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Meshell Ndegeocello | “Mainstream thinking isn’t relevant anymore. If you have an opportunity, take it.”
When mentioned among musicians, Meshell Ndegeocello’s name always sparks a certain sense of respect nearing devotion. Heads nod in approval and the conversation becomes a success..
MAMA EP | Muzi talks stages of grief and making Pan-African electronica
Muzi, the 29-year-old South African musician-producer making waves across continents was dubbed “golden boy” when he entered the scene for the lightness and funk of his music. Ho..
Sonic fantasies disrupting society | Dhanveer Singh Brar’s new book explores Dean Blunt’s music aesthetics
Whether you think he’s an infallible provocateur or a misunderstood genius, the truth is: he does not care. And perhaps, this is what makes him one of the most impactful artists ..
Five end-of-summer albums you should check out now
Source, Nubya Garcia
Spearhead of the UK’s buzzing jazz scene, the British jazz musician, saxophonist, composer Nubya Garcia has just released her debut album, Source. From Mo..
Mélissa Laveaux en conversation avec Lala &ce
Après une entrevue avec la très charismatique Lala &ce, j’ai eu l’occasion de faire la découverte d’une jeune artiste militante, aux profondes convictions et possédant un flair s..
‘Artists are not just entertainers’ | Ethiopian Records on survival and togetherness in his new double EP, WEL
Solidarity, altruism, sharing, putting oneself in another’s shoes are ephemeral concepts in our ultra capitalistic contemporary society which assume new shape and form according ..
“As a country, we would like to thank you” | Why Elaine is transforming South Africa’s R&B landscape
Being used to good music from South Africa, Ndivhuwo Elaine Mukheli, known professionally as Elaine caught seemingly everyone unprepared in 2019, when she burst into the scene wi..
These six albums will spice up your summer 2020
Arca, KiCk i
Arca has never held back over the years, and — luckily for us — not just musically speaking. Unapologetically defying heteronormative ideas and societal constrain..
‘Fight’ | Gilone’s debut single is a call to stay true to one’s self
Gilone has a velvet voice that envelopes you like a blanket made of the softest feathers. It is a journey to the world of senses and emotions. Hers is a love poem for those who f..
Pretty Yende | A Pretty Journey: from Piet Retief South Africa to La Scala
“Everywhere I go, I meet people who are so passionate and so in love with music, and they see the South African girl who’s just started this incredible journey and this wonderful..