Lalin St. Juste discusses embracing afro-futurism, finding inspiration from Maya Angelou, and finding her own voice through music.
The legendary Afro-Jazz artist passed away at age 86 due to coronavirus complications.
Rumba meets raga with this unique indian/afro-cuban ensemble featuring Brandon McIntosh (sarod), Phil Georgas (electric bass), Seth Littlefield (drums) and Chaz Hastings (percussion).
Zimbabwe's Mokoomba merges traditional Tonga rhythms with modern Afro-fusion for a brimming sound that's at once energizing and emotionally evocative.
Beloved Seattle DJ Cristina Ortiz (aka Mz ArTiz) shares an infectious mix of celebratory Afro/Latin house rhythms on her guest DJ mix for Midnight In A Perfect World
Funk and afro-beat explorations with Ben Bloom (guitar), Grant Schroff (drums), Jason Gray (bass), Lalo Bello (percussion), Scott Morning (trumpet), Eli Clark (trombone) and Art Brown (alto sax).
In her music, avant-garde artist Lido Pimienta incorporates sounds from her indigenous Wayuu culture, traditional Afro-Colombian percussion, and textured electronic soundscapes.
The Afro-disco duo also share album's lead single "Tell Me (Doko Mien)."
Funk and afro-beat explorations with Ben Bloom (guitar), Nate Spicer (keys), Grant Schroff (drums), Jason Gray (bass), Lalo Bello (percussion), Scott Morning (trumpet), Eli Clark (trombone), and Art Brown (alto sax).
Afro-Indigenous Colombian-Canadian composer, producer, and singer Lido Pimienta shares her songbook and how she uses her musical and political crusade to honor her culture.
Argentinian electronic musician Uji shares an exclusive guest DJ mix for Midnight in a Perfect World that weaves through contemporary Afro-Latin global rhythms with rich electro-acoustic touches that move at a hypnotic mid-tempo pace.
Big band afro-beat with Tracy Ferrara, John Ryser and Moose Barber (horn section), Jayson Powell (percussion), Steve Steele and JJ Moon (guitars), Andy Sells (drums), Bele Bele (clave) and Bucket Burkett (bass).
Celebrating the release of their sophomore album, "EarthEE," Seattle's THEESatisfaction stop by to perform addictive, otherworldly, Afro-centric hip-hop live on KEXP. Recorded 2/23/2015 - 4 songs: Recognition, Fetch/Catch, Planet For Sale, Sir Come Navigate.
Fresh off the release of his debut album 'Black Noise 2084,' globetrotting Italian DJ/producer Khalab spotlights cutting-edge global bass rhythms and Afro-Futurist beats on his thrilling guest DJ mix for Midnight in a Perfect World.
Seattle-via-Brooklyn DJ/producer Jaymz Nylon has been crafting supremely funky dancefloor grooves over the past two decades, forging his "Afro-tech" sound through a unique fusion of Afro house, Latin house, deep house, tech-house, disco, and jazz. In addition to a stacked discography that includes …
Seattle-based DJ and Housepartysea founder Arel delivers an addictive guest DJ mix spotlighting magnetic underground club tracks by Black artists that touches upon house, techno, Jersey Club, slick R&B edits, Afro-house, and more.
Drawing from the Garifuna community of Honduras, Aurelio's rich, vibrant music embodies this culture and carries Latin and Afro-Caribbean influences woven into a unique, complex sound. This session features songs from the 2014 album, “Lándini”. Recorded 12/30/2014 - 4 songs: Nari Golu, Landin…
Om Johari is a Seattle based Afro-Punk Musician and Feminist Activist who has sung in Bad Brains and AC/DC cover bands. She has a unique and interesting perspective on Black History Month and why artist Nina Simone matters.
Mexico City-based sibling duo Sotomayor share a guest DJ mix full of vibrant Afro-Latin rhythms and progressive electronic beats that reflects the addictive sound featured on their recent album Orígenes.
Melbourne-based rapper Sampa The Great shares an eclectic mix of hip-hop, R&B, Afro-beats, reggae, and more on her guest DJ mix that illuminates the diverse global sounds that influenced her recent breakout debut album The Return.
