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.

01/07/2020

July 1st is... International Reggae Day

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To celebrate, sharing a song from my beloved Bristol: 'One Love' (2012 Mix/Master) -  Massive Attack Blue Lines ℗ 2...
30/06/2020

How 'white fragility' reinforces racism

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 Dr. Robin DiAngelo discusses 'White Fragility' Robin DiAngelo’s bestselling book White Fragility has provoked an uncomforta...
29/06/2020

On Black British artists

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Under the gloomy English weather, this week I'm conducting my research on Black British artists, first for a profile of Sonia Boyce fo...

Portishead Live in Glastonbury

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Glastonbury Festival is celebrated all over... But the BBC hasn't posted much footage from Bristol bands yet. So here is one: Po...
27/06/2020

Bernardine Evaristo and Amelia Gentleman / Orwell Prize shortlist

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Two of the most important writers in this country: Orwell Prize shortlist conversation #1 with Bernardine Evaristo and Amelia Gentleman...

Débats intenses sur le racisme à Bristol : Mon reportage pour la DW

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Débats intenses sur le racisme à Bristol au Royaume-Uni Il y a 80 ans, des soldats sénégalais, maliens, ivoiriens, guinéens ou burkin...
23/06/2020

Cleo Lake In Conversation with Melissa Chemam

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The week after the Bristol BLM protests, I wanted to interview Cleo Lake - Bristol’s former Lord Mayor, dancer, performer and ambassador f...
19/06/2020

Interview with Dr Shawn Sobers: on BLM, Colston' statue and the role of the arts against racism

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My interview with Dr Shawn Sobers:  on BLM, Colston' statue and the role of the arts against racism Freelance writer and ...

Bristol Refugee Festival 2020: Online

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Africa changed my life; it's always on my mind, and especially its music! Beautiful moment from the Bristol Refugee Festival 2020 ...

Juneteenth, explained

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19 June marks the remembrance of 'Juneteenth' in America. Juneteenth is a Texas state holiday celebrated annually in the United ...
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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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