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.

26/04/2018

Remembering "BAD 25"

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Iconic! Michael Jackson - Making Of Bad (BAD 25) Documentary The making of Bad from the Spike Lee Bad 25 documentary. ...
25/04/2018

The truth behind the Windrush scandal

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Thanks to David Lammy for his powerful words. Windrush Generation: The scandal that shook Britain explained and debated ...
24/04/2018

The Young Karl Marx – UK Trailer - Out on May 4

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So glad this is finally about to be shown in England! There are a few screenings in Ireland too. 'The Young Karl Marx' – UK...
23/04/2018

The Matrix... by Lauryn Hill

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More on the Matrix ... Why You Don't Know Real Love | Lauryn Hill Word Porn Published on 8 Mar 2018 Transcript:  W...

Wake up, Neo...

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As Mezzanine is turning 20 years old, the scale of its legacy never stops broadening. One reminder of the forward-thinking dimension of...
18/04/2018

'The Power Of Love'

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Oh dear, we're learning so much from life. Here is the sound of the moment. "Make Love Your Goal"... Frankie Goes To...

Massive Attack ‘Mezzanine’ Legacy Playlist, by Classic Album Sunday

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A creative playlist to celebrate Massive Attack's Mezzanine : Massive Attack ‘Mezzanine’ Legacy Playlist by When...
17/04/2018

14-18 NOW: African Soldier

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14–18 NOW would like to thank our generous funders, partners, supporters and volunteers who have helped us reach over 30 million people i...

Bristol: Mezzanine @ 20

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Massive Attack's Mezzanine will turn 20 this week:  This key album in Bristol's recent music scene was initially planned fo...

UK: Minister apologises for appalling treatment of Windrush-era citizens

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This situation is below all level of human rights. I cannot believe it happened in 2018 in the United Kingdom. Shameful! Amber Ru...
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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
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