Tag: Music interviews
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Obrafour on Sarkodie: The Unexpected Respect Exchange in Ghanaian Hip Hop
Ghana’s hip hop scene and a surprising moment of humility In the ever-evolving landscape of Ghanaian rap, few pairings have drawn as much attention as Obrafour and Sarkodie. A veteran voice who helped shape the genre and a generation-defining star who carried it onto international stages, the two are often discussed in terms of influence,…
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Time Isn’t on My Side: Lesley Woods Reforms Au Pairs Without the Bandmates
Introduction: A return with a new voice In the annals of post-punk, the Au Pairs famously embodied a raw, rebellious energy from Birmingham clubs and sweaty basements. Now, the band is back in a new form: fronted by Lesley Woods, the group’s original vocalist and guitarist, but with different collaborators stepping into the fold. The…
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Mica Paris’s Honest Playlist: Songs That Shaped a Legend
Introduction: The soundtrack of a remarkable career When singer and actor Mica Paris opens up about the songs that haunt and inspire her, you hear a life in melodies. Her honest playlist isn’t just a list of favorites; it’s a map of where she began, who taught her to listen, and how every track nudged…
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The Lost Years: Paul McCartney on Rumors, Recovery, and the Beatles’ Aftermath
The Rumor That Won’t Die In the autumn of 1969, as the Beatles’ era fractured under the weight of fame, a bizarre and persistent whisper began circulating: Paul McCartney was dead. The idea spread like wildfire across radio waves and tabloid headlines, fed by misinterpretations, conspiratorial thinking, and the media’s hunger for a sensational twist.…