The rapper juggles musical modes and motifs, reflecting on faith and her identity as a Kenyan-Australian woman
The festival – which celebrates refugee, migrant and First Nations artists – will take place later this month as part of the Sydney Festival program
Personal missives, passionate explorations of culture, fiery manifestos against the status quo… here are the records that took our breath away this year
Other names to cop nods include Gang Of Youths, Julia Jacklin, Spacey Jane and Courtney Barnett – all of whom have been NME Australia cover stars
The rapper and producer will play four shows in August and September in support of her debut EP
Every month in First On, we introduce a shit-hot artist you’d have no doubt seen opening the bill for your favourite act. The Kenyan-born artist Elsy Wameyo talks the journey to her self-produced debut EP, from her inspiration Kendrick Lamar to the grief and rage that fueled 2020’s reemergence of Black Lives Matter
The singer, rapper and producer's 'Nilotic' EP will arrive in April
The Nairobi-born, Adelaide-based singer, rapper and producer has also shared a striking music video
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