Music

Africa: Cine Africa – the Kitchen, the Grenfell Tower Disaster, and the Windrush Scandal

[Afropop] On June 14, 2017, 72 residents perished in the Grenfell Tower disaster in London. Grenfell Tower was a "council house," one of Britain's federal government-funded buildings based on laws stretching back to 1875, meant largely for the working class and the needy. The highly flammable exterior "cladding," which ignited rapidly, totally violated the building code, the "Tenant Management Organization" (A.K.A. landlord) had ignored continuous complaints from residents about an assortment of fire-safety

Kenya: This Saturday, the Bob Collymore International Jazz Festival 2024. Here’s What to Expect

[Capital FM] With its roots deeply embedded in the cultural tapestry of African American communities, jazz has evolved into a dynamic and ever-changing art form that defies strict definition. It is a genre that invites both musicians and listeners on a journey of exploration, where every note is a step into the unknown, and every performance is a unique expression of the human experience. You cannot simply not like this music. It is soothing and refreshing, and best of all, you can dance and sway to the sweet sounds

Africa: A Brief History of the Diss Track – From the Roxanne Wars to Megan Thee Stallion

[The Conversation Africa] Released last month, Houston-born rapper Megan Thee Stallion's hit song Hiss is a textbook diss record. Fans and critics have suggested the track takes aim at multiple artists including Tory Lanez, Nicki Minaj and Drake. Minaj responded with her own track, Big Foot (a reference to Megan's tall stature), but its weaker metaphorical content and flow mean it has failed to make the same impact.