Tag: Review
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Standing on the shoulders of the giants, Rema has taken Afrobeats to a level where only he resides, confidently forming an afro-rock, alté subculture despite the criticism that followed his O2 Arena performance last year. His controversial performance left fans unimpressed, disappointed, and concerned for the rumoured spiritual influence behind with his artistic choices. Such…
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It’s the 25th of May, the sky is blue, the sun is shining and enjoyment is in the air – it can only mean one thing. For the second year in a row the helmsman of Black cultural nightlife – Recess – took over Margate’s Dreamland and transformed the space into a hub of community,…
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This year, the Jazz Cafe‘s Club Nights took a fascinating twist with the return of Juls‘ residency. We caught up with Juls a few days before his residency to hear about his expectations, and the significance of this moment in Jazz Cafe history. Read his thoughts below. Bethel: This is your second year of your…
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London based, Birmingham-bred DJ, Keyrah has continued to take her career to new heights. From supporting artists like Destin Conrad, Jorja Smith and Loyle Carner to spinning at Boiler Room’s collaboration with Soulection and Places + Faces, her eclectic blends have been flying through the airwaves of nightlife. Her headline show was due to be…
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![SEAFOOD SAMS’ ‘AFROS IN THE WIND’ IS A SONIC MASTERY [@SEAFOODSAM]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/86-CArolina-West-video-still-1140x850.webp)
‘Fros don’t come down. They catch the wind… One of the greatest blessings of the internet age is how various layers of culture intersect to create something both entirely new and distinctly familiar. This concept firmly sticks in the mind when introduced to Seafood Sam’s latest EP, ‘Afros In The Wind.’ A seven-track testament to…
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![IN CASE YOU MISSED IT : BELLAH’S SOLD OUT HEADLINE SHOW [@IBEBELLAH]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/1-IMG_7928-e1686912000248-1140x850.jpg)
Photography by Bethel Haimanot In late May, the talented singer-songwriter, Bellah, commanded the stage at the Lafayette with a mesmerising performance. With a talented band comprising C.J on drums, Dean and Courtney on guitar, and Dono on keys, she delivered a memorable show, while backup singers Charlene and Catherine infused depth into her vocal performance.…
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![WHAT WENT DOWN: Kamal’s Headline Show [@Kamalnw]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/DSCF4800-1140x850.jpg)
Photography by Kat Friar Off the bat of his latest mixtape, Kamal.’s headline show truly embodied his talent and definitely fulfilled his fans. On every track you could hear his fans singing along like a choir, and rightfully so. With catchy lyrics and ambient production, his fans’ infatuation with his music was always going to…
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![LUST, ADDICTION, AND RAW EMOTION: UNRAVELLING BLK ODYSSY’s ‘DIAMONDS & FREAKS’ [@BLKODYSSY]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/F2075BAC-6903-4E68-977E-A577703F1CC3-1140x850.jpeg)
“Are you a diamond, or are you a freak?” Embrace the question at the hands of BLK ODYSSY’s new album DIAMONDS & FREAKS… Do you crave anything as much as the intoxicating and heady rush of falling in love? If your answer is a hard “yes,” then let us introduce you to ‘DIAMONDS & FREAKS,’…
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Showing this month at St Ann’s Warehouse in Brooklyn, Mair Nair adapts Monsoon Wedding, the 2001 beloved Bollywood movie about a cross-cultural wedding, for an off-broadway audience. Arjun Bhasin designs costumes, Vishal Bhardawaj is on the score, and David Bengali designs projections to engulf audiences with Indian color and cheer. But, along the way, Monsoon Wedding…
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![WHAT WENT DOWN: JGRREY’S INTIMATE GARDEN HEADLINE SHOW [@JGrrey13]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/61800006-scaled-e1684237516336-1079x850.jpg)
JGrrey’s first headline show of the year was intimate and cosy. The stage at Amazing Grace was decorated with flowers and greenery, which really suited the venue aswell as her vision. The set design was done by Shania-Mae Wright – from GUAP’s last cohort of creatives with the Adidas Originals Creator Network. Bel Cobain was…