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Coming together as Raz & Afla, Raz Olsher and Afla Sackey converge worlds through their dynamic fusion of electronic and traditional African rhythms, forging a path that is as bold as it is innovative. Rooted in their deep-seated passion for music and cultural exploration, they seamlessly blend their distinct musical backgrounds to create a unique sonic landscape that captivates audiences worldwide.
Raz Olsher is a visionary producer and composer known for his boundary-pushing electronic soundscapes, bringing his expertise in blending diverse musical elements to the duo. His meticulous attention to detail and penchant for experimentation form the foundation upon which Raz & Afla’s sound thrives.
Already part of the Wah Wah 45s family with his band Afrik Bawantu, Afla Sackey is an esteemed percussionist and vocalist with roots tracing back to Ghana. He infuses the duo’s music with rich traditional African rhythms and melodies. Afla’s virtuosity on percussion instruments and his soulful vocals add a visceral, organic dimension to their compositions, creating a mesmerising auditory experience that transcends cultural boundaries.
Together, Raz & Afla defy genre limitations, seamlessly weaving together electronic beats, Afrobeat grooves, and intricate percussive textures. Their music resonates with a deep sense of cultural authenticity and a forward-thinking approach that pushes the boundaries of contemporary music.
What’s Going On? is the first single to be taken from the duo’s sophomore LP, Echoes Of Resistance. It’s a socially charged Afro House tune which brings to life the crazy state of the world around us, and highlights how freedom of speech for all people is important in taking care of future generations.
Musically, the single cements Raz & Afla’s commitment to exploring new sonic territories and creating music that speaks to the universal language of rhythm and melody, as they invite listeners on a journey that celebrates the beauty of cultural exchange and the power of music to inspire and unite.
With a growing discography that includes critically acclaimed releases and collaborations with musicians from around the globe, Raz & Afla continue to carve out their place in the international music scene. Their electrifying live performances are celebrated for their energy and the profound connection they forge with audiences, making every show a vibrant celebration of musical diversity and unity.
Reactions & Radio Play
Radio support from Deb Grant (BBC 6 Music), Cerys Matthews (BBC 6 Music), Craig Charles (BBC 6 Music), Robbie Vincent (Jazz FM), The Shizzle (99.9 Bay FM, Australia), John Warr (Afrobase, Totally Radio), Karl Phillips (Random Jukebox, UK), Sian Eleri (Selector, UK), DJ Junior (Eavesdrop Radio/ Record Breakin’, USA), G Mateus (In The Pocket, USA), Rob Luis (Tru Thoughts/ Unfold Radio on 1BTN, Brighton), Kurtis Powers (The Face Radio, USA), DJ Green Arrow (USA), Mister G (Green Arrow Radio/ WSUM, USA), Ibiza Sunsets With Ioan Radio Show (Spain), Nigel Wood (Dublin City FM, Ireland), Amazing Radio, Jazz Radio London, Soho, Reverb and Slack City
Featured as Track Of The Day 25/07 on Act Like Ya Know – https://actlikeyaknow.com/tracks/f/raz-afla—what%E2%80%99s-going-on-wah-wah-45s
Featured on Urban Lifestyle 30/07 – https://urbanlifestylesa.co.za/2024/07/30/raz-afla-whats-going-on/
Featured in Disco Juice by Yam Who? August column for Le Visiteur 03/08 – https://levisiteuronline.com/featured-artists/disco-juice-august-2024/
Featured in Connect Everything Collective feature article 16/08 – https://ceconline.co.za/raz-afla-release-whats-going-on/
Playlist by Shivelight https://open.spotify.com/playlist/78o4QBPbpLNJnkyOZVsHBK
