News in from Wrasse Records: The Ten Shades of Blue is Richard Bona at his unidentifiable best, blending his own African musical roots, jazz sensibilities and poignant lyrical reflections on his life, which marks yet another broadening of the very definition of jazz and blues. Read more »

Yuri Buenaventura's album, Cita Con La Luz, brings twelve tracks (plus a hidden one) all essentially recorded in Yuri’s native Colombia, in Bogota, and, for the first time, Cuba. Much more than just a salsero, Yuri confirms his talent as an all-round singer with styles ranging from jazz to ballad.., and even forays into hip-hop and folk, the result of his more audacious partnerships. Buy Cita Con La Luz Read more »

Kasse Mady’s family, the Diabates of Kela, were the traditional singers for the emperors and their descendants of the royal Keita lineages. They can trace their role back 700 years and are still considered among the most important and authoritative jeli (praise-singer) families across the seven West African countries (where Mande culture predominates). Kasse has been recognised as one of West Africa’s greatest voices for over 35 years, and one of the most cherished singers in Mali. Read more »