Congratulations Grootman Grammy Win for "Subconsciously" The house music community is abuzz as Black Coffe was awarded the Grammy for Best Dance/Electronic Music Album. The win is a huge accomplishment for Black Coffee, an artist who has worked hard to avoid the usual cliches afforded African talent, and African electronic music globally. The pioneering, multi-award-winning South African DJ and music producer has been working in the industry since the late […]
Thee suka Fasting growing duo sign to Sony Music Africa Arguably the fastest-growing duo in the music industry, THEE SUKA SucreSoul and Kadjila formed in 2020 during the pandemic with a specific intention of spiritually soothing the world through Afro House music produced in South Africa. Affectionately known as SucreSoul, Tshepo Shawn Marong a Sowetan born spinner grew up in Tembisa then later moved to Klipfontein View in Midrand. No […]
Redemption "A healing process long overdue." Working with a far-reaching selection of producers including revered talents Cehashi, Enoo Napa, Candy Man, and Liva K – as well as rising stars Statix, Kingflava, Demaya and Kaargo – Awen shows her willingness to take musical risks in a quest to conjure fresh and unexpected sounds from fresh sonic perspectives. These collaborations coupled with the sincerity of her approach and gravity of her lyrical and vocal performance […]
Isgubhu Awen curate the Apple Music playlist In 2021 to great fan-fare, Apple Music launched Isgubhu, with none other than South African giant Black Coffee. The new initiative aims to shine a global light on African electronic music artists and the boundary-pushing electronic music coming out of the continent. French-Senegalese singer-songwriter and Awen (real name Lucille Kante), who released her debut album Redemption to rapturous applause, is the latest Isgubhu […]
Banger Alert. compiled by Native Tribe Idyll: Best Of 2021 We just love our Drums Radio family, their love and support for the afrohouse community is second to none. UK-based label WeAreIdyll not only releases great music from known and unknown artists they are an ethical label whose ethos puts artists first. The latest release, curated and selected by Mystic Sounds resident Native Tribe, is 5 track EP entitled ‘Idyll […]
Banger Alert. Dr Feel Vaudzeyi Vanamate The genre-defying producer/dj and author Dr Feel starts 2022 with a remix package for Vaudzeyi Vanamate taken from his Bosom released EP The Lotus. Containing remixes from contenders to the Ancestral/Tribal crown Native Tribe & Da Qbic, TorQue MuziQ and Dr Feel the package is strong with its deeper darker moodier interpretations of the original. Out in all digital stores January 10th 2022. Buy
Banger Alert. Double Drop | Arisis | Sky White | Navaa Mozambican All Stars For their last release of 2021, they have a surprising EP, 100% made in their home Mozambique. It’s a special one as it reunites all the greatest artists of the Mozambican Afro house scene: Sky White, with “Mantequilla”, Doube Drop, Navaa and Aris with “Nothing to Say”, and Navaa, with “Misty Temple” and “Terra dos Sonhos”. […]
Banger Alert. Native Tribe, Da Q-Bic, Thab De Soul & Shona Inkozi Inkozi is Shona language for danger. That is what Native Tribe, Da Q-Bic, Thab De Soul & Shona (SA) are when they combine their efforts. Danger to the dancefloor The super talented quartet bring hard-hitting drums, heavy dark chants, menacing chords, and synths to "Inkozi" making a bold statement about authentic Tribal house in the current Afrohouse scene. […]
A mural of Afrohouse artist Chelsea Como was revealed at Miami Art Basel NFT festival, artist Adrian Avila piece " The Seed Of Life " is a visual representation of the connections between all living beings and life itself; it depicts the divinity of being a woman says Chelsea Como, the stunning mural adorns the side of the entrance to the art and music venue Mana Wynwood. source : Instagram.com/ChelseaComo […]
Combining a rich musical background with a strong cultural awareness the UK born DJ started the show London Roots. And with this platform has been sharing he's love for S.A house with likeminded listeners Globally
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