Podcasts about beninese

Repaso libre a la Transglobal World Music Chart de este mes, confeccionada a través de la votación de un panel de divulgadores de las músicas del mundo de todos los continentes, del que los hacedores de Mundofonías somos cocreadores y coimpulsores. En este mes de marzo del 2025, repasamos músicas con conexiones griegas, húngaras, afganas, indias, británicas, irlandesas, caboverdianas y beninesas. Terminamos en Mali, con el número 1, que es el nuevo disco de Samba Touré. Free review of the Transglobal World Music Chart for this month, compiled through the voting of a panel of world music broadcasters from all continents, of which we, the makers of Mundofonías, are co-creators and co-promoters. In this month of March 2025, we review music with Greek, Hungarian, Afghan, Indian, British, Irish, Cape Verdean, and Beninese connections. We end in Mali, with number 1, which is the new album by Samba Touré. - Meybahar - Apano stin triantafilia - Meybahar - Fanoos Ensemble - Sada-e-namerasad - Echoes of Afghanistan - Mircan Kaya - Evlerinin onu yonca - Hudey - Sudeshna Bhattacharya - Raag Bhairavi - Mohini - Flook - Jig for sham / The dawn wall / Johnny Ds / Timewaver - Sanju - Mario Lucio - Independance - Independance - Gnonnas Pedro & His Dadjes - Azo nkplon doun nde - Roi de l'Agbadja moderne 1974-1983 - Trio da Kali - Latege - Bagola - Samba Touré - Yerkomahine - Baarakelaw - (Gnonnas Pedro & His Dadjes - El cochechivo - Roi de l'Agbadja moderne 1974-1983) 📸 Samba Touré (Karim Diarra)

You are listening to a live recording from the showing of Dahomey at Empire Bio, November the 21st 2024. Together with the director Mati Diop we talk about overcoming stereotypes and colonial narratives, as we dive into one of many remarkable scenes in the documentary: the town hall discussions where we get to observe different views and opinions on the return of the artefacts to Benin. Another aspect of the documentary we also talk about is exploring the historical theft and misrepresentation of African heritage by colonial powers. Dahomey is a 2024 internationally co-produced documentary film directed by Mati Diop. It is a dramatised account of 26 royal treasures from the Kingdom of Dahomey (modern-day Republic of Benin), which were held in a museum in France. The film explores the return of the treasures from France to Benin, and the reactions of the Beninese people.The documentary premieres in Danish cinemas on January 16th 2025. We recommend EVERYBODY to watch this masterpiece!

When 26 royal treasures from the Kingdom of Dahomey (modern-day Republic of Benin) would finally be returned from France, filmmaker Mati Diop was granted rare access to document this historic moment. Dahomey, Mati's deeply moving and thought-provoking documentary, is the result of that access—a cinematic meditation that not only chronicles the repatriation of these artefacts but also imagines the voices of the objects themselves while focusing on the emotional responses of the Beninese people.  Building on the genre-defying spirit of her debut Atlantiques, Mati uses this personal and collective journey as a lens to explore the themes of return, restitution, and memory. Again weaving together fiction and reality in search of deeper truths. In conversation with host Elliot, Mati reflects on the making of Dahomey, the cultural significance of the treasures' homecoming, and the profound, ongoing relationship between history, identity, and filmmaking.

Africa is home to around one-third of the world's languages, but only a smattering of them are available online and in translation software. So when young Beninese computer scientist Bonaventure Dossou, who was fluent in French, experienced difficulties communicating with his mother, who spoke the local language Fon, he came up with an idea. Bonaventure and a friend developed a French to Fon translation app, with speech recognition functionality, using an old missionary bible and volunteer questionnaires as the source data. Although rudimentary, they put the code online as open-source to be used by others. Bonaventure has since joined with other young African computer scientists and language activists called Masakane to use this code and share knowledge to increase digital accessibility for African and other lower-resourced languages. They want to be able to communicate across the African continent using translation software, with the ultimate goal being an "African Babel Fish", a simultaneous speech-to-speech translation for African languages. James Jackson explores what role their ground-breaking software could play for societies in Africa disrupted by language barriers. A Whistledown production for BBC World Service Photo: A woman using a mobile phone Credit: Getty Images

Angélique Kidjo - a Beninese and France-based singer, songwriter, actor and activist - has released 16 albums, won 5 Grammys, been named by Forbes as the first woman on their list of Most Powerful Celebrities in Africa, and has many more accolades to her name... joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Angélique explains why she keeps creating music after being in the industry for all these years, her creative process and much more! Website - www.kidjo.com Instagram - @angeliquekidjo Facebook - @angeliquekidjo Twitter - @angeliquekidjo

Wally Langfellow joins the Lake Show with Fernando Attanon to talk about the Wood Bat Little League Tournament happening this weekend in Robbinsdale and St. Louis Park   The 2024 Baseball in Benin Little League Wood Bat Tournament gets underway on Thursday (Aug 1) and runs through Sunday (Aug 4) in Robbinsdale and St. Louis Park.   41 Little League teams from around the Twin Cities metro area will play in this year's tournament.  Teams competing exclusively use wood bats. The tournament is completely run by volunteers, and will again benefit the Baseball in Benin (BIB) project which has been going on since 2010.   Fernando Attanon, the President of the Baseball and Softball Federation in Benin will be on hand for this weekend's tournament  along with 22-year old Beninese player Sadock Gnarigo, who grew up in the BIB program and is currently playing college baseball at Century College in White Bear Lake where he will be a sophomore this fall.  Gnarigo is the first-ever baseball player from Benin to play the game outside of his country and at the next level.    All proceeds from this weekend's Wood Bat Tournament will continue to support the BIB project which includes building Benin's first ever baseball field and shipping equipment to Benin. The Wood Bat Tournament, now in its 20th year, is a great way for the players in Minnesota to connect and help the players in Africa. For more information or to make a donation visit baseballinbenin.org or Baseball in Benin on Facebook.    

Benin encourages members of the African diaspora to call its shores home by offering citizenship to descendants of those who left the continent far in the past. Also, the Olympic flame symbolises the light of spirit, knowledge and life. Oumar Diemé, a Senegalese Olympic torch bearer and a former infantryman, has all of these qualities in abundance. The 90-year-old fought for France during both world wars. 

Alazi Soumaila Rawdoth from Benin now shines on the Chinese big screens. In the film "Formed Police Unit," she brings the heartfelt tales of Chinese peacekeepers and the lives they protect. Known affectionately as Mulan, Rawdoth shares her journey and role in building cultural bridges between Africa and China.

Multi Grammy award winning Beninese musician Angélique Kidjo has been named one of the most influential people in the world by Time Magazine. Her career spans four decades and her music is a fusion of West African with American R&B, funk and jazz, dancehall and European and Latin American influences. Angélique serves as a UNICEF and OXFAM ambassador. She founded Batonga to support the education of young African girls. She also won last years Polar Music Prize, seen on a par with Nobel awards. Angélique Kidjo is playing in Auckland on Saturday night.

Every few years, Malagasy communities hold joyful ceremonies where the remains of lost loved ones are exhumed, cared for and introduced to the newest members of the community. Also, although Tunisia was decades ahead of many other countries in giving women the right to choose whether to go ahead with pregnancies, taboos remain. Finally, we meet some hearing-impaired Beninese children thriving in specially adapted classrooms. 

