Once a week, Stack delivers a mix of the most interesting new music on the web, handpicked by the Hype Machine team. Here's a recent mix.
Latest kora tracks
Hizbut Jámm - Caada Gi
Bandcamp DailyFollow “Each month we feature records that playfully deconstruct notions of tradition and represent marginalized voices in folk. Read full story…” on Feb 8th →
Sona Jobarteh - Musolou
Chicago ReaderFollow “Sona Jobarteh was born in London to a family of Gambian griots, musicians and storytellers who maintain the oral tradition…” on Mar 14th, 2023 →
Sourakata Koité - Ha-Madi
Post-TrashFollow “by Asher White The descriptively-titled Awesome Tapes from Africa was started in 2006 as a modest, mp3-slinging blog focused on…” on Oct 11th, 2021 →
Stranded Horse - Rumba du trépas
The QuietusFollow “In his latest look at French releases, David McKenna surveys the effervescent rap scene and reviews a terror-stricken but cathartic…” on Sep 14th, 2021 →
Ballaké Sissoko - Kadidja feat. Piers Faccini
Everything Is NoiseFollow “Ballaké Sissoko, the Malian kora master, delivers a gorgeous record featuring collaborations with a diverse range of artists from Africa…” on Apr 18th, 2021 →
Ballaké Sissoko - Djourou feat. Sona Jobarteh
JoyzineFollow “Ballaké Sissoko’s album Djourou is a mixture of solo work and collaborations with other artists who, at first glance, might…” on Apr 11th, 2021 →
Sourakata Koite - Ha-Madi
DoklandsFollow “Sourakata Koite is a Senegalese kora player whose album En Hollande is supposed to be getting a re-issue rather shortly.…” on Nov 12th, 2018 →
The Hand - I'll Be Your Snowflake
12XUFollow “Die neueste EP der Band aus Minneapolis – bestehend aus Mitgliedern von so unterschiedlich bekannten Bands wie Low, Steel Pole…” on Jan 8th, 2018 →
Dawda Jobarteh - Sama Kebbalu (Ben Gomori's Lead By Example Edit) Sterns Edit
The House of CoxheadFollow “Premiered by Délicieuse Musique, here is a simply stunning edit of 'Sama Kebbalu' by Dawda Jobarteh, which comes courtesy of…” on Sep 1st, 2017 →
Alhaji Bai Konte - Jula Jekere
The 'SpillFollow “A slightly wistful and Autumnal selection to chill out to today. In similar vein, here is a new track from…” on Nov 28th, 2016 →
Toumani Diabaté and Sidiki Diabaté - Salimou (Toumani & Sidiki EP)
ravechildFollow “Trio da Kali’s line up consists of Hawa Kasse Mady Diabaté on vocals, Lassana Diabaté on balafon and Mamadou Kouyaté…” on Jan 20th, 2016 →
Seckou Keita - Future Strings in E
Kaptin's BlogFollow “Great little introduction to the new Seckou Keita album from my good friend Tim Tyson Short. It’s great to have…” on May 27th, 2015 →
Seckou Keita - N Doké (Little Bro)
Slow ShowFollow “Rosventures on Rosvojen toukokuinen matka maailman ympäri, jonka aikana jaamme löytöretkiemme saaliita pitkin maailmaa. Mitä sinulle tulee mieleen kun kirjoitan…” on May 7th, 2015 →
The Hand - Little Feet Running (in session at VPRO in Amsterdam)
Folk Radio UKFollow “FRUK present: Another Levels Collective Evening of great entertainment on Friday 27th February at Bridgwater Art Centre - Rachael Dadd…” on Feb 2nd, 2015 →
Fode Kouyate - Sokho
The 'SpillFollow “Copyright: evdoha / 123RF Stock Photo Another great selection for you this week and not a mention of football, cycling…” on Jul 7th, 2014 →
The Hand - forthcoming Metalheadz META012
PhuturelabsFollow “While drum n bass continues to be kept interesting by those with an in-depth knowledge and respect for its history,…” on Sep 1st, 2013 →
Woodpecker Wooliams - Dove (Live)
Folk Radio UKFollow “Listen to our first Woolf Music Session featuring Woodpecker Wooliams who put on a fantastic performance at this year's festival.” on Aug 30th, 2013 →