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Music show: Franco-Egyptian-Iranian singer KUKII dreams of performing in a 'free' Iran
Music show: Franco-Egyptian-Iranian singer KUKII dreams of performing in a 'free' Iran

France 24

time30-06-2025

  • Entertainment
  • France 24

Music show: Franco-Egyptian-Iranian singer KUKII dreams of performing in a 'free' Iran

13:44 Issued on: 13:44 min In this edition of our arts24 music show, Jennifer Ben Brahim chats with Franco-Egyptian-Iranian singer KUKII about her new EP "Rare Baby". The artist been part of France's avant-garde music scene for more than a decade, using the stage name Lafawndah. A recent trip to Cairo was more than just a homecoming; it was a transformative experience and the creation of a new musical identity – that of KUKII. "Rare Baby" is inspired by music from North Africa and the Middle East, mixed with her trademark blend of emboldened pop. The EP also feels like a battle cry or manifesto, and KUKII is no stranger to using her platform to call out what is happening in Gaza – as well as in Iran, where she grew up.

Music show: Laura Prince retraces her African roots on 'Adjoko'
Music show: Laura Prince retraces her African roots on 'Adjoko'

France 24

time23-06-2025

  • Entertainment
  • France 24

Music show: Laura Prince retraces her African roots on 'Adjoko'

12:31 From the show In this edition of our arts24 music show, Jennifer Ben Brahim chats with Franco-Togolese singer Laura Prince. She's just released her second album "Adjoko", a voyage between memory, identity and authenticity. "Adjoko" is Laura's Togolese name, and symbolises her quest to reconnect with her African roots. She produced the record between France, Togo and Ouidah in Benin, a port town famous for its dark role in the slave trade. She also references her West African links to slavery through her name Laura Prince. It's an homage to author Mary Prince, the first Black woman to publish a book about her experiences as a slave.

The voice of an endless summer: Beach Boy Brian Wilson dies at 82
The voice of an endless summer: Beach Boy Brian Wilson dies at 82

France 24

time12-06-2025

  • Entertainment
  • France 24

The voice of an endless summer: Beach Boy Brian Wilson dies at 82

His looping melodies and bewitching harmonies were the soundtrack to an endless, Californian summer. Brian Wilson's death has prompted an outpouring of affection and admiration, as the music industry pays tribute to a man considered a lyrical genius and a master of harmonies, and whose compositions now constitute the gold standard in pop. Music editor Jennifer Ben Brahim tells us more about Wilson's hits with the Beach Boys, his legacy and his personal struggles. We also check out the frenzied fandom surrounding Billie Eilish's recent concert dates in Paris.

Music show: Obongjayar calls out 'spineless' politicians on danceable album 'Paradise Now'
Music show: Obongjayar calls out 'spineless' politicians on danceable album 'Paradise Now'

France 24

time09-06-2025

  • Entertainment
  • France 24

Music show: Obongjayar calls out 'spineless' politicians on danceable album 'Paradise Now'

Culture 12:24 Issued on: Modified: From the show In this edition of our arts24 music show, Jennifer Ben Brahim chats with UK-based Nigerian musician Obongjayar. He's just released his second album called "Paradise Now", a danceable record inspired by partying. He even hosted a series of parties of the same name in London as he was producing the record. The Ivor Novello-nominated musician moved from Nigeria to London as a teenager and his music is infused with West African rhythms, pop, punk and dance. Aside from nightlife, "Paradise Now" also talks about love, religion, belonging and calling out political inaction – like on the diss track "Jellyfish".

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