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King Britt’s Blacktronika exhibit honours Black electronic artists

Electronic music pioneer King Britt has revealed an exhibit – Blacktronika: Afrofuturism in Electronic Music – which honours people of colour who have been instrumental in bringing house, techno, drum & bass and experimental music to the forefront. Running from now until 25 March at the University Of California (UC), San Diego, Blacktronika: Afrofuturism in Electronic Music also serves as an introduction to the course … Continue reading King Britt’s Blacktronika exhibit honours Black electronic artists

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Tomahawk Bang: Erykah Badu meets drum and bass on On and On remix

Native American DJ/Producer Tomahawk Bang has put together sounds that one can only ever have dreamed of – Erykah Badu vocals to some drum and bass beats, and a house version of a Prince ballad. Tomahawk Bang’s remixes of Erykah Badu’s On and On, On and On (THWKBNG DNB XPERIMENT), and Prince’s Do Me Baby, Do Me Baby (Tomahawk Bangs Pantydropper Bootleg) are available from … Continue reading Tomahawk Bang: Erykah Badu meets drum and bass on On and On remix

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Jazz duo DOMi & JD Beck release NOT TiGHT on Anderson .Paak’s APESHIT label

Jazz duo DOMi & JD Beck have released their new album ‘NOT TiGHT’, featuring Anderson .Paak, Herbie Hancock, and Thundercat. The album is the first on Anderson .Paak’s new label APESHIT, in partnership with Blue Note Records. French keyboard prodigy, DOMi, and JD Beck, a young drummer from Dallas, met in 2018 when they were were both invited to join an ensemble performing at the National … Continue reading Jazz duo DOMi & JD Beck release NOT TiGHT on Anderson .Paak’s APESHIT label

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One-drum: Learn the djembe with video tutorials from Master Ghanaian drummer Abbas Dodoo

One-drum has released a series of online tutorials on traditional Ghanaian drumming, which goes from the absolute basics through to more advanced techniques. The short video tutorials on using the djembe are lead by Master Ghanaian Drummer and One-Drum leader, Abbas Dodoo, who has worked with Van Morrison and CREAM drummer Ginger Baker. The London-based One-drum collective is a “collaborative ensemble of professional performers, artists … Continue reading One-drum: Learn the djembe with video tutorials from Master Ghanaian drummer Abbas Dodoo

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Sahel Sounds release compilation, Music from Saharan WhatsApp

Sahel Sounds have released a greatest hits compilation on vinyl, Music from Saharan WhatsApp, which brings together tunes from their popular WhatsApp EP series. The LP features tracks by Sahel Sounds artists including Etran de L’Aïr, Hama, Alkibar Jr, Amaria Hamadaler (of Les Filles de Illighadad), and artists new to the label like Bounaly and Andal Sukabe. In Africa, mobile phones have become a tool of … Continue reading Sahel Sounds release compilation, Music from Saharan WhatsApp

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GongBox: Music streaming platform putting African artists in the spotlight while maintaining their independence

GongBox is a music streaming app focused on bringing awareness of African artists, creators, and dreamers, while also allowing African musicians to stay independent, owning 100% of their creations. Created by South African artist Black Coffee, Gongbox strives to be a platform for the people, shining a light on talents that may be hidden from the vast majority of the world. The app, which has … Continue reading GongBox: Music streaming platform putting African artists in the spotlight while maintaining their independence

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Artist Spotlight: DIVINEANGEL

DIVINEANGEL are a London-based duo, who with their fusion of afro-rhythms, soul and psychedelic rock, create music and lyrics with the intention to motivate, inspire, heal, unite, and to remind listeners of their truth, their inner truth. A collaboration between Yoruba-British artist muva of Earth and Asante-British artist, Angel SEKA, the friends describe their sounds as “Afro-futuristic Punk”. Earlier this year, DIVINEANGEL released their first … Continue reading Artist Spotlight: DIVINEANGEL

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Tune of the Day for Sunday 17 April 2022: Soul Connection by John Patton — Feline Basslines

John Patton’s Soul Connection is a message that there is a reason why you are drawn to certain beings, certain things in life and why such keep coming up on your radar. The more you are aware of yourself, you then acknowledge and accept that it is you who is at the centre of the… Tune of the Day for Sunday 17 April 2022: Soul Connection … Continue reading Tune of the Day for Sunday 17 April 2022: Soul Connection by John Patton — Feline Basslines

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Tune of the Day for Friday 15 April 2022: Paved by Nate Smith — Feline Basslines

From the moment you fully accept your truth, every step you take on your path from then on you “walk” on firm ground. Nate Smith’s Paved comes in recognition of your acknowledgement of self, your responsibility, and your strength. The post Tune of the Day for Friday 15 April 2022: Paved by Nate Smith appeared… Tune of the Day for Friday 15 April 2022: Paved by … Continue reading Tune of the Day for Friday 15 April 2022: Paved by Nate Smith — Feline Basslines

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