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Photography by Jozelf Wright On Saturday the 11th of December, Compagnie Theater presents AFROVISM , an afternoon celebrating our African heritage. Join a full program of art exhibits, heritage exchange, fashion, music and performance in a one-time-only curation by Faouziat Biera Faous. How do you r

Big Zuu navigates the U.K. scene with pure grace and finesse. The independent artist showcases his vocal prowess on the latest edition of GRM Daily's " Daily Duppy " series.

LIGHTNING STRIKES TWICE There's this old music adage that artists have their entire life to prepare for that debut album and significantly less time to craft a follow-up. This can be an incredibly daunting prospect, especially if said debut was especially well-received and/or critically acclaimed. T

1982 was a landmark year for popular culture. Late Night with some dude named David Letterman made its debut, establishing a new standard for television talk shows. Michael Jackson was inspired to create an album where every single song was a banger and released Thriller. Blade Runner premiered in t

For our second collaboration, Patta has worked with New Balance on a 991. Twenty years after the model’s original release, 2021 marks the anniversary of the iconic 991, a cult 99x series staple crafted in New Balance’s UK factory in Flimby, Cumbria. The 991 was the first of the iconic 99x series sho

To celebrate their reimagining of the iconic Air Max 1 silhouette, longtime collaborators Nike and Patta set out on a four-part visual journey of Black culture and its many intersections – The Wave. Directed by Mahaneela, with Oscar-winning Steve McQueen acting as creative director and mentor on the

The National Archives offers a wealth of information about Curaçao and its history. But these documents, photographs and maps often only show the perspective of the old colonial rulers. The Archives’ new exhibition Kòrsou - Curaçao combines these traditional sources with different visions of the isl

Today, global athletic leader New Balance, together with one of professional sports’ most influential agents and the founder of KLUTCH Sports Group, Rich Paul, officially reveals the Rich Paul for New Balance Collection featuring footwear and apparel. Created for anyone who overcame impossible circu

Coming full circle. The final piece of our life story, Abdul Sessay recognizes his value and gets a seat at the table amongst others who have learnt the same lessons. We are all students of life, constantly learning, evolving, and finding ways to better ourselves. To shop for the Patta x Nike Air Ma

To shop the Patta x Nike Air Max 1, visit nike.patta.nl and Patta stores from November 19th; SNKRS to follow shortly after.

Patta and Nike unite once again to collaborate and deliver a new Air Max 1, launching October 29th and chapter two of the film series, The Wave. The collaboration is a thematic reference to the cultural shifts and enduring influence that Patta has had on its greater community and industry. In this f

The Patta x Nike Air Max 1 is inspired by the authentic connection between the Amsterdam-based brand and the Air Max community. The latest collaboration draws from the original Air Max 1 silhouette and adds a twist through a new wave pattern and mini Swoosh on the mudguard, while Patta’s logo appear

Patta and Nike announce a new Air Max 1 and film series, The Wave, debuting in October. Follow the wave over on nike.patta.nl Patta and Nike unite once again to collaborate and deliver a new Air Max 1, launching October 8th and a new film series, The Wave, debuting October 4th. The Patta x Nike Air

British Gambian artist Pa Salieu first emerged on the scene when he released his debut single ‘Frontline’ in January 2020. The song quickly went viral and became the most played track of 2020 on BBC 1Xtra. Then, in February, only two months into his new found fame, Pa was shot in the head in Coventr

Antenna anarchy from below sea level - independent radio station Echobox invites Patta Soundsystem for a three hour takeover: sound artist, DJ and Echobox programmer Rachel Green ; Patta's own Passion DEEZ and bringing us some Amsterdam punk, 1/4 of The Covids , Crystal Mehdi . Rachel Green Passion