Lowkey is a rapper and activist of English and Iraqi descent who recently released Soundtrack to the Struggle 2, the long-awaited follow-up to his 2011 album Soundtrack to the Struggle. Part of the reason for the eight-year hiatus is that Lowkey was primarily focusing on his activism. Lowkey recently released, “Iraq2Chile (Martyrs of Hope)”, which features vocals from Mai Khalil. […]
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“We’re here protesting and sharing stories, but when everything else is so loud, how do you penetrate through?” The following statement was made by Camae Ayewa, a Philadelphia based activist, poet and experimental musician, better known as Moor Mother. On her recently released album Analog Fluids of Sonic Black Holes, she does her best to penetrate through the echo chamber. […]
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It’s been a while since I have done one of these. Periodically I receive emails and other social media messages suggesting certain songs and artists. Since I’ve been sporadic with my postings I thought now was a good time to showcase some of these recommendations that I haven’t had a chance to feature. They are well worth a listen. If […]
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