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![A DOSE OF BOJ’S MAGIC: EXPLORING ‘GBAGADA EXPRESS VOL.2’ [@BOJDRB]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/336189EC-084F-4884-ADD6-50BFBC604F1C-1140x600.png)
Step into the world of BOJ and unravel the secrets behind his latest EP release, ‘Gbagada Express Vol. 2’… They say the more elusive an artist is the greater their art, and BOJ, the enigmatic pioneer of the Alté movement, proves this to be true. We managed to catch up with the exceptionally talented musician…
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![WHAT WENT DOWN: Meechy Darko’s Headline London Show [@MEECHISDEAD]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/DSCF6615-1140x850.jpg)
One third of Brooklyn’s finest rap trio Flatbush Zombies, Meechy Darko embarked on what was dubbed “The Tour Without A Name” this June following the release of his debut solo album Gothic Luxury last August. Making his way through the crowd at Moth Club as his DJ pressed play on Beast Coast collab, ‘Left Hand’,…
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![AFRIKA YOUNG: London to CapeTown’s Extraordinary Squad of Young Dance by Rocio Chacon [@ro.ci.cha]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/light-in-me-and-the-moonsun-bright-sky_photoby_Rocio-Chacon-20-web-crop-1140x850.jpg)
Emerging from the artistic hub of Cape Town, JazzArt Dance Theatre stands as a haven for a new generation of exceptionally talented and innovative young dancers. Recently, their brilliance caught the attention of budding photographer Rocio Chacon, who presents her latest masterpiece, “Afrika Young.” With almost half a century of nurturing dance and honing young…
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![HIDDEN BEATS: OUR FAVOURITE LONDON MUSIC HAVENS [@JUMBIPECKHAM][@WHOOSHWENG][@KINDRED_LDN][@KEEPHUSHUK][@PUREVINYLLONDON][@LDN.EAST16]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/4FE6C5E7-8551-4C15-95CE-AD5B879341E8-edited-1140x810.jpeg)
It’s time to discover London’s hidden gems for music lovers, with our selection of venues, unmissable parties and record shops… There are a million ways to discover and enjoy music in London. With the internet and social media in full effect sometimes it can be an information overload trying to find the best spots, especially…
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![Everything that went down at WizKid with Nando’s [@nandosuk]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/image00002-1-1140x850.jpeg)
Tottenham Stadium, typically a football hub, was transformed into a pulsating Afrobeat arena for global star Wizkid. Wizkid. We at GUAP had the privilege of experiencing this spectacle from Nando’s exclusive box, a unique viewpoint that offered more than just a concert. The evening kicked off with a performance by Masego, setting the stage for…
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![THE BREAKDOWN: JORDY’S ‘THE LOVE TING’ [@JORDYINIT]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Lead-image-818x850.jpg)
‘The project overall is heavily love themed, hence the name. It covers the good, bad, the ugly ’cause love is a multifaceted thing. There’s no one route towards it. There’s no one way around it, but it’s the one thing that every single one of us have in common. Every single artist in the world,…
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![RE UP – THE RECENT RELEASES YOU MUST TAP IN TO FT. [@ZinoVinci] [@Tylauraa] [@free_REEM] [@am1nd1] & More](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/re-up-today-1140x850.jpg)
Another week of great new music, here’s our favourite picks: Len – LEHGOLAND (Mixtape) This is Len’s greatest work to date. Futuristic synths galore, the production has a variety of influences running through its veins. A slew of well-fitting features complements Len’s bold confidence that we’re all too familiar with. Zino Vinci – First Time…
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![AMIE BLU ON HER LATEST EP : ‘CRUMBS IN MY BED’ [@AMIEBLU]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/40090002-scaled-e1690819394852-1140x850.jpg)
photography: Kat Friar Rising artist Amie Blu makes music that’s both gentle and vulnerable. After performing at Mahalia Presents and Glastonbury this year, it’s safe to say she’s off to a phenomenal start. Having just dropped her latest EP titled crumbs in my bed, GUAP sits down with her for a chat. Kat: How did…
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![Amol K Patil [@amolkpatil] Is First To Recieve the DBF-KMB Award](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Installation-view-of-Amol-K-Patil-The-Politics-of-Skin-and-Movement-2022.-Photo-by-Kochi-Biennale-Foundation-_-Joseph-Rahul-1140x850.jpg)
Indian-origin artist Amol K Patil is the first recipient of the Durjoy Bangladesh Foundation/Kochi-Muziris Biennale (DBF-KMB) Award, a multi-year exhibition and lecture programme spotlighting South Asian artists. He was selected thanks to the formidable impression his The Politics of Skin and Movement installation left at the recent Kochi Biennale. As a part of the award, Patil is set to…
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Ahead of the onset of the South African winter, acclaimed designer Rich Mnisi and global retail giant H&M have come together to create a gender-neutral collection that promises to be a wardrobe game-changer for the coming season. Founded in 2015, the Rich Mnisi brand was born from the designer’s profound desire to connect with his…