On "The Breeze Grew A Fire", the alternative R'n'B artist Mereba celebrates the more tender, emotional relationships in life, sharing stories of family, friendship and spirituality. Felicia Aghaye talked to the multi-faceted artist about motherhood, transformation and the gentle power of a breeze.
Parallel to the film festival, Berlinale, several local organisations are organising a counter-program. Falastin Cinema Week is hosted by Refuge Worldwide, AL.Berlin, Jewish Bund, Diaspora Rising and many others. From 17 to 21st of February, you can experience film screenings, talks, and art exploring Palestinian histories and decolonial narratives.
The Irish rap group KNEECAP make their origin story into a film filled to the brim with hedonistic adventures and rebellious attitude. Winning critical acclaim, the movie proudly celebrates Irish heritage today. "KNEECAP" will premiere in the German cinemas on January 30th. Felicia Aghaye reports back from the preview.
The artist and rapper Lex Amor recently released her new record "Forward Ever" - an ode to her hometown, London. The album is a testament to continuous movement, learning, self-discovery, and reconnecting to a natural state of joy. Svenja Isabel Hudson caught up with Lex Amor to speak about her most introspective work to date and how she maintains peace of mind.
The artists Najib and Ahmed Eid collaborated with several other musicians on the release of "Spirit Of the Soul روح الروح". The song pays tribute to the recently killed Palestinian man Khaled Nabhan and his granddaughter Reem. Proceeds from this soli release will go towards supporting humanitarian efforts in the region.
Berlin-based singer AKA Kelzz just released their debut record, "Odyssey". On it, they break boxes and express themselves authentically. Author Anna Grubauer met the artist to talk about their musical journey, the importance of talking about mental health struggles, and how they danced and cried throughout the recording.
The Ukrainian singer and composer Ganna Gryniva retells stories from Ukrainian folklore. Based in Berlin, she elaborates on tradition with jazz and electronic elements like loops and synthesisers. In conversation with Sophie Romy, she speaks about her songwriting process and her ways of incorporating tradition into music.
On his latest EP "Tränen", Berliner rapper and multi-instrumentalist BRKN ventures further into the deep waters of self-reflection, encountering new sounds and epiphanies on his way. With Felicia Aghaye, he spoke about new music, growth and the shedding of inhibitions.
