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The Top 150 Best Albums of the '70s

The Top 150 Albums of the ’70s

Treble revisits a list concept from its earlier years for the sake of diving deeper into the polyester decade.

congotronics international where's the one review

KOKOKO! : Fongola

The Congolese group’s latest is a stunning polyrhythmic blend of lo-fi sounds and high-energy dance music.

kolumbo gung ho review

Khruangbin : Hasta El Cielo

A remixed and reconfigured version of the band’s 2018 album finds them discovering more grooves.

Caetano Veloso debut album reissue

Caetano Veloso’s 1968 debut album to be reissued on vinyl

The Tropicália classic is back on vinyl.

Nebula Rosa album premiere

Premiere: Stream Nebula Rosa’s eclectic, psychedelic debut album, Bengala

Hear the bilingual, gorgeous new album from the eclectic indie rock outfit.

Os Mutantes album 1968

Os Mutantes’ debut album is a perfect distillation of chaotic joy

We take a look back at the classic album as it turns 50.

Here Lies Man : You Will Know Nothing

Afrobeat grooves collide with heavy stoner rock riffs in the L.A. band’s second full-length in just a year.

Os Mutantes tour dates 2018

Os Mutantes announce U.S. tour dates

The Tropicalia legends will return to the states.

Seun Kuti Black Times review

Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 : Black Times

A fitting and powerful continuation of the Afrobeat legacy.

Hailu Mergia Lala Belu review

Hailu Mergia : Lala Belu

A vibrant collection of updated Ethio-jazz sounds and loose, melodic jam sessions.

avalanche kaito review

Zazou/Bikaye/CY1 : Noir Et Blanc

An album so ahead of its time, we’re still struggling to keep up.

Knitting Factory to release Fela Kuti box set curated by Erykah Badu

Seven of the Afrobeat legend’s classic albums compiled into a limited edition box set.

Here Lies Man Ritual Divination review

Antibalas : Where the Gods Are In Peace

The Afrobeat collective remain committed to the groove.

Zazou Bikaye CY1 reissue

Zazou Bikaye CY1’s African synth-funk album Noir et Blanc to be reissued

An African synth-funk classic finally being pressed to vinyl after more than 30 years.

kokoroko could we be more review

Tony Allen : The Source

The Afrobeat legend nods to his past while taking jazz into the future.

Guest Playlist: Bleach Everything’s Graham Scala soundtracks a global revolution

The hardcore guitarist lines up tracks from Anohni, Alice Coltrane, Algiers and more.

Tony Allen new album The Source

Tony Allen announces new album The Source, featuring Damon Albarn

Longtime Fela Kuti drummer announces debut album for Blue Note.