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How the global boom of African music is resonating with electronic artists in the diaspora

It’s an exciting time to be both a new and old fan of African music, but how does it feel for African artists raised and working in the diaspora? As producers and consumers, these artists have a unique vantage point on this cultural shift. Jessica Kariisa speaks to Nazar, Hagan, Juba and Chief Boima and asks: what does music from “back home” mean today?

In the early 2000s, there was a small, unassuming stall on the second floor balcony of Kampala’s Bugolobi market. Stocked with computers, scanners and other...

WORLDWIDE APPEAL: Label owner, producer, Radio One and club DJ, dance music ambassador: Gilles has done it all. And he’s still doing it...

“Representing British club culture is an important part of what I’ve always done,” says Radio One DJ Gilles Peterson. “At the moment I play almost...

DJ Mag’s latest monthly mix series puts the focus on the seminal labels we love; outlets that stay at the top of the game, breaking...

Mr Bongo is a rarity in independent music, having managed to remain at the forefront of its scene for almost 30 years.

The now Brighton-based...

Carnage, N*E*R*D, Missy Elliott & more...

Diplo dropped a new radio show as part of his BBC Radio 1 Xtra segment last night, that included throwback tracks from N*E*R*D, Missy Elliott...

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It features reworks of tracks from the Berlin-based artist's second album 'Water'

Lotic has announced details of a new EP, 'Sparkling Water'. Stream the lead track 'Always You (Sparkling)' below. Featuring reworks of tracks from the Houston-born...

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The French disco pioneer has co-written and produced hits including Ottowan's D.I.S.C.O.

Daniel Vangarde, the father of Daft Punk's Thomas Bangalter, has announced a new archival compilation album. Responsible for co-writing and producing hits including Ottowan's 'D.I.S.C.O.'...

akai pro mpc keys 37

The workstation has been made official after images of it leaked online last month (January)

Akai has announced a new all-in-one music production unit called the MPC Keys 37. The unit combines the standalone MPC functionality with a new dedicated...

Exclusive Artikal album stream, with tracks from Truth, Thelem, Skeptical and more.

J:Kenzo's Artikal Music UK has been a rising star in dubstep for quite some time now, and a string of game changing releases in the past...

Beatboxer incorporates Twitter suggestions into show

One man beatbox band Beardyman sets off on his first solo tour on 28th April with a head of ideas, a bag full of gizmos...

As Space Ibiza celebrated 25 years, we were once again at the Closing Fiesta

Rich, luscious, gorgeously multi-layered techno and house. Pumping and searing through the Balearic night. Gripping our senses and tugging us deeper onto the dancefloor. We're...

Based in Glasgow, Highlife have been pushing an afro-futurist sound on their label and at their parties for the past five years. With their 'world...

It’s August 2016, and the second day of Dimensions Festival in Pula, Croatia. Auntie Flo is spinning at the Highlife beach party at the event...

Eastern Europes's bravest festival experience

Krakow’s abandoned Hotel Forum defines communist design, invoking Orwellian futures via a rejection of humanist aesthetics. Instead it boasts a brutish, unforgiving concrete designperfectly suited to 1984's dictatorial ministries.

The UK's best-loved rave in a field announces full line-up for 2012

Just when you thought it was safe to visit the tumbling hillsides, straw-munching horses and fresh-water streams of Norfolk's countryside for a quiet weekend, Glade...

Selections: DJ Neptune

In this series, Selections, we invite DJs, producers and label heads to dig into their digital crates and share the contents of their collections. This week, Nigeria’s DJ Neptune spotlights his recent favourite Afrobeats, Afropop and amapiano tracks

Lagos’ DJ Neptune has been at the forefront of Nigeria’s music scene for over a decade. The award winning artist rose to prominence as backing...

DJ Mag's latest monthly mix series puts the focus on the labels we love; outlets that are championing new artists, dropping key releases and driving...

Since 2007, Huntleys + Palmers has stood at the helm of Glasgow’s electronic underground. Started by Andrew Thomson as a small party series, H +...