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.
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.
The Londoner Ezra Collective take their new record "Dance, No One's Watching" on tour.
After a concert filled to the brim with rhythm, funk, groove and joy, NBHAP editor Felicia reports from the festivities in Berlin.
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.
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.
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.
The Psychotic Monks released their third album “Pink Colour Surgery” a bit over a year ago. It feels like good cup of coffee to wake us up in the current numbing socio-political climate. NBHAP editor Nadia Says caught Clément and Paul for a chat in Berlin to discuss their musical process, their live show code of conduct, and political engagement as musicians.
This year, the Berliner XJAZZ! Festival premiered their first album. "Entangled Grounds" is a collaborative effort, much in the spirit of the event. Each song features a different artist from the local jazz scene and their (re)interpretations of the genre. Anna Grubauer experienced the festival and spoke to artists and organisers about the recording process.
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