I often get asked why I listen to African music when I can't understand the language. It's pretty simple, really - whe...

Formed from members of two of Dakar, Senegal’s most popular nightclub bands, Étoile de Dakar – fronted by vocalist Youssou N’Dour – took th...

King Sunny Ade – Juju Music At first I didn't love this one the way I do now - subtler dynamics and a hook value somewhat lower than A...

Sorry I've slacked folks. Holidays, film festival, and other stuff (including laziness) conspired to keep me down. I promise I'll ge...

See older posts for description of this regular column. Orchestra Baobab – Made in Dakar The title really says it all – while they still s...

I think I speak for many record store employees when I say that the most dreaded question a customer can ask is “What are you listening to l...