Tag: Song Premieres

Premiere: “Kololi Under the Moon” by Populous

Using field recordings, the Italian producer builds a dance reverie for new compilation album Senegambia

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Florence, Italy-based label Voodoo Rebel proposed an interesting challenge to 11 producers around the world. During trips to Senegal and Gambia, label founder Leonard P walked around holding his panoramic mic and smartphone to take field recordings: from the hustle and bustle of the streets and homes, to concerts and communal events, and the quieter sounds of nature. Each of the 11 selected producers then …

Premiere: “Time” by EMEFE

Funk served fresh, a new track and accompanying EP from the NYC afrobeat band

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NYC afrobeat dance band staple EMEFE, founded by beast of a drummer and vocalist Miles Arntzen (who keeps the beat for Antibalas and Will Butler of Arcade Fire), will have you hooked after one live show. (Start with them funking up a van with their song “Release.”) The band’s current roster is composed of musicians all skilled in their own right, including Doug Berns (guitar), …