Danfo Driver SWOOOOO! 🇳🇬 🇳🇬 🇳🇬 A nigerian classic reimagined with a samba x 3 step mix. The original song to me refects how hard life is in the slums of lagos and I thought it's beautiful to juxtapose it with a sweet samba groove. Of course at the end I switched it up to a 3 step house beat! enjoyyy

Danfo Driver circle of 5th remix. Naija Classic 🇳🇬

West Africans unite over nostalgia and motherly love. Genre range over bounce, samba, 3 step, afro house. 

Yoonu ndaw du gaaw (reminds me of my mum ❤️ for some reason) 🇲🇱

Rock Mbalakh TOWB bounce remix (Senegal) 🇸🇳

African Griot TOWB remix. Mali 🇲🇱

From the heart of Lagos to the soul of a midnight lover, “Stay Tonight” blends smooth Afrobeats rhythms with moody trap undertones, pulling you into a late-night story you won’t forget. Featuring rising star Letty and Naija’s own AjeboBoy DW, this track is pure energy—intimate, emotional, and unforgettable.

✨ Bounce meets vulnerability.
🔥 Afro-trap never sounded this real.

Hit that play.
If you vibe with Fireboy, Rema, or Omah Lay… this one’s yours.
#StayTonight #AjeboBoyDW #TBonTheBeat #AfroTrapVibes

STAY TONIGHT (feat. AjeboBoy DW & Letty)

Armand de Préseau (Nanga Boko Records) présente :
 
"Diggers Of The Lost Ark - Episode #37 (monthly show on Rinse FM) - 15/06/2025"

Hi everyone ! 

Here is the repost of the 37th episode of "Diggers Of The Lost Ark", my monthly show for Rinse FM (www.rinse.fr ; @rinsefm), a 2h live vinyl only selection of grooves from all around the world taken from my personal collection - Enjoy, listen, download & share !!

‼️💥🇧🇯 𝘛𝘩𝘦 1𝘴𝘵 𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘣𝘦 𝘢 𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘣𝘶𝘵𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘉𝘦𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘦𝘳, 𝘮𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘯 & 𝘮𝘢𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘰 𝘎𝘯𝘰𝘯𝘯𝘢𝘴 𝘗𝘦𝘥𝘳𝘰, 𝘧𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘰𝘸𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘵𝘳𝘰𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 « 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘔𝘢𝘯 𝘞𝘩𝘰 𝘚𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴 𝘈𝘭𝘭 𝘈𝘧𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘓𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘶𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘴 » 𝘐’𝘷𝘦 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘳𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦𝘥 (2𝘓𝘗 & 𝘥𝘪𝘨𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘭) 𝘰𝘯 𝘮𝘺 𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘳𝘥 𝘭𝘢𝘣𝘦𝘭 @nanga_boko_records.

You can order "The Man Who Sings All African Languages", my Gnonnas Pedro 2LP + digital retrospective here (50% of the profits go to Gnonnas Pedro's family !) :

https://nangabokorecords.bandcamp.com/album/gnonnas-pedro-the-man-who-sings-all-african-languages

Armand de Preseau (Nanga Boko Records)
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The Man Who Sings All African Languages

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Armand de Preseau (Nanga Boko Records) - Diggers Of The Lost Ark - Episode #37 (Rinse FM 15/06/2025)

@janastasiamusic

In this residency, I explore the rhythms and percussion of traditional music and its influence on contemporary music. It's like looking at the reflection of a spoon and seeing our world in reverse, taking a step back form the music I play, leading me to a different approach to music.

Today’s episode explores African music, from the 60s to present, from Brazzaville, Kinshasa, Ghana, and much more, and multiple genre from Traditional Folk, to Jazz & Funk to electronic music.
David Mottram is joining me for this exciting trip around drums and percussions.

