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It seems that the election atmosphere remains tense, but word from Liberia is people are taking it all in stride.

Beyond mainstream politics, it’s time for celebration.

The Lone Stars Vol. 1: Hipco and Gbema compilation is out! The album was released this past Tuesday, and is available for purchase by digital download at BandcampiTunes, or Amazon.

The above video is for David Mell’s “Hero”, one of the songs featured on the compilation. I think the album really shows the amazing talent working in both Liberia, and the Buduburam Refugee Camp in Ghana. Support these artists by buying their music!

Further Reading

No one should be surprised we exist

The documentary film, ‘Rolé—Histórias dos Rolezinhos’ by Afro-Brazilian filmmaker Vladimir Seixas uses sharp commentary to expose social, political, and cultural inequalities within Brazilian society.

Kenya’s stalemate

A fundamental contest between two orders is taking place in Kenya. Will its progressives seize the moment to catalyze a vision for social, economic, and political change?

More than a building

The film ‘No Place But Here’ uses VR or 360 media to immerse a viewer inside a housing occupation in Cape Town. In the process, it wants to challenge gentrification and the capitalist logic of home ownership.