At the end of April 2021 songstress, Sio, released her first house album called Features. Carissa chats through Sio's meaningful take on the content of the album not shying away from subjects like appropriation, GBV, lust, black power etc. They also touch on how art helps the artist and the audience heal and process through great times of distress. With us still navigating this new normal, music plays a vital role in understanding the world around us. Features is no exception. Enjoy

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At the end of April 2021 songstress, Sio, released her first house album called Features. Carissa chats through Sio's meaningful take on the content of the album not shying away from subjects like appropriation, GBV, lust, black power etc. They also touch on how art helps the artist and the audience heal and process through great times of distress. With us still navigating this new normal, music plays a vital role in understanding the world around us. Features is no exception. Enjoy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iam_sio Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/iamsio.sio Twitter: https://twitter.com/iam_sio

If not behind the mic she would probably be in front of a computer updating her blog, nose deep in a book exploring the diversity of Africa, or turning up the volume of the latest in undiscovered music. She is also a co-host of a podcast about debunking popular culture. A trailblazer who finds comfort in keeping busy, welcome the newest edition to the family (with hugs and speckled eggs).

If not behind the mic she would probably be in front of a computer updating her blog, nose deep in a book exploring the diversity of Africa, or turning up the volume of the latest in undiscovered music.

Carissa Cupido

The Weekend Special is a show about great music and easy conversation as you prep your Saturday plans. Being immersed in "The culture" Carissa profiles individuals who are also pushing the culture, in their respective spaces, forward in a feature called "This Week's Heat". Her guests range from musicians, entertainers, social entrepreneurs, artists and even sneaker store owners to mention a few. There's also a recap on all the new music you may have missed that dropped that week. If you're looking for the latest in local and international heat, more on tastemakers and the movers and shakers of the world then join in every weekend.

Presenter: Carissa Cupido

News: Geri Saunders

The Weekend Special is a show about great music and easy conversation as you prep your Saturday plans. Being immersed in "The culture" Carissa profiles individuals who are also pushing the culture, in their respective spaces, forward in a feature called "This Week's Heat". Her guests range from musicians, entertainers, social entrepreneurs, artists and even sneaker store owners to mention a few. There's also a recap on all the new music you may have missed that dropped that week. If you're looking for the latest in local and international heat, more on tastemakers and the movers and shakers of the world then join in every weekend.
Presenter: Carissa Cupido
News: Geri Saunders

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