News in : New Release on Soundway Records, Nigeria Afrobeat Special - The new explosive sound in 197O’s Nigeria. Soundway Records storms into 2010 with a cherry picked selection of explosive afrobeat from 1970’s Nigeria complementing the burgeoning Nigeria Special series.

Lying dormant for over thirty Years, Pax Nicholas and the Nettey Family's, 'Na Teef Know De Road of Teef' gets a renewed lease of life on Daptone Records. Toasting vocals ride over deep rolling grooves, a solid rhythm section topped off with big blows and electric keys. This is African funk just how we like it, raw and rootsy. With fantastic music plus a 'behind the scenes' story of legendary proportions, this album merits further attention. Read more for full article

News in from Wyldpytch : New release, HIGHLIFE KINGS VOL.1, introducing the first of four volumes including great music from the likes of Rex Lawson, Sir Victor Uwaifo, Dr Victor Olaiya, and many more. Jazzy horns and strong guitar strokes and bold native instrumentation. Read on for free download..

To celebrate the launch of a new EP, NIGERIAN FUNK, Blufunk innovator Keziah Jones returns to London next month, starting with a performance at the Jazz Café on 6 August. At his first London headline show since 2004, Keziah who cites Jimi Hendrix and Fela Kuti as his main influences will showcase his unique sound of Blu-funk, Afrobeat, blues, rock and pop. His fluid, acrobatic vocals and distinctive guitar-playing will be complemented by Michael Desir on drums and Dermott Freeman on bass.

News in from World Circuit: Calling all budding remixers, to celebrate the release of Tony Allen's new album Secret Agent, World Circuit Records are very excited to announce the Tony Allen remix project.

News in from Vampisoul: "They thought I moved highlife music out of the ordinary. Then, it was believed that my highlife was a little bit out of this world,beyond explanation. Thiswas why Alhaji, Alade Odunewu of the Daily Times, styled me the Evil Genius of Highlife". A quote from Dr Victor Olaiya to accompany the retrospective release of All Star Soul International on the Vampisoul label.

News in from World Circuit : Fela Kuti said, "Without Tony Allen there would be no Afrobeat". One of the finest drummers ever releases a new album, Secret Agent on the World Circuit label on 8th June.

News in from Wrasse Records. The World is full of celebrity offspring,yet it is almost impossible to think of one who lives up to expectations to the same degree as Femi Kuti, son of Fela, the originator of Afrobeat and former public enemy no 1 in Nigeria. He is that rarity, a scion whose career rests on talent and hard work rather than the family name.