Playlist by Ibiza Sunsets https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2vGeOY7j3RFMhSFukj4rjS
“Nice One” Robbie Vincent (Jazz FM)
“Dope!” Delfonic (GAMM, Berlin)
“Deep funk and grind” Ben Lovett (Mumford & Sons)
“Right up my street” Chris Alexander
“Great tune!” DJ Peter Kruder (Various, Austria)
“Cool!” DJ Richard Dorfmeister (Various, Austria)
“Dance floor heat!” Breakplus (Various, UK)
“Feeling this.” Jamie Jones (Hot Creations, UK)
“HUUUUUUUGE!” SimãO (Toulouse, France)
“It Is My Favourite Taste” Dazzle Drums (Chiba, Japan)
“I like these cats” Jeremy Newell (4 To the Floor Records, UK)
“Uff, the energy! Nice work” Dan Deep (The Deep Tenor City Radio Show – Soho Radio, UK)
“I am looking forward to playing this on the club system” DJ Kemit / The Lounge Lizards (USA)
“Killer” Dom Ore (Miles Away Records, London)
“Really feeling this one” Beatnick (NTS Radio, UK)
“Beauty” Amrisha (Radar Radio, UK)
“SuperStar!” DJ Kobayashi (Soho Radio / B-side Sessions / Batov Records, UK)
“Excellent” Handsome Paddy (RTE, Ireland)
“Nice!!!!” Makala (Global Funkers, Boom Shaka Laka Radio Show, Spain)
“Nice one!” DJ Junior (Eavesdrop Radio WKDU 91.7FM, USA)
“Very nice groove ..” Raj Selli (Solar Radio, London)
“Vibes!” Ed (Deep South Sounds, Ireland)
“Dope, dope, dope” Mr Shiver (Fabric/ East village/ Supper Club, London)
“Enjoying the lead track.” Sam (Netil/ Music Concierge, UK)
“Works great on the dancefloor” Alena Arpels (Various, UK)
“Great groove!” Steve Butler (Atjazz Record Company, UK)
“Lovely stuff!” Ross (Hideout Sessions Podcast, UK)
“Nice Tune!” Sven Thomschke (Radio Z 95.8, Germany)
“Great, love the vibe” Mark Purdy (Various, UK)
“Real infectious groove there! And some choice vocals too…” Dr. StrangeDub (KFAI-FM / Minneapolis, USA)
“Nice Groove. Summer Vibes” DJ Expression (Whatshot Radio, Nottingham)
“Groovy Créatif” Jean Marc Baehler, (Couleur 3, Switzerland)
“5 star deliciousness” Jamie Topham (Act Like Ya Know, UK)
“I was hooked when I heard the intro…..now I am curious….where is it going? NIce Ghanaian vibes….” Grant Smith (The Face Radio, USA)
“Love the message and the vibe” Roman Jack (Various, Helsinki)
“Love this!” Jonny Layton (The Saturday Soulmine / Cheeky Radio, UK)
“Toptune! Goes straight into my summer set!” Mikael Ikalainen/ Dj Lord Fatty (Gate A21 / Radio Helsinki / Helsinki, Finland)
“Nice!” Chris Udoh (PA, USA)
“Nice flavor and good breaks.” Francois Kevorkian (Various, France)
“I always like their kind of groove!” François (Pan African Music, France)
“Afla Sackey is fast becoming known for excellent Afro Beat & this pairing is pure genius” John Varnham (Jazz Funk Soul, UK)
“Great little afro groover really enjoyed this” Simon Kurrage (Various, London)
“Fantastic slice of afrohouse, with dynamics built for the dancefloor” Simon666 (Various, Australia)
“Downloading for Global Dance Session, thank you for the music!” Brian Cheetham (Various, UK)
“I Fell In Love With This Slice Of Good Groove” Jamie Renton (ChilliFried, London)
“Nice One!” Karsten John (Vinyl Vibes, Germany)
“Deep and funky beats.. a real head bobber..” Mark Mac (Stafford FM, UK)
“Brilliant!” Kurtis Powers (The Face Radio, USA)
“Mixing classic Afrobeat with boogie & disco vibes” David Ryshpan (CKUT 90.3 FM, Montreal)
“Stomping afro house from the mighty Wah Wah fam” Tibor Mozsik (Tilos Radio, FM 90.3 Budapest / various venues)
“Love It, Move Your Body!!” Veronique (Radio Krimi & Mosaïque fm, Paris)
“Fantastic, success!!!” Miss Prebo (Radio Krimi, France)
“I really like this” Brother Jay (House FM, UK)
“Hypnotic!” David Bassin (FreeFall / KXSF San Francisco, USA)
“Love it, instant. Unique. Funky swing.” Martin Madigan (Various, UK)
