We're a record label run by Africans living in and between London, Johannesburg, Harare and Cape Town. We focus a lot of our energy on releasing the new wave of African music coming out of the continent. However, being the music fanatics that we are we don't restrict ourselves to the genre of artists we release. We also have a sub-label called Afrolution Records which specialises in African Hip Hop - www.afrolution.com. Have a dig around and we hope you enjoy our sounds. Keep yourself updated by subscribing to our newsletter.
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Johnny Clegg - Live! Johnny Clegg Live at The Forum, Kentish Town, London - Saturday 19th June 2010. click here to book tickets online |
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Lake of Stars
We're really excited to be helping the Lake of Stars guys run their festival in Malawi this year - October. If you haven't heard about the festival check out www.lakeofstars.co.uk. There are over 70 artists playing including Gilles Peterson (BBC Radio 1), Annie Mac (BBC Radio 1 UK), Rob de Bank (Radio 1 / Bestival), Rodney P and Skitz and our very own Goldfish and Trenton Birch. Its an amazing festival that you should try and get to. |
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Carla Diamond - Unearthed
Unearthed, is the long-awaited debut album from Carla Diamond, considered to be one of the best female vocalists to ever come out of South Africa. more album info | get your copy | buy mp3s |
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Benjamin Ma - Variations
This release is our first adventure into the far eastern musical landscape. Hong Kong based classical composer Benjamin Ma has been described as 'the most important Chinese Contemporary Composer' by Audioland. more album info | get your copy | buy mp3s |
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Johnny Clegg releases his highly anticipated new album "one life" Mixed and recorded at the world renowned Real Studios in the UK and also in Johannesburg, the new album is set to add fuel to the re-ignition of his career on the global world music scene. Its now available on our site. more album info | get your copy |
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Johnny Clegg - Live! Johnny Clegg will be here on November 15th to perform at the Shepherds Bush Empire. He's just about to release his highly anticipated new album "One Life" so this will also be a unique opportunity to hear some of his new tracks for the first time - he will of course be playing all the old favorites as well. Black Mango's rising afrobeat star Inemo will be supporting him. Click here to enlarge the flyer for more details Click here to buy tickets |
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The Afrolution African Hip Hop Festival Yes its finally taking place - Europes first ever African Hip Hop Festival! at Cargo in London on October 8th. For tickets click here For more info click here |
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GOLDFISH LIVE Album launch - in London for the first time!!!!! Friday 23rd of June at Zulus in Fulham (www.zulus.co.uk) Doors at 7pm, Tickets £7 available at the door. |
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Just released on Afrolution Records, Afrolution Vol 1 - The Original African Hip Hop compilation - a ground breaking look at the emerging African Hip Hop scene this is a 13 track compilation from 8 countries and also includes a 14 clip DVD with music videos and interviews. More info at - www.afrolution.com |
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** SPECIAL PROMOTION ** Buy Vol 3 and get Vol 1 FREE yes yes we know this is taking its time to hit the shelves but its almost ready to go, this volume contains a G8 remix of a Johnny Clegg track and a remix of the Breathe Sunshine title track by Paul van Dyk. In true Breathe Sunshine fashion it also includes a full dvd of clips of all the tracks created by the Cape Town based Liquid Fridge guys, lovely! |
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LAUNCH - Black Mango Sound System will be in full effect at the re-launch of our label. For those of you who don't know we used to be called Amabala Records. The launch will take place on April 28th in Brixton London, more details to follow. click here for more details |