It's outstanding to honor those who have made significant contributions to society. Great people ought to be honored in every way possible. The motivation behind Mariaa Siga's "Mame Bamba" tribute to Cheikh Ahmadou Bamba is obvious, but there are other reasons for the song's existence as well. Poet, brave resistance fighter, and nonviolent theist Cheikh Ahmadou Bamba founded the Mouridist and Touba movements. That aspect of...

AlanP, the prodigious DJ and music maestro from Lyon, France, isn't just another name in the bustling electronic music scene. He's a breath of fresh, rhythmic air, and a powerful blend of passion, technique, and creativity. From his earliest memories, the pulsating sounds of house music, the gritty undertones of dubstep, and the fierce energy of drum and bass have shaped AlanP's musical psyche. But...