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Interview by Passion Dzenga | Photography by Maurice van der Meijs Hailing from Brooklyn, SALIMATA has recently been making noise in the New York Hip-Hop scene and abroad. Her colorful world, confident personality and poetry infused raps catch the attention of anyone present in the room. After her d

Honey, wake up! Passion DEEZ and Friends are back! Presale now open - link in my bio - as always, there is no guestlist, so get your tickets before they’re gone. We’re coming correct with the b2b2b2b2b crew on this edition and we’re pulling up with some all-stars. Retromigration is back in the build

Amsterdam-based Gqom visionary State OFFF announces the release of his groundbreaking EP, "Simulacra," through Cakeshop Seoul's esteemed record label, "Carousel Seoul." Inspired by Jean Baudrillard's philosophical explorations, this six-track masterpiece is poised to redefine the boundaries of Gqom

In today's society and with a somewhat familiar yet sinister outlook on what's to come, countercultures bring light into the darkness; with liberated ideas, styles, and opinions—freed from gender binaries and conservative norms of societal constructs. Fluid, so that identities are an ever-changing e

Director: Jean-Michel Mabruki Mussa Production company: Artillerie Executive producer: Philippe Avendaño Vera Pre-production: Nargess Shaker DOP: Steijn Leijzer Edit: Jesper Vervoort Grading: Jacob Creach Styling: Tirino Yspol Casting: Aryan Hamyani Title Design: Akaar Special thanks to Indebt Studi

Amsterdam’s Echobox Radio will celebrate 3 years of broadcasting on 20th July with a day-into-night showcase at Benelux Bar. Kicking things off with an on-location live broadcast during the day, followed by a two-room event showcasing a slice of the station’s eclectic roster of regular Amsterdam sta

The biggest annual party of Garage Noord is happening this weekend. This time in collaboration with Nyege Nyege, Oroko Radio and Never Normal Records. Garage Noord will host over 40 international and local artist, spread over three stages (both inside and outside) on Saturday July 20 and Sunday July

Hailing from Brooklyn, SALIMATA has recently been making noise in the New York Hip-Hop scene and abroad. Her colorful world, confident personality and poetry infused raps catch the attention of anyone present in the room. After her debut album “OUCH” on the 10k label in late 2022, Brooklyn native SA

Hailing from Brooklyn, SALIMATA has recently been making noise in the New York Hip-Hop scene and abroad. Her colorful world, confident personality and poetry infused raps catch the attention of anyone present in the room. After her debut album “OUCH” on the 10k label in late 2022, Brooklyn native SA

Sam Akpro returns with his new single "Chicago Town," unveiling yet another facet of his ever-expanding musical talent. Released on ANTI-, the track offers a dream-like journey through the mind's darker recesses, juxtaposed with a heavy psychedelic descent—a blend that has positioned the Peckham-bor

Cultural workers are being urged to create cultural infrastructures that prioritize equity and justice. But what are the ethics, practices, and logics we must adopt to develop outcomes for collective empowerment? In this conversation about building creative platforms that can change the way we live,

On Friday 19 July 2024, you are again invited to join in on creating a safe space where we will provide a Q&A about collective liberation and the layers of healing that are part of this followed by a concert in which artists that prioritize healing, empowerment and love in their music will provide a

The weekend of July 5, 6, and 7 will be dedicated to the House of Artistry Fair, a recurring event series organized by Sankofa Archives in collaboration with Kazerne Reigersbos. This three-day series offers a varied program that brings together art, culture, and knowledge on social themes at various

Tra Fasi (which is Surinamese for “in a different way”) offers a rare glimpse into the alternative (music) culture of Suriname, a world that is often overlooked. The documentary highlights Shavero's daily life and his efforts to organize an event for Suriname's outcasts. The film not only showcases

Keti Koti, meaning ‘Broken Chains,’ commemorates the end of slavery in Suriname and the Dutch Caribbean on July 1st. It’s a day of freedom and remembrance. On July 1st, 1863, the Netherlands abolished slavery in in Suriname, freeing over 45,000 enslaved people. This day is a powerful reminder of the

Almost five years after their last performance in the Netherlands, the legendary group The Streets is back on stage in Melkweg for two back to back headline shows on July 2nd and July 3rd. In the early 2000s they broke through with a mix of hip-hop, garage and rock, led by frontman Mike Skinner's un