Various Artists – Nigeria Afrobeat Special: The New Explosive Sound in 1970’s Nigeria (Soundway/Fuse)
This album should be subtitled ‘what Fela did to the Nigerian music scene in the…
Bob is the features editor of Cyclic Defrost. He is also evil. You should not trust the opinions of evil people.
This album should be subtitled ‘what Fela did to the Nigerian music scene in the…
Ben Swire is from San Francisco. From Here To There is his debut album and…
Glisten is the first collaboration between Melbourne guitarist and sound artist Tim Catlin and prolific…
In the late 60’s, early 70’s Fela Kuti and band recorded a number of albums…
Legendary Nigerian Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti’s 1969 trip to the US changed everything. It was…
With Nigerian Afrobeat music currently enjoying a resurgence with the likes of Seun Kuti harking…
This duo, who I’m assuming are US based refer to their music as ethno industrial,…
Ever the investigators, this is the first of a proposed three part series from Strut…
There’s a certain playfulness inherent in legendary Nigerian Afrobeat icon Fela Kuti’s Roforofo Fight. Whilst…
The late great Ali Farka Toure was apparently quite ill when he recorded this, his…
Public Opinion Afro Orchestra are a Melbourne big band Afrobeat Orchestra who blend African influenced…
Nommo Ogo are an old school synthesizer worshipping trio from Oakland. There’s a real link…
Well you can’t complain about false advertising from this Ottawa sextet. We’re trading in spiritual…
Besh o droM are an incredibly creative Hungarian folk ensemble that blend the traditions with…