Konono n°1 meets Batida – Nlele Kalusimbiko
https://amf.didiermary.fr/konono-n1-meets-batida-nlele-kalusimbiko/
Video for “Nlele Kalusimbiko” featuring AF Diaphra on vocals and Papa Juju on guitar, filmed in Portugal.
For this new album, the legendary Congolese band has joined forces with acclaimed Angolan/Portuguese artist Batida aka Pedro Coquenão. Along with producer Vincent Kenis, they convened in Batida’s garage-cum-studio in [...]
ruzzztydeep, Nkukza SA - Jazzical Moments
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZFo1SlYu5U
A track that throws us back to the underground & experimental roots of the #Amapiano movement.
New video "Oda Ye" for Afrotronix' upcoming album "Future Tribe".
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBReJxzI87s
Shot in Ennedi Natural and Cultural Reserve in northern Chad.
More Afrotronix on AMF: https://amf.didiermary.fr/?s=afrotronix
M00tion - Brii Bass
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9LYxoJjwr8
Nakhane - Killer '25
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_3231Y795g
More music: https://amf.didiermary.fr/?s=nakhane
Pongo – Kuzola
https://amf.didiermary.fr/pongo-kuzola/
Kuduro star Pongo was Buraka Som Sistema singer.
“Kuzola” is an expression from Kimbundu, a traditional Angolan language, which means to LOVE truly.
Kabza De Small - Siyabonga Feat. featuring Nontokozo Mkhize and Mthunzi
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0lITUMwq2Cc
Medicine Man Orchestra – Les Rythmes
https://amf.didiermary.fr/medicine-man-orchestra-rythmes/
The Medicine Man Orchestra project was born from the meeting between the Beninese griot Seidou Barassounon and the French producer Mathieu Insa. It is a true sensory journey that brings together on stage the percussions of Mélissa Hié (Burkina Faso), the electronic machines of Alissa Sylla (Senegal) and the incantations of the griot. [...]
Kore, Cheikha Rimitti - Rimitti Riddim 2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=buAP0eU5R3I
"Algerian DJ and producer Kore samples the late Algerian raï icon Cheikha Rimitti for Raï'n'B anthem 'Rimitti Riddim 2.' Rimitti was a pioneer of Algerian women singing songs of lust in public."
Jinji Boolin - Umdali Feat. Ovuyonke
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PgJszOZzQMA
"Umdali" means "Creator."
Jolof Bass Music – Guiss Guiss Bou Bess
https://amf.didiermary.fr/jolof-bass-music-guiss-guiss-bou-bess/
Après le succès de leur premier album “Set Sela”, et après avoir présenté leur musique habitée et explosive sur les scènes du monde, le trio afro-futuriste franco-sénégalais présente “Jolof Bass Music”, qui transpire le bouillonnement musical de Dakar, la chaleur des clubs du continent Africain, et les traditions séculaires sénégalaises. [...]
Ammar 808 - Aman Aman Feat. Meriem Bettouhami
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAXb1mMw5M4
Sofyann Ben Youssef, aka AMMAR 808, released his third album, Club Tounsi, blending Mezoued folk music & rhythms with bass-heavy instrumentation.
Musique de Fëte
https://amf.didiermary.fr/musique-de-fete/
The “Musique de Fëte” collective was started by Nowadays Records and the producer KasbaH to spotlight the electronic Eastern scene through a series of mixtapes and parties in Europe and the Maghreb.
With Musique de Fëte Vol. 4, a meticulously curated compilation by KasbaH, the artist continues his exploration of Maghreb and Middle Eastern sounds […]
#Algeria #Compilation #Morocco #Tunisia #Electro #EDM #Blaugust
Emmanuel Jal – Chaak
https://amf.didiermary.fr/emmanuel-jal-chaak-bun-xapa/
“Chaak” is a collaboration between South Sudanese artist Emmanuel Jal and South African producer and DJ, Bun Xapa. Emmanuel Jal is a former child soldier, turned international recording artist, activist and philanthropist. Bun Xapa comes from a rural township and broke through into the AfroHouse scene in 2023.
