Massilia Sound System

Submitted by Mondomix on Tue, 01/10/2006 - 23:00

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Artist - Music

This militant collective from Marseille invented a unique brand of raggamuffin and hip hop drenched in local humour and engagement. Born in 1984, Massilia Sound System has helped to resuscitate the local Occitan culture and its language by incorporating them into their music. Their live performances sometimes defy nature, such is their energy and humour.

Massilia Sound System

Interview

Papet Jali - Paris 2005

Publié le: 01/10/2006 - 23:00

One of the founders of MSS, Papet Jali, was on hand recently to talk about his Occitan traditions and how his Massilians have been able to escape the traps of show-biz.Well versed in the art of agitprop, the engaging rapper describes his band’s unique bra...

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