Shazam Around The World: Out Of Africa
Since Vampire Weekend and other NY hipsters began digging out Afrobeat treasures and using their findings as a musical reference in their records, the interest for African music has experienced a significant boost, affecting not only classics but also helping current artists to leave the World music circuits they are normally confined to and reach wider audiences. Recent examples are aplenty. The following are some of the most relevant:
To begin with, The Very Best, a duo formed in London by Malawian singer Esau Mwamwaya and Radioclit. Last year, their presentation mixtape earned rave reviews and set sky-high expectations for their forthcoming debut “Warm Heart Of Africa”. The title track doesn’t disappoint. It benefits from a helping hand courtesy of Vampire Weekend’s own Ezra Koening and can be streamed at the band’s My space page. Read more…
