Forget Swizz Beatz, check out these traditional beatz from the Baka indigenous practice of water drumming.
Archive for the ‘Africa’ Category
Traditional Beatz: Water Drumming
Posted: December 13, 2011 by treylord in Africa, Bayaka, Traditional Beatz, Video0
The music of the Bayaka people is featured in the upcoming feature film Oka! which follows ethnomusicologist Louis Sarno’s (played by that dude from Love Actually) three-decade stay among Central African Republic’s hunter-gatherers. I’m about a chapter into Louis Sarno’s book “Song From the Forest,” but like him, have had a long-time love for music of the “pygmies” of [...]
Seun Kuti “Rise”
Posted: June 7, 2011 by treylord in Africa, Downloads, Fela Kuti, Nigeria, Seun Kuti, VideoSeun Anikulapo Kuti, the youngest of the Kuti clan, is poised to bring his ecstatic, urban influenced version of afrobeat to new generations with the release of From Africa With Fury: Rise. The album drops June 21st, and is produced by Brian Eno, among others, and backed by Egypt 80, the band first fronted by Fela himself. Seun (pronounced [...]
If it weren’t for the fact that he’s still alive, I’d swear that Bill Withers died, and his spirit is currently possessing a Ugandan singer by the name of Michael Kiwanuka. Since that clearly isn’t the case, I’m at a loss to explain why this guy is so astonishingly similar to Withers. Michael Kiwanuka’s new EP, Tell Me A [...]
“Mrs. Goundo’s Daughter” to premiere TONIGHT on PBS World
Posted: February 9, 2011 by treylord in AfricaMrs. Goundo’s Daughter is the incredible story of a young mother’s quest to keep her baby daughter healthy and whole. It is also the story of the African tradition of female genital cutting, which dates back thousands of years – and how it affects people’s lives in just two of the many places where the [...]
Donate 2 Africa, PumpAid.org and Chace Infinite (of Self Scientific) – “Africa”
Posted: February 9, 2011 by treylord in Africa, Downloads, Hip HopIt’s once again Black History Month, and to celebrate Chace Infinite links up with Akomplice Clothing and Good Wood NYC for an exclusive project. Find out more info on what the proceeds go to at http://pumpaid.org/ The project aims to promote change and education in the world’s global water and sanitation crisis. The unique collaborative pack will [...]
Theo Martins “Lo-Fi Love”
Posted: January 30, 2011 by treylord in Africa, Downloads, Hip Hop, Theo MartinsTheo Martins just got back from a trip to the Africa and upon his return hopped on this soul-infused beat by $port to talk about his trip. Listen to “Lo-Fi Love.” The picture above was taken of Theo walking alongside Lake Kariba in Zambia. Theo’s next project, Sincerely Yours, The Dancefloor will be out next week. You [...]
Bajah + The Dry Eye Crew: “Any Girl”
Posted: December 12, 2010 by treylord in Africa, Afro-beat, Bajah + The Dry Eye Crew, Downloads, Hip HopCheck out “Any Girl” from Sierra Leonean 3-piece Bajah + the Dry Eye Crew on RCRDLBL.com, from their self-titled debut album, due out in Spring 2011 via One Haven Music/Modiba Productions. The song is a bubbling, vibrant track with an infectious hook and a tropical reggae vibe. Stateside, Bajah, A-Klazz, and Dovy Dovy have been steadily winning [...]
Cobe Obeah – Song of the Starz [Mixtape]
Posted: August 3, 2010 by treylord in Africa, Apple Juice Kid, Cobe Obeah, Downloads, Hip Hop, MixtapeHere is the latest mixtape from L.A. emcee Cobe Obeah, Song of the Starz. Cobe has been hitting us with quality music for a minute now, so take a listen to his full 15 track project. Production was taken care of by Sunni Ali Ber, The Argonauts, Apple Juice Kid, and more. Download Cobe Obeah – Song of [...]
Blitz the Ambassador: “Ye da mo ase” (A Ghana Anthem for the Black Stars)
Posted: July 19, 2010 by treylord in Africa, Black Stars, Blitz the Ambassador, Ghana, Hip Hop, Uncategorized, Video, World CupTags: Hip Hop
Few weeks after the fact, but never too late. With the “Black Stars” one kick away from becoming the first African team to reach a semifinal in the World Cup, we were all heartbroken when Ghana lost to Uruguay. But Ghana’s momentum going into their final game generated a tremendous response, including this Ghana Anthem [...]
K’Naan – Vanity Fair: Lifting the World Cup with “Wavin’ Flag”
Posted: July 12, 2010 by treylord in Africa, Hip Hop, K'Naan, Uncategorized, Vanity Fair, World CupTags: Hip Hop
The World Cup is over. Spain the champ, but we all won. Article K’naan wrote in Vanity Fair about how he put together “Wavin’ Flag.” When songwriters are confronted with the obesely unimaginative question regarding the favoring of their own songs, they’ll often claim that it’s hard to choose—that being a songwriter is much like [...]
