Tag Archives: african music
Azingele Remix Contest: “Exercise Patience”

Azingele Remix Contest: “Exercise Patience”

on February 27, 2011

We’ve received a few messages from remixers asking for a bit more time to finish their work. Based on what we’ve heard so far, we have no reason to want to stymie their talent, and our past remix contest have run on African time anyway… so you got yourself an extra couple of weeks to [...]

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About Music Markets in Africa – PopKomm Panel

on February 25, 2011

Last Fall in Berlin, Akwaaba Music’ Benjamin Lebrave moderated a panel for All2GetherNow / PopKomm in Berlin. The panel looked into the specifics and opportunities in the business of music, in Africa. Joining him were Penya Africa‘s director and head producer Robert “Wawesh” Wawero. Based in Nairobi, Robert is responsible for albums by Kenyan heavyweights [...]

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Jali’s Konteh Kunda studio in Gambia – We need your gear!

Jali’s Konteh Kunda studio in Gambia – We need your gear!

on February 16, 2011

Jali on the mic.. A nice update from our good friend Steve Pile, the musician who made Jali’s album come to life. Steve is headed back to Konteh Kunda music school in Brikama, Gambia. He is bringing some gear with him to setup a functional recording studio there. Please read through to get the full [...]

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NGOMA 8 – DJ Zhao Kizomba Mixtape

NGOMA 8 – DJ Zhao Kizomba Mixtape

on February 11, 2011

If you hear a Western DJ playing music from Africa, 99% of the time he/she will either be playing old school afrobeat and afrofunk, or super high energy dance music. Unless maybe you find yourself in a Cape Verdian club we doubt you’d hear a lot of more mellow sounds. Well thankfully, as exemplified with [...]

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01/31 WFMU show with DJ Rupture

01/31 WFMU show with DJ Rupture

on February 10, 2011

Last week, Benjamin Lebrave connected with DJ Rupture for his weekly show on New York’s WFMU. If you don’t know about Rupture… well, now’s a good time to learn more about the hyper active producer / journalist. The two had connected last fall in Tilburg for Generation Bass‘ Incubate event. Fast forward a few months, [...]

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