With their new single "Don’t Wait," Wild Horse has crafted something of a beautiful contradiction. On its surface, it’s a bright, tight piece of funk-infused pop, driven by the kind of kinetic energy this East Sussex quartet is known for. It invites movement. Yet, beneath that polished, rhythmic veneer lies the quiet, chilling finality of an ending. This isn't a song about a fight;...

It's outstanding to honor those who have made significant contributions to society. Great people ought to be honored in every way possible. The motivation behind Mariaa Siga's "Mame Bamba" tribute to Cheikh Ahmadou Bamba is obvious, but there are other reasons for the song's existence as well. Poet, brave resistance fighter, and nonviolent theist Cheikh Ahmadou Bamba founded the Mouridist and Touba movements. That aspect of...