Streams From Africa | Yugen Blakrok

Female hip-hop revelation Influenced by the political/militant and spiritual aspects of hip-hop, Yugen's music is firmly rooted in the mind-set of the 90’s, a deep lyrical and audio odyssey into the world around us, both seen and unseen. Her sound is a mix of sci-fi soundscapes, hard drums and meditative melodies, over which Blakrok’s words command vivid attention She opens for Malian legends Amadou & Mariam at EFG London Jazz Festival 2021 on Sunday 14 November at Royal Festival Hall - tickets are onsale now at Enjoy and share this stream by the end of this year Catch all our Streams From Africa at Our free series of fresh sounds from the continent; jazz, trance, alt-pop, hip-hop, electronic music, funk, fusion, dance, and more A truly global project, the series comprises of six new showcases co-curated with Cultural Connections Africa and Serious, and a selection of sho