‘On the other side of pain there can be renewal’: Ezra Collective’s Femi Koleoso on reasons to hold on to hope
The bandleader, drummer, DJ and broadcaster is guest-editing this week’s Saturday magazine Culture features. In his editor’s letter, he shares why he’s optimistic for the future. Plus: his bandmates offer their cultural picks
TL;DR
- Femi Koleoso, a musician from north London and guest editor, shares his optimism for the future.
- He believes hope is crucial, defining it as the belief in renewal after pain and joy after mourning.
- Koleoso sees hope articulated in music born from hardship, citing Fela Kuti, grime music, and calypso as examples.
- He and his bandmates, Ezra Collective, share their cultural picks, including films, albums, and live music.
- Their recommendations reflect personal experiences and resonate with themes of cultural depth and artistic journey.