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21
Jul
2014
World Cup 2014 – Número um
Written by Ogechi Umezuruike
So, as the World Cup ended last Sunday, I thought it would be a good idea to revive that football spirit by putting together a World Cup playlist which will…Read more
19
Jul
2014
My Top 10 Songs for Summer 2014!
Written by Ogechi Umezuruike
Hi everyone! Now that school’s finished and the summer holidays have begun for many, I thought it would be a great idea to make a summer playlist of some hit…Read more
29
Apr
2014
Do You Wanna Play?
Written by Ogechi Umezuruike
So early this year, Olivia let you all know about a new and talented artist, Hannah Dorman. She’s a country-rock young singer who also writes her own songs. She’s launching…Read more
27
Apr
2014
Joe Driscoll and Sekou Kouyate at the Jazz Cafe
Written by oliviawallwork
Finally got to see my favourite “African-hip-hop-fusion duo” this weekend at the Jazz Cafe, Camden!
16
Apr
2014
Weray Ent; Up-and-coming group
Written by Ogechi Umezuruike
So Weray Ent are a new, fresh afrobeats group. As you may or may not know, afrobeats is a new genre of music which is influenced by traditional African music,…Read more
16
Apr
2014
The role of the village
Written by Ogechi Umezuruike
In East African culture, music tends to create unity and reinforce cohesion within societies. Music and dance are prevalent in all aspects of life for many tightly-knit villages. In Swahili, which…Read more
15
Mar
2014
14.03.15 This Week In the Studio
Written by oliviawallwork
This week in the studio the fire alarm nearly defeated us again, we started on the instrument museum and worked on all the music from album 5…
23
Feb
2014
Fuse ODG on BBC Newsnight
Written by oliviawallwork
Earlier this month, British-Ghanaian afro-beats singer Fuse ODG gave an interview on the BBC’s Newsnight show regarding changing people’s perception about Africa which is mainly influenced by the media. Fuse…Read more
22
Feb
2014
16
Feb
2014
13.02.13 This Week In The Studio
Written by oliviawallwork
A lovely day in the studio with pub lunch and sun!