K'Naan – Vanity Fair: Lifting the World Cup with “Wavin’ Flag”
Posted: July 12, 2010 by treylord in Africa, Hip Hop, K'Naan, Uncategorized, Vanity Fair, World CupTags: Hip Hop
The World Cup is over. Spain the champ, but we all won. Article K’naan wrote in Vanity Fair about how he put together “Wavin’ Flag.” When songwriters are confronted with the obesely unimaginative question regarding the favoring of their own songs, they’ll often claim that it’s hard to choose—that being a songwriter is much like [...]
Chiddy Bang “Sooner or Later”
Posted: July 2, 2010 by treylord in Africa, Chiddy Bang, Hip Hop, Nigeria, Uncategorized, VideoTags: Hip Hop
Live from Umuaro, Nigeria, here’s the latest video from Philly duo Chiddy Bang. The video is for “Sooner or Later” and was shot by Chiddy himself while visiting family. Shout out to the Naija.
Chiddy Bang "Sooner or Later"
Posted: July 2, 2010 by treylord in Africa, Chiddy Bang, Hip Hop, Nigeria, Uncategorized, VideoTags: Hip Hop
Live from Umuaro, Nigeria, here’s the latest video from Philly duo Chiddy Bang. The video is for “Sooner or Later” and was shot by Chiddy himself while visiting family. Shout out to the Naija.
Nneka – “Viva Africa” and the Official 2010 FIFA World Cup Album “Listen Up!”
Posted: June 15, 2010 by treylord in Africa, Hip Hop, Nneka, Uncategorized, World CupTags: Hip Hop
Here is the newest video from Nigerian soulstress Nneka “Viva Africa” from the official 2010 FIFA World Cup album, LISTEN UP!. I’m guessing she’s a fan of the Nigerian team. Tracklist: 1. R. Kelly feat. Soweto Spiritual Singers – Sign of a Victory (The Official 2010 FIFA World Cup Anthem) 2. Shakira feat. Freshlyground – [...]
Nneka – "Viva Africa" and the Official 2010 FIFA World Cup Album "Listen Up!"
Posted: June 15, 2010 by treylord in Africa, Hip Hop, Nneka, Uncategorized, World CupTags: Hip Hop
Here is the newest video from Nigerian soulstress Nneka “Viva Africa” from the official 2010 FIFA World Cup album, LISTEN UP!. I’m guessing she’s a fan of the Nigerian team. Tracklist: 1. R. Kelly feat. Soweto Spiritual Singers – Sign of a Victory (The Official 2010 FIFA World Cup Anthem) 2. Shakira feat. Freshlyground – [...]
K’Naan “Wavin’ Flag (The Celebration Mix)”
Posted: March 12, 2010 by treylord in Africa, Damian "Jr Gong" Marley, Hip Hop, K'Naan, Nabil, Uncategorized, World CupTags: Hip Hop
We’ve tried to post a this a few times but it was problematic without the official video. But here it is – the new mix on K’Naan’s Troubadour track, “Wavin’ Flag (The Celebration Mix).” It was selected as the official anthem for Coca-Cola’s 2010 FIFA World Cup program. Seeing as the World Cup (hosted by [...]
K'Naan "Wavin' Flag (The Celebration Mix)"
Posted: March 12, 2010 by treylord in Africa, Damian "Jr Gong" Marley, Hip Hop, K'Naan, Nabil, Uncategorized, World CupTags: Hip Hop
We’ve tried to post a this a few times but it was problematic without the official video. But here it is – the new mix on K’Naan’s Troubadour track, “Wavin’ Flag (The Celebration Mix).” It was selected as the official anthem for Coca-Cola’s 2010 FIFA World Cup program. Seeing as the World Cup (hosted by [...]
K’Naan – Wavin’ Flag: The Celebration Mix
Posted: October 2, 2009 by treylord in Africa, K'Naan, Video, World CupK’Naan Wavin’ Flag – World Cup 2010 from Natalie Sasser on Vimeo. You may remember the song “Wavin’ Flag” from K’Naan’s last LP, Troubadour. K gave the song a new mix, as it was selected as the official anthem for Coca-Cola’s 2010 FIFA World Cup program. So you can expect to hear plenty of this [...]
K'Naan – Wavin' Flag: The Celebration Mix
Posted: October 2, 2009 by treylord in Africa, K'Naan, Uncategorized, Video, World CupK’Naan Wavin’ Flag – World Cup 2010 from Natalie Sasser on Vimeo. You may remember the song “Wavin’ Flag” from K’Naan’s last LP, Troubadour. K gave the song a new mix, as it was selected as the official anthem for Coca-Cola’s 2010 FIFA World Cup program. So you can expect to hear plenty of this [...]
