For the Ghanaian older generation that still speaks pidgin (the slang language of the English-speaking Africans), a “fokbois” is a rascal, a good-for-nothing. The Fokn Bois have managed to reverse the stigma with Afrobeats LOL, […]

Karol Conka is nothing short of a phenomenon. A young Curitiba-born woman, which is not exactly one of Brazil’s megalopolises where hip-hop originates from. Yet, her talent, energy and freedom of expression have turned her […]

At 42 years old, this child of the favelas of São Paulo’s Zona Sul, has somehow always known how to combine music and social engagement. His most recent record, Espiral de Ilusão (2018), makes this […]

The pioneer of Rio de Janeiro’s rap scene is now over 50 years old. Internationally-acclaimed Marcelo D2 however is still not tired of exploring Brazil’s rich musical heritage. His latest album, Samba Drive, draws inspiration […]