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TRACK X TRACK: Chico Mann’s New Album, Magical Thinking
The inimitable Chico Mann is back with a new album on Soundway Records, titled Magical Thinking, and we're excited to to have a track by track rundown for you from the...
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Mojeed Brings Nigerian Culture to the Rap Game
There’s this song by a London-based rapper who goes by the name of Mojeed that rests its palm on your soul. And yes, the Nigerian-American Brooklyn native feverishly...
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UK’s Josephine has a Voice That Could Topple Dictators
Name: Josephine Oniyama, known as Josephine
Where she's from: Manchester, UK
When she started: Debut album released in 2012.
Genre: Folk soul
Most Similar:...
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La Chiva Gantiva: From Bogota to Brussels
Name: La Chiva Gantiva
Where They’re From: Brussels, Belgium
Genre: Afro-Colombian Roots Funk
Most Similar: Pernett, Bomba Estereo, MAKU
Sounds Like: James...
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Join the Worldwide Felabration October 15
October 15 marks the birthday of one of the most influential artists of all time; the inventor of Afrobeat, perpetual thorn in Nigerian politicians' side, and...
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Afro-Funk Goes Brazilian With Bixiga 70
Name: Bixiga 70
Where They’re From: São Paulo, Brazil
When They Started: 2011
Genre: Instrumental, Brazilified Afro-Funk
Most Similar: Antibalas, Budos...
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Antibalas: And The (Afro)beat Goes On
Afrobeat. Fela Kuti. The Shrine. Egypt 80.
Chances are, these days, that at least one of those names is familiar to you. Before Antibalas appeared on the scene in the...
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Artist Of The Week: Vote For Your Favorite!
The weekend is finally here and it's time to choose MTV Iggy's Artist of the Week!
This is a round-up of the best global bands we found this week. You have a week,...