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WAHALA PROJECT
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The latest 12”, which is coming out soon, is by the Wahala Project. It’s a joyous mix of Afrobeat dance called ‘Wahala’ with optimistic lyr… read moreThe latest 12”, which is coming out soon, is by the Wahala Project. It’s a joyous mix of Afrobeat dance called ‘Wahala’ with optimistic lyrics in the face of ‘everyday’ African adversity. They sing, “Armed robber de come for road, Everyb… read moreThe latest 12”, which is coming out soon, is by the Wahala Project. It’s a joyous mix of Afrobeat dance called ‘Wahala’ with optimistic lyrics in the face of ‘everyday’ African adversity. They sing, “Armed robber de come for road, Everybody scatter, scatter, Rich Man today, Poor man tomorrow, Ric… read more -
Phanamanation
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Sound description The Phanamanation mixes Funk-Jazz-Soul with Reggae Dancehall, Afrobeat und Rap. The Band has a tendency towards exotics a… read moreSound description The Phanamanation mixes Funk-Jazz-Soul with Reggae Dancehall, Afrobeat und Rap. The Band has a tendency towards exotics and moves professionaly in the different styles of music. The richness of ideas, colors and their r… read moreSound description The Phanamanation mixes Funk-Jazz-Soul with Reggae Dancehall, Afrobeat und Rap. The Band has a tendency towards exotics and moves professionaly in the different styles of music. The richness of ideas, colors and their rhythmic power characterize their unmistakeable sound. So it’… read more -
The Apagya Show Band
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Femi Abosede
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Femi Abosede is the King of Afrobeat in North America. There’s no question of his authentic claim to the crown. He was born during times of… read moreFemi Abosede is the King of Afrobeat in North America. There’s no question of his authentic claim to the crown. He was born during times of social and political change in the 1960’s in Lagos, Nigeria. As a youth, Abosede was introduced … read moreFemi Abosede is the King of Afrobeat in North America. There’s no question of his authentic claim to the crown. He was born during times of social and political change in the 1960’s in Lagos, Nigeria. As a youth, Abosede was introduced to the great Afrobeat originator and social activist Fela Ku… read more -
Bahta Gèbrè-Heywèt
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Bahta Gèbrè-Heywèt was born April 1943 in Adigrat, Tigray province, Northern Ethiopia. He became a singer after a successful wager. Egged … read moreBahta Gèbrè-Heywèt was born April 1943 in Adigrat, Tigray province, Northern Ethiopia. He became a singer after a successful wager. Egged on by friends, he was selected, along with Girma Bèyènè, from a field of 70 candidates, to become … read moreBahta Gèbrè-Heywèt was born April 1943 in Adigrat, Tigray province, Northern Ethiopia. He became a singer after a successful wager. Egged on by friends, he was selected, along with Girma Bèyènè, from a field of 70 candidates, to become a singer with the Ras Band. He was barely 18 years old. The … read more -
Geraldo Pino & The Heartbeats
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Psyco On Da Bus
3,798 listeners
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Fela Ransome Kuti & Africa 70
3,403 listeners
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Sofi Hellborg
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