Tag Archives: music
Le Hogon in Bamako

Le Hogon in Bamako

Here’s an interesting article about Le Hogon, one of Bamako, Mali’s prime spots for live music. We heard Toumani Diabaté perform there in April 2008, and… are eager to return asap. Except we were told it closed down, any tips on other good music venues in Bamako?

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Galliano & kuduro

Galliano & kuduro

Awesome, AWESOME mix of early (earlier?) kuduro, by Galliano, the first western dood we knew to push kuduro back in 2005 – 2006. If you read French, this interview is very interesting, it’s nice to see someone speak openly, even if it might piss people off. And it will ;p [audio:http://www.tsugi.fr/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1029&Itemid=49] Galliano with Tony Amado, [...]

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BBRAVE @ Bombdiggy (Amsterdam) mix is up

Finally took the time to upload this live mix of BBRAVE rocking Overtoom 301 in Amsterdam last month. Entertain your guests by blasting out the second half of the mix, which will help them get loooooose! Listen below, download on this page, or better yet, subscribe to the podcast, in iTunes, or elsewhere.

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We love “Radioclit present Saga Africa”

We love it, don’t you? Comes out in two weeks… keep your eyes peeled for more!

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11/11 Indepêndencia de Angola

11/11 Indepêndencia de Angola

In 1975, Angola became independent from Portugal, months after the fall of Salazar’s Estado Novo. Rather than repeat the story, read it in wikipedia. To celebrate Angola and its culture, Julia of Africa Kabisa on WMBR is having an Angolan music special on Sunday Nov 22, 4-6pm EST. Julia will interview Akwaaba founder Benjamin Lebrave [...]

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