In 2026, Vibrations magazine will be 35 years old, in a society where the notion of Afro-People-ness is now recognised. It remains a benchmark for the relevance of the music it has explored (now mainstream), its freedom of tone and its open-mindedness. As a prelude to this anniversary, which will take place in various forms in 2026, three of Vibrations’ key members will present 10 records that have marked the magazine’s history. In 2026, Vibrations magazine would have turned 35, in a society where the notion of Afropean identity is now widely recognised. It remains a reference point for the relevance of the music it helped to unearth (now gone mainstream), its editorial freedom, and its open-minded spirit. As a prelude to the anniversary celebrations taking place in various forms throughout 2026, three key members of Vibrations will present 10 records that have shaped the magazine’s history.