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.
Tojié Cai is a classically and jazz trained pianist hailing from the subtropical East Coast of South Africa. After many successful solo releases, he has embarked on a quest to create the perfect collaborative LoFi mixtape. Starting this epic musical journey in Cape Town (Lo-Files: Cape Town) and collaborating with Wide Open Skies, JX-3P, Dashi San, Dan Gregory, Yōko and Phumlani Mtiti.
FEEL - A COLORS SHOW is a hypnotic, genre-blending rap track that highlights Cash Cobain’s signature sound over a minimal, Brazilian funk-inspired beat. The looping steel pan-style rhythm and stripped-back production create a summery, feel-good vibe, whilst the bold lyrics about desire and Cobain’s catchy, confident delivery make this a standout. Perfect for Summer playlists.
Kenyan singer-songwriter Maya Amolo's music explores life‘s intricacies through the lens of alternative R&B with afro-pop sensibilities. "Look The Other Way" is a track where Maya Amolo playfully takes subtle and not so subtle jabs at people who's online and irl attitudes don't seem to match. It is another collaboration with Kenyan producer 'Cap' and was recorded at her best friends house in Nairobi.