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New Age Steppers reissues

New Age Steppers catalog to be reissued through On-U Sound

The group’s four studio albums plus a set of rarities due out in March.

Mdou Moctar Chismiten

Mdou Moctar’s “Chismiten” is electric, dynamic desert blues

Hear the desert blues guitarist’s first single for Matador, and it’s a real heater.

Meridian Brothers deliver an outlandish cumbia comic strip in their “Los Golpeadores de la cumbia” video

See the Colombian cumbia group’s new clip, featuring humorous, vibrant illustrations.

R.I.P. Afrobeat pioneer and drummer Tony Allen

The iconic drummer has died at 80.

Hailu Mergia : Yene Mircha

The Ethiopian legend’s second album in three years boosts the energy and diversity.

Manu Dibango

R.I.P. Cameroonian saxophonist Manu Dibango

Legendary artist behind “Soul Makossa” has died after contracting Covid-19.

Yorkston Thorne Khan Navarasa review

Yorkston/Thorne/Khan : Navarasa: Nine Emotions

A work of varied emotions and gorgeously stark instrumentation.

Hailu Mergia new album Yene Mircha

Hailu Mergia announces new album, Yene Mircha

Hear the new track “Abichu Nega Nega.”

Mdou Moctar Afrique Victime review

Tinariwen : Amadjar

The Malian desert blues band creates a set of music that revels in its subtlety.

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.