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France 24
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Olivia SALAZAR-WINSPEAR

From Kigali to the world: Kaya Byinshii's regenerative sound

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Her first record, "Nyabyinshi", called for self-love. Now, Rwandan singer-songwriter Kaya Byinshii is examining growth and regeneration on her first studio album, "Ukwiyuburura". Like a snake shedding its skin, Kaya tells us about her artistic evolution, from incorporating traditional Rwandan instruments into her practice to finding inspiration in a mythical queen.

We also hear from French rapper Khondo, as his musical odyssey "Higher than the Eiffel Tower" takes us from Benin to Paris, through the eyes of a young African migrant.

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