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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Madalitso Band 'Ma Gitala' (Bongo Joe Records) - a review
The exhilirating Malawian duo Madalitso Band are back with their third album for Bongo Joe and thankfully, it is more of the same of their big-voiced, irresistible dancing joy. As they stride through their European and UK tour, here are eight new songs to lift the soul and move the body to. With a punchy, festival-ready production and a few guests along for the ride, these guys exemplify positivity and resilience through tough times. Read / Listen.
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