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Interview: Q&A with Auntie Flo – “About Birds, Migration, and the Freedom of Dreams” (November 2024)

Six years and a world in the making… Brian d’Souza, better known as Auntie Flo, has consistently delivered far-reaching, horizon-opening works, spanning house, ambient, funk, and influences from the four corners of the globe. However, his fourth studio album, In My Dreams (I’m A Bird And I’m Free), scheduled for release on Thursday, 21st November, might well be his most ambitious to date—a deeply personal and expansive exploration of sound, memory, and cultural storytelling. The album weaves a narrative of […]...

Musical Road to Womex 2024 – Pankisi Ensemble

Custodians of cultural heritage—this term beautifully encapsulates the essence of Pankisi Ensemble. These all-female group from the scenic Pankisi Gorge are deeply committed to preserving and breathing new life into the lesser-known vocal and instrumental forms of Chechen music. Their performances, ranging from the profound spiritual depths of Sufi chants to the lively stories of “Illi” and the heartfelt strains of traditional love songs, offer a window into a rich musical heritage rarely shared outside their community. Their sound also […]...

Musical Road to Womex 2024: Ensemble Chakâm

Drawing on the classical foundations of Persian, Arabic, and Baroque music, and with performances where intense rhythmic sequences transition into vibrant melodic expressions, Ensemble Chakâm builds something completely new and forward-looking, crafting an original musical universe that is both preserving centuries-old traditions and contemporary. This unique trio, founded in 2014 by Sogol Mirzaei, blends the evocative tones of the tar from Iran, the elegant melodies of Christine Zayed‘s qanun from Palestine, and the rich sounds of Marie-Suzanne de Loye‘s viola […]...

Interview: Q&A with Carmen Souza – “We Must Reflect on Our History and Look Forward” (October 2024)

When an album like Port’Inglês arrives, it’s more than just new music—it invites a deeper exploration into its inspirations and meanings. Make no mistake; Carmen Souza‘s latest offering is as engaging and danceable as her music has always been, filled with appealing and sinuous melodies, and body-shaking Afro-Luso rhythms. But beneath that resonant, jazzy surface, the London-based Cape Verdean artist channels her rich heritage and first-hand life experiences into a compelling work. Released just a month ago, Port’Inglês is a […]...

Interview: Defmaa Maadef – Queens of the Senegal Beats (September 2024)

Sometimes, the sheer force of a performance can hypnotise an audience. The onstage energy hits onlookers squarely in the chest, putting them in danger of being completely blown away. The ferocity of Defmaa Maadef’s live show surges with currents of defiance and vibrates wildly in its freedom. In WOMAD’s d&b Soundscape, facing sound issues that would leave most artists weeping or cursing, the Senegalese duo bring their full power, launching into quick-flow a cappella raps without missing a beat when […]...
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