Lace Cadence: Gaba Cannal and Zaba, Drain, Felo Le Tee, Scotts Maphuma, and Thabza Tee

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Lace Cadence shares two tracks covering the spectrum of African house music, from a classic-style jam to Amapiano. (Plus, throws a curveball with a nod to his ‘90s Seattle roots!) 

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<meta charset="UTF-8">Lace Cadence is the host of KEXP’s The Continent, which showcases the many of genres and styles across Africa, from AfroBeats to Amapiano, Soukous to Mbalax. In this episode, Lace joins Janice to share two tracks covering the spectrum of African house music, from a classic-style jam to Amapiano. (Plus, throws a curveball in the middle, with a nod to his ‘90s Seattle roots!) 

And speaking of “‘90s Seattle,” KEXP Music Director Chris Sanley shares the latest single from local trio Black Ends, who bring their own style of grunge they call “gunk pop.”

  1. Gaba Cannal and Zaba - “Emthandayo (featuring Sykes)”  
  2. Drain - “Run Your Luck"
  3. Felo Le Tee, Scotts Maphuma, and Thabza Tee - “Yebo Lapho (Gogo)”
  4. Fela Kuti and Africa ‘70 - “Water No Get Enemy”
  5. Black Ends - “Bent”

Listen to the full songs on KEXP's "In Our Headphones 2024" playlist on Spotify, the “What's In Our Headphones” playlist on YouTube, or listen below.

Listen to Lace Cadence on "The Continent" every Friday from 7-10 PM  PT, or anytime on the two-week archive or the KEXP App.

Hosted and produced by: Janice Headley and Isabel Khalili
Mixed by: Emily Fox
Mastered by: William Myers
Editorial Director: Larry Mizell Jr.

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