(Gyedu) Blay Ambolley - "Simigwa-Do"

This is Ghanian artist Gyedu Blay Ambolley's THIRTIETH (30 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!) album [< that's one exclamation mark for each release].

"Simigwa-Do" is the first cut that's been made available from Ketan and it's a terrific slice of highlife brought to you by RR fave, Agogo Records.

Pre-order the double LP now and set your iCal for May 12 when the rest of the goodness drops.

Renegades of Jazz - "Pounding Song"

Agogo Records starting 2016 off right! David Hanke - aka Renegades of Jazz - drops the b-side from his forthcoming single "Afro Cookie" and if this is the also-ran, I can't wait to hear the front-runner. "Afro Cookie" is the first thing to drop from an imminent LP, Moyo Wangu.

Onom Agemo & The Disco Jumpers - Cranes and Carpets

Kinda reminds me of Karl Hector & The Malcouns, and not just because of the "x & the y" naming convention. This is another German act playing afro-beat inspired funk through a European filter. I suppose there's an argument to be made for cultural appropriation, but it's just too funky to do anything but enjoy it.