Op-Ed
03 July 2018
Who Is Benefitting From the Nostalgic Vintage Releases in African Music?
Op-Ed: The practice of uncovering and licensing rare African music feeds a culture fueled by the nostalgia, but who is truly benefitting?
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13 February 2017
Sinkane's New Album 'Life & Livin' It' Is a Weapon of Hope
Sinkane expertly channels the spirit of William Onyeabor on his latest album 'Life & Livin' It.'
Latest
18 January 2017
R.I.P. William Onyeabor: 5 Reasons His Legend Will Live On
Nigerian synth-funk visionary and legend William Onyeabor has died at the age of 70.
News
13 May 2015
Joakim Delivers 'A Very Broad Mix Of African Music' For David Byrne Radio
French producer & DJ Joakim shares 'A Very Broad Mix Of African Music,' an introduction, of sorts, to William Onyeabor.
News
03 April 2015
John Talabot Remixes William Onyeabor's 'Atomic Bomb (Hot Chip Cover)'
Stream Barcelona producer John Talabot's remix of Hot Chip's cover of "Atomic Bomb," a gem from 70s Nigerian synth-funk man William Onyeabor.
Video
16 January 2015
Never-Before-Heard William Onyeabor Single 'Many Mansions' Resurfaces
Watch the unearthed video for "Many Mansions," the first new music from Nigerian synth-funk mystery man William Onyeabor in over 30 years.
Events
25 September 2014
William Onyeabor's Complete 1978-1985 Discography Released By Luaka Bop
Luaka Bop will release all of Nigerian musician William Onyeabor's albums on November 18th, and puts on live show of his music on October 4.
Photos
05 May 2014
Atomic Bomb! The Music Of William Onyeabor Live With David Byrne, Sinkane, The Lijadu Sisters, Dev Hynes + More
Atomic Bomb! The Music Of William Onyeabor hit NYC as a part of RBMA with David Byrne, Sinkane, the Lijadu Sisters, Money Mark, Hot Chip, Dev Hynes + more.
Video
30 April 2014
The Music Of William Onyeabor Live On The Tonight Show
The 'Atomic Bomb' band with David Byrne, Sinkane, the Lijadu Sisters and more perform William Onyeabor classic 'Fantastic Man' live on The Tonight Show.
News
29 April 2014
Sinkane On Being The Musical Director Of 'ATOMIC BOMB! The Music of William Onyeabor'
Ahmed Gallab of Sinkane on his role as musical director of Sinkane On Being The Musical Director Of 'ATOMIC BOMB! The Music of William Onyeabor' for RBMA.
News
10 April 2014
David Byrne Speaks On William Onyeabor
David Byrne speaks on Nigerian electro-synth pioneer William Onyeabor.
Audio
26 March 2014
Hot Chip Covers William Onyeabor's 'Atomic Bomb'
Hot Chip covers William Onyeabor 'Atomic Bomb' for Luaka Bop's 'WHAT?! - William Onyeabor Remixed' (due out on Record Store Day).
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