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The countdown is on! In just one week, Marseille will come alive with the sounds of the world music-world as Babel Music XP returns for its third edition from 20 to 22 March. For three days, artists, agents, festival programmers, and cultural entrepreneurs from across the world will converge in Marseille to exchange ideas, discover new talent, and build lasting collaborations. With a carefully curated lineup spanning genres and continents, the festival is a platform for musical innovation, breaking down […]...
On Monday, the 24th of March, The Jazz Cafe in Camden welcomes Suntou and Mamudou Susso, a father-and-son duo bringing the rich tradition of the kora to London. This performance is a journey through centuries of Mandinka griot heritage, blending ancestral storytelling with fresh, contemporary energy. The kora, a 22-string harp-lute, has been central to West African music for generations, carrying both melody and rhythm in a way that feels almost otherworldly. Mamudou Susso, a master of the instrument, has […]...
As spring bursts onto the scene, Marseille is set to become a living map of the world music world. From 20th to 22nd March, Babel Music XP returns, revitalising the legacy of its predecessor, Babel Med Music. Inspired by the myth of Babel, the festival fosters connections across cultures, with each performance blending heritage and forward-looking approaches. More than a decade on, it remains a key annual event for artists, industry professionals, and music enthusiasts worldwide. For its 2025 edition, […]...
With Bandcamp Fridays making a return, we thought it was the perfect time to revive our Rhythm Passport shopping list, a tried-and-true habit of recommending fresh and exciting releases for your Bandcamp haul. The first Bandcamp Friday of the year is happening today, 7 March 2025 (from midnight to midnight PST), with more dates to mark on your calendar: 2 May, 1 August, 5 September, 3 October, and 5 December. If you’re unfamiliar with the initiative, Bandcamp Fridays launched in […]...
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French-Caribbean electro-jazz collective Dowdelin brings us Tchenbé!, an album that effortlessly fuses vibrant funk, jazz-inflected soul, and danceable electronic grooves with poignant storytelling. Dowdelin is co-founded by multi-instrumentalist and producer David Kiledjian and singer-songwriter Olivya Victorin. The band explores their shared love for contemporary jazz, US R&B, and neo-soul. In this new album, Dowdelin continues to shape their boundless musical journey through their deep connection to the rhythms and melodies of Olivya’s Martinique heritage. Their 2022 album Lanmou Lanmou focused […]...
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