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Two meditative tracks, a hazy lament, a bit of funk and more new music this week
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Moor Mother: DUST TOGETHER
Musician, poet and activist Moor Mother (aka Camae Ayewa) just released Jazz Codes, a lustrous, tranquil and thoughtful album with cameos from Melanie Charles, Orion Sun, Jason Moran, AKAI SOLO, Fatboi Sharif …
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Jazzy synth-pop, subdued psych-pop, textured folk and more new music from the week
Obongjayar feat. Nubya Garcia: Wrong For It
Calabar, Nigeria-born, London-based artist Obongjayar has just released his debut album, Some Nights I Dream of Doors, and from it comes “Wrong For It” featuring jazz musician Nubya Garcia. The track incorporates synth-pop, …
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Bright electro-pop, an experimental jazz journey, a soulful track and more new music
JOYFULTALK: Ballad In 9
Canadian recording artist JOYFULTALK (aka multidisciplinary artist, musician and composer Jay Crocker) opens the door to an atmospheric, experimental jazz journey with his latest release, “Ballad In 9.” From Crocker’s forthcoming album, Familiar …
Asa: Morning Man
From Nigerian-French artist Asa’s album V, “Morning Man” is a softly luminous love song. The singer-songwriter (also known as Bukola Elemide) has created a tender track that’s befitting of her fifth studio …
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From sultry funk to powerful soul, our favorite new music this week
Robert Glasper feat. YEBBA: Over
From pianist, songwriter and producer Robert Glasper’s long-awaited third installment of his Black Radio series (which debuted in 2010), “Over” features vocals by YEBBA. The two previously collaborated on “Fuck Yo Feelings” in …
Quiet Dawn feat. Oliver Night: Change Must Come
Parisian multi-instrumentalist and producer Quiet Dawn (aka Will Galland) taps London-based DJ, producer and singer Oliver Night for his laidback, soulful vocals on the jazzy “Change Must Come.” The vibrant song—replete with …