To understand the profound depth of Amana Melome's new album, "Recalibration", one must first appreciate the legacy she carries. As the granddaughter of Jimmy Woode, the legendary bassist who was the youngest member of Duke Ellington's orchestra and who performed alongside icons like Billie Holiday and Ella Fitzgerald, Melome' is heir to a monumental tradition in American music. Her latest work is not a simple continuation...

Ghana’s favourite alt-pop sensation is set to perform at The Great Escape festival in May, riding a wave of critical momentum. The Ghanaian-Filipino alternative pop artist is taking her genre-bending sound to international shores, having been confirmed as a performer at The Great Escape Festival in Brighton, UK, billed as “The Festival for New Music,” running from 13 to 16 May 2026. The announcement...