Afro House

Monaberry announces the first annual Herberts Best compilation featuring Amine K, Denis Naidanow, DJ Chus, DJ Zombi, Dumming Dum, Flemming Bassedow, Moonbootica, Niki4, and Viktor Talking Machine. Monaberry’s top is sealed. So Herberts Best is truly maintenance-free – you never have to add a drop. And with this compilation, there is a track for almost... Read more »

Hot off the back of 7 South African Music Award nominations, South African artist Zakes Bantwini and his collaborator, Kasango receive a stellar Afro House remix of the leading track off of his Ghetto King album, Osama, by none other than Pete Tong and Paul Rogers that will be out on Paradise Sound System. With... Read more »

Adjuma & Shredder SA are two artists who combine beautifully on their new Afro House release ‘We Belong’ on Mozambique-based label My Other Side Of The Moon. We caught up with them recently to see how they came together, and how their journey into dance music came about…   WWD: Hey! What’s your year been... Read more »

‘Kami’ is another superb EP to be taken from Monkey Safari’s forthcoming Body Language 24 mix. This year has been all about Monkey Safari and the fantastic selection of singles from their forthcoming mix. Each one, whether an original or a remix, has been a crucial house cut. They have ranged from late night and... Read more »

German visionary Henrik Schwarz remixes the Ladysmith Black Mambazo’s track ‘Ayikh’ Indaw’ Enjengekhaya’ on Gallo Record Company. The brand-new rework sees Schwarz reimagine the Ladysmith Black Mambazo sonic story, placing the sound in an electronic music context while remaining true and respectful to its original writer – legendary Mambazo founder Joseph Shabalala. It’s the latest... Read more »

My Other Side Of The Moon label drops the new ‘We Belong EP’. The release features some of the most talented artists in the afro house scene: Shredder SA, ADJUMA, Lyrical Ivy, and Hyenah. ‘We Belong’ is a forceful afro track, already supported by Adam Port, with a sustained melody and a powerful rhythm. The... Read more »

Following last year’s summer classic – the jazz-funk-infused Zaiana – Darksidevinyl & Ucha reunite for a new offering brimming with festival flair. The two have established a sterling reputation for powerful global grooves, releasing chart-topping numbers on the likes of Connected Frontline, Deepalma, and Monaberry. Marking their return to TOR, Darksidevinyl & Ucha harness Brazileiro... Read more »

The bouncing groove and undulating stuccato melody of ‘Wings’ demonstrates Tom Zeta’s underground worldly sound as he lands on mobilee with a double original EP that will delight mobilee fans, as it builds into an anthemic vocal number with haunting undertones. Completing his Mobilee debut, ‘Walk In The Park’ gives focus to a tale told... Read more »

Boddhi Satva and Sifa land on Capsule Music with a stunning new single complete with standout vocals from Italian artist LOV. Heralded as the father of Ancestral Soul and hailing from the Central African Republic, Boddhi Satva is a DJ and producer that takes people on a spiritual journey with his music. It has come... Read more »

Maya Records boss Joeski has been a forepart of the global underground since the 80s. He has a wealth of knowledge and a unique take on the genre which has kept him right at the forefront. He last appeared on Moon Harbour back in 2020 with ‘Hook Me Up,’ a red-hot collaboration with Spain’s Miguel... Read more »