Tag: Hazel Dickens

“Be Brave If You Can”: Harry Kappen’s Therapeutic Ballad

Listening to Harry Kappen's "Be Brave If You Can" is like finding a note someone left for themselves on a foggy bathroom mirror. As the third single from his album “Four”, it’s a quiet turn inward, a personal reminder scrawled in the steam of a hot shower after a long, wearying day. It doesn't shout for revolution in the streets; it suggests one inside...

Dr Cryme’s Musical Legacy: Six Albums Of Twipop and Beyond

Dr. Cryme, whose real name is Darlington Kwasi Agyekum, is known for his "Twipop" sound, which mixes rap, hiplife, and Afro-pop.  He has been one of Ghana's most varied hitmakers since his breakout song, "Kill Me Shy." He blends street anthems with radio-friendly melodies while staying true to his roots. Dr Cryme has showed both constancy and innovation across six major projects, from his first album,...

Ismay Paints The Landscape Of Americana-Folk Music With ‘Stranger In The Barn’

California's Own Ismay Paints the Landscape of Americana-Folk Music with Rich, Earthy Hues. California's golden vistas carry the reverberations of a heartfelt tone, which the...