“Many people in the place we were staying had never seen black people before." Fast-rising Congolese musician Batila has opened up on being racially abused growing up Germany. Born Batila Ange da ...

What’s the future for culture in Afghanistan? International Film: Joana Hadjithomas and Lin-Manuel Miranda The gift that changed me Black Speculative Arts Music, politics and identity Art in India's ...

“Another evening of Bantu Soul, global rhythms, and diasporic celebration…” Café Chocolat returns with another heart-filled edition of our community-rooted series, featuring Batila & The Dream Bus — a ...

What happens when Bantu-soul meets English pop? Congolese musician Batila and British singer Dandy talk to Datshiane Navanayagam about how making music helps them to make sense of the societies they ...