Born to Congolese parents and raised in a bustling household, Janga's early exposure to a kaleidoscope of musical styles paved the way for his unique artistic journey. While Janga has a deep appreciation for the works of numerous 20th- and 21st-century musicians, he's never been shy about naming his favourites. Among the legends that have left an indelible mark on him, Tupac Shakur, Michael Jackson, and...

Amara-Fe has definitively shifted from the messy business of becoming into the absolute certainty of claiming with her new album, "A Queen’s Ambition". The rising solo artist, tethered to deep musical roots extending through Mission and Dallas, Texas, arrives fully formed here. There is a palpable weight to her cinematic R&B and electropop arrangements. You can almost feel her surveying her territory, setting borders,...