Megan Piphus may not be a household name. But for households with a certain demographic, her voice and her alter ego are very familiar. Piphus has played the role of Gabrielle on Sesame Streetsince 2020, and she became the first full-time Black woman puppeteer on the storied children’s television program in 2021.
Culture Custodian sat down with Da Capo to discuss his house music origins, the genre’s evolution in South Africa, and what listeners can expect from this ambitious new album.
Two-time Grammy-nominated artist-writer-producer Golden shares his debut album Saoko Vol. 1 via Global 7 Entertainment & Platoon. He teamed up with Colombian stars Kevin Florez and Yelex for his cinematic “Eso No Va” video out now.
South African DJ and producer DESIREE closed 2024 with a series of significant milestones. DJ performances included Circoloco, Tomorrowland, Keinemusik, Cercle, Time Warp, DGTL, Caprices, Sandbox and Fabric; she continues to perform in the top venues across Europe and the UK. Her second EP 'Intersexy’, was released on her own MMINO imprint earlier this year and Desiree returns with a magical remix of Intersexy by 3-step pioneer Thakzin.
Rooted in electronica, this track skillfully blends live koto performances with bilingual Japanese and English vocals to create a memorable and impactful sound. Melodies reminiscent of traditional Japanese children’s songs coexist with the raw, edgy textures evocative of Phonk. By crafting a multilayered, immersive soundscape that transcends both genre and cultural boundaries, the track offers listeners a vivid, imagery-rich experience.