Below is an interview I did with artist Tunde Olaniran about his fashion style: 1) Describe your style. What different elements make up your style? My style is meant to evoke visceral emotions as well as exuberant nostalgia. I blend very tribal shapes and influences, 90s grunge and punk, and large, changeable shapes and draping. […]
Read More Behind the Mask: Tunde Olaniran’s Futuristic StyleAfter two albums like What’s the Time, Mr. Wolf and Wild Young Hearts, I am saddened to have to admit this. Another band has let go some of the essence that gravitated me towards them in the first place. I know, bands are allowed to explore and change their sound, and that includes The Noisettes. […]
Read More Modern Griots Review: The Noisettes’ Have a Weaker Transmission With ‘Contact’The Seshen – Oblivion I like the ethereal quality of the song and the video reminds of a Salvidor Dali or Maya Deren film.
Read More Otherworldly Videos: Into OblivionWith all the controversy over ghostwriters, let’s listen to some Ghostpoet: “Cash and Carry Me Home (Remix)” “Liiines” Listen to The Sound of Strangers.
Read More Otherworldly Videos: GhostpoetThe name of their album “Galaxies not Ghettoes,” is the rallying cry from the London-based group, United Vibrations. The phrase implies creating spaces of inclusion and not exclusion. Inspired by the likes of Fela Kuti, Bob Marley Sun Ra and the spiritual beliefs and mythologies of the world, the four members, Ahmad Dayes (Trombone & […]
Read More Modern Griots: United VibrationsKendrick Lamar- Swimming Pools Tiron and Ayomari – “Things Go Right”
Read More Otherworldly Videos: Stuck Underwater…King Britt is a Grammy-nominated electronic composer, musician and DJ. He is currently part of The Pew Center for Arts and Heritage’s music program, Noise From the 18th Floor. His curated playlist is Cosmic Culture: A Sonic Journey Into Afrofuturism, which includes music from the past, present and future of afrofuturism. Britt also premieres his […]
Read More Modern Griots: King BrittMarques Toliver- Magic Look The song, the long braids, the glitter — Enough said!
Read More Otherworldly Videos: Magic LookMisha B– Home Run (Join her #TeamAlien tag on twitter!) Stooshe– Black Heart
Read More Otherworldly Videos: The Colors of Love…Today is the day I entered into this world and one way I will celebrate is with a tribute post to musician Rahsaan Roland Kirk, with whom I share a birthday. “Y’ know, Music is a beautiful thing. When I’m reincarnated, I’m gonna come back as a musical note! That way can’t nobody capture me. […]
Read More Modern Griots: Rahsaan Roland Kirk
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