There's a special reason to celebrate in Senegal as millions of Mouride pilgrims come together for the Grand Magal. This year also features an exhibition of rare photos of the order's founder. Also, relatives of the 73 Gambian children killed by toxic cough syrups sue Indian drugmaker Maiden Pharmaceuticals. Finally, Beninese students expanding their tech horizons wow judges with their creations. 

Since 2019, when two French citizens were kidnapped from Benin's Pendjari National Park and their local guide murdered, the West African country has been dealing with regular incursions by armed groups, including terrorists. According to official figures, 40 civilians and 20 soldiers have been killed over the past three years. Our regional correspondents followed the Beninese army in the northern border areas, where it has beefed up its presence.

Episode 2323: Our random article of the day is Beninese hip hop.

①Beninese President Patrice Talon is on a state visit to China. What issues top his agenda?(00:47) ②The military junta in Gabon has named the head of the presidential guard as the transitional leader of the country following a coup. What's the latest? (13:24) ③Latest figures from the IAEA show that China is now the breakaway global leader in new nuclear construction.(25:00) ④The purchasing managers' index for China's manufacturing sector came in at 49.7 in August, up from 49.3 in July.(35:36) ⑤North Korea has fired two short-range ballistic missiles in a drill simulating a "nuclear strike" on targets in South Korea.(45:30)

Are you a foodie looking to explore new flavors, or simply curious about the rich cultural heritage of this fascinating country, Beninese cuisine is a must-try for anyone looking to experience the best of West African food. Beninese food and cuisines are deeply rooted in tradition and are often served during important celebrations and festivals, such as weddings and religious ceremonies as well just like every African country as you know. Our guest Ashake will be taking us on this interesting ride. Listen. Enjoy. Share.

Hundreds of thousands have been displaced by Sudan's conflict. But some civilians have also had to stay in Khartoum as war rages around them, even saying they have no choice but to still head into work. Also, Congolese communities in the country's east say that successes claimed by the East African force sent in to reign in M23 rebels have been overblown. And dozens of Beninese craftsmen brush up on the skills needed to restore the royal palaces of the former kingdom of Dahomey.

Ayra Starr is a Beninese-born Nigerian singer signed to Mavin Records. After launching a fashion career at the age of 16, she pivoted to music, covering several songs by popular artists on Instagram, before sharing her first original song in December 2019. This caught the eye of record executive Don Jazzy, who signed her to his record label Mavin Records. In this episode, Ayra seats with music journalist, Joey Akan, talking about finding herself and her voice via music.

Host Carl Jones is joined by writer and producer Chris Taylor and Nathan Fogg, author of the fantastic How Not To Run A Football Club to continue the countdown of the all-time Premier League table with Blackpool in 48th place. We start with Blackpool's rich heritage as the football club that saw Matthews, Mortensen and Armfield grace Bloomfield Road find themselves in the lower reaches of English football for most of the late 20th century before a spectacular rise led by Ian Holloway sees them take their place in the top flight again via the playoffs.  We cover that glorious day at Wembley, the season in the sun where Blackpool lit up the Premier League and the subsequent tumble back down the divisions. There is, of course, a darker side to Blackpool's tale as a fanbase revolted against an ownership that very nearly drove the club out of business, and all while launching costly legal battles against unsuspecting and often wholly innocent members of their fanbase. Chris and Nathan were just two of the fans swept up in that ordeal and their stories have to be heard to be believed.  We'll also put a Premier League Blackpool XI into the archives, there's a very impressive Play Your Apps Right performance from one of our guests and the lads answer the question that's been on everyone's lips: who is the Premier League's greatest Beninese player of all-time?  Enjoyed the show? Please subscribe, leave us a 5* review and pass the pod to anyone who you think will enjoy it. You can also find us on social media where we'll have Twitter polls, highlights from the show and nostalgic clips from yesteryear.   Listen: https://podfollow.com/when-football-began-again YouTube: @whenfootballbeganagainpod Instagram: whenfootybeganagainpod Facebook: @WhenFootyBeganAgainPod Twitter: @WFBApod TikTok: whenfootballbegan You can also get in touch via whenfootballbeganagain@gmail.com with your own memories - we'll share as many as we can in future episodes.

Georgiana Viou is self-taught chef, or cook, from the west African country of Benin. She moved to France in hopes of becoming a translator.Georgiana Viou 是来自西非国家贝宁的自学成才的厨师。 她移居法国，希望成为一名翻译。Instead, she opened a restaurant there.相反，她在那里开了一家餐馆。On Monday, her restaurant was awarded a star by the Michelin Guide. A restaurant is considered highly respected if it is awarded a star by the Michelin guidebook.周一，她的餐厅被米其林指南授予一颗星。 如果一家餐厅被米其林指南授予一颗星，那么它就被认为是受到高度尊重的。Viou's restaurant is called Rouge. It is in the southwestern French city of Nimes.Viou 的餐厅名为 Rouge。 它位于法国西南部城市尼姆。Viou was not the only self-taught chef to get the award this year. A chef who studied literature, David Degoursy, and pastry chef Jeanne Satori, with a degree in sustainable development, also won a star for their restaurant de:ja. That is in Strasbourg, in eastern France, where the yearly awards ceremony was held.Viou 并不是今年唯一获得该奖项的自学成才的厨师。 研究文学的厨师 David Degoursy 和拥有可持续发展学位的糕点师 Jeanne Satori 的餐厅 de:ja 也获得了一颗星。 那是在法国东部的斯特拉斯堡，每年的颁奖典礼都在这里举行。Of the 44 new Michelin stars given out this year, Viou's is the only one won by a single woman. Several other women were honored as part of a team, like Satori, the pastry chef at de:ja.在今年颁发的 44 颗米其林新星中，Viou 是唯一一颗由单身女性获得的。 其他几位女性作为团队的一员获得了荣誉，例如 de:ja 的糕点师 Satori。Viou, who is 45-years-old, has said her cuisine is a mix of French Mediterranean and Beninese food. She has written several books about Benin's cooking.现年 45 岁的 Viou 说她的美食融合了法国地中海和贝宁美食。 她写了几本关于贝宁烹饪的书。Becoming a chef was a backup plan for Viou. She came to France in 1999 to study languages at Sorbonne University in Paris, hoping to become a translator. But after working at a communications company, her life changed directions. At age 33, cooking took over.成为一名厨师是 Viou 的后备计划。 她于1999年来到法国，在巴黎索邦大学学习语言，希望成为一名翻译。 但在一家通信公司工作后，她的生活发生了变化。 33 岁时，烹饪接管了一切。As a chef in training, she was one of the few women in the male-centric world of professional cooking. She said she does not like being judged because of her sex or skin color. She said that “it's completely ridiculous” to be considered “a la mode” for being a Black female chef. A la mode is French for “fashionable or modern.”作为一名接受培训的厨师，她是以男性为中心的专业烹饪世界中为数不多的女性之一。 她说她不喜欢因为性别或肤色而受到评判。 她说，作为一名黑人女厨师被认为是“时尚”“完全荒谬”。 A la mode 是法语，意思是“时髦的或现代的”。Instead, she wants to only be judged for the food she serves.相反，她只想根据她提供的食物来评判。Viou learned to cook from her mother, who had a small restaurant in Benin. She first worked toward becoming a chef in Marseille. She joined Rouge, in Nimes, after it opened in June 2021.Viou 从她在贝宁开了一家小餐馆的母亲那里学会了做饭。 她最初在马赛努力成为一名厨师。 在 2021 年 6 月开业后，她加入了位于尼姆的 Rouge。Viou's Michelin star was given for her cuisine that celebrates “her Mediterranean environment and Benin roots."Viou 的米其林星因其庆祝“她的地中海环境和贝宁根源”的美食而获得。She was emotional at the awards ceremony. At Rouge, “We're not a team. We're a family,” she said.她在颁奖典礼上情绪激动。 在 Rouge，“我们不是一个团队。 我们是一家人，”她说。

