Musique
Fuji Kaze：A Genius Journey Across East and West with Music
Genius and dreams Fujii Kaze is a Japanese singer-songwriter who has often been hailed as the next Utada Hikaru. He began learning the piano at the age of three, influenced by his father. Over time, Fujii Kaze developed a distinctive style of pop music that blends both Eastern and Western influences. His talents extend beyond Read more
Open mics, rap and community in Nantes
On Friday, November 17th, the release party for the “mini-tape” “InDaHouse” a 12-minute project. This collaborative project by rapper DnZl and beatmaker Chazzy Jazz featuring several rappers from Nantes is a good representation of the new underground rap scene in Nantes. On the agenda: concerts, freestyling sessions and an open mic for upcoming artists in Read more
Damso: Isn’t it nice to take a vacation?
Friday, November 15, at the stroke of midnight, Damso’s new album drops. 34 minutes, 11 tracks. And because no one asked, I’m stepping in as a music critic just for you. William Kalubi Mwamba, known as Damso, made a comeback this Friday with J’ai menti (I lied), a new album as intriguing as the circumstances Read more
How Jamaican Sound System and Dub Culture shaped modern music
Jamaican sound system culture and the legacy of dub have had a profound and lasting impact on modern music, extending far beyond their Caribbean roots. By reinventing the way sound is manipulated, it reshaped our approach to bass, rhythm, and spatial sounds, leaving a deep imprint on many genres. The history of sound system Read more
Césaria Évora, and the World Rediscovered Cape Verde.
The Cape Verdean identity August 27, 1941, in the town of Mindelo on the Cape Verdean island of São Vicente. Little Césaria Évora opens her eyes for the first time, and no one knows yet that she will forever mark her island’s fame and world music, becoming the most listened-to African singer on the planet. Read more
Amour Jungle, a podcast about matters of the hearts
Presented by Ben Mazué, written by Fanny Sydney and Ben Mazué, inspired by Maud Ventura. Ben Mazué, whose real name is Benjamin Mazuet, is a French singer-songwriter and musician. Very private about his life, he explores themes of love and its challenges, his children, his divorce, and his emotional states in his songs. These bittersweet Read more
Miriam Makeba: Against Oppression and Injustice Through Music
Miriam Makeba, born Zenzile Makeba and often referred to as « Mama Africa, » is one of the most emblematic figures in the struggle against apartheid and social injustice in South Africa. With a brilliant musical career, she used her voice not only to sing but also to combat oppression. Through her music, she made the voices Read more
Aya Nakamura : un destin imprévisible
C’était l’un des moments les plus marquants de la cérémonie d’ouverture des Jeux Olympiques de Paris 2024 : la performance musicale entre Aya Nakamura et la garde Républicaine sur le symbolique pont des Arts. Si pour la majorité d’entre nous cette performance a été exceptionnelle, pour d’autres, elle a été un désastre pour la France. Aya Read more
DJ Mehdi, le grand écart entre le rap et l’électro
13 ans après sa mort, Arte revient sur l’histoire de DJ Mehdi, figure incontournable de la scène rap et électro française, avec une série documentaire intimiste et touchante. Cet article revient sur le parcours atypique de ce génie pourtant méconnu du grand public. Mehdi, l’enfant virtuose Il a marqué une époque charnière du rap français Read more
Breakbeat & Pixels: How Jungle Music Impacted Video Games
Today, both jungle music and video games are celebrated as cultural milestones in their own right. Jungle music, a genre born from the underground rave scene, spread internationally influencing several generations, while video games have evolved into a global entertainment giant. However, one connection often overlooked is the symbiotic bound between these two different forms Read more