Hip-hop is all about the beats and the flow. For two Rwandan artists, that flow sometimes comes in four languages... (SOUNDBITE OF SONG, "NSHAKA") PRO ZED: (Rapping in non-English language). SUMMERS: ...
The conversation around music royalties in Rwanda has long been stuck in the shallows as local talent generates global streams, yet the financial returns remain frustratingly meager.
Kathryn Tickell presents Irish music on banjo and harmonica and a resurfaced piece from 1980s Rwanda. Plus bandura master Julian Kytasty sums up his instrument in three tracks.
Loud Sound Studios is home to two of Rwanda's up-and-coming hip-hop acts: Pro-Zed and Kenny K-Shot. Hip-hop is all about the beats and the flow. For two Rwandan artists, that flow sometimes comes in ...