New music for the new year: the rising artists you need to hear
22 for ’22: the musicians who are going to smash it in the months ahead. Dig in.
amapiano
How amapiano hit the UK’s post-lockdown party scene
2021 in review: After surging in global popularity last year, the suspenseful South African genre became the go-to sound for Hennessy-sipping London ravers.
Best new African music: November’s roundup
Every month, Wale Oloworekende covers the continent’s most exciting releases and music news stories for THE FACE.
Best new African music: October’s roundup
Every month, Wale Oloworekende covers the continent’s most exciting releases and music news stories for THE FACE.
Listen to Lil C’s end-of-summer mix
The riddim conioisseur raises a glass to the party season that’s just flown by.
A curious listener’s guide to African music genres
Dropping a few amapiano tracks in your DJ sets? Please, do your research. Here’s a guide to help you explore.