Album Reviews – NickyB Global

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Bernice Boikanyo – “My Soul”

“Shut Up & Listen” is the assertive opening track of this young drummer’s debut album, and with pleasurable obedience, one is instantly captivated! And long... Read More

August 2014

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Tony Allen – Secret Agent

The late, great Nigerian saxophonist, Fela Kuti, is known by most as the father of Afrobeat; and while he was undoubtedly the voice, the... Read More

May 2014

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Lura – Eclipse

One wonders how much the world knew of Cape Verde before Cesaria Evora crossed the seas with her soulful sounds and captured an international... Read More

May 2014

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Elemotho – Human

I t’s refreshing to know that Namibia’s music is finally being brought to the fore, by an inspiring young artist who is fast penetrating the... Read More

May 2014

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Aly Keita – kwaba Iniséné

I first encountered Aly Keita ‘live’ in concert, as part of ‘Acoustic Africa’ – a magical collaboration featuring Mali’s Habib Koite, alongside the Ivory... Read More

May 2014

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Victor Kunonga – Uya

This award-winning young Zimbabwean singer-songwriter is a relatively recent arrival on the African music scene. Considering he started playing guitar in his late-20’s, and... Read More

May 2014

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Cesaria Evora – Nha Sentimento

Cesaria Evora is unstoppable! She’s an international star who started singing in an orphanage, overcame poverty, lived through a revolution and transcended disillusionment. In... Read More

May 2014

Jonas Gwangwa - Kukude (Lapho Si Vela Khona)

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Jonas Gwangwa – Kukude (Lapho Si Vela Khona)

Jonas Gwangwa is a genius! He’s undoubtedly one of South Africa’s most accomplished and versatile musicians, and possibly one of the most under acknowledged... Read More

May 2014