As the Western hemisphere summer comes to a close we look forward and take a look at the soundbytes to expect from the coming fall season. Below are eight upcoming fall releases that have us feeling particularly impatient in the earbuds, from the likes of Sarkodie, Olugbenga, Nigerian mystery man William Onyeabor and more!
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Artist: Sidi Touré
Album: Alafia [Thrill Jockey]
Release Date: September 17
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Artist: Sarkodie
Album: Sarkology
Release Date: September [*date unconfirmed]
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Artist: Oddisee
Album: The Beauty in All [Mello Music Group]
Release Date: October 1
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Artist: St. Lucia
Album: When the Night [Neon Gold/Columbia]
Release Date: October 8
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Artists: Tony Allen, ?uestlove, Baloji, Nneka, Spoek Mathambo, Just A Band, Zaki Ibrahim, Sinkane, Angelique Kidjo, Chance the Rapper...
Album: Red Hot + Fela
Release Date: October 15
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Artist: William Onyeabor
Album: Who is William Onyeabor? [Luaka Bop]
Release Date: October 29
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Artist: Olugbenga
Album: Silver Pixie EP [Pictures Music]
Release Date: October
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Artist: Keziah Jones
Album: Upcoming Keziah Jones Album
Release Date: November (*date is unconfirmed)
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