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Producer Matthew Key—AKA DJ M-Point goes deep with a rising South African artist/producer on the evolution of kwaito and hip-hop in one of Africa’s most exciting contemporary music scenes.

Afropop Closeup Season Six

CloseUp: Simphy

Track 1 on Jack Barone & Robohands' collaborative EP 'R.F.I.'

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Edge of Blue

The Lonely City

Ruby Rushton return with cinematic new single “Walk to Regio's”, the lead single from the London UK jazz quartet’s highly anticipated 'Legacy!' album on 22a Records.

As a bandleader, flautist, saxophonist, producer, DJ and label boss, Tenderlonious has earned his polymath stripes. On "Walk to Regio's", Ed takes inspiration from multi-talented legend Isaac Hayes, in particular his ‘Shaft’ soundtrack. 

“I’ve always been obsessed with film music and it’s played a key role in my approach to composition. Issac Hayes’s ‘Shaft’ soundtrack is one of my favourites and has had a big influence on my music over the years. “Walk to Regio’s” is my salute to Issac Hayes and is a nod to one of the coolest films ever made!”

Ruby Rushton trade the hustle and bustle of 1970s Harlem for the restless, ever-shifting energy of contemporary South London. A hypnotic piano motif sets the tone, locking into a deep groove laced with crisp horns and percussive layers. The rhythm section stays tight and purposeful, giving space for quick bursts of improvisation - each solo a snapshot of raw, soulful musicianship. It all circles back to that familiar refrain, closing with a flourish that feels both grounded and soaring.

'Legacy!' marks the fifth full length outing from the Ed ‘Tenderlonious’ Cawthorne led group who helped pave the way for the recent wave of jazz that has ignited the capital and enchanted the world. 

“Walk to Regio's” is released across all digital platforms on 31st July and you can pre-order ‘Legacy!’ on LP / CD / download on this day as well.

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Exclusive Premiere: Ruby Rushton "Walk to Regio's" (22a Records)

Tremendous Fantastic

Hourglass

Lo Life

Luisa (Feat. Azymuth) - Lenha Na Fogueira

Come Wander With Me

Frankie Lee – I’ve Thought About Living 
Buddy Holly – Well…Alright 
The King Pins – It Wont Be That Way Always 
Baby Huey & The Babysitters – Beg Me 
The Coasters – Hey Sexy 
Duane Eddy & The Ventures – I Fought the Law 
The Cadets – Rollin’ Stone 
King Solomon – New Figure 
James Ray – St James Infirmary 
Dimples Jackson – Love Comes Tumbling Down 
Sherri Taylor- He’s The One That Rings My Bell 
Ben E. King My Heart Cries For You 

Recent Songs #112 :: Well... Alright!

N'Téro

N'Téro (feat. Modou Touré & Andy Platts)

"The instrumental for ‘Blame’ was recorded when I was making ‘While I’m Distracted’. It was just a big jam but it had this irresistible quality to it, especially Sam’s groove. I couldn’t find my way back into the song until recently when I needed a vessel to express some emotions I had been bottling up."

London-based New Zealander Arjuna Oakes is back with new single ‘Blame’, a hypnotic groove steeped in Latin-boogie rhythms and the open-hearted soul-jazz energy that’s quickly becoming his signature.

Blame

Arjuna Oakes - Blame

Afropop Worldwide is an internationally syndicated weekly radio series, online guide to African and world music, and an international music archive, that has introduced American listeners to the music cultures of Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean since 1988. Our radio program is hosted by Georges Collinet from Cameroon, the radio series is distributed by Public Radio International to 110 stations in the U.S., via XM satellite radio, in Africa via and Europe via Radio Multikulti. 

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