into three distinct chapters, “Triptyques” offers a wordless narrative, guiding listeners through intricate melodies, innovative percussion, and daring experimental sounds. Each chapter stands as a unique piece, […]