Author: skyguy117
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As Vozes de Mulheres na África Lusófona: An Analysis of Political Hip-Hop from Lusophone Africa and its Female Perspectives
Transcript: Hello! My name is Schuyler Van Tassel, and today I will be guiding you through a mixtape analyzing politically conscious Hip-Hop from Lusophone Africa, looking at a variety of topics from the perspectives of 5 women. Between Angola, Mozambique, Guinea-Bissau, Cape Verde, and São Tomé and Príncipe, the unique…
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Ami Yerewolo-Dégagez
Ami Yerewolo (b. 1991) is the first female Manindka rapper from Mali. Hailing from the southwestern town of Mahina, she left for Bamako to pursue a career in music. She eventually joined up with artists Yeli Fuzzo and Fanga Fing. In 2014, she marked her debut with the album “Naissance…
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Master Soumy’s “La Main de Dieu”
Master Soumy (Ismaila Doucoure) has long been a political and musical force within Mali. For many years, he has pushed for change in the country, advocating for the youth. Topics like migration, infrastructure, and religious freedom are commonplace in his videos, and despite the past decade of political instability, his…
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Mom’s Loup’s “Abu Faga” and Hip-Hop’s Social Presence in Mali
The Malian Hip-Hop scene serves as an enduring symbol of resilience, continually fostering remarkable talent amidst a backdrop of political turbulence. Despite navigating through challenging circumstances, including coups and external threats, Mali’s artistic community, particularly its younger generation, has found refuge and a platform for expression within the realm of…
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Bruce the First and Rwandan Drill’s Swift Rise
Rwandan Drill has become a soundtrack representing the rapidly expanding presence of the country’s Hip Hop scene. The genre mixes influences from New York, the U.K., and Chicago, as well as Rwanda’s respective rhythms and lyricism. Artists like Logan Joe, Pro Zed, and Ish Kevin have all become pioneers of…