Why I stopped making music

This article has no universal ambition. I am not here to say that my situation is a typical one that all “artists” face, this is simply an introspection of sorts.   When I was around 10 years old my brother introduced me to a music making software and taught me the basics to using it. After Read more

Techno Music And Evolution Of the Movement 

In the dimly lit warehouses of Detroit in the 1980s, a new sound emerged which would be fertile ground for contestation. Techno music was forged in the remnants of industrial decline and would be more than just an electronic rhythm.  Detroit : The Cradle of Techno Music  Detroit, a city once at the heart of Read more

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