In this episode, Alice Rawsthorn interviews Nifemi Marcus-Bello, the Nigerian designer who is at the forefront of the dynamic new design culture now emerging in West Africa. Nifemi describes how he draws on his research into West African design and making – past and present – to develop new objects that reflect the region's cultural identity..Born in Nigeria, Nifemi was brought up there and in Zambia, before moving to the UK to study industrial design in Leeds. After completing his master's degree in 2013, he returned to Lagos and worked for the architect Kunlé Adeyemi there and then for MASS Design Group in Rwanda, before opening his own studio in the city in 2017.Nifemi has since designed objects that are steeped in West Africa's rich culture of making and improvisational design. Most are inspired by the vernacular products he sees in daily use on the streets of Nigeria and its neighbours, including Lagos water carts and Beninese bamboo blinds. His work is also influenced by historic West African artefacts, such as ancient Benin bronzes and 19 th century Igbo sculpture. Nifemi then collaborates with skilled local makers on fabricating his objects, which are smart, resonant, and engaging. At a thrilling time for designers throughout Africa, when many designers from the African diaspora are moving there, Nifemi's conversation with Alice paints a vivid and realistic picture of their impact on our youngest, most rapidly urbanising continent.You'll find images of the projects described by Nifemi in this episode on Design Emergency's IG grid @design.emergency. And you can tune into this episode of Design Emergency and the others on Apple, Spotify, Amazon, Acast, and other podcast platforms. Thank you for listening. Please join us for future episodes when we will interview other design leaders who, like Nifemi Marcus-Bello, are helping to build a better world in different fields and different parts of our planet. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dele Sosimi, Angélique Kidjo, the Allergies and Shingai discuss discuss why music is their calling, loving the bass, being custodians and transmitters of messages, the importance of preserving music and putting it into a new space, and why making music is like your subconscious, creative self sending you messages. Dele Sosimi is a Nigerian-British singer and keyboard player, whose career went into overdrive at the height of the Afrobeat in the 1970s, joining Fela Kuti's legendary group Egypt 80. Currently he performs in three ensembles and lives for his live shows, which release his passion and unrelenting spirit. Beninese singer, actress, and activist Angélique Kidjo is known for her striking voice, electric stage presence, and her fluency in multiple languages. She's a creative force, having released 16 albums and winning five Grammy Awards. Zimbabwean-British singer Shingai spent more than a decade as the frontwoman and bassist of indie-rock band Noisettes. Her soulful and mesmerizing sound mixes up her London world with her Bantu and Zimbabwean heritage. DJ Moneyshot and Rackabeat, a.k.a. the Allergies, are a duo from Bristol, UK, who've made it their mission to turn vintage sounds into modern dancefloor bangers. Inspired by the golden eras of funk, soul and disco, they're known for their infectious grooves and bold basslines.

Hello, is this Pizza Hut? Excellent. My name is Ben Shapiro. Conservative thought leader. Prominent white YouTuber. The Muggsy Bogues of the intellectual dark Web. And—look, it's just a fact—I would like to order some pizza pie. If you are triggered by that request, I do not care. I truly do not. Now let's discuss conditions. First, thank you for agreeing to debate me. Typically, in fora such as this, I am met with ad-hominem mudslinging, anything from “You racist creep” or “Is that your real voice?” to raucous schoolyard laughter and threats of the dreaded “toilet swirly.” However, your willingness to engage with me over the phone on the subject of pizza shows an intellectual fortitude and openness to dangerous ideas which reflects highly on your character. Huzzah, good sir. Huzzah. Second, any pizza I order will be male. None of this “Our pizza identifies as trans-fluid-pan-poly”—no. Pizza is a boy. With a penis. It's that simple. It's been true for all of human history, from Plato to Socrates to Mr. Mistoffelees, and any attempt to rewrite the pillars of Western thought will be met with a hearty “Fuh!” by yours truly. And, trust me, that is not a fate you wish to meet. Now. With regard to my topping preference. I have eaten from your pizzeria in times past, and it must be said: your pepperoni is embarrassingly spicy. Frankly, it boggles the mind. I mean, what kind of drugs are you inhaling over there? Pot?! One bite of that stuff and I had to take a shower. So tread lightly when it comes to spice, my good man. You do not want to see me at my most epic. Like the great white hero of Zack Snyder's classic film “300,” I will kick you. Onions, peppers—no, thank you. If I wanted veggies, I'd go to a salad bar. I'm not some sort of vegan, Cory Booker weirdo. And your efforts to Michelle Obama-ize the great American pizza pie are, frankly, hilarious. Though not as funny as the impressively named P'Zone—when I finally figured out that genuinely creative pun, I laughed until I cried and peed. A true Spartan admits defeat, and I must admit that, in this instance, your Hut humor slayed me, Dennis Miller style. And, with that, you have earned my order. Congratulations. Ahem. Without further ado, I would like your smallest child pizza, no sauce, extra cheese. Hello? Aha. A hang-up. Another triggered lib, bested by logic. Damn it. I'm fucking starving.   I think that it's ok to be sexually aroused by Pokemon. More so, I think it should be encouraged in the games and anime, and GameFreak should lean into it. Firstly, some Pokemon are shown to be much smarter then humans. Kadabra has been said to have an IQ over 5000, which is gigantically more than the definition of an animal, which have an IQ between 0 (Worms and Fish) and 65 (Apes and Octopus). Thus, they are smarter then needed to be able to give consent. Secondly, the argument could be made they are not as empathetic as humans, and thus can't give consent. This is proven not to be true numerous times in the anime, by watching Meowth. In Season 2, Episode 16 of the Pokemon show, it is established that he is no smarter or different then regular Pokemon, he simply learnt to walk by watching a dance rehearsal and later learnt English through a picture book. Throughout the following seasons, it's shown how he schemes, laughs, cries and even at points, deceives people into thinking he is a human (in order to steal Ash's Pikachu of course). And the last piece of damning evidence - a folk tale in the Canalave Library (Pokémon Diamond and Pearl) literally STATES that humans used to marry Pokémon. This was removed in the English translation. Gamefreak, if you wanted us to fuck Pokémon, just say it. Conclusively, Pokemon aren't animals. They are intelligent, with empathy and kindness, and should be treated as equals. Denying them the right to have sex with humans removes their freedom, which is racist, and frankly, unamerican.   An Afghan, an Albanian, an Algerian, an American, an Andorran, an Angolan, an Antiguans, an Argentine, an Armenian, an Australian, an Austrian, an Azerbaijani, a Bahamian, a Bahraini, a Bangladeshi, a Barbadian, a Barbudans, a Batswanan, a Belarusian, a Belgian, a Belizean, a Beninese, a Bhutanese, a Bolivian, a Bosnian, a Brazilian, a Brit, a Bruneian, a Bulgarian, a Burkinabe, a Burmese, a Burundian, a Cambodian, a Cameroonian, a Canadian, a Cape Verdean, a Central African, a Chadian, a Chilean, a Chinese, a Colombian, a Comoran, a Congolese, a Costa Rican, a Croatian, a Cuban, a Cypriot, a Czech, a Dane, a Djibouti, a Dominican, a Dutchman, an East Timorese, an Ecuadorean, an Egyptian, an Emirian, an Equatorial Guinean, an Eritrean, an Estonian, an Ethiopian, a Fijian, a Filipino, a Finn, a Frenchman, a Gabonese, a Gambian, a Georgian, a German, a Ghanaian, a Greek, a Grenadian, a Guatemalan, a Guinea-Bissauan, a Guinean, a Guyanese, a Haitian, a Herzegovinian, a Honduran, a Hungarian, an I-Kiribati, an Icelander, an Indian, an Indonesian, an Iranian, an Iraqi, an Irishman, an Israeli, an Italian, an Ivorian, a Jamaican, a Japanese, a Jordanian, a Kazakhstani, a Kenyan, a Kittian and Nevisian, a Kuwaiti, a Kyrgyz, a Laotian, a Latvian, a Lebanese, a Liberian, a Libyan, a Liechtensteiner, a Lithuanian, a Luxembourger, a Macedonian, a Malagasy, a Malawian, a Malaysian, a Maldivan, a Malian, a Maltese, a Marshallese, a Mauritanian, a Mauritian, a Mexican, a Micronesian, a Moldovan, a Monacan, a Mongolian, a Moroccan, a Mosotho, a Motswana, a Mozambican, a Namibian, a Nauruan, a Nepalese, a New Zealander, a Nicaraguan, a Nigerian, a Nigerien, a North Korean, a Northern Irishman, a Norwegian, an Omani, a Pakistani, a Palauan, a Palestinian, a Panamanian, a Papua New Guinean, a Paraguayan, a Peruvian, a Pole, a Portuguese, a Qatari, a Romanian, a Russian, a Rwandan, a Saint Lucian, a Salvadoran, a Samoan, a San Marinese, a Sao Tomean, a Saudi, a Scottish, a Senegalese, a Serbian, a Seychellois, a Sierra Leonean, a Singaporean, a Slovakian, a Slovenian, a Solomon Islander, a Somali, a South African, a South Korean, a Spaniard, a Sri Lankan, a Sudanese, a Surinamer, a Swazi, a Swede, a Swiss, a Syrian, a Tajik, a Tanzanian, a Togolese, a Tongan, a Trinidadian or Tobagonian, a Tunisian, a Turk, a Tuvaluan, a Ugandan, a Ukrainian, a Uruguayan, a Uzbekistani, a Venezuelan, a Vietnamese, a Welshman, a Yemenite, a Zambian and a Zimbabwean all go to a bar.. The doorman stops them and says "Sorry, I can't let you in without a Thai." also i'm gay

