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Music No Get Enemy Music No Get Enemy
Apr 12, 2018
DJ Meredith
43 years later, Fela Kuti’s guitarist, Kologbo, who played on nearly all of Fela’s 70’s records, is paying tribute to his former bandleader!
Your Pace Or Mine? Your Pace Or Mine?
Apr 10, 2018
DJ Meredith
Electronica via Martin Solveig, Michael White, Kaippa! Take your sweat session to the next level w/ ‘Playin’ Around’ by Teamworx & Sunstars!
Elevate Your Soul Elevate Your Soul
Apr 5, 2018
DJ Meredith
From Femi Kuti’s album ‘One People One World,’ ‘Dem Don Come Again’ directly attacks the hypocrisy of those who kill in the name of religion
Keeping Rhythms Alive Keeping Rhythms Alive
Mar 29, 2018
DJ Meredith
Off the ‘Ojekoo’ EP, ‘Agoro’ is a potential anthem that promises to expand its tentacles beyond West Africa & across the African continent!
Africa Will Be Great Again Africa Will Be Great Again
Mar 22, 2018
DJ Meredith
Wela’J is an Afrobeat-chameleon group consisting of 11 musicians! Intoxicating rhythms tumble & brass resonates to make you dance!
Na Their Way Be That Na Their Way Be That
Mar 15, 2018
DJ Meredith
‘Why So Complicated’ features magnificent guitar licks, exquisite keys and amazing, unique vocals over spell binding afrocentric rhythms!
Bod Squad Bod Squad
Mar 13, 2018
DJ Meredith
Electronica via R3hab, Lammer, Block & Crown, TwinX! Take your sweat session to the next level w/ ‘Other Side’ by Denis Kenzo & Clara Yates!
Music Is The Answer Music Is The Answer
Mar 8, 2018
DJ Meredith
Henry Cole's main goal is to see music as “One World,” a space beyond styles, reaching out w/ a message of determination and unity for all!
Sonic Survivor Sonic Survivor
Mar 1, 2018
DJ Meredith
Muanapoto Is exhilarating as it is unexpected – you’re not sure where the beat will take you next, but you’ll want to be along for the ride!
Water No Get Enemy Water No Get Enemy
Feb 22, 2018
DJ Meredith
W.N.G.E. is more philosophical than political, postulating the motion of water as a metaphor for human interaction & the rhythms of society
African Soul Power African Soul Power
Feb 15, 2018
DJ Meredith
Hiphoppapotamus has down a great rowdy jungle remix of Afriquoi's classic track, 'Pandemadzimai' to celebrate 10 years of Wormfood!
Who Is William Onyeabor? Who Is William Onyeabor?
Feb 8, 2018
DJ Meredith
Legendary Nigerian musician, William Onyeabor, released 8 self-produced albums during the Nigerian civil war, and then he disappeared!
Lagos City Transport Lagos City Transport
Feb 1, 2018
DJ Meredith
Baba Commandant was a rather eccentric & mysterious character from the Ouagadougou underground scene! He was also a traditional Bobo dancer!
One People, One World One People, One World
Jan 25, 2018
DJ Meredith
Bombastic & upbeat, Femi Kuti’s song from his forthcoming album is a call to set aside differences and work towards a more peaceful world!
Music For Your Legs Music For Your Legs
Jan 18, 2018
DJ Meredith
11 bright musicians w/ unbelievable drive makeup Moscow, Russia based band, MOSBRASS! Their music delivers brass and is filled with passion!
AfroBEYOND AfroBEYOND
Jan 11, 2018
DJ Meredith
10-piece, NYC band, R.C.A., focus on the progress and sustainability of Afrobeat as a genre, movement and lifestyle in the United States!
Survivor Survivor
Jan 4, 2018
DJ Meredith
Born in the D.R. of the Congo, Faty, of Tshegue, brings a powerful, worldly energy to her music and she sings with a refreshing passion!

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