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Ibeyi

A Playlist for a Feminist Future: Bastille Day!

July 14, 2018 by Jodi Barnes and Meeghan Kane Leave a Comment
Sandra Nkaké  (photo by Thesupermat)

Today’s playlist celebrates Bastille Day, a worldwide holiday commemorating the explosive storming of the military fortress, Bastille Saint-Antoine, in Paris on July 14, 1789. This act of rebellion sparked a revolution that ended absolute monarchy in France and left a chaotic political and cultural landscape that created opportunities for some of the country’s poorest citizens … [Read more…]

Posted in: Music, News Feed Tagged: Bastille Day, Chilla, Christine and the Queens, Diam's, Edith Piaf, feminist playlist, France Gall, Grace Jones, Ibeyi, Keny Arkana, La Gale, Sandra Nkaké

Se Liberta: Feminist Music from the African Diaspora

February 25, 2018 by Jodi A. Barnes Leave a Comment
Ibeyi (photo by Abby Gillardi)

  This week we are celebrating the voices of artists with pan-African roots, who are raising their voices in a quest for change. In this time of hate mongering, people in power are using wide sweeping generalizations to erase people’s history and culture. These songs weave history with the present and musical traditions across continents … [Read more…]

Posted in: Music, News Feed Tagged: African diaspora, Amythyst Kiah, Angelique Kidjo, Asian Dub Foundation, Big Joanie, Ibeyi, Melky Jean, Miriam Mabeka, Noisettes, Omotola Jalade, Tati Quebra-Barraco, Victoria Kimani, Waje, Yemi Alade

Auntie Bellum Weekend Mix #31: International Women’s Day

March 5, 2017 by Meeghan Kane Leave a Comment
Krudas Cubensi (screen shot from "Mi cuerpo es mio")

In honor of International Women’s Day on March 8th, this week’s mix celebrates women and non-binary and trans artists around the planet. With the help of fellow editor, Isabella Gomez, I found metal out of Egypt, Afrobeat from Ghana, Australian indie rock, queer activist hip hop from Cuba, dream wave out of Thailand, and singer-songwriters … [Read more…]

Posted in: Music, News Feed Tagged: AB Mix, Balún, Bomba Estéreo, Calypso Rose, Camp Cope, CHAI, Emel, Fémina, Gala Briê, Gurr, Hinds, Ibeyi, Jojo Abot, Karol Conká, Krudas Cubensi, Las Robertas, Massive Scar Era, Mayra Andrade, MULA, Nalyssa Green, Ngaiire, Postcards, Pussy Riot, RAY BLK, Shirley Setia, Suboi, The Dumplings, Vagabon, Vivid Dream, Waa Wei, Zhala