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.

16/12/2018

From South London to Guyana (almost)

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Winter is a little early in London... After a really mild autumn, we've suddenly been hit by very low temperatures, rain and wind. A...
15/12/2018

'Just Before' (Love)

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I'll talk about work here soon... Yet, music is the real nutriment for our souls. Had the pleasure to talk to English singer-songwr...

'Morning Theft'

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Hearing this live version for the first time... Oh, these words!! The words you wish you'd hear from the people you think mattered....

'Strong Enough' - by She Makes War

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Music news: This girl is awesome. And she's from Bristol!!! She released an album recently, Brace For Impact , don't miss it....
14/12/2018

Grenfell United

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Akala, Stormzy and other artists join Grenfell United in call for national change, marking 18 months Join support.grenfellunited...
12/12/2018

On reggae and black music

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A few words published today by a great name in reggae and dub music: Mad Professor, from Ariwa Studios For many years now I have ...
09/12/2018

Bristol Cable: On Fat Paul and the Exchange, the "rebirth as Bristol’s first community owned venue"

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My first article for @TheBristolCable  ! Fat Paul and the Exchange’s rebirth as Bristol's first community owned venue: Fat Paul ...

"I will not"

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The sound of this end of the week... PJ is, by far, the greatest artist in music this country has ever producer. Bless her. ...
05/12/2018

#SAVEHAMILTONHOUSE

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A message from the Hamilton House, in Bristol's Stokes Croft: Dear friends and supporters, things have been changing rapi...
01/12/2018

Bristol sounds - New chapter: Zen Hussies / Talisman / the Exchange / The Play

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Hello people! I'll be in Bristol intensely this month of December, starting as soon as this Monday, for my work on a new and excitin...
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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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