Episode 155 Notes and Links to Robert Jones Jr.'s Work       On Episode 155 of The Chills at Will Podcast, Pete welcomes Robert Jones, Jr., and the two mainly discuss, among other things, the festive national Book Awards 2022, his early reading of comic books, his life-changing exposure to James Baldwin's work, his incredible Son of Baldwin platform, a dearth of representation for Black queer people that led him to write the book he wanted to read, the wonderful literary community and its inspiration for his work, and the work of art that is The Prophets, with its myriad standout lines, memorable characters, and structure that makes it a true classic and work of art.    Robert Jones, Jr., is the author of The New York Times bestselling novel, The Prophets, which won the 2022 Publishing Triangle Edmund White Award for Debut Fiction and the 2022 NAIBA Book of the Year Award for Fiction. It was also a finalist for the 2021 National Book Award for Fiction and was named a notable book by The New York Times and one of the best books of 2021 by Time, Entertainment Weekly, USA Today, NPR, The Boston Globe, and The Washington Post, among many others. His writings have been featured in The New York Times, Essence, and The Paris Review, as well as in the critically acclaimed anthologies Four Hundred Souls and The 1619 Project. Subscribe to his newsletter Witness at robertjonesjr.substack.com. Buy The Prophets   Join Witness, Robert Jones, Jr.'s Substack   Robert Jones, Jr.'s Website   July, 2022, from NPR's All Things Considered-“Son of Baldwin — a place for discussions of race, sexuality and gender — retires” 2021 Review of The Prophets from The Guardian-by Holly Williams: "The Prophets by Robert Jones Jr review – outstanding debut"     At about 7:10, Robert describes the incredible experience he had at the recent National Book Awards    At about 8:10, Robert outlines his early reading and writing influences, and the indelible mark left by comic books, libraries, and Wonder Woman   At about 11:30-15:50, Robert's response to Pete's question about representation in what Robert read growing up connects to ideas of connectedness and internalized and external ideas of queerness, acceptance, and inspiration for his own writing    At about 15:50, Robert discusses loneliness versus uniqueness and the ideas of “polic[ing] gender”   At about 18:40, Pete wonders about James Baldwin's impact on Robert-Robert talks about being introduced to Baldwin “rather late” but being swept away by “Here Be Dragons,” among many other of Baldwin's works, and how a quote from James Baldwin's brother in the documentary, The Price of the Ticket  was the catalyst for the Son of Baldwin platform   At about 22:35, Pete talks about how closely Son of Baldwin and James Baldwin have been linked in recent years, including an incorrect attribution of an important quote   At about 25:15, Robert lists and describes some of the countless people to whom he gives credit and love for their inspiration and encouragement, as seen in his book's extensive Acknowledgments    At about 27:50, Pete and Robert sing the praises of Kiese Laymon, and Robert speaks so highly of Kiese tremendous help in getting Robert and his book    At about 30:05, Robert talks about contemporary writers like Deesha Philyaw, Dawnie Walton, Maisy Card, Mateo Askaripour, Jason Mott, and Xochitl Gonzalez whose work thrills and inspires and challenges him, and he shouts out an outstanding upcoming 2023 book from Jamila Minnicks    At about 32:50, Robert gives background on research for The Prophets, the time spent writing it, and the seeds for the books that largely came from his university studies   At about 37:25, Robert responds to Pete wondering what Robert was able to do by making his book fiction and not nonfiction    At about 39:00, Robert and Pete discusses connections between the invasion of African countries by Europeans, and how the forced religiosity connects to an encroaching and new homophobia and white supremacy    At about 41:50, The two discuss Amos from The Prophets and the “conundrum” that he faces with regards to Isaiah and Samuel, as well as Amos' role as preacher and Christian convert, as well as connections to modern preachers   At about 45:25, the two discuss Isaiah and Samuel, the book's protagonists, and their love and their backstories and their shared knowledge of being alone and “loaded onto a wagon like stuff”   At about 47:55, Robert responds to historical ideas of homosexuality sometimes seen as a tool to disrupt Black communities and explains how Paul, the book's slavemaster, sees Isaiah and Samuel's relationship and a “threat to capitalism”   At about 50:40, The two connect the hypocrisy of Paul and his philandering and    At about 51:45, Pete cites the book's unique/Biblical structure and talks about the book's starting with “the ancestors”; he asks Robert about the “you” to whom the ancestors spr   At about 53:10, Robert describes a dream that was hugely influential and transformative for his book   At about 55:00, Robert discusses the ways in which Isaiah and Samuel are unified, and how they are rendered as distinct    At about 58:25, Robert talks about the importance of names for enslaved peoples and for the slave owners, and he talks specifically about Isaiah's original name, its significance, and its importance in his relationship with Amos   At about 1:01:00, Robert and Pete discuss tovo and toubab, Beninese and Wolof words, respectively, and their connections to early African encounters with European invaders   At about 1:02:35, the two discuss the book's parallel storyline that involves Isaiah's familial lineage in Kasongo, a mythical kingdom in Africa; Robert homes in on the vastly-different ideas of gender identity in pre-colonial Africa   At about 1:05:30, Pete wonders about the role of Timothy in the book and Robert expands upon ideas of rapists and rape   At about 1:07:45, Robert discusses sympathy and writing characters who are seemingly 100% detestable, and ideas of oppression and oppressors and their connections with Timothy, Ruth, James, and Paul    At about 1:11:00, Pete focuses on Paul's behavior and his rush to justify his evil behavior through the Bible and Christianity; a scene from the book involving Adam, Paul's son, is highlighted    At about 1:12:35, The two discuss a scene of degradation and Robert highlights it as a scene where a lot is happening behind the scenes/under the surface with the crafty Essie and Maggie    At about 1:14:00, Pete highlights the incredibly-skillful ways in which Robert homes in on individual stories to draw the reader's attention and sympathy/empathy   At about 1:15:20, Robert talks about an exciting upcoming project, a second novel     You can now subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, and leave me a five-star review. You can also ask for the podcast by name using Alexa, and find the pod on Stitcher, Spotify, and on Amazon Music. Follow me on IG, where I'm @chillsatwillpodcast, or on Twitter, where I'm @chillsatwillpo1. You can watch other episodes on YouTube-watch and subscribe to The Chills at Will Podcast Channel. Please subscribe to both my YouTube Channel and my podcast while you're checking out this episode.  Sign up now for The Chills at Will Podcast Patreon: it can be found at patreon.com/chillsatwillpodcastpeterriehl     Check out the page that describes the benefits of a Patreon membership, including cool swag and bonus episodes. Thanks in advance for supporting my one-man show, my DIY podcast and my extensive reading, research, editing, and promoting to keep this independent podcast pumping out high-quality content! This is a passion project of mine, a DIY operation, and I'd love for your help in promoting what I'm convinced is a unique and spirited look at an often-ignored art form. The intro song for The Chills at Will Podcast is “Wind Down” (Instrumental Version), and the other song played on this episode was “Hoops” (Instrumental)” by Matt Weidauer, and both songs are used through ArchesAudio.com.    Please tune in for Episode 156 with Namrata Poddar. Namrata writes fiction and nonfiction, serves as Interviews Editor for Kweli, and teaches literature and writing at UCLA. Her work has appeared in several publications including Poets & Writers, Literary Hub, Longreads, The Kenyon Review, and The Best Asian Short Stories. Her debut novel, Border Less, was a finalist for Feminist Press's Louise Meriwether Prize.    The episode will air on December 13.

