The brilliant Geneva label Bongo Joe celebrate 10 years of releasing incredible music with a new compilation that really only scratches the surface of what they’ve achieved but includes some absolute beauties from their catalogue. Post-Franco Spanish industrial funk, Amazigh psyche, folky maloya, Turkish funk, contemporary post-punk, Malawian dancing joy or cinematic Indonesian grooves, there’s a wide world to explore on this record. Read / Listen.
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Compilation Compilation - a rundown of brilliant new compilations
Who doesn’t love a great compilation? A smartly curated collection of songs from a specific era/country/genre/artist/record label becomes a gateway to a new way of hearing the world. As a kid, it’s the cheapest way to learn and build up your collection, and in some cases, compilations become classic releases in their own right. 2025 is heating up with some incredible compilations so here’s a bunch well worth getting your hands on!
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Les Abranis 'Amazigh Freedom Rock 1973-1983' (Bongo Joe) - a review
Bongo Joe have curated a banging compilation of the Berber (Amazigh) expats Les Abranis’ journey from garage rock to disco and beyond. A melting pot of Kabyle traditional sounds and western influences, this is no ordinary tale. Read / Listen
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