Ghanaian musician Kwartengg returns with a bold new sound on his latest single, “As It Is,” a record that embodies his fearless approach to music-making, blending culture, storytelling, and sonic innovation. Rooted in the rich musical heritage of Ghana’s Ashanti region, “As It Is” stands as a statement piece for Kwartengg’s artistry. As he explains, “Sonically, the song is inspired by the Edwumkoɔ sound of...

There is a particular kind of clarity that only surfaces when a body has nothing left to give, the kind found on the last night of a run of shows, in a stairwell or a car park, somewhere between one place and the next. It was in exactly this kind of setting, a multi-story car park in Dublin, that Cork singer-songwriter Cathal Fitz wrote "A...