Seun Kuti – IMF ft. M1 (from Dead Prez)
Nigerian musician Seun Kuti, spilling out his political views in the colourful Afro-Beat track IMF.
Non-Western
Snide Rhythms – Ginger Baker In Africa (Auntie Flo Remix)
Aphex Twin meets Fela Kuti in Auntie Flo’s choral crossed with tribal edit
Vibe Nuh – Calimocho
Jazzy Middle Eastern and Afro percussion production makes for a trippy and funked fusion sound
Monday Morning Mixtape 022
New tracks from Little Dragon and Kanye West in this morning’s mixtape…
Bristol Spotlight: Andy Compton
One of Bristol’s best kept and prolific secrets in house and soul. Mix and Q&A to mark the release of his new album.
Tinariwen – Islegh Taghram Tifhamam
Beautiful new track from West-African Folk/Blues band Tinariwen
Erkut Taçkın – Sevmek Istiyorum (Mehmet Aslan Rework)
Crazy disco edit of a rare Turkish funk tune from Turkish-born producer Mehmet Aslan.
Seth Carter – Baba Mi (feat. Craig Huckaby)
From the debut EP of Ohio DJ/producer, straight out the Fela Kuti handbook of dance music.
Mr Assister – Bala
Premiered on James Blake’s Radio 1 Residency, from the drummer in his live band.
Ones To Watch in 2014: Part 2
Part 2 of our Ones To Watch in 2014; featuring Cécile McLorin Salvant, Clap! Clap!, Mssingno and more…