The opera singer Michaela Tobin, known as White Boy Scream, turns the genre on its head and makes it resonate with underground drone music. Resistance to musical and societal structures is at the core of the artist's practice. Tobin doesn't just call out the eurocentricity of the genre but laces her lyrics with social and political commentary.
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.
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 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.
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.
The London-originated collective Daytimers showcases South Asian DJs and musicians in a party series geared towards bringing the local diasporic community together. Recently, they hosted their first event in Berlin. Anna Grubauer spoke to Abeera, Imad and Arnav about what Daytimers means to them and their experiences of establishing a South Asian community-centred space.
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