Welcome along to my African extended mix, my first after our long summer break, in this mix, you will hear a spread of Jazz from the continent of Africa.
As I was carried away preparing for this mix, what started as around a one-hour mix grew into a two-hour mix.
The music I select for you will be unlike anything else you’ll hardly hear elsewhere, my playlists are always uncompromising, bold and sometimes challenging, often changing in tempo and style to avoid getting stuck into the same groove. Bringing together music I think the world needs to hear and mainstream music channels so often overlook.
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Please enjoy the music I love.
Balance
Playlist
The Brother Moves On – Umthandazo – Wamagenge
Yonela Mnana – Leagan
Ayanda Sikade – Mdantsane
Amadou & Mariam – Magossa
Zoe Modiga – Inganekwane
Thandiswa – Ndiyahamba
AfroCubism – Al Vaiven da Mi Carreta
Dollar Brand. Archie Shepp – Barefoot Boy From Queens Town
Issa Bagayogo – Timbuktu
Kyle Shepherd Claude Cozens - A1
Leagan Starchild JustHlo - Ill Be There
The Brother Moves On – Ta Tom
Les Freres Coulibaly – Boroto
Manu Dibango – Wakafrika
Moses Taiwa Molelekwa – Dance to Africa
Ndabo Zulu. Umgidi Ensemble – Abansundu Nabamhlophe
Philip Tabane and Malombo – NgwanaO Ya Lela
Shane Cooper. MABUTA – Joburg Poem
Sibongile Khumalo – Umhome
Siya Makuzeni Sextet – Brazen Dream
Baaba Maal – African Woman
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