For the latest installment in their Africa In Your Earbuds series, our sister site Okayafrica nabbed Kenya’s first viral group, and renowned multimedia artistsJust A Band. DJs Nairobi Dhobi and Bonyeza Kidude (who you might remember from our Okaysummer Party) deliver an eclectic 41-minute Afro-future mix featuring joints by Black Coffee, Hugh Masekela, Little Dragon and SBTRKT. Stream and download Africa In Your Earbuds #5: Just A Band below. And check out previous Africa-inspired mixes from Stimulus, Qool DJ Marv, Sinkane, and Chief Boima.

AFRICA IN YOUR EARBUDS #5: JUST A BAND by okayafrica

TRACKLIST
1. Dela – “Ulivyo” (Kenya)
2. Vetkoek vs Mahoota – “Shukuma”
3. Psychedelic Nwomkro All-Stars (Kweku Ananse) – “Nwomkro Jam 2.0″
4. A Just A Band Mashup containing elements from of Little Dragon “Never Never (SBTRKT Remix)” and Yoko Kanno’s “Fantasie Sign” from the Cowboy Bebop OST.
5. DJ Cleo – “Katu Katu”
6. Just A Band – “Heat (Demo)”
7. Jali Bakary Konteh – “Combination (Hat and Hoodie Remix)”
8. Another Just A Band Mashup containing elements from Black Coffee + Hugh Masekela – “We Are One (Louie Vega Remix),” and a katitu song.
9. A snip-up of Hugh Masekela performing Fela Kuti’s “Lady”
10. Another snip-up of “Nanan” by Ali Farka Toure, Baaba Maal, Youssou N’Dour, Papa Wemba, Franco, Manu Dibango
11. A mild remix of Sam Fan Thomas’ “Neng Makassi”
12. A mashup of “Freedom Is Coming Tomorrow” from the Sarafina! film soundtrack and dialogue from Tolu Ogunmefun’s 7th episode of “Don’t Jealous Me” (“Pronounce My Name – Shett Men!”)
13. Sam Fan Thomas’ “Noa”

Comments

  • http://evanhateshippys.tumblr.com NaveTrauss

    This is fiyaaaaaaa!!!!!!

  • http://www.istandariseascreation.webs.com Isaac Mesquita

    Great site! I am a big Roots fan, So the music is right on point! I’m awaiting that UNDUN album! Can’t wait!

    • http://www.istandariseascreation.webs.com Isaac Mesquita

      Love this mix right here! African music is banging anyway! Peace to Af-Raay-Kaa!!!