RIP ‘Fantastic Man’ William Onyeabor
Nigerian electronic afro-funk pioneer William Onyeabor has sadly passed away, aged 70. The elusive artist found popularity in 1970s/80s Nigeria where his iconic blend of afro rhythms and synthesisers...
Salif Keita at Barbican, February 10th!
Malian singer and living legend Salif Keita performs at London’s Barbican Centre on February 10th. The world renowned artist brings his blend of griot sensibility, rock, jazz and funk to London...
Africa Express Presents…The Orchestra of Syrian Musicians and Guests Album Out Now!
We’re delighted to announce the release of a live album entitled Africa Express Presents… The Orchestra of Syrian Musicians & Guests, which is out now on Transgressive...
Ghana Soundz Repressed by Soundway Records
2002 saw the first release of ‘Ghana Soundz: Afro-Beat, Funk & Fusion in 70’s Ghana’, a record which brought the genesis of a specifically Ghanaian genre, to a wider global...
Tunisian Band Bargou 08 release debut album on Glitterbeat Records
Bargou08 are a Tunisian band creating traditional highland music with electro and rock sensibilities. Formed in 2013 following a three week residency, the band have toured Europe and Tunisia, with a...
Seun Kuti, Tony Allen and more live on 24th March 2017
For all fans of Afrobeat, this night is not to be missed! On 24th March 2017 at Kentish Town’s Forum, Soundcrash brings together a stellar line up celebrating the genre that changed the...
The Orchestra of Syrian Musicians and Guests Live Album Giveaway
Just last Friday we released our latest album, Africa Express Presents… The Orchestra of Syrian Musicians and Guests. The record features live performances from Paul Weller, Bassekou Kouyate,...
Orchestre Poly-Rythmo Album Giveaway
Legendary Benin musicians Orchestre Poly-Rythmo de Cotonou have released their new album Madjafalao and it’s out now! The album follows the release of Cotonou Club in 2011, their first new...
Mali’s BKO Quintet on UK Tour
BKO Quintet hail from Bamako, Mali and are bringing their self titled brand of ‘World and Roll’ to the UK. Renowned artists in their own right, the five band members fuse the sounds of...
Africa Rising, Book Giveaway
Africa Rising showcases some of the diverse artistic and creative talent from across the continent. Covering fashion, design, music, photography, architecture and all in between, Africa Rising...
Tinariwen’s new album Elwan out on Feb 10th 2017
Tinariwen are back with a brand new album, featuring collaborations with Mark Lanegan, Kurt Vile and more. Partly recorded at Rancha De Luna Studios in California’s Joshua Tree National Park,...
Baloji plays Moth Club 24th November!
Congolese by way of Belgium, rapper and Africa Express alumnus, Baloji brings his blend of poetic rap to London’s Moth Club on November 24th. His forthcoming EP 64 Bits & Malachite will be...