Full track list available on timothee's website: https://timothee.pro/en/posts/thf-radio-shows/

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THF Radio is a community radio broadcasting from the former Tempelhof Airport in Berlin. Follow us: @thfradio

The Concave Side Of The Spoon w/ Jan Astasia & David Mottram // 20.06.25

Retropiano vol 3

West African Records w/Guest DJ Jonny - Vinyl On Queue Episode 53

After a lovely journey through @kontronatura's work and thoughts in our latest Sporecast via @callshopradio, we're closing July with our next session and a very exciting guest. 

With roots over the western part of the African continent, we are thrilled to present you Lenny (@cynthia-lanor) and their exquisite selection. Based in Göttingen, they enrolled in the art of Djing with a massive rhythmic arsenal, which they already showcased at La Popular's latest event, delivering a divine set and performance. 

This mix explores the rich world of drums across Afro genres — from the bounce of West African Afrobeats to the gritty textures of Gqom and the innovative count of 3 Step in the South. It’s a blend of rhythms and vocals that hit deep, stirring something soulful and primal. The kind of sound that moves through your body before your brain even catches up.

Be sure to follow Lenny's (@cynthia-lannor) musical journey and book them for your parties!

When the drum speaks, the wise listen.

Master: @bnyiii

Tracklist

1. AZAMAN – Rema
2. Bundle By Bundle – Burna Boy
3. Uhh Yeahh – Asake
4. Suru – Asake, Stormzy
5. Holy Ghost – Omah Lay
6. iBiZA – IAMDDB
7. Horns In The Sun (Thakzin Remix) – Mo-T, Brenden Praise, Mörda
8. Masungulo – Brenden Praise, MÖRDA
9. Isaka (6am) – CIZA, Jazzworx, Thukuthela
10. Inbox Riddim – Sarz
11. Ulele – Heavy-K, Samthing Soweto, Thakzin, Professor
12. Maradona Riddim – DJ Snake, Niniola
13. The Akan – Caiiro
14. That Organ Track – Shimza
15. Intliziyo Yami – DJ Sbu, Melo, Tweety
16. Teka Munike – Revolution, RubyGold
17. Gunsong – Heavy-K
18. Dumi Hi Phone – PS DJz, Sho Madjozi
19. Truly Dangerous – DJ Pepe, KwaH [NSG], Goldmax
20. Where&#39;s Your Father – QUE DJ, DJ Lag
21. Knock Knock – Goldmax
22. Raptor – DJ Lag, Sinjin Hawke
23. Windeck (Original Version) – Cabo Snoop
24. Atchu Tchutcha – Yuri da Cunha
25. Ziwa Murtu (Vetkuk Vs. Mahoota) – Vetkuk, Mahoota, Kwesta

Áspora Sessions 013 w/ Lenny

313th radio show on KALW 91.7 FM in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Check out the show page here ---> www.kalw.org/show/marcus-rosario

Tracklist:
Cochemea - Ancestros Futuros  
Mario-Georges & Razeen, Mor.lov - Nazel * nzil  
Nu Genea - Scialla  
MATTERS UNKNOWN & Somewhere Soul - Dream of the Contest (feat. megiapa)  
Kokoroko - Da Du Dah  
Roots Artefact - The Big Calm Dubwise  
Thee Marloes - Midnight Hotline  
Sinead Rua - Summer Spells  
Sons of Sevilla - Butterfly  
Potions Music NYC - Mother Oranya  
Sum of Its Parts - Hello High  
Ana Frango Eletrico - A Sua Diversao  
Melly & Slap - Tenha Calma  
No, Tori & Joao Menezes - te ver  
Cristina Camargo - Moral Tem Hora  
The Mauskovic Dance Band - Buckaroo Bank  
Thee Marloes - Beri Cinta Waktu (Instrumental)  
Vumbi Dekula & Dekula Band - Nzenze Ya Kwetu  
WITCH - Bang Bang  
Kanazoe Orkestra - Balan  
Busy Twist, Zongo Abongo, Bryte - Enya Easy  
Ginton, Richard Bona, Salif Keita - Kalaboncoro  
Ginton, Richard Bona, Salif Keita - Kalaboncoro (Instrumental)  
Buscabulla - Incredula  
Soulwax - Run Free  
Kirti Anuraag - Zindagi To Zindagi Hai (Daniel T. Rework)  
STRFKR - Chizzlers  
Q Lazzarus - Summertime  
NBI - Alphawaves  
Sai Galaxy - All Day Cool  
Psychic Mirrors - French Dip  
Leo Basel - Quelle Drole De Vie (Nick the record & dan tyler re-edit)  
East Coast Love Affair - Xylocopa Violacea  


