Among the fruits of the convergence between African and Afro-American musicians, there is one lesser-known genre that hails from the cradle of vaudou culture in Togo, Benin, and whose key figures, Poly-Rythmo of Cotonou, Dama Damawuzan, or El Rego, have, since the 1970’s, had their popularity confined to afro-groove fans. Specific to this region...

DjeuhDjoah et Lieutenant Nicholson… Une histoire de rebond! Les deux compères auraient pu se rencontrer sur un terrain de basket sous le métro aérien sud parisien, qu’ils fréquentaient assidûment, mais séparément au cœur des années 90. Il n’en fut rien… Le théâtre du premier contact est le lieu où a été conçu leur premier...

Praised for her honey-coated voice, Shola Adisa-Farrar is a new artist with the charisma, grace and versatility to cross borders and cultures. Shola delivers compelling messages rooted in diverse life experiences, while alluring us with her refreshing ability to be powerful and vulnerably open at the same time. Drawing on her Jamaican origins combined with the soul and...

Created in 2006, Setenta consists of seven musicians from Paris, using their musical tastes, backgrounds and unstoppable eagerness, to produce a unique mix of Latin, Soul and Boogaloo, with a touch of Caribbean influences. After a sparkling debut on the Latin scene with their first album Funky Tumbao (2010), they performed live for two...

« Orlando » Julius Aremu Olusanya Ekemode was born in 1943 in the Osun state of Nigeria. He first learned of his musical talent studying and playing drums and flute in school, but found his true love in the sounds of the alto saxophone. As early as 19, he was involved professionally in music as both...