January 31
Congo-Kinshasa: Baloji Pushes Cinema Boundaries With Augure/Omen
The Belgian/Congolese rapper/composer/recording artist Baloji has always cut his own road, creating unclassifiable recordings and videos that reflect a broad and in some ways… Read more »
November 29, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: Baloji Releases Soundtrack for His Film Agure (Omen)
It's been a while since we heard from maverick Congolese/Belgian hip-hop artist Baloji. But he's been busy! He's now out with an EP for his Oscar-nominated film Augure (Omen),… Read more »
April 25, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: Congo Day in New York City - Lokassa and Kokoko
The death of veteran Congolese guitarist Lokassa Ya M'Bongo in March sent shockwaves through the global Congolese music community, perhaps especially in the New York City area,… Read more »
February 21, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: Nkumu Katalay Previews March 1 Show At NYC's Mercury Lounge
Nkumu Katalay is a Kinshasa-born multi-instrumentalist and bandleader based in New York City. He leads one of the only working Congolese-oriented bands in the eastern U.S., and… Read more »
January 20, 2023
Zimbabwe: Passings - Tshala Muana and Stella Chiweshe
The past month has seen a string of significant losses in our musical world. It began with Tshala Muana, the Congolese Queen of Mutuashi, who died in late December, 2022. In her 64… Read more »