Digg Punk Rock? Then check out Punk in Africa a documentary on the punk movement in Southern Africa notably Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa and Kenya. It is co-produced by Meerkat Media (Johannesburg, South Africa) and Bohemian Lion Productions and Peligroso Productions (Prague, Czech Republic). The documentary highlights four major aspects: The origins of punk in Africa in the early 1970s... 

Check out the latest hip hop video from Kenyan rapper Fikrah Teule. ‘Fikrah Teule’ translates to ‘clearly, consciously examined/chosen thoughts or just ‘chosen thoughts’ as preferred. Fikra is a swahili word meaning thoughts, the letter H at the end of the word fikra is added as emphasis. Fikrah Teule is a humble poet/conscious MC who’s main concern is creating self-awareness with lyrics... 

“Who says bongo ain’t a contender?” Rhymes from Karabani in his latest hip hop music video. Check it out.  Read More →

The Extraordinaires is a hip hop collaboration album between Zambian emcee The Holstar (Slamdunk records, Zone Fam founder) and Canada based producer Teck-Zilla (Str8buttah Productions). The 10 track album features appearances by Mister Rae, Dominant 1, Zubz and Al Kani and includes tracks like the self questioning Blackman Struggling ( Mister Rae of Str8buttah), nostalgia inducing Past Present... 

Check out some Angolan House/Kuduro from Shelby Da Mata with her music video for Nangayte . Directed by Drhochifu  Read More →

Nappy Vendetta Music presents the debut release from Mickaela Fay out on Have Plenty Music Publishing. Bound for Love is the debut release from South African London based vocalist Mickaela Fay. Having made the rounds around London with the Roundhouse Jazz Ensemble, Mickaela is no stranger to live performances. Entering 2012 on a laid back old school vibe Bound for Love is rendered with the voice... 

Conscious Hip Hop from Tribo Sul. Check out their music video “Marxa” below Via ZwelaTV  Read More →

It’s all over the news: Senegalese singer Youssou N’Dour announced that he will be running as a candidate in Senegal’s presidential elections in February. Youssou N’dour is best known for his 1994 hit single with Neneh Cherry ” Seven seconds”. Youssou N’Dour registered his candidancy after an overwhelming number of Senegalese peoples asked him to run for president. Abdoulaye... 

Check out Badi an unclassifiable MC, “Belgicain” of Congolese origin. He claims this gap, and doesnt want to fit his music in one box. Never satisfied, and an avid researcher in sounds has resulted in his nickname as Belgian Hip-Hop Spike Lee. Badi lyrics are a mixture of humour and reflection, entertainment, baring his soul, African consciousness and absolute universalism. Always busy looking... 

Check out this nice Cesaria Evora mash-up by the Beat Jewelers. In their words: “With respect to the Late Cesaria Evora, We share this mix we made of Carl Craig’s remix screwed and mashed. Enjoy!”  Read More →