Asphodèle: Intro song is II. Moderato - Jovaughn Brown followed by a live dj set by me from the weekend! was very inspired by classical music this month :)

DJs and producer duo Koko Bwa and MC Ken’zii Bwa brilliantly embody the international rise of Caribbean shatta and bouyon music. Originally from Guadeloupe and Martinique and now based in Paris, their sets are percussive and razor-sharp, enriched by their unique remixes and signature “bwa” producer tag.

This week on BADU RADIO, Spencer Badu links up with Foreigner—the Trinidadian-born, Brooklyn-bred, and Los Angeles-based DJ, designer, and creative strategist. Together, they weave a dynamic mix of Soca, Techno, and Afro House, crafting a high-energy soundtrack that mirrors Foreigner’s transatlantic upbringing (Trinidad & Tobago, Caracas, DC, and beyond).

DJ Sega is a pioneer, visionary, and cultural architect whose impact spans the globe and continues to grow. As the creator of Philly Club Music in 2004, DJ Sega has spent the last two decades pushing the boundaries of club culture. By merging elements of Baltimore Club, hip-hop, rock, house, and more, he has defined a genre that honors the past while propelling music into the future.

Hassan Issah is a Ghanaian artist from Kumasi, holding an MFA and BFA from KNUST. His practice explores theatricality, objecthood, and situations through painting, sculpture, and installation. Issah incorporates diverse materials like wallpapers, paints, and objects, often referencing art historical epochs.

Explore the surprising and sobering origins of Berlin’s beloved Karneval der Kulturen. Sparked by one of the most violent right-wing riots in post-war German history — a four-day siege on immigrant housing in Rostock-Lichtenhagen in 1992 — the Carnival emerged as a response to hate, reclaiming the streets with music, dance, and defiance.

This episode takes listeners on a layered journey across generations and geographies, from the reinterpretations of youth-led crews in Tema, where fashion, self-expression and community pride take center stage to Takoradi where elders preserve the masked traditions of masquerading. Through field interviews, soundscapes and first-hand testimonies, we ask: Where did this tradition really begin? What does it mean to be a masquerader today?