Stereogum — Amadou Bagayoko, the singer and guitarist of Malian duo Amadou & Mariam, has died. The musician passed away on Friday (Apr. 4) in his birthplace of Bamako, and Mali’s Minister of Culture Mamou Daffé paid tribute to him in a televised broadcast.... more info

Nialler9 — Here's everything you need to know about who has announced gigs this week. more info

KEXP Seattle — Review by Clare McGrane, DJ assistant for Wo’Pop on KEXP The Triple Door is a beautiful venue, but with its fixed private booths and elegant dining service, it isn’t really designed for dancing. Thankfully that didn’t get in the way o... more info

Stereogum — When listening to Amadou & Mariam's latest single "Bofou Safou," the only proper way to capture its essence is simple: the funk, the whole funk, and nothing but the funk. The Grammy-nominated Malian couple are returning to the scene with a new album ... more info

New York Times — Hear the new songs that mattered this week, from Frank Ocean's collaboration with Jay Z to the latest from Amadou & Mariam. more info

The Quietus — Duo return with their first new music since 2012 more info

Guardian Music — Can you use sensory deprivation to explore ESP? And then make music from the process? My band found out"Dim all the lights sweet darling/ Cause tonight it's all the way." Donna Summer's lyrics don't just make for a killer disco hook – they also con... more info

Guardian Music — For the next week, more than 80 African and western acts – including Amadou and Mariam, Damon Albarn and many more – are touring the UK by train, stopping off for shows in schools and factories and a series of special gigs. With exclusive access ... more info

Guardian Music — The singer on collaborating with Africa Express, which features 80 musicians on one train as it makes a string of stops across the UKWith guitarist Dan Smith, Shoniwa formed rock band the Noisettes in 2003. Shoniwa is from south London; her mother i... more info

Guardian Music — The Senegalese star on his hopes for the Africa Express tour, featuring 80 musicians on one train as it makes a string of stops across the UKSenegalese singer Baaba Maal has long been one of Africa's most critically acclaimed and well-known musicians... more info