Music
Is South Africa experiencing a new creative revolution?
Art and expression post-Apartheid — Documentary Shield and Spear reveals the limits to freedom of expression in South Africa today and introduces the "Rainbow Generation" driving an exciting new wave of creativity.
Written by: Alex King
Hip hop duo Atmosphere on a quarter-century of hustle
Things I Learned Along the Way — Huck’s Fiftieth Anniversary Special collects lessons learned and creative advice from fifty of the most inspiring people we know. Each day we’ll be sharing a new excerpt from the magazine. Today, rapper Slug, of hip hop duo Atmosphere, explains how the group has managed to stay at the top of the independent heap.
Written by: Huck HQ / Nick McGregor
Doug Aitken’s visionary Station to Station project arrives in London
A 30 day happening — As the documentary of Aitken’s immense pan-American train journey hits the screens, Station to Station pulls into the Barbican for a 30 day creative takeover.
Written by: Alex King
A brief conversation with Jenny Hval
"There is a way I need to speak to feel like I can speak at all" — Jenny Hval's career has seen her toy with genre and image constantly. On her new record, she's found a voice that speaks clearly for her.
Written by: Alex Robert Ross
The untold story of the forgotten grandfather of rap
Documentary shines light on Hustler's Convention — Jalal Mansur Nuriddin aka Lightnin' Rod's pivotal album Hustler's Convention set the template for hip hop to come - but it disappeared underground and his contribution was never acknowledged. Now filmmaker Mike Todd is helping put the record straight.
Written by: Alex Robert Ross
The freshest young filmmakers at the East End Film Festival
Five not-to-miss screenings — Discover challenging filmmaking and up-and-coming directors of the 14th East End Film Festival.
Written by: Robin Nierynck
Cuba’s shining light Daymé Arocena is ready to take centre stage
Mystery, mythology and music — Guided by her Santería saints Yemaya and Ochún, nothing can stop Cuba’s bright young talent Daymé Arocena.
Written by: Alex King
Berlin Wall artist Thierry Noir paints in the key of jazz
Thierry Noir: Jazz — Thierry Noir takes a step away from the Berlin Wall in his new exhibition that explores the harmony between art and music.
Written by: Robin Nierynck
Brother Ali: The Muslim covert albino rapper
Things I Learned Along the Way — Huck’s Fiftieth Anniversary Special collects lessons learned and creative advice from fifty of the most inspiring people we know. Each day we’ll be sharing a new excerpt from the magazine. Today, rapper Brother Ali discusses how hip hop became a portal to a new faith, and how that faith is now his focus.
Written by: Huck HQ / Adam Woodward
Toro y Moi’s Chaz Bundick wants to make approachable art
Yours Truly Creative — Chaz Bundick talks art, design and the value of simplicity in a short doc from the newly relaunched Yours Truly.
Written by: Robin Nierynck
