by Danny Wiser | Mar 2, 2022 | Reviews
Another Luaka Bop classic, Bastos guides us through the sounds of his life and his country… Before this wild descent of exploration into music cultures from across the world begun, David Byrne was a name I was familiar with, though I lacked a strong opinion on...
by Joel Dwek | Jan 23, 2022 | Reviews
Adopting and adapting a number of African and European styles into pop, Calema manage to keep true to their roots while retaining global appeal… Being a former Portuguese colony, it is no surprise that São Tomé and Príncipe has many Portuguese elements within...
by Danny Wiser | Dec 31, 2021 | Reviews
Once part of the elite in Gabonese society, Patience Dabany proves it was worth breaking free from the shackles of her former life with the release of this disco epic… Here at NoiseNomad, it is fair to say that we are suckers for quirky trivia about each nation....
by Joel Dwek | Aug 2, 2021 | Reviews
Keeping it in the family, the aunt and niece duo of Las Hijas Del Sol remind us of the culture of the persecuted Bubi people, whilst honouring their obvious Hispanic influences… You may not know much about the small African nation of Equatorial Guinea, but you...
by Danny Wiser | Jul 27, 2021 | Reviews
Cecile Kayirebwa’s prophetic message of unity released during the genocide of 1994 includes sounds and rhythms that may remind you of another part of the globe… Despite music often being a source for good and for change, it is hard to quantify what impact,...
by Danny Wiser | Jul 23, 2021 | Reviews
Mounira Mitchala bridges the gap between North and Central Africa with this rather uplifting album… Though one of the largest countries by size, ranking at number 20 on the list, Chad is a country that has a surprisingly limited music scene. Despite obviously...
by Joel Dwek | Jun 24, 2021 | Reviews
Eclectic electro from innovative individuals, this is an album not to be ignored… John Wizards is the self-titled debut (and to date, only) album from this particular South Africa-based electronic music group. However, to simply call them an electronic music...
by Danny Wiser | Jun 11, 2021 | Reviews
Almost half a century after their first concert, Les Bantous De La Capitale spread the joy of Congolese rumba, earning Congo-Brazzaville some well-deserved appreciation When reviewing legends Super Mama Djombo’s album Ar Puro I was rather impressed how the...
by Danny Wiser | Jan 16, 2021 | Reviews
On the verge of perfection – but is Papa Wemba let down by a Western production team?… Papa Wemba’s decision to release an album with such an international sound, as he collaborated with Brit-pop producer of New Order and Pet Shop Boys fame Stephen Hague,...
by Danny Wiser | Jan 11, 2021 | Reviews, Top Picks
Soul man Emmanuel Pi Djob shows off his talent as he crosses the divide of the Anglo-Francophone conflict in his native Cameroon… Many musicians from all around the world decide to sing in English. There are a variety of reasons for doing so, principal among...
by Joel Dwek | Dec 10, 2020 | Reviews
On the surface, famed Angolan musician Bonga’s latest album is just a set of pleasant, melancholy tunes, but dig deeper and you’ll find profound themes and resonances… Recados de Fora, meaning ‘Messages from Outside’ in English, is the...
by Danny Wiser | Sep 7, 2020 | Reviews, Top Picks
Is Bangui Africa’s very own Detroit? Laetitia Zonzambé puts forward a convincing case… The last time I was tasked with writing an ‘album of the week’ for NoiseNomad, I discussed how Leonard Cohen opened my eyes up to the world of lyrically-driven music in...
