Fela Kuti, who died of HIV/AIDS-related complications in 1997, is one of a number of subjects Red Hot has spotlighted in an effort to destigmatize the conversation around the epidemic. Since 1990, the nonprofit has centered its work around diversity…
The 20th anniversary of Red Hot’s acclaimed album: Red Hot + Riot a tribute to Fela Kuti is here. In celebration of Jon Pareles’ pick for album of the year in the New York Times. Special thanks to the artists…
Amadou & Mariam AMADOU & MARIAM are a music duo made up of Amadou Bagayoko (guitar and vocals) and Mariam Doumbia (vocals), who are both from Mali. Both are blind: Bagayoko lost his vision at sixteen, and Doumbia at the…
NYT ADDS THE AMAZING COLLABORATION BETWEEN SOFI TUKKER X AMADOU & MARIaM. READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE. Every Friday, pop critics for The New York Times weigh in on the week’s most notable new songs and videos. John Pareles reviews Mon…
Entertainment Weekly officially announced the release of our latest compilation Red Hot + Free out July 2nd. Jason Lamphier interviews the album’s producer Bill Coleman from Brooklyn based Peace Bisquit to learn more about the motivations behind this dance album…
