Africa

New Music: ‘African Fabrics’ by Daniel Haaksman

By Gina Vergel 04 March, 2016

Here at Sounds and Colours, we cover Latin American music, most—if not ALL—of which, has its roots in Africa. Now, one... Read Article

Colombia’s Tribu Baharú Take Afrocaribeño Champeta to New Heights

By Gina Vergel 21 January, 2016

Champeta has a champion in Tribu Baharú (pronounced ba-roo). The band, formed in Bogota in 2009, have been steadily taking... Read Article

MIXTAPE El Picó — Mixtape of Afro-Colombian music

By Russ Slater 19 June, 2010

Fabian Altahona is the man behind Africolombia, a blog celebrating Afro-Colombian music. Regularly updated, it’s one of the best sources... Read Article

Spotlight on Palenque Records (or how Lucas Silva’s Champeta love affair is getting back to Colombia’s African roots)

By Russ Slater 11 June, 2010

Right now’s an exciting time for Lucas Silva and his label Palenque Records. Palenque Palenque! (Champeta Criolla & Afro Roots... Read Article