In Senegal’s thriving hip-hop scene, this beatmaker insists women have a seat at the table

Aminata Thiam is one of Senegal’s few female beatmakers. Known by her stage name Myamy, she teaches women how to make beats, a type of music production that originated in the U.S. hip-hop scene and that has gained popularity in Senegal thanks to the proliferation of beatmaking computer software. Those who have been a part of Senegal’s hip-hop scene since its inception say though hip-hop culture in general has become more accessible, there are still barriers for women. Read more: https://bit.ly/4dLtFXq

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