Tag: An Authentic and Modern Afrobeat Sound

“Pas de Danse”: A Profound Exhalation by Riccardo Pietri

When Riccardo Pietri sat down to record "Pas de Danse", I suspect the air in the room was heavier than usual. Marking his return to the sonic landscape after a two-year silence, this single feels less like a fanfare and more like a profound exhalation—the kind you make when you finally drop your bags after a long, confusing journey through a strange city. https://open.spotify.com/album/1zZIQR4PDVYeFoDYnoGdAz?si=MBue3ltCS3iNVEo8SuV6UA The track...

Andy Smythe Channels Environmental Urgency In “The Drought Is Coming”

Andy Smythe's Piano-Driven Collaboration "The Drought Is Coming" with Violinist Beatrice Limonti Transforms Climate Crisis into Haunting Musical Statement When you listen to music, you feel like the artist is right next to you, telling you secrets that only they can hear. Andy Smythe, on the other hand, does not whisper. He speaks with passion, sings with energy, and writes songs that stay with you...

Baba Kuboye’s “Cultural Canvas” Album Is A Celebration Of African Heritage

The album title of Baba Kuboye's most recent record is "Cultural Canvas," and it's an extravagant blend of songs and stories that honour his...