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Alhaji Bai Konte, Dembo Konte, and Ma Lamini Jobate Perform ‘Gambian Griot Kora Duets’
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Alhaji Bai Konte, Dembo Konte, and Ma Lamini Jobate Perform ‘Gambian Griot Kora Duets’

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 / 29 January 2020

Over 40 years after its original release, Gambian Griot Kora Duets remains blissfully exciting. It's available on vinyl this Friday.

West African’s Baba Commandant and the Mandingo Band Get Funky on ‘Siri Ba Kele’
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West African’s Baba Commandant and the Mandingo Band Get Funky on ‘Siri Ba Kele’

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 / 9 January 2019

Complex jams bring a modern twist to classic West African styles on Baba Commandant and the Mandingo Band's solid sophomore release, Siri Ba Kele.

Ibibio Sound Machine: Ibibio Sound Machine
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Ibibio Sound Machine: Ibibio Sound Machine

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 / 11 June 2014
This is an album that came out of a language.
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Royal Band De Thies: Kadior Demb

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 / 9 November 2012
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Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars: Radio Salone

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 / 4 June 2012
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The Lijadu Sisters: Mother Africa

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 / 16 April 2012
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Janka Nabay and the Bubu Gang: An Letah

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 / 19 March 2012
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Guelewar: Halleli N’dakarou

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 / 13 February 2012
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Sibiri Samake: Dambe Foli

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 / 12 February 2012
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Question Mark: Be Nice to the People

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 / 2 November 2011
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Various Artists: Sofrito:Tropical Discotheque

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 / 12 April 2011
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‘Lost Kingdoms of Africa’: The Very Concept of ‘Kingdom’ May Have Originated In Southern Africa

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 / 22 November 2010