Awesome Tapes From Africa

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After many years of searching and many months of preparation, Ata Ka’s Obaa Sima, the very nexus of this Awesome Tapes From Africa thing, comes out... 

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In common parlance, the two producers who make up Native Soul would be considered “ma2000”—or, born after the onset of democracy, having... 

Hailu Mergia. The man is such a joy to work with, to be perfectly honest and earnest. His work... 

At last, by popular request, LP and CD editions of the revelatory Teno Afrika recording Amapiano Selections. Let this be your soundtrack... 

Debut LP by the remarkable producer from Pretoria, South Africa who has a singular take on amapiano. In many ways, DJ Black Low’s debut album, Uwami, shows... 

Hardly anyone outside Ethiopia seems to know Hailu Mergia & The Walias Band “Tezeta” exists. Within Ethiopia this tape... 

Kadi Yombo, published in 1989, is the most successful album in the quest for a fusion between tradition and modernity in Bwiti harp music... 

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It makes sense that Antoinette Konan’s eponymous album features nothing more than... 

Completes trilogy of first 3 albums. Long out-of-print release available digitally for the first time. Restored, clarified audio. ATFA’s 50th... 

Etiopialaisen Hailu Mergia & The Waliasin instrumentaalinen jazz- ja groove-levy “Tche
Belew" ilmestyy hartaan... 

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It makes sense that Antoinette Konan’s eponymous album features nothing more than her ahoko on the cover. The deceptively simple... 

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LP of Penny Penny’s fiery second album, available for the first time since it was originally pressed in Zimbabwe in 1996. The rags-to-riches chronicle... 

Nahawa Doumbia’s new album Kanawa concisely captures this current moment in Malian history. The singer reflects on the immigration crisis from... 

At last, by popular request, LP and CD editions of the revelatory Teno Afrika recording Amapiano Selections. Let this be your soundtrack... 

Debut LP by the remarkable producer from Pretoria, South Africa who has a singular take on amapiano.

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Hailu Mergia. The man is such a joy to work with, to be perfectly honest and earnest. His work is inspiring to me, but also his attitude. He... 

Hardly anyone outside Ethiopia seems to know Hailu Mergia & The Walias Band “Tezeta” exists. Within Ethiopia this tape... 

In common parlance, the two producers who make up Native Soul would be considered “ma2000”—or, born after the onset of democracy, having... 

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Completes trilogy of first 3 albums. Long out-of-print release available digitally for the first time. Restored, clarified audio. ATFA’s 50th... 

Kadi Yombo, published in 1989, is the most successful album in the quest for a fusion between tradition and modernity in Bwiti harp music...