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What if the future of jazz is being written between Johannesburg, London, and New York? In his latest article for oltreoceano, Nils Bourdin explores the emergence of a new transatlantic jazz circuit connecting South Africa, the UK, and the United States. Far from being a nostalgic genre, contemporary jazz has become one of the most dynamic spaces for experimentation, collaboration, and cultural …

Why do images of racial intimidation still feel so familiar? In her latest article for oltreoceano, Naomi Kelechi Di Meo reflects on a photograph that circulated around the world after a Fourth of July march by the white supremacist group Patriot Front. Starting from that image, the piece explores how racial terror has evolved over time, from the spectacle of lynching to the visual politics of …

French hip-hop did not become global by abandoning its identity. In her latest article for oltreoceano, Hajar Ouahbi explores the legacy of DJ Mehdi, one of the most influential producers in the history of French rap and electronic music. Rather than copying American hip-hop, Mehdi helped bridge worlds, bringing new levels of clarity, groove, and sonic ambition to French rap while keeping it …