From the first broadcast to the final track, Oroko Radio became the heartbeat of our Fête de la Musique celebrations in Paris. Together with Awake NY and Marshall, we spent the day bringing together artists, DJs and creatives from across the diaspora. Ann1cee, Badgalbob, Charles Moon, Likkle Studio, Yokothemoon and Yoluigi each brought their own perspectives. As the broadcast came to a close, the energy spilled into the streets for the Patta Cypher, together some of the city's sharpest MCs alongside friends and family. Big up to Dooky, James LeJ, Costa BLF, Wata MC, Radou, D2R, L'Ultra, Oussoum, Robinin and Akadre. Bringing together some of Paris' sharpest voices alongside friends and family, it was a reminder that, whether through records or rap, the spirit of Fête de la Musique has always been about people coming together to create something bigger than themselves. Thank you to everyone who tuned in, pulled up and made the day what it was. Paris, we'll see you again soon.Listen back to ANN1CEEListen back to BadgalbobListen back to the Patta CypherListen back to YoluigiListen back to Charles MoonListen back to Yokothemoon  

Photography by Filippo and Angus FraserLast Sunday, we came together for a series of cycling workshops focused on building confidence, skills and community on two wheels. With little to no previous experience needed, participants worked on group riding, on-bike agility and cornering techniques, learning together and supporting one another throughout the session. More importantly, everyone brought plenty of energy and smiles along the way.A huge thank you to everyone who came through, whether you joined the workshop or helped make the day happen. We hope this is only the beginning, and we look forward to seeing everyone back on the bike for a future ride. Special thanks to Streetwise Cycle Team and De Regenboog Groep for sharing the vision and helping bring the workshops to life.

Luca Durán links with Kelman Duran and Gavsborg for “Lejanía,” the lead single from his forthcoming album, Killing Mariposas, arriving via TraTraTrax. Following a string of appearances on the label, Killing Mariposas marks Luca Durán’s first full-length studio album for TraTra. Drawing from the contradictions and connections of the diasporic experience, the record brings rhythm-heavy club forms into contact with the experimental textures of Durán’s European musical education. Field recordings, acoustic instrumentation and analogue synthesis sit alongside forward-thinking production, moving between moments of contemplation and outright euphoria. Across the album, traces of cumbia, reggaetón and dembow emerge through fragmented, memory-like electronics, with collaborators including Kelman Duran, Gavsborg, Iceboy_Violet, Debit, Rosa Pistola, BÉBE YANA, Kamohelo, kacha and SAM-E helping expand its world.Watch the music video for “Lejanía” by Luca Durán & Kelman Duran featuring Gavsborg now.