#313 • Live on KALW 91.7 FM San Francisco Bay Area • July 12, 2025

Beats Kebab Takeover w/ Babi - 30th August 2025

Beats Kebab Takeover w/ Shabba - 30th August 2025

337th radio show on KALW 91.7 FM in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Check out the show page here ---> www.kalw.org/show/marcus-rosario

Tracklist:
Everything Is Recorded - The Meadows
Blood Orange - Somewhere in Between
Maribou State & Holly Walker - Otherside
KIRBY - Na$Ty
Stimulator Jones - Paradise Untold
Sum of Its Parts - Hello High
Peggy Gou - Hungboo 
Yellow Fang - Blanket
Happy End - Kaze Wo Atsumete
Yelle - Ce jeu
Aura Safari - Wave Riding
Les Ambassadeurs du Motel de Bamako - Get Up James
Africa Negra - Qua Na Bua Nega Fa
Tete da Bahia - Duplo Sentido
THE TAKE VIBE E.P. - Walking on the Moon
The Honey Drippers - Impeach the President
The J.B.'s - You Can Have Watergate Just Gimme Some Bucks and l'll Be Straight
Dennis Bovell - Heaven
Junior Dell & The D-Lites - Praise You
Borby Norton - Shadows in a Velvet Masquerade
Lulis - Poesia
Chuwi - Falta Algo
Fruko y Sus Tesos - Langaruto
Tommy Olivencia Y Su Orquesta - Trucutu (feat. Chamaco Ramirez)
Laraaji - Kalimba 1 (Glimpse)
LCD Soundsystem - (we don't need this) fascist groove thang (electric lady sessions)
The Human Beinz - Nobody But Me (Pilooski Edit)
Violent Femmes - Gone Daddy Gone
Pugilist & Tamen - Limerick
The Beatles - In My Life


#337 • Live on KALW 91.7 FM San Francisco Bay Area • September 21, 2025

Lyrics By: Paulo Sergio Carvalho 
Intro in Yoruba by: Olawale

Ona mi o, mo n ba lo
Imole ran dun mi lokan

Translation:
"This is my path, I am moving forward
The light shines, it brings joy to my heart.”

From the moment I saw you there
With the sunlight in your hair
I knew my heart had found its way
To love you more with every day

Your laughter brightens up the night
Like fireflies in golden light
Every touch, every embrace
Feels like time just melts away

These beautiful things
The way you smile, the way you shine
Every moment, love still sings
I’m so blessed to call you mine

The way your hand fits into mine
Feels like fate, so true, divine
Through the years, through joy and pain
I’d choose you over and over again

These beautiful things
The way you smile, the way you shine
Every moment, love still sings
I’m so blessed to call you mine

No matter where the road may lead
With you, I have all I need
Through every sunrise, every star
You’re my home, my beating heart

So take my hand, don’t let go
Let’s dance beneath the moonlight’s glow
These beautiful things will never fade
With you, my love, my heart is made

I thank the heavens every night
That you became my beautiful wife
A love so pure, a dream so true
My world is brighter all because of you

I thank the heavens every night
That you became my beautiful wife
A love so pure, a dream so true
My world is brighter all because of you

These beautiful things
The way you smile, the way you shine
Every moment, love still sings
I’m so blessed to call you mine

These beautiful things
The way you smile, the way you shine
Every moment, love still sings
I’m so blessed to call you mine

These Beautiful Things (Olawale Version)

Long lost Bklyn Combine member, young Tyhiem joined the squadron for a long awaited conversation about time spent in Ghana recently for Mali and Che's 25th wedding anniversary vow renewal ceremony. Shout out to Combine family, Aidah Muhammad for planning a wonderful week in Accra with loved ones.

