Kimi Djabaté – Dindin

Rudy Carrera

Cumbancha Records usually put out world-class music, but this one stood out rather brightly.  From Kimi Djabaté’s Bandcamp site: “Hailing from the country of Guinea-Bissau, gifted guitarist, percussionist and balafón (African xylophone) player Kimi Djabaté is one of Africa’s most exceptional talents. […]

Vaudou Game – Pas Contente

Rudy Carrera

Though these tracks are from 2014, this scorcher by Vadou Game, one of Togo’s funkiest bands, features two tracks that will appeal to funk aficionados, especially the title track.  Also, James Brown fans, take note.  You’re going to love the grooves on […]

Ajate – Abrada

Rudy Carrera

Ajate are a Japanese band who have the Afrobeat sound down.  They’re one of the best bands working in this style while seamlessly blending Japanese percussion, funk and soul into their milieu.