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Rhythm Passport Rhythm Passport is a free online magazine for people who want to discover music from around the world

Rhythm Passport is a free online magazine and events listings for open-minded, curious, fun-loving people who want to discover music from around the world. Our core aim is to spread our passion for world music, to change perceptions and to reach new audiences whilst supporting and nurturing the UK's world music scene.

Daily Discovery: Tammy Weis - Ruas Das PretasCountry: Portugal, United Kingdom, CanadaJoin Canadian-British jazz vocalis...
15/11/2024

Daily Discovery: Tammy Weis - Ruas Das Pretas
Country: Portugal, United Kingdom, Canada

Join Canadian-British jazz vocalist Tammy Weis this Sunday at 1PM at Pizza Express Soho for a special matinee as part of the EFG London Jazz Festival. Her live rendition of "Ruas das Pretas" beautifully introduces the early afternoon's performance, where Fernando Pessoa's poetry comes alive through Weis' jazz and folk-infused melodies - https://www.pizzaexpresslive.com/whats-on/tammy-weis-sings-fernando-pessoa

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Daily Discovery: Aboubakar Traoré & Balima x Mariam Dioubate - TuramaganCountry: Burkina Faso, Belgium"Turamagan" is the...
15/11/2024

Daily Discovery: Aboubakar Traoré & Balima x Mariam Dioubate - Turamagan
Country: Burkina Faso, Belgium

"Turamagan" is the latest single from Aboubakar Traoré's upcoming album Sababu, releasing on the 29th of November via Zephyrus Records. The track honours Turamagan Traoré, a famed warrior chief from the ancient Mandingo Empire, celebrating his legacy and the rich history of the Traoré family.

From Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso, Aboubakar is a virtuoso of the kamélé n'goni and breathes new life into the stories and struggles of the Mandingo Griots - https://newsdigital.ffm.to/turamagan

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Daily Discovery: Parlor Greens - The Ripper (Live on KEXP)Country: United StatesParlor Greens delivered a live performan...
14/11/2024

Daily Discovery: Parlor Greens - The Ripper (Live on KEXP)
Country: United States

Parlor Greens delivered a live performance of their track "The Ripper" at the KEXP studio, recorded on the 5th of September. Featuring Tim Carman on drums, Jimmy James on guitar, and Adam Scone on organ, the trio has quickly risen in the ranks of heavy instrumental music under the banner of Colemine Records.

Their performance highlighted selections from their debut album, In Green We Dream released back in July. Recorded over an intense three-day period, the album comprises eleven tracks, including ten originals and a standout cover that encapsulate the group's unique blend of soul, jazz, and funk influences.

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Daily Discovery: Orchestra Baobab - Boulène DèmeCountry: SenegalIn September 2024, the tragic discovery of a drifting ca...
14/11/2024

Daily Discovery: Orchestra Baobab - Boulène Dème
Country: Senegal

In September 2024, the tragic discovery of a drifting canoe with lifeless bodies off the coast of Dakar, deeply moved the people of Senegal. At this time, Orchestra Baobab was recording their new album in Ngor, a fishing village by the Atlantic. Papino Koité felt compelled to respond. As a new generation singer of the band and son of founding member Mountaga Koité, inspired by his own family's experiences, he proposed writing a tribute song.

The outcome is "Boulène Dème: don’t go!", a compelling call to the youth, sung by Papino and the legendary musician Idrissa Diop, marked by the band's signature groove and brass elements. This track emerged from the band members' personal ties to the young people risking their lives for a better future in Europe - https://orchestrabaobab.bfan.link/boulene-deme

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Daily Discovery: Phil Dawson Quintet x Dele Sosimi x Biola Dosunmu - Ilé (Iyesa)Country: United Kingdom, Nigeria, Brazil...
13/11/2024

Daily Discovery: Phil Dawson Quintet x Dele Sosimi x Biola Dosunmu - Ilé (Iyesa)
Country: United Kingdom, Nigeria, Brazil, Italy

Phil Dawson's latest release, "Ilé (Iyesa)," from his forthcoming album Don’t Waste Your Ancestors' Time, drops on the 29th of November via Funkiwala Records. The song draws deep inspiration from the spiritual and rhythmic essences of Afro-Brazilian culture, reminiscent of Airto Moreira's experimental sounds from the 1970s.

