Blitz the Ambassador – Dikembe! (teaser)
https://amf.didiermary.fr/teaser-likembe-blitz-ambassador/
A teaser for the album “Afropolitan Dreams” by Blitz the Ambassador, released in 2014, with guests such as Nneka, Angelique Kidjo, Oum & Seun Kuti.
Pierre Kwenders – The Last Bantu Emperor
https://amf.didiermary.fr/pierre-kwenders-last-bantu-emperor-teaser/
Pierre Kwenders blends genres, cultures, and languages in his indie-Afro electro sound, merging Congolese rumba, pop, and electronica while singing in Lingala, French, English, Tshiluba, and Kikongo. His first album “Le Dernier Empereur Bantou” (the Last Bantu Emperor) was released in 2014.
Bombino – Nomad (EPK)
https://amf.didiermary.fr/first-listen-bombino-nomad/
“Nomad”, released by Omara “Bombino” Moctar in 2013, follows his first recorded album “Agadez” in 2011.
Omara “Bombino” Moctar, a young Tuareg guitarist and songwriter, was raised during an era of armed struggles for independence and violent suppression by government forces. His electrifying jams capture the spirit of resistance and rebellion [...]
Trance Percussion Masters Of South Sudan
https://amf.didiermary.fr/trance-percussion-masters-south-sudan/
A behind-the-scenes look at village life and the making of Wayo’s album (2013), Trance Percussion Masters Of South Sudan.
“Trance Percussion Masters Of South Sudan” celebrates the joy of communal music making. The beating drums and hypnotic chants summon the ancient polyrhythms of Africa’s newest nation." […]
Dhafer Youssef – Diwan of Beauty and Odd
https://amf.didiermary.fr/dhafer-youssef-diwan-beauty-odd-trailer/
Confronting the 24 quarter tones of Arabic music with the 12 semitones of Western music is not an easy task, and the experience often results in an impoverishment for both parties. Dhafer Youssef has managed to conquer, in a resolutely jazz setting, a space of complete freedom for his oud. His ethereal jazz, with long, […]
Blue Note Africa
https://amf.didiermary.fr/blue-note-africa/
In 2022, the legendary jazz label Blue Note Records and UMG Africa launched a new brand to promote African Jazz outside of the continent.
The first release, in January 2023, was an album by South African pianist and composer Nduduzo Makhathini “In The Spirit Of Ntu.” […]
Afel Bocoum – Alkibar
https://amf.didiermary.fr/afel-bocoum-alkibar/
From the 1999 album “Alkibar” by Malian artist Afel Bocoum. He was a member of Ali Farka Toure‘s band for 30 years. Alkibar is also the name of his own band.
Somi – The Lagos Music Salon
https://amf.didiermary.fr/lagos-music-salon-somi/
The Lagos Music Salon is the 4th studio full-length album by jazz hybrid singer and songwriter Somi. It was released in 2014. Somi is an American Jazz and Pop singer and songwriter.
Her music is influenced by her Ugandan and Rwandan roots, and she resides between New York City and Lagos, Nigeria. […]
Thandi Ntuli – Blk Elijah
https://amf.didiermary.fr/thandi-ntuli-blk-elijah/
“Blk Elijah & The Children of Meroë” is the 5th release and 3rd studio album by South African Jazz pianist Thandi Ntuli.
Through her work over a hitherto 13-year career, Thandi has carved space for herself, and others seeking home, to fully exist – thereby firmly situating herself and the contemporary South African generation in […]
Malan Mané – Fidju di lion
https://amf.didiermary.fr/malan-mane-fidju-di-lion/
“Fidju di Lion”, en référence à Amilcar Cabral et aux luttes de libération de la Guinée-Bissau, est un album publié en 2023 par Malan Mané, membre du légendaire groupe Super Mama Djombo.
Nombreux ont pensé qu’il était décédé, mais il vivait simplement en exil en France depuis 40 ans, attendant le moment de revenir à […]
Ebo Taylor – Palaver
https://amf.didiermary.fr/ebo-taylor-palaver/
“Palaver” is a long-lost, previously unreleased 1980 album from Ghanaian guitarist and songwriter Ebo Taylor.
“This was done with my touring band, pretty much the same guys as on the Essiebons records I was making back then,” Ebo Taylor says […]