The aim of this study was to compare the impacts of aetiology and radiographic status on pain, disability and quality of life in a Beninese population with hip osteoarthritis.

Jules Armel is a Beninese born from a Nigerian mother. Moved to the United States in his late teen and grow up in New York City. recently moved to California. A financial data scientist that has a lot of interest in art. He has a new podcast named “Random Convos” that is focused on the important of conversations and connection. Follow Us: @imawaL @ImaniShani @TheSoDog @Hidden.Jewels.Media @LiveAtTheFamilyBBQ

Shorltisted for Prix Pictet Fire, Beninese photographer Fabrice Monteiro discusses how his colonial ancestry, inspirations as an artist, and past modelling career have shaped the complex works for 'The Prophecy' - a series of powerfully staged photographs that aim to contribute to an ecological awakening.  Don't miss the accompanying e-book to this episodes where you can see the images being described: https://www.instagram.com/p/CdGgMApIwkl/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

The 64th Grammy Awards came with a lot of drama, especially as Wizkid's fans thought he should have won the Best Global Music Album category instead of legendary Beninese musician, Angelique Kidjo. Nigerian rapper MI and veteran Nigerian actress Rita Dominic are set to get married. Movie productions starring Will Smith have also been paused due to the incident that happened at the 2022 Oscars ceremony, where Will slapped Chris Rock for cracking a joke about his wife's bald head caused by Alopecia.

For this episode I sat down for tea and some cheesecake with King Houndekpinkou, a contemporary ceramic artist with Beninese roots. I was lucky enough to catch him inbetween his travels and international exhibitions to chat about his upbringing in the suburbs of Paris, his work and relationship to clay, his love for videogames, how a trip to Japan made him turn his life around, his special connection to the colour pink and the upcoming historical event in the capital of Benin: the official return of the royal artefacts to the Kingdom of Dahomey.Find out more about King and his work:King Houndekpinkou's websiteKing's Instagram

Judd and Nicole are joined by Mathias Hounkpe (OSIWA) to discuss U.S.-Benin relations. Mathias shares his vision for the Biden strategy toward the coastal West African state, including a shift of resources toward human rights and democratization as well as support on health, electrification, and seaport security. Mathias also stresses the critical need for Washington to protect its democratic identity at home, particularly as it engages on democratization issues in Africa. Plus, they discuss two prominent Beninese figures: singer-songwriter and feminist Angélique Kidjo, nicknamed “Africa's premier diva” by Time Magazine, and the late Isidore de Souza, a priest who helped bring democracy to Benin in the late 20th century.

Nikki Bedi and Richard Coles are joined by iconic Beninese singer songwriter Angelique Kidjo. Whilst known for her energetic world music style she has also collaborated with Philip Glass, covered Talking Heads, played to a jubilant crowd at the BBC Proms and worked as an advocate for the rights and education of women. Growing up in Afghanistan in the 80s, Waheed Arian had to flee the war aged 5. He contracted TB in a refugee camp and his childhood and education were completely disrupted by war. He sought asylum in the UK, gaining enough qualifications to go to Cambridge University to study medicine. He joins us. Esme Young ran an avant garde fashion shop, has made costumes for Leonardo Di Caprio and Renée Zellweger, lectures at Central St Martins and is a judge on the Great British Sewing Bee on BBC One. Iron Maiden guitarist Adrian Smith is also a passionate angler – he joins us. We have the inheritance Tracks of the Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell who chooses Chopin Nocturne No. 1 in b-flat minor and Tippett A Child of our Time, and your thank you. Producer: Corinna Jones

Sahadou Ali Zato, 57, is an expert in community radio. He is a busy man, who regularly travels to Africa to give advice on media and organisational management. Originally from Bembéréké, in the North of Benin, Sahadou Ali Zato grew up in a rural environment and spends all his holidays on the farm, in the village. His father, who had the chance to study, became a sort of local notable - first a teacher and then a primary school inspector, always very involved in the life of his community. It is from his parents that Sahadou Ali Zato derives his sensitivity to others and his sense of duty. His entire career has been marked by the desire to pass on his knowledge, to help and to accompany others. As well as by his attachment to radio, born with his ear glued to the old family radio set in Benin in the 1960s...

