In 1974, the most celebrated American R&B acts of the time came together with the most renowned musical groups in Southern Africa for a 12-hour, three-night long concert held in Kinshasa, Zaire. The pipe dream of musician Hugh Masekela and producer Stewart Levine, this music festival became a reality when they convinced boxing promoter Don King to combine the event with “The Rumble in the Jungle,” the epic fight between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman, previously chronicled in the Academy Award winning documentary “When We Were Kings.” CONTINUE READING THIS POST >

Here’s a Fused Xmas mix for your enjoyment. Featuring Santogold, Japanese Motors, M.I.A, Primal Scream, ZZZ, The Fall, James Brown, King Khan & The Shrines & a whole heap of Christmas goodness! x