Melissa on the road

Journalist at RFI (ex-DW, BBC, CBC, F24...), writer (on art, music, culture...), I work in radio, podcasting, online, on films. As a writer, I also contributed to the New Arab, Art UK, Byline Times, the i Paper... Born in Paris, I was based in Prague, Miami, London, Nairobi (covering East Africa), Bangui, and in Bristol, UK. I also reported from Italy, Germany, Haiti, Tunisia, Liberia, Senegal, India, Mexico, Iraq, South Africa... This blog is to share my work, news and cultural discoveries.

21/02/2018

Raoul Peck Speaks On "The Young Karl Marx"

›
Interview with Build Series ahead of the release of the film this Friday in North America: 02.20.18 Raoul Peck Speaks On "The Y...
20/02/2018

...on the road to “The Communist Manifesto”

›
An interesting, intellectual and objective review of our film: “The Young Karl Marx” on the road to “The Communist Manifesto” Febru...

"Everything must change"

›
"Everything must change". Absolute truth. Nina Simone is my gospel. Nina Simone - 'Everything Must Change' ...
19/02/2018

"No Place for Self-Pity, No Room for Fear"

›
Words from an amazing writer in this time of regression... With an eye to the various brokennesses of the world, past and present, Mor...

"I Am Not Your Negro" wins 'Best Documentary' at the BAFTA Film Awards 2018

›
As a member of the small but brilliant team of  Velvet Film , I am so proud and so thrilled!!  I Am Not Your Negro  is an amazing film abo...

What's wrong with "Francophonie"

›
 Good morning everyone. Starting the week with my writing to proofread, the question of language and literature is quite accurately and a...
18/02/2018

Roberta Flack

›
 Voice of the week: Roberta Flack - 'The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face'  (Original Footage) 1969 Roberta Fl...

"Tech CEOs are out for themselves, not the public good."

›
 Just sharing... Elon Musk is Not the Future BY PARIS MARX 02.16.2018 Tech CEOs are out for themselves, not the public good....
16/02/2018

Björk - 'Undo'

›
Song of the day... 'Undo'. "Surrender." ..."I'm praying To be In a generous mode The kindness kind The kindn...
‹
›
Home
View web version

About Me

My photo
Melissa Chemam
Journalist, writer and travel-lover. I have been working on international affairs, arts & culture for more than 16 years. Main issues: African affairs, migrations, North/South relations, postcolonial studies, art, music, and suburban cultures. Worked with BBC, RFI, TV5, DW, CBC, F24 and diverse magazines. Born in Paris, I spent months in Prague, a year in Miami, two in London, one in Nairobi / East Africa, three months in Bangui and many more in Bristol, UK. I have a special relationship with cities: Bristol, Istanbul, Kampala, Naples, London, Mexico DF, Palermo... Also travelled to the USA, Haiti, the Caucasus, West and Central Africa, India... Contact: melissa.journalist@gmail.com
View my complete profile
Powered by Blogger.