Today's Album of the Day is "Idolar" by Moskito, an ‘00s kwaito classic newly reissued by Awesome Tapes From Africa.
Moskito, “Idolar”
Another banger from Awesome Tapes From Africa, perfect for summer dance parties.
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May 27, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Today's Album of the Day is "Idolar" by Moskito, an ‘00s kwaito classic newly reissued by Awesome Tapes From Africa.
July 21, 2026 at 5:57 PM
Now Playing
Moskito, Idolar
Early 2000's kwaito bops
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Moskito, Idolar
Early 2000's kwaito bops
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May 28, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Now Playing
Moskito, Idolar
Early 2000's kwaito bops
🎶🇿🇦
Moskito, Idolar
Early 2000's kwaito bops
🎶🇿🇦
another 2025 music post of underplayed releases, mostly from the last few months. across the globe and time, genre and scene, in an array of lengths and formats. a thread with places to listen i hope
August 3, 2025 at 6:06 PM
another 2025 music post of underplayed releases, mostly from the last few months. across the globe and time, genre and scene, in an array of lengths and formats. a thread with places to listen i hope
📻 I'm back on the radio tomorrow to spin tunes on my weekly show, 4-6pm, wxdu.org or 88.7FM locally
So much great new music to play, including the new compilation "The Perilous Fight" (proceeds to the National Immigrant Justice Center), the reissue of Moskito's debut, & the new Aksak Maboul album!
So much great new music to play, including the new compilation "The Perilous Fight" (proceeds to the National Immigrant Justice Center), the reissue of Moskito's debut, & the new Aksak Maboul album!
February 18, 2026 at 8:50 PM
📻 I'm back on the radio tomorrow to spin tunes on my weekly show, 4-6pm, wxdu.org or 88.7FM locally
So much great new music to play, including the new compilation "The Perilous Fight" (proceeds to the National Immigrant Justice Center), the reissue of Moskito's debut, & the new Aksak Maboul album!
So much great new music to play, including the new compilation "The Perilous Fight" (proceeds to the National Immigrant Justice Center), the reissue of Moskito's debut, & the new Aksak Maboul album!
June 15, 2025 at 7:41 AM
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as promised, here are 50 more releases from 2025 that you won't find on many (any?) other lists. globe- and genre-crossing/smashing music; singles, eps, albums, collaborations, mixtapes, and reissues. the occasional indulgence. strange steppers. capsule reviews and links to listen, i hope. a thread
![YS - Burn
Naone - 은하철도999
Snapped Ankles - Dancing In Transit: Live 2025
Stealing Sheep - GLO (Girl Life Online)
Upchuck - I’m Nice Now
Gonçalo F Cardoso - Impressões de Várias Ilhas
Telepathic Fish: Trawling the Early 90s Ambient Underground
Soles of Mischief - Air Max Tape
Francesca Marongiu - Still Forms in Air
Two [Is Greater Than] One - Part 2
Kliche - Dabrea
Yasmine Hamdan - I remember I forget بنسى وبتذكر
Errol Brown & the Revolutionaries - Dub Expression
Claudio Coccoluto - Claudio Coccoluto live at Underground City, Pescara - 01.03.1997
Unofficial Official - The Tommy Hilfiger Tape
james K - FriendDJ Platurn - PLATURN x ALL DAY PLAY - A TRIBUTE TO SLY & THE FAMILY STONE
Wayku - Selva Selva
KILN - Lemon Borealis
Flur - Plunge
De Schuurman & Styn - Bubbling Back 2 Back
HiTech - HONEYPAQQ Vol. 1
Blue Lake - The Animal
Rhoda Dakar - Version Girl in Dub
Muskila - JAH NAM
Sueño Púrpura - Souvenir](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:mkpuo34xdfpcozicvpbtaluu/bafkreibrvt6jz6mk7hyogirxqgz7g6awibrh3nsaid7iqsd42xz62esuku)
October 13, 2025 at 4:35 PM
as promised, here are 50 more releases from 2025 that you won't find on many (any?) other lists. globe- and genre-crossing/smashing music; singles, eps, albums, collaborations, mixtapes, and reissues. the occasional indulgence. strange steppers. capsule reviews and links to listen, i hope. a thread
this kwaito reissue from cool tapes also overstuffed with groovin bangers, 2025 has been a damn good year for african music tape labels
Idolar, by Moskito
10 track album
moskitoza.bandcamp.com
November 7, 2025 at 2:37 AM
this kwaito reissue from cool tapes also overstuffed with groovin bangers, 2025 has been a damn good year for african music tape labels
Odeio esses pensamentos q vem toda vez q quero sair de casa pra curtir
Eu não quero me idolar dnv
Mas eu tô cansado
Eu não quero me idolar dnv
Mas eu tô cansado
November 13, 2024 at 12:03 PM
Odeio esses pensamentos q vem toda vez q quero sair de casa pra curtir
Eu não quero me idolar dnv
Mas eu tô cansado
Eu não quero me idolar dnv
Mas eu tô cansado
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By: Joseph Francis on Tuesday, May 27, 2025
By: Joseph Francis on Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Moskito, “Idolar”
Another banger from Awesome Tapes From Africa, perfect for summer dance parties.