“Chaak” which means ‘Milk’ in Emmanuel’s mother tongue […]
Batida (2012)
https://amf.didiermary.fr/batida-2012/
The debut album from Batida, the brainchild of Angolan / Portuguese Pedro Coquenão. A distinctly modern and vibrant project with its feet firmly rooted in the past, these tracks combine samples from old 1970s Angolan tracks with modern electronic dance music. Music is the starting point but through dance, graphics, photography, radio and video, Batida […]
Love Lokombe – Dindon
https://amf.didiermary.fr/love-lokombe-dindon/
Membre fondateur de KOKOKO!, le groupe de musiciens bricoleurs de Kinshasa, Love Lokombe est auteur-compositeur et multi-instrumentiste. […]
Fulu Miziki (Kolektiv)
https://amf.didiermary.fr/fulu-miziki-kolektiv/
The story of Fulu Miziki [music from the garbage] is sprawling and complex and constantly evolving, with various offshoots and band iterations.
The most innovative contemporary outfits, and some of the most surprising hybrid music you’re likely to hear.
Two members left the band in 2016 to form KOKOKO! with French producer Débruit. […]
The GQOM Trilogy
https://amf.didiermary.fr/gqom-trilogy/
Highlighting the continuing evolution of Durban’s globally influential GQOM sound, this special trilogy of releases showcases three separate artists from South Africa’s fertile musical landscape.
The set captures a fresh wave of gqom innovation from DJ Scriby // DJ MaRiiO // DJ Skothan. […]
Onipa – Open my Eyes
https://amf.didiermary.fr/onipa-open-my-eyes/
Onipa’s debut single “Open My Eyes” sets the tone for their high octane fusion of styles, weaving together Congolese guitars lines, disco drums, synth bass and K.O.G’s distinctive pidgin rap. The song tells us how in a world full of confusion and distraction, we sometimes need to look inside ourselves for the answers. […]
Onipa – Off the Grid
https://amf.didiermary.fr/onipa-off-the-grid/
Off the Grid by Onipa is a journey that joins the origin story of dance rhythms from Africa to electronic dance music of today’s clubs and festivals, connecting African folklore and storytelling to rap, jazz and hip hop.
Video shot around the coast of Accra in Ghana. […]
Mbongwana Star – From Kinshasa
https://amf.didiermary.fr/mbongwana-star-kinshasa/
Following the split of Staff Benda Bilili in December 2012, the core of the group created Staff Mbongwana International.
If you remember the news, the band split, after some “problems” between their new “management” and the booking agency that took care of their tours since the band started. [...]
Amadou & Mariam – Masiteladi Feat. M
https://amf.didiermary.fr/amadou-mariam-masiteladi-feat-m/
The song “Masiteladi”, featuring Matthieu Chedid (aka -M-) was released on “Welcome to Mali” in 2008, and was part of a promo album in 2010 with remixes by multiple known DJs or artists (Bob Sinclar, Akon, Mo DJ…).
Ghoula – Drum & Gasba
https://amf.didiermary.fr/ghoula-drum-gasba/
Ghoula is a tunisian self-made musician and producer. He dedicated his career to creating and refining a unique sound-defying style. Drum & Gasba is from his latest release “Demi-Ecrémé.” Ghoula explores the art of sampling, on sounds that are traditional (through field recordings or from his vinyl collection), in a groovy way as well as […]
Ethno Burst - KEUR SAMBA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-CAbZxfmupY
The name "Keur Samba" comes from Parisian legendary club from same name where Ethno Burst was invited for their first ever performance. This song is then dedicated to the club and manager.
The Afro-Electro duo by Holt Sivers & Coffee Jimmy is always hidden behind ritual Bamileke elephant maks.
EP (2022): https://soundcloud.com/ethnoburst/sets/afro-venture-in-sound
