It’s very interesting to observe how contemporary sounds meet the heritage of tradition, especially in African countries, which are rapidly...
At age of 66 and with a career spanning almost 50 years, Clinton Fearon could be peacefully considering retirement. But...
In a month’s time, on the 21st of April, London will be blown away by the sound of Orkesta Mendoza....
On the eve of the release of his latest album Transparent Water, Senégalese kora player, percussionist and singer Seckou Keita was packing to...
Caribbean societies are often subject to a certain gaze, in search of exotica. The cultural region’s best musicians are those...
Last year’s Analog Africa compilation (Legend of Funana) brought the tiny islands to our attention as an influential musical force....
The fear across the world that Trump’s ‘extreme vetting’ executive order was a poorly conceived smokescreen to appease an angry,...
As sometimes happens to music industry personalities, Raffaele Costantino also felt the need to create a character and wear the...
IRL’s double album, Terraforming In Analogue Space – IRL Remixes 2000 – 2015 celebrates 15 years (2000-2015) of the unique,...
If there’s a genre-defying band par excellence, it has to be Baba Zula. Throughout its 20-year story, celebrated this year...
There are people who want to build walls and others who aim to tear them down, both metaphorical and physical....
Welcome back to Rhythm Passport on Air. This month, we have decided to give a new look to our broadcast....