Guardian Music — (World Circuit)Five years on from the overproduced, unfocused Lamp Fall, Cheikh Lô is back with an album that reconfirms his position as one of the finest, most soulful singers in west Africa. He may be based in Senegal, but his influences are not ... more info

Guardian Music — Inspired by sci-fi novels and Afro-futurists, Janelle Monáe is a cyber diva taking R&B into far-out places. Dorian Lynskey meets the most compelling new character in popOver the last four years, Prince, Sean "Diddy" Combs and Big Boi from Outkast ha... more info

Guardian Music — BBC Proms 2010: Sibelius's Second Symphony | E Numbers: An Edible Adventure | I Can't Stop Stealing | Hurricane Katrina: Caught On Camera | Southland | Coming UpBBC Proms 2010: Sibelius's Second Symphony7.30pm, BBC4David Robertson, the BBC Symphony O... more info

MTV.com News — 'I think the world is ready for artists who endeavor to push boundaries,' the 'All I Want Is You' singer says.By Jayson Rodriguez Miguel Photo: MTV News Upstart R&B singer Miguel is enjoying newfound success courtesy of his breakout single,... more info

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Idolator — Our favorite andriod, Janelle Monae rocked San Francisco's Outside Lands Festival yesterday. Though limited to a brief 25-minute set, the always dapper songbird gave fans 100 percent. The of Montreal collaborator thrilled festivalgoers with her hits ... more info

KEXP Seattle — The music world suffered a few losses this week as Phelps “Catfish” Collins, former guitarist for James Brown and Parliament/Funkadelic passed away at the age of 66 after a prolonged battle with cancer. Composer and member of The Free Design Chri... more info

MTV.com News — 'I might have to put out 5 albums this year ... My spirit is full ,' Kanye tweeted.By Gil Kaufman Kanye West Photo: Robyn Beck/ AFP/ Getty Images Now that Kanye West is back on his grind, the LV Don appears determined to push harder than e... more info

The Quietus — Guitarist dies aged 66. Photo - Catfish plays with James Brown more info