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The Moroccan-Yemeni artist AŸA is about to release her debut live album “AŸA - Live in Berlin”, allowing us to relive her iconic 2023 concert at Kesselhaus. Opening the door to an enchanting world where music meets fashion and gymnastics, AŸA escapes reality through pop and R&B melodies. Here is what she told us about the journey that took her there.

"A Little Lost, A Little Found" uses the wide reach of pop music to start important and necessary conversations. Finally having found herself again after a time of struggle, British singer and songwriter Grace Carter took NBHAP by the hand and walked us through the growing pains of a young woman of Colour, using music as a weapon in the battle against social injustice.

There’s a new up and coming star in the skies of Berlin’s DIY underground scene. On “Just Fantasy” Lover Buffet reflects on emotional breakdowns and hope in times of despair with an old Yamaha synth playing a crucial part in all of this. Get to know them right here.

"It was a CD I think, the first time I seen the cover. A dark, burnt orange background with a shirtless Al in the middle, half smiling staring straight through the barrel of the camera. Al Green’s Greatest Hits." Self-taught musician and singer Joesef sat down to muse on one of his favorite records. Following the release of his latest single "East End Coast" his love for Al Green explains the soulful touches on the single dedicated to the sense of belonging he experiences in his hometown Glasgow.

British singer and songwriter Shura is about to release her sophomore record 'Forevher'. We caught up with the busy bee in Berlin to talk about her music, moving to New York, Religion, and Pablo Neruda.

So far Sweden has proved a rich ground for all kinds of new music. The great variety of styles creates a certain safe place for experimentation and unique musical progressions. Likewise, the duo Yalmar, present a special fusion of pop and electronica on their latest single ‘Stop Calling Me’.

Finnish singer Suad Khalifa, known as SUAD is back for another premiere with NBHAP. The latest single ‘White Lies’ is following the releases of the singles ‘Caves and Blood Veins’ and ‘Blue Sign’. While we might have to wait a little longer for a debut LP, SUAD’s honey-like vocals on this track will make the wait sweeter.

NBHAP editor Miriam Wallbaum would like to introduce you to one of the best German bands you might have never heard of. And don't worry about the language barrier here.