Digging this tune & groove” Hippie Torrales (Cyberjamz Radio, USA)
“Great, great message and vibe” Susan Schwartz (Platinum Rye Entertainment, USA)
“Awesome vibe, really dig it” Tom Cotter (Various, UK)
“Funkiest Afrobeat on a House groove – get your sour cocktails and ice-cold beers and move that backside to this jam!” Pradip (PBS FM, Australia)
“Great afro house!” DJ Alejandro (Various, Venezuela)
“Nice One” Tjerk (Armada Music, Netherlands)
“Great” Chris Exarchopoulos (Black Radio, Berlin)
“Killer Afrobeat” Simone Vimercati (Jazz It Up, Italy)
“Oh man am I looking forward to playing this on radio & gigs! So fun & bouncy…” DJ T Bird (Various, USA)
“Funky AF” Dean Chew (Darker Than Wax Radio, Singapore)
“The commune of community is directly embraced in this track.” Mister G (Green Arrow Radio / WSUM, USA)
“Groovelicious!” Lex The Dutch Guy (Netherlands, lexthedutchguy.com)
“Great Track” Rado Tomek (NU Spirit, Slovakia)
“Love this, right up my street!” Will Nicol (Northern Soul Rave Patrol / Soulshaker @ The Gowlett, Peckham / NSRP Radio Show on Totally Wired Radio, UK)
“Oh yeah! This is cookin!” Jim McMaster (TNGC Radio)
“Super funky with some retro afro vibes with bang up to date production. Love it!” Jean Jacques Smoothie (Various, UK)
“Lovely deep vibe, great sounds..” Ricky Cox (Solarwaves, UK)
“Tasty sunshine vbes!” Beane Noodler (Universal Rhythms, UK)
“This Is Stellar and Absolutely Bumps” DJ Mr Lob (Melbourne)
“Wonderful upbeat modern afrocentric vibes here.” Sean Innit (Midnight Riot, UK)
“Lovely Stuff” Andrew Haig (The Shizzle, Bay FM, Australia)
“Super duper” Mousse T (Various venues, Germany)
“Funky grooves” Nicky Blumenfeld, (Kaya 95.9/ FM Johannesburg, South Africa)
“Lets dance!” Alex aka DJ Soulist (Radiio Paradis, France)
“Great sound!” Colin Dale (Various, UK)
“Good energy” Claus Mitterhuemer (BTO Spider / Radio FM4, Austria)
“Funky Tings” DJ Snuff (Universal Magnetic Boy, London)
“Love this version of the song.” Sandra Trevino (Lumpen Radio 105.5FM, Chicago)
“Lovely afro vibe” Mark A (Soul Buggin’, UK)
“Amazing tune!” DJ Lil Dave (Eavesdrop Radio, USA)
“So Uplifting and Future Thinking! Enrique Domenech (Freeforms Podcasts, Spain)
“Perfect!” Eric Tchaikovsky (Night Light Radioshow, UK)
“Super fun, funky and sophisticated” Rob Grega (USA)
“Totally infectious groove – deserves to be huge” Nick Titchener (Various / Codesouth FM, Brighton)
“Easy flowing African rhythms” Steve Johns (Solar Radio, London)
“Raz & Afla releases are fast-becoming a go to for keeping the dance floor flowing in ’24.” DJ Drummie Dave (Various, UK)
“Great!! can’t wait to play this one” Ilya Rasskazov (Headz FM, Russia)
“Great vocals and a wonderful modern piece of Afrobeat” Luke Finn (Various, UK)
“Good One!!!” Markus Milz (Future In Fusion, Radio Corax 95.5FM, Germany)
“Well Done” Lorenzo (Jockey Club, Ibiza)
“Like it! especially with the sun beaming in!” Dean ‘Sunshine’ Smith (Res.DJ/Music director-Garden Croatia / Various, UK)
“Driving afro house business!” Nigel Gentry (Music For Modern Living / Cellar Door / Blue In Green Radio, Australia)
“Nice vibe” Mickey D (Mi-Soul, UK)
“Rhythmically intoxicating!” DJ Nigel Wood (Various UK)
“Another very good tune to dance to from Wah Wah’s factory, keep up the great work!” Daniel Peñacoba (Pure Ibiza Radio, Spain)
“Strong Upbeat Percussive Rhythms Upfront Drive It Along. Brilliant” John Warr (Radio Reverb, Totally Radio, Brighton)
“Very Cool” Robert Lochmann (Radio X, Berlin)
“If It Doesn’t Move You, Probably Lost Your Booty” Måns Strömberg (Radio Helsinki, Finland)
“Album Should Be Great Based On This” Gerry Hectic (60 Million Postcards, Bournemouth)
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