Getting into trouble with Moonchild Sanelly, Etuk Ubong, Cuppy and Bryte
African stars Moonchild Sanelly, Etuk Ubong, Cuppy and Bryte discuss things they can't say in their music, and how successful women are viewed in a male-dominated industry.
South African musician and dancer Moonchild Sanelly is joined by Bryte, Cuppy, and Etuk Ubong. Together they discuss if there are there things they canβt say in their music, what sounds and lyrics are inspired by their environment, and how successful women are viewed in the male-dominated industry.
Sanelisiwe Twisha, better known as Moonchild Sanelly, is the βfuture ghetto punkβ star from South Africa, fusing experimental electronic, afro-punk, and edgy-pop with kwaito, hip-hop and jazz. She welcomes a group of musicians at the forefront of their respective genres. First up is Nigerian DJ, producer, and entrepreneur Cuppy. In August 2015, she set off on her first DJ tour, entitled Cuppy Takes Africa, in which she visited Nigeria, Senegal, Ghana, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Uganda and South Africa.
In-demand trumpeter, composer and bandleader Etuk Ubong, also hailing from Nigeria, draws inspiration from the jazz greats, Afrobeat, highlife and ekombi. He also adds the sounds of water, wind and fire, which is why he calls his sound "earth music".
And finally, Ghanaian musician, singer, and producer Bryte has established himself as one of the most exciting voices in recent times by fusing African afrobeats with UK funky and bassline sounds.
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- Sat 5 Sep 2020 11:06GMTΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ World Service except East and Southern Africa & West and Central Africa
- Sun 6 Sep 2020 19:06GMTΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ World Service
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