Sons of Kemet © Fabrice Bourgelle

Sons of Kemet’s Afrofuturist jazz is the sound of youthful, modern London

The Mercury prize-nominated group’s show at Koko mesmerises and transports, proving the jazz is back at the forefront of culture

Five New Releases You Need to Hear This Week

Welcome back to our weekly roundup of new releases worthy of your attention. As always,…

5 Shangaan Artists You Need to Know

The story of Shangaan electro’s transformation from peripheral South African sub-genre to global phenomenon is…

Nozinja: Swift Movement

Representing his tribe with flying colours

Romare

Weight. Charm. Precision. These are three words that spring to mind listening to Romare’s debut….

SUN RA © CHRIS COOPER

The Sun Ra Arkestra

‘In the half-between world, dwell they: The Tone Scientists. In tones and notes they speak…