I got the idea for this episode in the middle of a global heat wave and though the scorching temps seem to be dying down a bit, the music out of Africa this summer has been hot hot hot.

With the exception of the third excerpt from BKO the rest of these records were released this summer and that's pretty damned impressive. I can't say I've heard five rock records out of the U.S. or the U.K. that come close to this level of funkiness, entertainment and listener satisfaction.

From the toasting, Devo-esque tunes of the first group, Nana Benz du Togo to the variety on the new African Head Charge record, to the sheer prog like virtuosity of the new record from Alogte Oho & His Sounds of Joy feel free to get your peep on.

Excerpts from this episode:

Nana Benz du Togo: Tousse

Yamaya: Karma

BKO: Bamako

African Head Charge: I'm a Winner

Alogte Oho & His Sounds of Joy: Doose Mam

Jantra: Ozali

Hey, feel free to follow me on the Insta where I conversate as themagic_organ. I got it friggin' goin on over there. Or hit me up with 5 shits on the itunes, that would be helpful, 5 shits on the itunes I dare not dream!!!

You can find these artists on bandcamp and streaming outlets. You can support them by listening and telling your friends. You can celebrate what they do! Let this shitass 13 minute podcast inspire you. God forbid.

Tell your stupid friends about this episode. Hey I heard this new music podcast, homie knows his shit, check it out.

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