Tag: Amber Africa

Flannel Feelings: Apryll Aileen Wraps Christmas With “Under My Tree”

Okay, let’s tumble into Apryll Aileen's “Under My Tree,” shall we? It’s not your grandma’s sleigh-bell jingler, not by a long shot. Aileen, this classically-trained pianist, decides to cloak herself in a Christmas-themed R&B haze, like wrapping a finely-made watch in soft flannel. It’s the kind of thing that makes you tilt your head. https://open.spotify.com/track/6BBE2fTRte3f7HW7NZkTwm?si=JDkhIyolRLeIJS9r8m7PVA The song feels like staring at a snow globe, the tiny...

Mary Strand Unleashes A Punk Rock Christmas Carol With “I Wanna Believe”

The singer-songwriter Mary Strand embraces her raw, garage rock roots on this bold holiday anthem "I Wanna Believe". The American musician and author Mary Strand hails from Minneapolis and can write songs, books, and play the guitar. Mary Strand, who used to be a lawyer but is now a rock singer, drops a fun punk blast with her new song "I Wanna Believe." Strand's first record,...

The Hive Gh. Rebrands As Amber Africa

It’s official, The Hive Gh, a multi-faceted organization poised to promote the creative arts in Ghana and beyond will now be known as Amber...