This week, OttO Kent speaks to Marke Bieschke of the Stud collective to learn the inspiring story of a community banding together to save a beloved local venue. Plus: an iconic house label is reborn, Black British music at the British Library, and celebrations of Rico Wade of Organized Noize and footwork pioneer DJ Rashad.

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Beyond the Bassline: 500 Years of Black British Music at the British Library

The Art of Organized Noize

The Week is a production by Telekom Electronic Beats and ACB Stories.

Host: Otto Kent

Producer: Aaron Gonsher

Editing and Sound Design: Marc Übel

Executive Producer: Isabel Woop

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This week, Kikelomo speaks to Ryan C. Clarke of the Dweller festival and blog about their work centering and celebrating Black artists and perspectives. Plus: Weekend One of Coachella, a BPM ban in Chechnya, anti-LGBTQ laws in Georgia, and Earth Day initiatives from EarthPercent.

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The Week is a production by Telekom Electronic Beats and ACB Stories.

Host: Kikelomo

Producer: Aaron Gonsher

Editing and Sound Design: Marc Übel

Executive Producer: Isabel Woop

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This week, Otto Kent speaks to returning guest Christa Belle about the enigmatic and very viral DJ/producer HorsegiirL – and what her popularity tells us about the current dance music. Plus: An awkward encounter with Tyler the Creator, music courses on Spotify, a new lease for the long-running Berlin venue YAAM, and a new database dedicated to gender equality projects in the music industries.

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The Week is a production by Telekom Electronic Beats and ACB Stories.

Host: Otto Kent

Producer: Aaron Gonsher

Editing and Sound Design: Marc Übel

Executive Producer: Isabel Woop

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.