"Ilé (Iyesa)" merges Nigerian and Brazilian sounds, presenting a narrative that uses the cultivation of yams and plantains as metaphors for diligence and youthful vitality - https://phildawsonquintet.bandcamp.com/album/dont-waste-your-ancestors-time

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13/11/2024

Daily Discovery: JonQuan x Ranking Joe - Top Ranking
Country: United States, Jamaica

DJ, singer, songwriter, and producer JonQuan unveils his third single of the year, "Top Ranking," through prominent reggae label Easy Star Records, featuring collaborations with reggae legend Ranking Joe and renowned dub wizard Victor Rice. The release includes a dub version, "Darker Shade of Quan," which pays tribute to the traditional "chat" style of Jamaican reggae - https://orcd.co/topranking

Daily Discovery: Fat Freddy's Drop - Slo MoCountry: New ZealandFat Freddy’s Drop return with their latest single, "Slo M...
12/11/2024

Daily Discovery: Fat Freddy's Drop - Slo Mo
Country: New Zealand

Fat Freddy’s Drop return with their latest single, "Slo Mo," the title track from their new album. The music video, filmed at Dreamland in Margate, UK, complements the track's smooth soul-funk vibe and features sultry vocals from Aotearoa soul singer Louis Baker. The release coincides with the start of the band's EU/UK Slo Mo tour on the 13th of November in Amsterdam, with Baker joining as the support act.

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Daily Discovery: Oktoecho - Hand Drum SongCountry: CanadaOktoecho is a Montreal ensemble that fuses Indigenous, Middle E...
11/11/2024

Daily Discovery: Oktoecho - Hand Drum Song
Country: Canada

Oktoecho is a Montreal ensemble that fuses Indigenous, Middle Eastern, and contemporary styles like jazz, classical, and experimental music.

Their latest single, "Hand Drum Song," reflects this approach, combining Inuit drumming and throat singing with influences from various global traditions - https://www.oktoecho.com/

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Daily Discovery: Azato - Hello Sunshine Feat. LucianoCountry: United States, JamaicaHawaiian reggae band Azato released ...
11/11/2024

Daily Discovery: Azato - Hello Sunshine Feat. Luciano
Country: United States, Jamaica

Hawaiian reggae band Azato released "Hello Sunshine" with Jamaican reggae icon Luciano on the 4th of November, delivering a message of resilience and gratitude.

The track combines roots reggae rhythms with soulful melodies, layered with saxophone, organ, and bass, encouraging listeners to find peace and appreciation in all of life’s moments - https://azato.bandcamp.com/track/hello-sunshine-feat-luciano-2

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Daily Discovery: Urucum - Le CinqueCountry: BrazilIn November 2023, Brazilian group Urucum recorded a vibrant live sessi...
10/11/2024

Daily Discovery: Urucum - Le Cinque
Country: Brazil

In November 2023, Brazilian group Urucum recorded a vibrant live session at Azzul Sabiá studios, showcasing their single "Le Cinque" in collaboration with Kriya Films and Inca Music. Led by Jimmy Reuter, the nine musicians fused afrobeat, jazz, funk, prog, and Afro-Brazilian rhythms in an energetic performance that highlights Urucum’s unique sound.

Their new album, Virajã, released in July by Inca Music, features nine original tracks and furthers their mission to bring instrumental music from Paraná to a wider audience.

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Daily Discovery: Saf Feh - EllilCountry: Algeria, FranceSaf Feh, a Franco-Algerian Afro-groove quintet from Sète, France...
09/11/2024

Daily Discovery: Saf Feh - Ellil
Country: Algeria, France

Saf Feh, a Franco-Algerian Afro-groove quintet from Sète, France, weaves together Maghrebian and West African rhythms with influences from soul, rock, hip-hop, blues and funk. Led by Sabrina Kerfah’s expressive vocals, the band merges gnawa and raï traditions with far-reaching sounds, crafting a bold and vibrant fusion of styles.

Saf Feh, a Franco-Algerian Afro-groove quintet from Sète, France, weaves together Maghrebian and West African rhythms with influences from soul, rock, hip-hop, blues and funk. Led by Sabrina Kerfah’s expressive vocals, the band merges gnawa and raï traditions with far-reaching sounds, crafting a bold and vibrant fusion of styles.

Their latest single, "Ellil," released on 25 October, captures the raw, fearless spirit of the inner child.

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Daily Discovery: Lollypop Lorry - Still Hides YouCountry: Russia"Still Hides You" marks a new chapter for Yekaterinburg-...
09/11/2024

Daily Discovery: Lollypop Lorry - Still Hides You
Country: Russia

"Still Hides You" marks a new chapter for Yekaterinburg-based band Lollypop Lorry, pushing beyond traditional Jamaican reggae into a modern, synth-driven sound with dub influences.

