Homecoming by Accra City Nice
Setting this year off with our first collab with ACCRACITYNICE who worked with us to curate a selection of mostly contemporary Afrobeats and Afro-fusion sounds that explored the why of our last issue homecoming for a new DJ set on 1919radio. As always, thanks to everyone who continues to move with us through each year helping us maintain our commitment to being a symbol for art, community, political education, and discipline.
ACN Set Notes:
The 54min set seeks to sonically explore the Homecoming theme for the latest issue of 1919 magazine from our perspective. The sounds selected are mostly contemporary Afrobeats and Afro-fusion sounds. The curation primarily seeks to explore and tell a story for the ‘why’ of Homecoming. The sound scheme is broken down into 2 blocks: Blocks A and B. Block A runs for the first 26mins and transitions into Block B, 28mins.
Block A features sounds from some of the leaders of the Afrobeatssound. The block seeks to through the sound share the creative energy and youthful drive which is leading key innovations within the continent. It is the celebratory aspect of Homecomings, the bonds of family, and the unique energy of the black culture.
Block B seeks to emphasize another aspect of why a deliberate approach to Homecoming especially a return to what we call home is critical. The set explores sounds from artistes exploring themes of mental emancipation and geopolitical commentary amongst other important social themes which have and are adversely affecting the black race.
