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.

13/08/2020

Leading artists condemn Israeli raids on Palestinian cultural centres

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This situation has become unbearable! Call to action: Leading artists condemn Israeli raids on Palestinian cultural centres & call for...

10/08/2020

After a challenging spring, Bristol reopened: new piece

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I wrote this for a new website, West England Bylines. Out soon. Bristol rises – new city, bright future August 9, 2020 Artwork: Hassan...

07/08/2020

From Byblos to Bristol via Barbès

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6 years ago, in late July 2014, this show took place in Lebanon. A few days later, I read about it in Paris and my Bristol journey began... ...

29/07/2020

Arnolfini: Hassan Hajjaj in Conversation

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My latest interview is filled with joy, colours and roads.... The brilliant and unique visual artist Hassan Hajjaj talks about his sho...

22/07/2020

Massive Attack’s new audiovisual project 'Eutopia' addresses our need for radical global change

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My latest article for Public Pressure : Massive Attack’s Eutopia addresses our need for a radical global change by Melissa Ch...

16/07/2020

Marc Quinn's statue replacing Colston in Bristol: Political act? Or complete PR stunt...?

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The statue was "erected" at 5am this morning, as reported by the press . The artist's interview was already in The Guard...

10/07/2020

About Me

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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Leading artists condemn Israeli raids on Palestinian cultural centres

After a challenging spring, Bristol reopened: new piece

From Byblos to Bristol via Barbès

Arnolfini: Hassan Hajjaj in Conversation

Massive Attack’s new audiovisual project 'Eutopia' addresses our need for radical global change

Marc Quinn's statue replacing Colston in Bristol: Political act? Or complete PR stunt...?

Massive Attack's new EP is called 'Eutopia' and addresses our need for CHANGE

Massive Attack x Saul Williams - Eutopia EP

Massive Attack x Algiers - Eutopia EP