In this edition of our arts24 music show, Jennifer Ben Brahim chats with Mariana Da Cruz from the band Da Cruz and rising star Morenike. Da Cruz make contemporary world music with a message, often about the political and social situation in Brazil. Their latest album “Son Sistema” is an exploration of Mariana’s African and Brazilian roots through sound, and also looks at the future of Black club music. The genres range from South African amapiano to Brazilian baile funk and Caribbean shatta.
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