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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.

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.

“African Sound Magic Is a Real Thing”: SIRA* on Her Debut Record

The internationally known British-Nigerian artist and curator Zina Saro-Wiwa just made her musical debut as SIRA*. The record "Songs for the End of the World" draws on her multidisciplinary approach to art and non-profit organising work. We spoke to Zina about musical influences from her homeland, African environmentalism and practices of deep listening.
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Quiet Storms for Social Change: Veronica D’Souza on music and activism

Veronica D'Souza's recent single, "Peaches In My Halo" is a defiant celebration of self-expression and liberation. Following the success of her debut single, "Just Because A Crush", the Copenhagen-based independent producer and songwriter returns with the second installment of her upcoming debut album. An interview.
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We Out Here: A Gathering of Dancers and Music Lovers

Is it Jazz? Is it Hip Hop? Soul, RnB, Reggae or House? We Out Here festival 2024 unites voices from across the jazz spectrum including artists like André 3000, Yaya Bey, Sampha, and aja monet. A dense lineup, yet the festival leaves enough space to dance. Anna Grubauer shares her experiences at We Out Here.

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