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  • Mestre Guinaldo Music releases “Undi Ki N’Bai,” Cape Verde tribute single

    Mestre Guinaldo Music releases “Undi Ki N’Bai,” Cape Verde tribute single

    Mestre Guinaldo Music has released a new single titled “Undi Ki N’Bai.”

    The track blends African and Lusophone musical influences with contemporary production while maintaining a strong connection to Cape Verdean musical traditions. It is described as an uplifting and celebratory record built around melodies and rhythms inspired by the culture of Cape Verde.

    “Undi Ki N’Bai” focuses on themes of cultural identity, belonging, nostalgia, family, and community. Inspired by the islands of Cape Verde and the concept of “morabeza”—a term often associated with Cape Verdean hospitality and warmth—the song aims to connect members of the Cape Verdean diaspora while introducing new audiences to the country’s cultural heritage.

    Mestre Guinaldo Music is an independent Portuguese artist and producer whose work draws from African, Lusophone, Latin, and contemporary musical influences. According to the artist, the song serves as a tribute to Cape Verde’s culture, roots, and the sense of longing experienced by those living away from their homeland.

    “Undi Ki N’Bai” by Mestre Guinaldo is available on streaming platforms.

  • Cherim releases “Batraz” from the album ‘Ğymaq’

    Cherim releases “Batraz” from the album ‘Ğymaq’

    Cherim has released “Batraz,” a track from the album Ğymaq, released through Ored Recordings.

    “Batraz” is built entirely from vocal recordings by Ramazan Daur, Kazbek Nagaroko, and Tizhin Gup, originally featured on “Shopsh: Circassian Vocal Tradition of Zhiu”. The track draws on Circassian vocal traditions and reworks archival material through sampling and experimental production techniques.

    The song forms part of Ğymaq, an album constructed from recordings previously released by Ored Recordings. Across the project, traditional Circassian singing, shichepshin (violin) melodies, pkhachich (percussion), and archival recordings are transformed through ambient textures, layered processing, and electronic manipulation. The album centers on themes of culture, tradition, home, language, and memory.

    The title Ğymaq translates as “Cry.” According to Cherim, the project reflects on experiences of life in the Republic of Adygea, as well as memories of family, friends, music, and language. Each track is created using material drawn from different recordings in the Ored Recordings catalog.

    “Batraz” and the album Ğymaq by Cherim are available on m streaming platforms.

  • Prince KESTAMG releases “Guessom,” FIFA World Cup-themed single

    Prince KESTAMG releases “Guessom,” FIFA World Cup-themed single

    Prince KESTAMG has released a new single titled “Guessom.”

    The track is described as a rhythmic release positioned around the context of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with themes of resilience, excellence, and personal and collective achievement. It is intended for high-energy listening environments linked to stadium and event settings before, during, and after matches.

    “Guessom” is presented as a storytelling-driven record that reflects on the artist’s personal journey, including experiences of struggle, exclusion, setbacks, and persistence. The song focuses on resilience and gradual self-improvement through discipline and sustained effort.

    The record incorporates cultural influences from the Ghomala’ language, a Bamiléké language spoken in western Cameroon, alongside multilingual elements including English, positioning the track as both locally rooted and internationally oriented in its message.

    Prince KESTAMG is a recording artist whose work draws on Afro-inspired rhythmic structures and narrative songwriting.

    “Guessom” by  Prince KESTAMG is available on streaming platforms.

  • Mr Oaks releases new single “Vibe”

    Mr Oaks releases new single “Vibe”

    Mr. Oaks has released a new single titled “Vibe.”

    The track is a contemporary Afropop release that continues the artist’s work within melodic, club-oriented and Afro-fusion sounds. Earlier material from Mr. Oaks includes singles such as “Down For Me,” which featured Sandaz Black and was produced by Chargybeat.

    Mr Oaks is a Europe-based Nigerian Afropop artist

    “Vibe” Mr.Oaks is available on digital streaming platforms.

  • Gil Semedo releases ‘Caboswing: The New Chapter’ album and announces Lisbon Coliseu dos Recreios concert

    Gil Semedo releases ‘Caboswing: The New Chapter’ album and announces Lisbon Coliseu dos Recreios concert

    Gil Semedo has released a new album titled Caboswing: The New Chapter and announced a concert at Coliseu dos Recreios in Lisbon scheduled for September 11, 2026.

    The album continues the Caboswing style, a genre created by Gil Semedo that blends Cape Verdean music with pop, R&B, zouk, and ragga muffin influences. It features collaborations with artists including Dino d’Santiago, DJ Nays, Tó Semedo, and Semedo’s daughter, Melodia, alongside producers GSpro, Motamorphasis, Young Max, and RJ.

    Caboswing: The New Chapter is described as focusing on the continued evolution of Caboswing as a genre shaped by diaspora identity and intergenerational collaboration. It brings together established and emerging contributors as part of a long-running musical framework developed over nearly 35 years.

    Gil Semedo is a Cape Verdean artist known for creating Caboswing and is widely referred to as the “King of Cape Verdean Pop.” His discography includes albums such as “Verdadi”, “Nos Lider”, and “Dedicaçon”, with reported sales of over one million records.

    The concert at Coliseu dos Recreios will feature material from the new album alongside earlier releases from his catalog. Tickets are available online.

    Caboswing: The New Chapter by Gil Semedo is now available on streaming platforms.