We are the Brooklyn Combine, a non-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities.

Ep 13 Combine Cast Members: Kenneth J. Montgomery, Phillip Shung, Jazz, Didi, and Tye

Music:
1. Lady by Rema
2. Rose Ave. by El Cousteau feat. Niontay
3. Africa by D’Angelo

AFRICA IS OUR DESCENT

Pleasant Park

Donsos est le 1er single de Lucas Rizzotti et Kady Coulibaly. Les donsos, sont les gardiens, les protecteurs des villages. Kady Coulibaly chante en dioula et Lucas crée l'univers sonore et l'agrémente de sa kora, harpe luth à 21 cordes.

Donsos

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Armand de Préseau (Nanga Boko Records)

World Music Record Collector, Digger & DJ from Paris (FR) / Label Manager.

Specialized in World Music of the 60's to the 80's, especially in African & West Indies Music.

PM for booking & infos.

Avid record collector that makes mixes from time to time

Spreading ideas, rhythms, and connections that aim to create an intersectional local scene.

@bnyiii
@deep-code-966906076
@iindigo505
@simonjava

London’s community voice, broadcasting live from a converted shipping container atop of Netil Market

Tristan Williams—also known by his producer alias, T.B. On The Beat—doesn’t follow the industry. He ran from it with both middle fingers raised. Heartbroken, broke, and barely holding on, he started building songs the only way he knew how: messy, loud, full of soul. What began as therapy in a dark room turned into a body of work that spans the raw country ache of Life in a Small Town and Golden Years, the cinematic dream-pop haze of Sunshine & Rainbows I, and the ambient confessions of Purity Culture I & II.

He got tired of the same old crap—sterile mixing, lifeless masters, paint-by-numbers pop songs with no blood in them. So he burned the blueprint. His mixes are flawed on purpose. His sound is grief, nostalgia, and growth—warped like an old VHS tape, but still warm to the touch. Every chord has a scar. Every lyric’s been lived.

Tristan doesn’t chase perfection—he chases feeling. His production is built for people who want something real again.

He doesn’t just make music. He makes what saved him.
And now he’s giving it back—with no apologies.

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A podcast coming from the planet of Brooklyn that examines critical thought and community, while searching for solutions to some of our most challenging issues.

I see music in the stars, I hear music when I sleep, its a never ending story... Paulo Sergio Carvalho, known to the music world as iPauloSergio, was born in the stunning city of Ponta Delgada in the Azores, Portugal. His early years were enriched by the lush landscapes and vibrant culture of the islands. At the tender age of 13, Paulo discovered his passion for music, immersing himself in the sounds of the piano, keyboards, and guitar. This early exposure laid the foundation for his lifelong love of music and set him on a path to become a multifaceted musician.

Paulo’s music is a rich tapestry woven from a wide array of influences. He admires legends such as Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, and Bob Dylan for their storytelling prowess, while also drawing inspiration from the melodic genius of Billy Joel and the powerful anthems of Journey and Van Halen. Furthermore, the innovative sounds of electronic pop icons like Pet Shop Boys and Depeche Mode can be felt in his work. This fusion of genres reflects Paulo's ability to connect with a diverse audience and create music that resonates on multiple levels.

In addition to his solo pursuits, Paulo has collaborated with fellow musician iGracie to write songs for various bands, including the country outfit Devils and Debutantes and the indie rock group Love Bomb Poets Society. These partnerships have allowed him to explore different musical styles and expand his songwriting repertoire, blending heartfelt lyrics with catchy melodies that appeal to listeners across genres.

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