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Inner Visions: Zimbabwe’s Afro-house artists join forces
Dr Feel brings together PA NGU, Nitefreak, Dr Chaii, DJ Stavo and a new generation of Zimbabwean producers for a November compilation.
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Afro-house’s 778% production boom: what the numbers really say
Splice and MIDiA identify Afro-house as their Sound of the Year. The data tells a compelling story—and has limits.
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Nitefreak takes Afroholic Records to ADE after a 10-million-stream milestone
From Zimbabwe to Amsterdam: the independent label’s ADE showcase reflects the growing international business of Afro-house.
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Black Coffee’s Hï Ibiza residency: a global chapter in African club culture
The 2026 season is another marker of the South African artist’s influence on the island’s electronic music calendar.
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DJ rankings, popularity and recognition: what are we really voting for?
A closer look at the difference between a public DJ poll, editorial judgement and the music communities that shape both.
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EINDER brings sound, movement and monumental art to ADE
Artist Boris Acket’s installation transforms Amsterdam’s Centrale Markthal during the festival’s 30th year.
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