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.

07/08/2019

Bristol's grime

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New Bristol grime artist:  Jay0117 Jay0117 - 'A Day In The Life' (Prod. Guido) Jay0117 - A day in the Life (Prod. Guido)....
05/08/2019

'A Love I Can't Explain'

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 By going to Bristol 4 and a half years ago, I connected with a hotbed of creative people... I'm insanely grateful. Here is one tra...

..."threat to democracy"

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Did I post this here already? I don't think so. Here it is. Have a listen: Facebook's role in Brexit — and the threat to demo...
03/08/2019

"Les Cris" : Raoul Peck adapte la vie de Frantz Fanon au cinéma

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 Enfin annoncé publiquement! J'ai travaillé régulièrement pour Velvet Film, la société de production de films de Raoul Peck, depuis ...
02/08/2019

Phénomène écolo au Royaume-Uni - Reportage

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Mon dernier reportage en Angleterre pour la DW: VU D'ALLEMAGNE Le phénomène écolo en Allemagne et au Royaume-Uni  C’est une te...
31/07/2019

Tricky's autobiography coming out in October

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Big book news: Tricky has just announced his autobiography will be out in October 2019. More here: Blink acquires the “fascinatin...
26/07/2019

Soundtrack: Patrick Watson - 'Melody Noir'

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Away, writing... Soundtrack: Patrick Watson - 'Melody Noir'  Tell me where the wind is blowing cause that’s w...

Corne de l'abondance

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Ovide au 1er siècle avant J.C. : « Je cède, et d'un taureau prends la forme nouvelle. De deux dards menaçants j...
19/07/2019

Robert Del Naja about AI, technology and making great music

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Robert Del Naja, the head and voice of Massive Attack, was invited to give a talk at SONAR D, with his tech chief, Andrew Melchior. It t...
15/07/2019

Extinction Rebellion in Bristol - Summer protests - Day One 15 July 2019

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News from Bristol Extinction Rebellion launched their the event for summer protests to call authorities to protect the climate in 5 Brit...
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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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