Nowadays we’re doing multiple #musicbreaks on Twitter and Facebook when the spirits move us. We figured we’d

Mali’s on our mind. Mostly because of the confusion. Reports from Bamako abound, while there’s still

One of my favorite MCs / hip hop producers, Damu the Fudgemunk. I always check for

Kenyan artist Rabbit is working hard to get the word out about his new album Orutu

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQb5qJRy0QY German singer-songwriter Joy Denalane (born to a South African father who’s a cousin of Hugh

Londoner Szjerdene’s Blue Lullaby. Her music is produced by Glenn Nichols, while the video was made

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WhyqJb0VZtQ What better way to start the week than with some a cappella soul courtesy of

Five for the weekend. I haven’t done this in a while. First up Philadelphians Chill Moody (rapper) and

That first line is one by Tunde Adebimpe (joined by fellow TV on the Radio musician

Remember when famed DJ and tastemaker, Diplo, got mad at Africa is a Country’s Boima for

Not only is it Human Rights Day in South Africa today (read up on its meaning

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gd6W5jjOgRA Mokobe commentates on the actions of Rihannon, Naomi Campboule, Rachida Beckham and friends over a

Another tune off the Tony Allen—Damon Albarn—Flea conglomerate project Rocket Juice & The Moon. “Follow-Fashion” plays

Young Philippe Ndour is the nephew of Senegalese pop star Youssou Ndour. And just like his uncle

We want to step off #Kony2012 (we promise to lay off them by this weekend), but

Kefee (from Nigeria) and Becca (from Ghana) bring their version of ‘Dan Maliyo’. Pop and play