Posts Tagged ‘Kinshasa’
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‘’It’s not just about having an African backdrop’’ – Baloji interviewed
We met Baloji, the brilliant and innovative Congolese-born Belgian rapper and video producer, a few hours before his concert at this year’s Roskilde Festival. We asked Baloji about his recent performances in Kinshasa, about recording with Konono, the distinct visual side of his work and how to escape the ‘African artist’ label. Read his fascinating ...
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Jean Depara: Night fever in Kinshasa – Kin-the-joy, Kin-the-madness
It’s difficult to write about DR Congo without thinking of the country’s tragic history. A brutal Belgian colonial rule dominated the country from 1908-1960, during which it was one of the most oppressive, violent and segregated societies in colonial Africa. But instead of following in the footsteps of Heart of Darkness, we are following the ...