Rooted in ska and reggae, the ensemble has cultivated a loyal following with 11 singles and three LPs. After touring extensively across Russia and Mexico, the band recently released a new album, Stick By Me, reimagining the spirit of 60s Jamaican music with a fresh, contemporary twist - https://lollypoplorry.bandcamp.com/album/stick-by-me

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Daily Discovery: Sofiya Nzau x FIREBOY DML x Nomcebo Zikode - METACountry: Nigeria, Kenya, South AfricaKenyan singer Sof...
08/11/2024

Daily Discovery: Sofiya Nzau x FIREBOY DML x Nomcebo Zikode - META
Country: Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa

Kenyan singer Sofiya Nzau, Nigerian afrobeats star Fireboy DML, and South African Grammy winner Nomcebo Zikode have joined forces on the single "META." Driven by 3-Step rhythm, a new dance music style from South Africa, the track combines East, West, and Southern African sounds to celebrate unity across the continent.

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Daily Discovery: Progress - Give ThanksCountry: Barbados, Canada"Give Thanks" is a soulful reggae single by Progress, fe...
08/11/2024

Daily Discovery: Progress - Give Thanks
Country: Barbados, Canada

"Give Thanks" is a soulful reggae single by Progress, featuring the late Grammy-winning Peetah Morgan of Morgan Heritage. The song honours gratitude and life’s beauty, flowing with a roots reggae rhythm.

The single is part of Progress' recently released double album, Mood & Vibe, includes 14 tracks - https://progressreggae.bandcamp.com/music

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Daily Discovery: Nácar - CrioulaCountry: Brazil, FranceNacar’s single "Crioula" honours the strength and spirit of the w...
07/11/2024

Daily Discovery: Nácar - Crioula
Country: Brazil, France

Nacar’s single "Crioula" honours the strength and spirit of the women from Brazil’s Northeast, capturing the energy of the region with acid arpeggios, traditional percussion, and Kamila Oliveira Da Silva’s striking vocals.

Nacar, a trio born from a chance encounter in Olinda, Brazil, weaves together Afro-Brazilian rhythms like côco, maracatu, and samba with the sharp edge of electronic influences, from trap to trip-hop.

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Daily Discovery: Naya Rockers x Mike Love - Long Way DownCountry: United StatesReggae collective Naya Rockers partners w...
30/10/2024

Daily Discovery: Naya Rockers x Mike Love - Long Way Down
Country: United States

Reggae collective Naya Rockers partners with acclaimed reggae artist Mike Love for “Long Way Down,” a fresh single blending reggae roots, ska and rocksteady rhythms with a call to action against corporate greed and social inequality - https://ffm.to/long-way-down.OPR

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Daily Discovery: Furmiga Dub - Upi BitiCountry: BrazilReleased on 11th October via Kaxambu Records, "Upi Biti" is the la...
29/10/2024

Daily Discovery: Furmiga Dub - Upi Biti
Country: Brazil

Released on 11th October via Kaxambu Records, "Upi Biti" is the latest track to emerge from FurmigaDub’s studio in João Pessoa, northeastern Brazil. The track weaves the organic, earthy tones of the rabeca with bass-heavy electronic beats, offering a fresh take on Paraíba’s musical heritage by transforming traditional rhythms into something even more vibrant and unmistakably bold.

Behind FurmigaDub is Fabiano Formiga, whose varied experience spans symphony orchestras to local Brazilian bands. With a tempo of 176 bpm, "Upi Biti" showcases Formiga’s skill in blending indigenous Brazilian rhythms with the high-energy pulse of global bass - https://kaxamburecords.kudosrecords.co.uk/release/kax026/furmigadub-upi-biti

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Daily Discovery: Ounine Pawoap - Yeby YebyCountry: New Caledonia, FranceOunine Pawoap, deputy chief of the Pombei Tribe ...
25/10/2024

Daily Discovery: Ounine Pawoap - Yeby Yeby
Country: New Caledonia, France

Ounine Pawoap, deputy chief of the Pombei Tribe in northern New Caledonia and bandleader of the Kanak group A7KJ, has released his debut solo album Yéby Yéby collaborating with Marcus Gad and his band Tribe.

The album offers a unique fusion of Kanak culture and reggae, with 12 tracks sung primarily in Cémuhi, Pawoap’s native language, and also in French to reach a broader audience on "Le Caillou" (New Caledonia).

Recorded in both France and New Caledonia, Yéby Yéby incorporates traditional Kanak instruments such as the bwanjep (bark be**er), bamboo percussion, and fern leaves, adding an authentic Pacific flavour to the reggae sound.

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