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Patta Stands for Freedom, Solidarity, and Intersectionality At Patta, we believe in the liberation of all people, no matter where they are in the world. We hold a fundamental principle close to our hearts: no human is illegal. In a world filled with divisions, we stand for unity and the right to sel

So I saw you Elsewhere (concert venue in Brooklyn, NYC) a few months ago and I thought that the crowd in particular was great, and indicative of the moment in time that your music is an homage to. These days rap shows in New York are more diverse and more colorful, I would say, than they once were.

Join us at Garage Noord for an evening of giving, music, heartfelt conversations, and shared laughter. This Thursday, from 17:00 to 23:00, Stichting Aknarij, Stichting Emcemo, Buurtkeuken Aknarijwest, and café40 warmly invite you to a fundraiser that promises music, insightful discussions, and delic

Sade Adu was a model and a clothing designer who heard a higher calling in music. In the early ’80s, she joined a London-based Latin-funk band that had P-Funk aspirations. But her icy-smooth delivery and knockout looks soon became the star attraction as a noted producer brought Sade and her band int

Have you ever wondered what it's like growing up with a mixed background? " Uit de Wereld " provides a unique insight into the lives of twenty-five young adults who share their personal experiences of pride and enrichment, but also of doubt and uncertainty. As authors with mixed backgrounds themselv

Steve Arrington and Slave at the International Amphitheatre in Chicago, Illinois, in January 1982. Photo by Raymond Boyd/Getty Images. Written by Ronnie Resse (originally published on waxpoetics.com ) AMEN BROTHER In the 1970s, Ohio’s blue-collar cities started churning out the hardest-working music

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LIGHTNING STRIKES TWICE There's this old music adage that artists have their entire life to prepare for that debut album and significantly less time to craft a follow-up. This can be an incredibly daunting prospect, especially if said debut was especially well-received and/or critically acclaimed. T

1982 was a landmark year for popular culture. Late Night with some dude named David Letterman made its debut, establishing a new standard for television talk shows. Michael Jackson was inspired to create an album where every single song was a banger and released Thriller. Blade Runner premiered in t

British Gambian artist Pa Salieu first emerged on the scene when he released his debut single ‘Frontline’ in January 2020. The song quickly went viral and became the most played track of 2020 on BBC 1Xtra. Then, in February, only two months into his new found fame, Pa was shot in the head in Coventr

In 2018, McDonald’s briefly introduced a new menu item at select locations: the jerk burger. Seeing one of Jamaica’s most globally beloved culinary exports hawked via one of the largest fast food chains in the world may certainly have seemed odd to some. But to others, it was indicative of the evolu

Nyesha Arrington is a Los Angeles-based multidisciplinary chef who integrates worldwide flavors and techniques to create “food that hugs your soul.” She has been featured on Top Chef, Knife Fight, and Chef Hunter. INGREDIENTS Whole red snapper 1 ea Scotch bonnet pepper (stems removed) 2 ea Garlic (c

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Netherlands based initiative Outsiderwear is an initiative that features talented “outsider” artists collaborating with fashion designers, streetwear brands and artists. These artists are artists with a mental or physical disability, a psychological vulnerability or a homeless background. Despite th

Highsnobiety's Sarah Osei had a genuine chat with Patta Co-founder Guillaume ​“Gee” Schmidt and Patta's Brand Manager Lee Stuart. Check out the article here .