10 Great African Musicians to Pay Attention to in 2021
It looks like it is going to be a great year for African music. There are some interesting musicians with new sounds and styles and some exploring completely new genres.
AbiYah Yisrael Releases a Taste of Jazz and Creole.
“System La”
Recording artist AbiYah Yisrael has released cultural music from her homeland, the Commonwealth of Dominica. In this Cadence-lypso (Kadans) “System La” Abiyah delivers soothing music with piercing lyrics.
Oumou Sangaré Releases New Video
For “Kamelemba”
From New Album Acoustic Out Now Via Nø Førmat
December 3, 2020: Today, Malian superstar Oumou Sangaré released her video for “Kamelemba,” a song taken from her new album Acoustic (out now via Nø Førmat). The full-length is a re-imagining of her much-praised release Mogoya, totally unplugged, in live sessions captured over just two days.
George Benson Releases Final Single From ‘Weekend in London,’ Out November 13th
Benson’s first new live recording in 30 years captures his intimate 2019 performance at Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club
GRAMMY-winning jazz icon George Benson has just released “Turn Your Love Around,” the third and final single from his electrifying new live album ‘Weekend In London.’
One of the UK’s finest R&B talents AJIA returns with the single Miracle. Which sees her collaborate with fellow Londoner Shallise.
The duo effortlessly float through this R&B gem to create a wonderfully rich and warm listen.
“Miracle is simply about someone being in a relationship loving the idea of love.But not able to commit. Letting the other person know that there’s nothing wrong with them. But it would be a MIRACLE for them to fall in love” AJIA.
‘From London to Little London.’British jazz fusion guitarist Jules Hay follows his passion for Brazilian music from his home in London, UK, to the Brazilian city of Londrina – aka ‘Little London.’
Immersing himself in the local music scene, his collaboration with the musicians there was captured across several days at 3 em 1 studios and was released on the 17th July.The set of 10 original compositions bring together infectious Brazilian rhythms and grooves with a modern jazz fusion sensibility.
BETH MACARI RELEASES NEW SINGLE “HOW TO LOVE”
UK Soul/ RNB singer releases her fourth single from the upcoming short film/ EP
“I Am Everything”
Newcastle’s Beth Macari has had a busy 2020 so far despite the challenges of the
COVID-19 lock down.
Billy Ocean preaches about love and hope on his first CD in seven years, One World
One of the eighties’ most distinguished R&B and pop voices who brought us upbeat jams like “Caribbean Queen (No More Love on the Run)” and tender ballads with “Love Zone” continues earning the love from fans and critics.
Acclaimed German Trumpeter Nils Wülker Releases New Album, GO
Shares New Video for “Blow Up”
All systems GO. The album title is tailor-made for a musician and a human being like Nils Wülker — always on the move, curious and forward-thinking, his head full of musical ideas. A man who moved from Hamburg to Munich with his family so he could be closer to the mountains.
George Benson Announces ‘Weekend in London,’ Out November 13th via Provogue Records/Mascot Label Group
The electrifying new album captures his intimate 2019 performance at Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club
On November 13th, GRAMMY-winning jazz icon George Benson will release ‘Weekend In London,’ an electrifying new live album capturing his 2019 performance at London’s intimate 250-seat Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club.
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