Author: LISORO

  • TECH GIANTS AND MUSIC | A MODERN CONSPIRACY?

    A Global Investigation into the New Architecture of Influence In 2025, the same capital decides which song explodes on your playlist. It selects which act headlines the festival you saved a year for. It determines which club stays open past midnight. This capital is also quietly bankrolling autonomous battlefield systems, intelligence-adjacent real estate, and state…

  • JIMMY CLIFF HAS LEFT, BUT AFRICA STILL SINGS HIS NAME

    Jimmy Cliff (1944–2025) was never just a reggae star passing through African airports. Long before “global music” became a slogan, he connected Jamaica and Africa with incredible ease. Stories, rhythms, and defiance crossed this narrow river in both directions. James Chambers was born in rural Jamaica. He rose from the sound systems of Kingston to…

  • WHEN “AFRICA” ISN’T AFRICAN ENOUGH

    Billboard Africa, Rolling Stone Africa, and the Question African Creators Can No Longer Avoid For months now, industry conversations across the continent have returned to the same concern.Artists mention it privately. Label managers hint at it during conferences. Cultural operators discuss it off the record.Everyone sees the same pattern, but few are willing to say…

  • BANGUI HOSTS LANDMARK IMF & WORLD BANK CAUCUS | WHAT’S NEXT?

    From July 30 to August 2, 2025, Bangui became the center of attention. This occurred for a few days. This attention came from Africa and even the world. For the first time, a Central African country hosted the African Caucus of the IMF and World Bank. This is the annual gathering. It brings together finance…

  • ROY AYERS | THE SUN HAS SET, BUT THE VIBES SHINE ON

    The sun has dawned on the next phase of Roy Ayers’ journey, as he ascends to join the celestial band of legends in the stars above. For decades, he gifted us warmth, groove, and soul—sonic sunshine that will never fade. His music was more than a collection of melodies; it was a movement, a mood,…

  • NEW YORK STATE SENATE HONORS BODDHI SATVA | A MILSTONE FOR AFRO HOUSE

    On February 26, 2025, the New York State Senate honored Boddhi Satva (Armani Di Kombot-Naguemon) with a Legislative Resolution. They recognized his contributions to music, culture, and entrepreneurship. This moment marks a shift in the global perception of Afro House, solidifying its growing influence in the music industry. But why does this recognition matter? How…

  • BODDHI SATVA, REDBUL & KAYSHA’S NA LELA | A VISUAL MASTERPIECE WITH AI

    Today at 6 PM (UTC +1), Lisoro Magazine proudly premieres the groundbreaking new video for Na Lela by the visionary Boddhi Satva, featuring the incredible talents of MC Redbul and Kaysha. 🌍✨ This AI-powered visual masterpiece pushes artistic boundaries while delivering a powerful message of resilience and triumph. Get ready to experience Afro-House like never…

  • ANCESTRAL SOUL INTERPRETATIONS | THE AFRO-HOUSE REVOLUTION

    In the realm of Afro-house music, few names resonate as powerfully as Boddhi Satva. Known for his groundbreaking “Ancestral Soul Interpretations” series, Satva has redefined the genre, merging deep house beats with rich, soulful African rhythms. His journey, spanning five influential mixtapes, tells a story of innovation, resilience, and a deep-rooted love for music that…

  • EL HADJ MAHAMANE ASKIA | CULTURAL RENAISSANCE IN THE SONGHAI EMPIRE

    KING ASKIA THE GREAT Early Life and Rise to Power Askia Muhammad I, later known as Askia the Great, was born Muhammad Ture. He rose to prominence after the death of Sunni Ali Ber, the previous ruler of the Songhai Empire. Sunni Ali Ber’s successor, Sunni Baru, faced opposition due to his refusal to convert…

  • MUSIC PREMIERE | DANDYLISBON THE KING OF LISBON AMAPIANO MOVEMENT

    Victor Varela, under his moniker Dandy Lisbon, not only stands as a paragon of modern dandyism but also significantly impacts the music scene in Portugal as a distinguished deejay, particularly within the Amapiano genre. His foray into Amapiano—a blend of deep house, jazz, and lounge music originating from South Africa—has been pivotal in introducing and…