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February 2025

Fela Kuti On Bandcamp
If you're looking for African music releases you can hold in your hand, don't forget about Bandcamp.
Picks of the Week - William Last (Botswana)
"(William Last) made us laugh our lungs out, but the entertainer, which he likes to refer himself to, was more into music even before doing comedy."
Dive Into East African Music With The Singing Wells Project
An impressive project that focuses on the traditional music of East Africa - mostly Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania.
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Country Music In Africa - Jim Reeves
"Jim Reeves was a popular American country music singer who toured and starred in a South African film in the 1960s. He was more popular in South Africa…
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Pick of the Week - K1 De Ultimate (Nigeria)
A song by K1 De Ultimate (aka King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal), from Nigeria.
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Oldies Week - "Mbube" (Solomon Linda)
We're taking a week to look at old African songs that became popular outside the continent. This time it's "Mbube," by Solomon Linda. Later reworked as…
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Oldies Week - "Skokiaan" (August Musarurwa)
We're taking a week to look some old African songs that became popular outside the continent. "Skokiaan" is a jaunty Zimabwean instrumental that's been…
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Oldies Week - "Guabi Guabi" (George Sibanda)
Taking a week to look some old African songs that became popular outside the continent. This one became popular with American folk musicians in the…
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Picks of the Week - Pastor Richard Maritim (Kenya)
A doubleheader of gospel songs and upbeat, colorful videos from Kenya.
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Oliver Mtukudzi Covers Week #3 - "Hear Me Lord" (Bonnie Raitt)
Taking a week to feature a few cover versions of Oliver Mtukudzi's songs.
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Oliver Mtukudzi Covers Week #2 - "Wasakara"
Taking a week to feature a few cover versions of Oliver Mtukudzi's songs.
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