Angélique Kidjo is a force of nature. The globetrotting Beninese singer has won numerous Grammys, collaborated with Alicia Keys, David Byrne, Philip Glass, and Branford Marsalis, and curated a recent Perspectives series at Carnegie Hall. But the finale in that series was cancelled in March 2020 – it was supposed to celebrate both Kidjo’s 60th birthday and the anniversary of the independence movement in West Africa. From the online "Live with Carnegie Hall" series recorded in April 2020, Angélique performs several songs, including "Afirika," her tribute to the African independence movement. Set list: “Afirika” | Written by Angélique Kidjo and Jean Hebrail | Spirit Two Music, Inc. obo Ayeile Music Inc. (ASCAP)  “Malaika” | Written by Fadhili William | Figs D Music (BMI) / Sanga Music Inc (BMI) | By arrangement with Concord  “Bemba Colora” | Written by José Claro Fumero | Peer International Corporation (BMI)  Watch the whole episode of "Live With Carnegie Hall: Angélique Kidjo" 

All uploads on this channel are for promotional purposes only! The music has been converted before uploading to prevent ripping and to protect the artist(s) and label(s). If you don't want your content here (that goes for audio or images) please contact me immediately via email: unpluggedtube@outlook.it and I WILL REMOVE THE EPISODE OR ARTWORK IMMEDIATELY! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The Tiny Desk is working from home for the foreseeable future. Introducing NPR Music's Tiny Desk (home) concerts, bringing you performances from across the country and the world. It's the same spirit — stripped-down sets, an intimate setting — just a different space. Abby O'Neill | March 22, 2021 Music icon Sting returns to Tiny Desk with a new collaborator in tow, and the story is heartwarming. During the pandemic, Beninese pop star Shirazee adapted his own rendition of Sting's classic "Englishman in New York" into "African in New York." His version made its way to Sting, who loved it so much that he asked Shirazee to lend his voice to his Tiny Desk (home) concert and record for his new Duets album. Their chemistry feels natural and just as comforting as this long overdue sunshine after a grueling winter. Shot in a lounge in NYC where Sting's presently recording another album, these two gentlemen share a touching moment between songs, expressing their mutual admiration and discussing the sheer joy about a simple concept – performing in a room together after 12 long months of isolation and virtual collaborations. As a follow up, Sting jumps into a stunning acoustic performance of "If I Ever Lose My Faith in You," another one of his many classics. The timbre of his voice conjures a sense of carefree familiarity, reminiscent of times with more levity and peace. His finale, "Sister Moon," is a gem from his 1987 solo album, Nothing Like the Sun, that rarely gets performed live.   SET LIST • "Englishman/African in New York" • "If I Ever Lose My Faith in You" • "Sister Moon"   MUSICIANS • Sting: vocals, guitar • Shirazee: vocals   CREDITS • Video: Modern Day Auteur, Franz Brun, Martin Kierszenbaum • Audio: Tony Lake   TINY DESK TEAM • Producer: Abby O'Neill • Video Producer: Maia Stern • Audio Mastering: Josh Rogosin • Associate Producer: Bobby Carter • Tiny Production Team: Bob Boilen, Kara Frame • Executive Producer: Lauren Onkey • Senior VP, Programming: Anya Grundmann #sting​ #tinydesk​ #nprmusic​    

Welcome to Radio Muse ! Today it's the turn of Radio Grenouille, from Marseille, a member of the French Radio Campus network. Five musical projects from the Marseille scene will be presented during this hour. By my side in the studio, are two pillars of the Marseille jazz scene, saxophonist Uli Wolters, and pianist and multi-instrumentalist Cyril Benhamou. Uli Wolters was born in Germany, studied saxophone in France and in New York, then came back to Marseille - a city where he developed different projects, mostly jazz, but also pop and hip pop. There was first of all a project with the singer Asa, then the band Kabbalah, then PinkNoColor a pop jazz project and Dirty Cute, a band that we're going to talk about during this hour. Cyril Benhamou is the side man and the favorite pianist of the Marseille jazz scene. He's really productive, blending musical genres, between jazz, funk or hip hop. He's had a lot of collaborations, notably playing with artists who were previously featured on Radio Muse, like DJ Oil (Troublemakers) or David Walters. In 2014, he released his first solo album : Peachy Has Gone South. They know each other well for having shared the stage many times in their own projects and in a duo that they have created a few years ago. Dirty Cute : the last project of Ulli Wolters. A trio with saxophone, keyboards, machine and drums. The "dirty" side is a jazz side, an « organic" side, which leans to the experimental. The “cute” side is more linked to neat productions and pop melodies. https://www.facebook.com/dirtycute3/ Cyril Benhamou : see above intro. The track listened during this broadcast is from his Grabuge : a series of evenings where he blends all his musical universes with his piano, his flute, and surprise guests. http://cyrilb.fr/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT2XD3CNkChxNuSGX6E4pVQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYhxwCBs8SQ Yul : Producer artist (Asa, Nina Simone, Soprano), Yul is now moving from the studios to the stage. Drawing his essence from his Beninese and Togolese roots, he brings Reggie Washington and Bobby Sparks with him in this project, free of codes and styles. The atmosphere is soul, the energy is rock, and the opening is jazz. https://www.facebook.com/YULOFFICIEL/ Paul Wamo feat Ulli Wolters & Saul Williams : Paul Wamo Taneisi, Kanak Slam poet from New Caledonia, present a sizzling spoken word show between Trap Beat, Pop and Punk Jazz. The fruit of his collaboration with Uli Wolters. The basses bang, the machines snore and the subtly twisted Kanak sounds are saturated on some tracks. This perfectly mastered orchestral chaos accompanies the texts of the Slavic poet who tells us about the resurrected Peaceful Canoes of Forgetfulness, about victories that are torn away, that are lodged in each one of us, about Love Mouths Wide Open, about Endless Movement and "face to face" Identities. https://www.facebook.com/WamoPaul/ Méandres : Méandres is a band of five musicians from different backgrounds, that draw their influences from jazz, rock or hip hop. The original instrumentation, brass, strings and voice, blend together to create a totally contemporary. Sweet intoxicating melodies, snarling cries and hip hop declamation follow one another. https://www.facebook.com/MEANDRESGROUP/ https://manuchello.wixsite.com/meandres?fbclid=IwAR0dXGHCrTAS_wbfMIMMBaZU8ayXSQxeTWAK_0RwCM7lfH369HcEggN8ToU Production : @radio-grenouille http://www.radiogrenouille.com/ ---------------- NOUS SUIVRE | FOLLOW US www.radiocampus.fr Insta @radio_campus TW @radiocampus FB @radiocampus NOUS ECOUTER | LISTEN liste des fréquences FM sur www.radiocampus.fr webradio: bit.ly/RCFRenDIRECT podcasts: @radiocampus

