Les Amazones d’Afrique – Amazones Power

Posted on February 3, 2020 by aaamc

Title: Amazones Power
Artist: Les Amazones d’Afrique
Label: Real World
Formats: CD, Vinyl, Digital
Release Date: January 24, 2020

The pan-African supergroup Les Amazones d’Afrique are back with Amazones Power, the sequel to their widely acclaimed 2017 debut, Republique Amazone. Formed in 2014 by three Malian music stars and social change activists, the group has been known for their fearless confrontation of women’s oppression and inquality through music. On Amazones Power, Les Amazones d’Afrique brings together 16 talented West African musicians that are committed to feminist activism.

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Bokanté – What Heat

Posted on October 2, 2018 by aaamc

Title: What Heat
Artist: Bokanté
Label: Real World
Formats: CD, LP, Digital
Release date: October 5, 2018

In the Caribbean island of Guadeloupe, Bokanté means “exchange.” I can think of no better name for a band with such a diverse sound and collection of musicians since every song they record features something new and breathtaking. This is especially true in their collaboration with the Metropole Orkest for their sophomore album, What Heat. Continue reading →