Mariana Da Cruz and Morenike on blending genres, identity and artificial intelligence
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Musicians Mariana Da Cruz and Morenike discuss blending musical genres, cultural identity, and artificial intelligence in contemporary world music.
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In an arts24 music show interview, Mariana Da Cruz from the band Da Cruz and rising star Morenike discuss how they blend genres, identity, and artificial intelligence in their work. Da Cruz creates contemporary world music addressing political and social issues in Brazil, with their latest album "Son Sistema" exploring Mariana's African and Brazilian heritage through sonic experimentation spanning South African amapiano, Brazilian baile funk, and Caribbean shatta. The album also examines the future trajectory of Black club music, positioning the band at the intersection of cultural commentary and genre-crossing production. The conversation highlights how contemporary artists are using musical fusion to interrogate questions of identity and cultural roots while engaging with emerging technology.
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