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Harmonizing Berlin’s Soul Scene: Inside the Community of A Song For You

A Song For You is a Berlin-based choir project that unites more than fifty singers. Centering BIPoC voices, the choir provides a space for connecting and exploring the joys of communal singing. Anna Grubauer met Noah Slee, who is part of the founding team, and choreographer Stephanie Ilova for a chat in Berlin after their sold out debut show "The Matriarch".

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Daughter of A Temple: ganavya On Transcending Grammars

The acclaimed singer Ganavya Doraiswamy, also known as ganavya, releases the new record "Daughter of a Temple". Raised in Tamil-Nadu the artist draws on South Asian devotional music as well as the legacy of Alice Coltrane. The album, recorded in just one week, assembles multiple voices, among them ganavya's parents.

Turkish feminist icon and singer Melike Şahin releases her new album “AKKOR”

Melike Şahin releases her sophomore record "AKKOR" meaning glowing or burning in Turkish. With catchy melodies and the occasional disco-inspired song, the artist sings about her personal experiences of survival and how they are connected to collective survival. In conversation, Melike Şahin dives into what's behind her new release.

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“A Tribute to My City”: Men Seni Suyemin on Her Creative Practice

Men Seni Suyemin is the electronic project of artist and producer Minona Volandova. With a background in classical training on the guitar, Volandova quickly fell in love with electronic and rave music. Her debut record "Believe" unites the two influences. We spoke to the artist about her practice, honoring roots, and organizing the first rave in her hometown.

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Holding Sacred Space: Dua Saleh on Queer Love and Environmentalism

The alternative RnB artist and actor Dua Saleh just released their debut LP "I SHOULD CALL THEM". The record explores existential themes of love and environmentalism while also not taking life too seriously. We spoke the singer and self-declared meme lord.

Feeling Deeply: Ruti On First Loves and Overthinking

The UK-based singer-songwriter Ruti just released their new single "Break My Own Heart". Following an EP release and multiple live shows, the artist has gained quite the audience for their impressive vocals and tender compositions. We spoke to the emerging talent.

The Art of Collaboration: With Koki Nakano and Wayne Snow

The voice becomes a dancer in this collaboration. The composer and pianist Koki Nakano and soul singer Wayne Snow got together on the forthcoming release "Ululō". Anna Grubauer spoke to the artists about their approach to collaboration.

“Earth is My Favorite Muse”: Orion Sun on Self-Discovery and Healing

On her new record "Orion", the alternative RnB artist Orion Sun explores themes of love and interconnectedness. Felicia Aghaye spoke to the singer and multi-instrumentalist about self-discovery, the inner child and nature.

Before the Sun: Felukah on Dance Music and Radical Joy

Based between Cairo and New York City, Felukah incorporates the essence of both cities in her sound bending hip hop, RnB, dance music and Egyptian classics to her liking. Her effortless flow in Arabic and English, reminds of the sail boats on Nile River from which Felukah takes her artist name. Ahead of her "Before the Sun" tour, we caught up with the artist.

"We Cannot Get Used to This": A Conversation with White Boy Scream