Welcome to Radio Muse ! Today it's the turn of Radio Grenouille, from Marseille, a member of the French Radio Campus network. Five musical projects from the Marseille scene will be presented during this hour. By my side in the studio, are two pillars of the Marseille jazz scene, saxophonist Uli Wolters, and pianist and multi-instrumentalist Cyril Benhamou. Uli Wolters was born in Germany, studied saxophone in France and in New York, then came back to Marseille - a city where he developed different projects, mostly jazz, but also pop and hip pop. There was first of all a project with the singer Asa, then the band Kabbalah, then PinkNoColor a pop jazz project and Dirty Cute, a band that we're going to talk about during this hour. Cyril Benhamou is the side man and the favorite pianist of the Marseille jazz scene. He’s really productive, blending musical genres, between jazz, funk or hip hop. He’s had a lot of collaborations, notably playing with artists who were previously featured on Radio Muse, like DJ Oil (Troublemakers) or David Walters. In 2014, he released his first solo album : Peachy Has Gone South. They know each other well for having shared the stage many times in their own projects and in a duo that they have created a few years ago. Dirty Cute : the last project of Ulli Wolters. A trio with saxophone, keyboards, machine and drums. The "dirty" side is a jazz side, an « organic" side, which leans to the experimental. The “cute” side is more linked to neat productions and pop melodies. https://www.facebook.com/dirtycute3/ Cyril Benhamou : see above intro. The track listened during this broadcast is from his Grabuge : a series of evenings where he blends all his musical universes with his piano, his flute, and surprise guests. http://cyrilb.fr/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT2XD3CNkChxNuSGX6E4pVQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYhxwCBs8SQ Yul : Producer artist (Asa, Nina Simone, Soprano), Yul is now moving from the studios to the stage. Drawing his essence from his Beninese and Togolese roots, he brings Reggie Washington and Bobby Sparks with him in this project, free of codes and styles. The atmosphere is soul, the energy is rock, and the opening is jazz. https://www.facebook.com/YULOFFICIEL/ Paul Wamo feat Ulli Wolters & Saul Williams : Paul Wamo Taneisi, Kanak Slam poet from New Caledonia, present a sizzling spoken word show between Trap Beat, Pop and Punk Jazz. The fruit of his collaboration with Uli Wolters. The basses bang, the machines snore and the subtly twisted Kanak sounds are saturated on some tracks. This perfectly mastered orchestral chaos accompanies the texts of the Slavic poet who tells us about the resurrected Peaceful Canoes of Forgetfulness, about victories that are torn away, that are lodged in each one of us, about Love Mouths Wide Open, about Endless Movement and "face to face" Identities. https://www.facebook.com/WamoPaul/ Méandres : Méandres is a band of five musicians from different backgrounds, that draw their influences from jazz, rock or hip hop. The original instrumentation, brass, strings and voice, blend together to create a totally contemporary. Sweet intoxicating melodies, snarling cries and hip hop declamation follow one another. https://www.facebook.com/MEANDRESGROUP/ https://manuchello.wixsite.com/meandres?fbclid=IwAR0dXGHCrTAS_wbfMIMMBaZU8ayXSQxeTWAK_0RwCM7lfH369HcEggN8ToU Production : @radio-grenouille http://www.radiogrenouille.com/ ---------------- NOUS SUIVRE | FOLLOW US www.radiocampus.fr Insta @radio_campus TW @radiocampus FB @radiocampus NOUS ECOUTER | LISTEN liste des fréquences FM sur www.radiocampus.fr webradio: bit.ly/RCFRenDIRECT podcasts: @radiocampus

Welcome to Radio Muse ! Today it's the turn of Radio Grenouille, from Marseille, a member of the French Radio Campus network. Five musical projects from the Marseille scene will be presented during this hour. By my side in the studio, are two pillars of the Marseille jazz scene, saxophonist Uli Wolters, and pianist and multi-instrumentalist Cyril Benhamou. Uli Wolters was born in Germany, studied saxophone in France and in New York, then came back to Marseille - a city where he developed different projects, mostly jazz, but also pop and hip pop. There was first of all a project with the singer Asa, then the band Kabbalah, then PinkNoColor a pop jazz project and Dirty Cute, a band that we're going to talk about during this hour. Cyril Benhamou is the side man and the favorite pianist of the Marseille jazz scene. He’s really productive, blending musical genres, between jazz, funk or hip hop. He’s had a lot of collaborations, notably playing with artists who were previously featured on Radio Muse, like DJ Oil (Troublemakers) or David Walters. In 2014, he released his first solo album : Peachy Has Gone South. They know each other well for having shared the stage many times in their own projects and in a duo that they have created a few years ago. Dirty Cute : the last project of Ulli Wolters. A trio with saxophone, keyboards, machine and drums. The "dirty" side is a jazz side, an « organic" side, which leans to the experimental. The “cute” side is more linked to neat productions and pop melodies. https://www.facebook.com/dirtycute3/ Cyril Benhamou : see above intro. The track listened during this broadcast is from his Grabuge : a series of evenings where he blends all his musical universes with his piano, his flute, and surprise guests. http://cyrilb.fr/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT2XD3CNkChxNuSGX6E4pVQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYhxwCBs8SQ Yul : Producer artist (Asa, Nina Simone, Soprano), Yul is now moving from the studios to the stage. Drawing his essence from his Beninese and Togolese roots, he brings Reggie Washington and Bobby Sparks with him in this project, free of codes and styles. The atmosphere is soul, the energy is rock, and the opening is jazz. https://www.facebook.com/YULOFFICIEL/ Paul Wamo feat Ulli Wolters & Saul Williams : Paul Wamo Taneisi, Kanak Slam poet from New Caledonia, present a sizzling spoken word show between Trap Beat, Pop and Punk Jazz. The fruit of his collaboration with Uli Wolters. The basses bang, the machines snore and the subtly twisted Kanak sounds are saturated on some tracks. This perfectly mastered orchestral chaos accompanies the texts of the Slavic poet who tells us about the resurrected Peaceful Canoes of Forgetfulness, about victories that are torn away, that are lodged in each one of us, about Love Mouths Wide Open, about Endless Movement and "face to face" Identities. https://www.facebook.com/WamoPaul/ Méandres : Méandres is a band of five musicians from different backgrounds, that draw their influences from jazz, rock or hip hop. The original instrumentation, brass, strings and voice, blend together to create a totally contemporary. Sweet intoxicating melodies, snarling cries and hip hop declamation follow one another. https://www.facebook.com/MEANDRESGROUP/ https://manuchello.wixsite.com/meandres?fbclid=IwAR0dXGHCrTAS_wbfMIMMBaZU8ayXSQxeTWAK_0RwCM7lfH369HcEggN8ToU Production : @radio-grenouille http://www.radiogrenouille.com/ ---------------- NOUS SUIVRE | FOLLOW US www.radiocampus.fr Insta @radio_campus TW @radiocampus FB @radiocampus NOUS ECOUTER | LISTEN liste des fréquences FM sur www.radiocampus.fr webradio: bit.ly/RCFRenDIRECT podcasts: @radiocampus

Shirazee is a Beninese musician who's had to hustle hard for success. Born Paolo Prudencio, he experienced a violent robbery, a freak casino win, and a stint of homelessness, before establishing himself as a musician in New York. Now he's got a music deal, and he's even collaborating with the British musician Sting. Shirazee spoke to Outlook's Emily Webb. Any comments please email us on outlook@bbc.com Presenter: Emily Webb Producer: Harry Graham and Deiniol Buxton Photo: Shirazee Credit: Emmanuel Agbeble

Shirazee is a Beninese musician who's had to hustle hard for success. Born Paolo Prudencio, he experienced a violent robbery, a freak casino win, and a stint of homelessness, before establishing himself as a musician in New York. Now he's got a music deal, and he's even collaborating with the British musician Sting. Shirazee spoke to Outlook's Emily Webb. Any comments please email us on outlook@bbc.com Presenter: Emily Webb Producer: Harry Graham and Deiniol Buxton Photo: Shirazee Credit: Emmanuel Agbeble

In today's Digital Government podcast we invite you to Benin, a West-African country with more than 10 million inhabitants. Our collaboration partner Serge Adjovi, Director General of the National Information Systems and Services Agency (ASSI), and our Project Manager Marit Lani talk about the lessons learnt by the Beninese government, gained through the implementation the Estonian-origin backbone for government e-services - the secure data exchange platform - and the development of the citizen portal for the provision of government services. What were their biggest challenges? Tune in to find out!