daily.bandcamp.com
May 27, 2025 at 9:41 PM
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By: Joseph Francis on Tuesday, May 27, 2025
By: Joseph Francis on Tuesday, May 27, 2025
moskito's first record from almost 25 years ago is body moving south african kwaito. african township music had an influence on prog, which influenced retro video game music, which in the early aughts was the tech they had access to. some ps1 beats. the raspy vocals remind me of sissy nobby. heady
Idolar, by Moskito
10 track album
moskitoza.bandcamp.com
October 13, 2025 at 6:47 PM
moskito's first record from almost 25 years ago is body moving south african kwaito. african township music had an influence on prog, which influenced retro video game music, which in the early aughts was the tech they had access to. some ps1 beats. the raspy vocals remind me of sissy nobby. heady
Awesome Tapes Of Africaのニュー・リリース。
南アフリカのテンビサで生まれたクワイトとスヌープ・ドッグ、ドクター・ドレー等USヒップホップのミックス。
カセットデッキ2台でラップや歌をトラックに重ねて録音したらしい。
open.spotify.com/album/3SjuOf...
南アフリカのテンビサで生まれたクワイトとスヌープ・ドッグ、ドクター・ドレー等USヒップホップのミックス。
カセットデッキ2台でラップや歌をトラックに重ねて録音したらしい。
open.spotify.com/album/3SjuOf...
Idolar
Moskito · Album · 2001 · 10 songs
open.spotify.com
May 24, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Awesome Tapes Of Africaのニュー・リリース。
南アフリカのテンビサで生まれたクワイトとスヌープ・ドッグ、ドクター・ドレー等USヒップホップのミックス。
カセットデッキ2台でラップや歌をトラックに重ねて録音したらしい。
open.spotify.com/album/3SjuOf...
南アフリカのテンビサで生まれたクワイトとスヌープ・ドッグ、ドクター・ドレー等USヒップホップのミックス。
カセットデッキ2台でラップや歌をトラックに重ねて録音したらしい。
open.spotify.com/album/3SjuOf...
100 okay albums of 2025. music from around the world, across genre, format, and time (and from the future). here's a thread of it all, split up into big moods, for your browsing pleasure. w links from this year's round-ups to listen to
December 10, 2025 at 11:15 PM
100 okay albums of 2025. music from around the world, across genre, format, and time (and from the future). here's a thread of it all, split up into big moods, for your browsing pleasure. w links from this year's round-ups to listen to
A reminder that you're never too late to enjoy my newsletter--music has no expiration date! 🎧 crowsnest.substack.com
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July 2, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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MOSKITO - IDOLAR (reissue), my review for Ondarock
#moskito #idolar #awesometapesfromafrica
www.ondarock.it/recensioni/2...
#moskito #idolar #awesometapesfromafrica
www.ondarock.it/recensioni/2...
Moskito - Idolar (ristampa): Kwaito su cassetta dalle strade di Tembisa :: Le Recensioni di OndaRock
La Awesome Tapes From Africa rispolvera un irresistibile gioiello di kwaito sudafricano
www.ondarock.it
May 30, 2025 at 10:16 AM
MOSKITO - IDOLAR (reissue), my review for Ondarock
#moskito #idolar #awesometapesfromafrica
www.ondarock.it/recensioni/2...
#moskito #idolar #awesometapesfromafrica
www.ondarock.it/recensioni/2...
May 23, 2025 at 4:19 AM
Domingo's Novelty
Mashonisa, by Moskito
from the album Idolar
moskitoza.bandcamp.com
March 30, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Domingo's Novelty
🇺🇦 #NowPlaying on #BBC6Music's #JamzSupernova
Moskito:
🎵 Sdudla
#6music #Moskito
▶️ Song/Cover on Bandcamp:
Sdudla, by Moskito
from the album Idolar
moskitoza.bandcamp.com
June 20, 2026 at 12:39 PM
🇺🇦 #NowPlaying on #BBC6Music's #JamzSupernova
Moskito:
🎵 Sdudla
#6music #Moskito
▶️ Song/Cover on Bandcamp:
🇺🇦 #NowPlaying on #BBC6Music's #JamzSupernova
Moskito:
🎵 Why Wena
#6music #Moskito
▶️ Song on #Bandcamp:
Why Wena, by Moskito
from the album Idolar
moskitoza.bandcamp.com
June 21, 2025 at 12:18 PM
🇺🇦 #NowPlaying on #BBC6Music's #JamzSupernova
Moskito:
🎵 Why Wena
#6music #Moskito
▶️ Song on #Bandcamp: