Music as Therapy, Life as Narrative: An Interview with yusef slim
By Tola Ositelu An interview nearly always takes on a life of its own. Some more than others. No matter how carefully prepared…
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Hard Graft and Flowers in Bloom: An Interview with aka RéY
I’m sitting in a gastro-pub in King’s Cross, central London with underground lyricist Lanre ‘aka RéY’ Diko. He is effusive, in his own…
Conversation Starter: An Interview with Cassiah Joski-Jethi
Fresh from the success of her award-winning play ‘Under My Thumb’, writer Cassiah Joski-Jethi is not resting on her laurels. She’s back with a brand…
Music, Moods, Wanderlust and the Triangle of Peace: Interview with Clarisse Albrecht
By Tola Ositelu It’s been nearly six years since singer/songwriter Clarisse Albrecht – aka the Mulata Universal – first came to my attention. Her…
Translating West African Textiles: An Interview with Abi Wright
By Tommy Evans Abi Wright is a UK-based textile, graphic and surface designer and curator whose work has been heavily influenced by her culture…
The Global Soul: A Short Chat with Angelique Kidjo
By Johny Pitts Depending on who you speak to, Angelique Kidjo is more than just a musical icon, but one of the ‘top 100…
Edna Adan: Afropean’s First Lady
By Tommy Evans One of my heroes in the Afropean universe, Edna Adan, recently took to the stage at the Southbank Centre as part…