This Photographer is Capturing the Femininity of Congo’s La Sape Movement
Once a male-centric domain, women in Congo are disturbing the gender boundaries of La Sape, and photojournalist Victoire Douniama wants them recognized.
Even though the African fashion industry is finally getting the recognition it deserves, many under-the-surface subcultures that foster community and creativity expression still exist. One of those subcultures thrive in the Republic of Congo, where Congolese dandy culture, called La Sape (La Societe des Ambianceurs et Personnes Elegantes), finds provenance.
Its history dates back to the early 1920s and 1930s during the period of the French colonial era. Notably, it was a form of protest against French colonialism. La Sape or Sapologie is a movement of unique complexity. It is more than just a catwalk of sapeurs who dress ostentatiously in colorful suits but represents the socioeconomic and political knot that ties the population.
Godtet +Strings - dub jazz goes cinematic with the addition of a sting quartet
Recorded live in concert with an acoustic string quartet in a colonial-era gaol during VIVID Festival in Sydney 2022.
GODTET is:
GODRIGUEZ: guitar. ANDREW BRUCE: keys. DOMINIC KIRK: percussion. JAN BANGMA: bass. TULLY RYAN: drums.
Strings:
Novak Manojlovic: Composer, conductor, additional synthesiser. Jack Ward: Cello. Phoebe Gilbert: Viola. Lydia Sawires: Violin. James Armstrong: Violin.
Auxiliary live effects and soundscape: JACK PREST
Recorded live in concert at Cell Block Theatre, National Art School, Darlinghurst, on June 1st 2022
Photo: TOM WILKINSON
Design & Lettering: LUKE EBERT
Men’s fashion has never really featured on the site, why? Well I have not been overly impressed by what is available. Not to say that no man is currently dressing well (Benedict Cumberbatch scrubs up well). Simply put, the spark that I feel when I see certain types of female fashions has rarely made it presence felt. However, I can now share a stylish subculture that has enchanted me. Both with…
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David Versace - Okra - new age to club jazz on debut album from Brisbane keyboardist
David Versace is an Australian multi-genre keyboardist, composer and producer based in Meanjin, Queensland. Growing up in a very musical household it was always important to express and embrace all types of music and sonics. His sound ranges from Jazz and Samba to ambient works and the odd dance-floor heater. David also plays in Meanjin nu-jazz dance outfit First Beige.
Since late 2019, he has self released around 20 different tracks and with the most recent signing to La Sape Records David is excited to announce his debut solo album 'Okra' a conceptual body of work that flows through a culmination of raw organic concepts conceived In The Moment, and his most elegant & articulated work yet.creditsreleased September 9, 2022
David Versace: Piano, Synths, Cuica, Bass, Double Bass & Percussion.
Jasper Gundersen: Drums
Luis Manuel: Percussion
Curtis Scibilia: Trumpet on Summer Party, KP Cruisin & Saguaro
Julia Beiers: Bass Guitar on Summer Party
Oscar Borschmann: Additional Synths on Heat Rays
All songs Written, Produced & Mixed by David Versace