All About Jazz — The Souljazz Orchestra Release Rising Sun Since their creation in 2002 in Ottawa, Canada, The Souljazz Orchestra has become one of the most potent bands in their field. Drawing on the rough, raw grooves of the '60s and '70s and fusing soul, jazz, Af... more info

USA Today Music — Afrobeat icon re-enters the limelight as the subject of a Broadway musical. more info

Aquarium Drunkard — If it seems the late Fela Kuti is everywhere these days it’s because he is. He’s on Broadway with the Jay-Z/Will Smith produced musical Fela!, his entire (immense) discography is being reissued in grand fashion, and most recently Now Again Record... more info

Radio Exile — ?uestlove from the Roots sat down to discuss the importance and influence of Fela Kuti when he first discovered Fela Kuti’s music and the impact of his music on both his personal life as well as Fela’s impact on music and culture, showcasing work... more info

BBC 6 Music — Brian calls on Underworld, Tony Allen, and Fela Kuti's son to lend a hand more info

Altsounds — The "Chop 'N Quench" batch, containing 9 albums total, represents the earliest period of the Nigerian legend's Afrobeat oeuvre, from 1969-1974. All are re-mastered and re-released in unique digi-packs with the original artwork. Check out the brand... more info

AllHipHop — Next week, Atlanta-based entertainment company Rival Entertainment will helm two special concerts featuring critically-acclaimed songstress Nneka and Hip-Hop legend Snoop Dogg.   After years of popularity overseas courtesy of her first two albums (... more info

Rollo & Grady — The Soft Pack Recommended New Releases – Tuesday, February 2nd Bassekou Kouyate & Ngoni Ba – I Speak Fula (Buy) Label: Sub Pop Bassekou Kouyaté & Ngoni Ba – Musow The Soft Pack – Self-Titled (Buy) Label: Kemado Fela Kuti: Live Wi... more info

Aquarium Drunkard — Hailing from the Niassa province of Mozambique, singer-songwriter Feliciano dos Santos is little-known outside of his native country, despite receiving praise from the likes of the New York Times, PBS, the Guardian and the BBC. His band, Massuko, gen... more info

Guardian Music — Next Fall looks at the relationship and religious beliefs of two gay menHe has written the music for two of Broadway's biggest shows. Now Elton John is taking his interest in the theatre a stage further.Today it emerged that the singer and his civil ... more info