african scream contest
Seems like every one of these African soul/psych comps I come across is better than the last, and this awesomely-titled collection of '70s High Life/soul/funk/psychedelia from West African nations Benin and Togo (presented by the great Analog Africa) raises the bar one more time. The whole thing is pretty exciting, but my jam is this soul burner from Gabo Brown and the incredible Orchestre Poly-Rhythmo (click that).
African Scream Contest is sold out most places, but you can still find it in some spots. A little pricey, but well worth it.
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elsewhere:
Caribou + Fuck Buttons bring their respective intense live shows to town this coming Monday, and we have a few pairs of tickets to give away. Hit us up at gorillavsbearcontests@gmail.com and let us know why you want to go, and we'll pick a few winners this weekend.