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11 KOG (Kweku of Ghana) ‘Mayedeen’ From Zone 6, Agege on Pura Vida Sounds/Heavenly Sweetness Ghana-born, Sheffi eld-based Kweku Sackey is blazing a trail in forwardthinking Afro-fusion music, mixing traditional rhythms with reggae, dancehall, soul and hip-hop. See p21
12 OKI feat Umeko Ando ‘Iso Kaari Irehte (Bear Trap Rhythm)’ From Tonkori in the Moonlight on Mais Um Ainu dub pioneer and tonkori master OKI pays homage to the most sacred of the Ainu spirits – the bear. This issue he talks about his unique instrument. See p81
13 Wardruna ‘Skugge’ From Kvitravn on Music for Nations Amplified drums, haunting drones and shamanic chanting make the heavy darkness of Wardruna’s 2020 Norse mythology-inspired folk release all the more immersive. See p36
14 Alai K ‘Mganga’ From Kila Mara on On the Corner Cra ing East African rhythms with a Berlin pulse, Alai K is the Kenyan DJ and producer who is bringing unrelenting beats and futuristic tempos to dance floors on all continents. See p19
15 The Chie ains with Elvis Costello ‘Long Journey Home (Anthem)’ From The Wild World Over: A 40 YearCelebration on Sony Music Co-written by Costello and Paddy Moloney, this track pays tribute to Irish communities in the US. See p72
“ In the end, it’s shared subject matter, or a shared spirit of music that really unites us across a barrier of language, or some political boundary...” Turn to p72 for the full interview with Elvis Costello
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