With French, Beninese and Togolese (West Africa) heritage, Gracieuse Amah (Grace) is an Arts Manager, French Intellectual Property Lawyer, Community dancer and Choreographer. Passionate dancer of African dances since the early age of 8, she completed two years of contemporary dance as a major in high school and then spent daily hours to refine her craft in African dances. Brought up in a household of musicians and dancers, she has been immersed from a young age to African dances and their culture.   KWABO CONNECT FLASHMOB 3 happening the 12th September 2020 at 11:30am, is a fun online flashmob promoting African modern dances, wellbeing and togertherness. The third edition will also celebrate Grace's birthday.   The event includes free dance classes, dance tutorial and a video compilation with participants' individual videos.   REGISTRATIONS www.trybooking.com/BIYSH Contact David on Twitter @davidbongiorno Contact Grant on Twitter to talk about podcasting @workthecloudoz

Canadian guitarist Melissa Laveaux welcomes Flavia Coelho, Maya Kamaty, and Angelique Kidjo. Melissa gets to the bottom of issues within the industry, the importance of asking questions rather than finding answers, and themes in their music that they keep returning to. All of this while being completely in awe of the legendary Angelique. Angelique Kidjo is a four-time Grammy award-winning Beninese singer-songwriter, actor, and activist of Nigerian descent. She’s fluent in five languages, and has worked with the likes of Alicia Keys, Philip Glass, Bono, Carlos Santana, John Legend, and Herbie Hancock. Flavia Coelho is a Brazillian singer-songwriter born in Rio De Janeiro, who mixes samba, bossa nova, Brazilian rap, reggae and ragga. Her latest release, DNA, explored themes of corruption, homophobia and racism; an echo of the political difficulties in Brazil. And finally, Maya Kamaty is pioneering a new generation of the Reunion Island’s traditional song form, maloya. She is also the daughter of legendary maloya musician Gilbert Pounia, leader of the band Ziskakan.

Published on: June 15, 2020 at 12:39 PM Mouphtaou Monra Yarou is a Beninese professional basketball player for Levallois Metropolitans of the LNB Pro A. He played at the collegiate level for the Villanova University Wildcats. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/veronica-b-kenya/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/veronica-b-kenya/support

    Hackney Colliery Band kick off our show this week with a double cover shot bookend. Both songs were massive hits during the 90s, and they are performed beautifully. Hackney Colliery Band do intimate justice to a couple of 90s bangers this week - it's a mammoth task. What impresses us here at Record Box HQ about these tracks is the work that has gone into them. Yeah, get 4 guys or gals with guitars and drums and you can cover songs. It's easy enough. But for a brass band it's so much more difficult. You're all of a sudden no longer covering the song. Firstly, you're arranging the song for a brass band. Secondly, you have to think about the dynamics of the sound. It's mega really, and that's why Hackney Colliery Band are bookending today. Throat singing makes a welcome return to the show as the modern day Robert Johnson performs Cape Cod Girls. Now, that is a bold statement but just stick around and listen to Baby Gramps and you'll get it. Bashing away at his trusty National steel guitar and killing every nerve ending in his throat, its a mesmerising performance. And moreover it's Pirate Music! Zooluxx play a pre-release on the show too, a good 2 months plus before it's released. Regular listeners will have already heard Zooluxx on previous shows and will well know what to expect. Zooluxx deliver, sonic vibes and dirty vox. It's all so god darned American and Wild West Psychadelia at its best. Plus there's more choice music here, so dive right in. Track Listing Under The Bridge Hackney Colliery Band Just A Little Bit Zooluxx That Old Black Magic Green Book (original motion picture soundtrack) No Other Like You Kate Bollinger Holy Ghost Fire Paul Cauthen Cape Cod Girls Baby Gramps No Diggity Hackney Colliery Band Hackney Colliery Band - in their own words... Since the release of Hackney Colliery Band’s debut album in 2011, they have blown their way into the public consciousness. Their genre-bending combination of brass, reeds and percussion established themselves as one of the most exciting bands in the UK. Performing at numerous venues, festivals and clubs around the world, including a show at the Scala as part of the London Jazz Festival. Hackney Colliery Band have also been busy in the studio. Developing a more mature and polished sound, they are pleased to announce the release of new album ‘Collaborations: Volume One’ . It's their first new material since the critically-acclaimed ‘Sharpener’ in 2016. It’s already been an incredible journey for this talented group of musicians. HCB have played a 45-minute set at the Closing Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympics and sets at the MOBO, Brit and Mercury Awards. Also, live sessions on BBC Two, BBC Radio 2, Jazz FM and worldwide airplay from many more. They have collaborations with the likes of Amy Winehouse and Madness. To add, they have sold out venues across London including KOKO and The Forum, to a European tour. Hackney Colliery Band have not stopped. It’s hard to believe that 2019 is our tenth anniversary. Now we’re ten years older it felt like the right time to get back to our jazz roots. It’s been a privilege to work with so many of our musical inspirations both old and new. And we’re super excited to be ushering in the next ten years with this new collaborative spirit. Steve Pretty - bandleader LISTEN TO MEMPHIS RADIO STATION WEVL NOW! JEREMY SCOTT FOREVER. Collaborations - Hackney Colliery Band Featuring collaborations with a host of key names in jazz and world music. Amongst others the father of Ethio-jazz Mulatu Astatke, British jazz funk legend James Taylor, trombonist Dennis Rollins, UK saxophonist Pete Wareham and Beninese singer-songwriter and Grammy Award-winner Angélique Kidjo. Hackney Colliery Band have effortlessly transformed their explosive live energy into 11 original recordings that push the groove and form.  On ‘Collaborations: Volume One’, writers Pretty, Blackman and Christie have between them penned the outfit's most dynamic material to date. ‘Mm Mm’ (feat. Angélique Kidjo and Roundhouse Choir) merges Beninese grooves with wah pedal trumpet textures. The rousing call-and-response between Kidjo’s soaring vocal and the exhilarating choir adds a richness and depth to the composition. Words © Hackney Colliery Band - read more

Katie Derham presents musical highlights from across the week on In Tune, including author Alexander McCall Smith on the music which inspires him ahead of a special BBC Symphony concert celebrating his work. Tenor Nicky Spence and pianist Julius Drake perform excerpts from Janáček's 'The Diary of One Who Disappeared' live in the studio, and Beninese singer-songwriter Angélique Kidjo explores the African rhythms in the work of Cuban singer Celia Cruz. Photo credit: Laurent Seroussi

There are few people in the world as inspiring and empowering as Angélique Kidjo. That comes through vibrantly in her music, but the legendary Beninese singer-songwriter walks the walk as well—having established the incredible Batonga Foundation, which supports and educates women and girls in need in Africa. On today's episode, host Lior Phillips chats with the legend about her first performances, her dream festival, opening for Miriam Makeba and Vampire Weekend, covering Talking Heads, the perpetually spreading influence of African music, and so much more. Head here for more on the Batonga Foundation. Head here for more info on Angélique Kidjo's excellent new album, Celia, and her upcoming tour dates. For more from Lior Phillips and This Must Be the Gig, follow along on Instagram or Twitter, or like the show page on Facebook. Be sure to subscribe, rate, and review via Apple Podcast, Stitcher, Spotify, or wherever you find your podcasts. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

This episode is the first half of a two-part interview with Chilean drummer Edgardo "Yayo" Serka. Yayo is currently the drummer/percussionist with Mexican pop singer Lila Downs and Beninese singer-songwriter Angélique Kidjo. He has also performed with Claudia Acuña, Bobby Watson, Frankie Paris, the Chico O’Farrill Orchestra, the gospel choir of the Walker Memorial Baptist Group, and various other artists. In this interview, Yayo speaks openly about his fascinating journey from Chile to Cuba to NYC and how it has shaped his identity as a musician and as a person. 

On our Open Mic feature: Tsepiso Makwetla speaks to Grammy Award-winning Beninese singer-songwriter and activist, Angélique Kidjo.