All Hail the Queen: Mariama Ndure/ Rana/ Shasta Geaux Pop/ DJ Blitz/ NASHA

Black History Month Norway and Melahuset welcome you to All Hail the Queen with Mariama Ndure, Rana, Shasta Geaux Pop, DJ Blitz and NASHA on Saturday, October 26.

Doors open: 20.30

Concert starts at: 21.30

Where: Melahuset, Mariboes gate 8

Free entry!

With a unique expression inspired by everything from West African music, such as madinka and wolof traditions from Gambia, to soul, hip-hop, r&b, modern jazz and improvisation, Mariama Ndure has really made her mark on the Norwegian music scene. Having grown up in Norway with Gambian parents, Mariama Ndure makes no secret of the fact that having a background in two different cultures has also influenced her artistic work. On August 30, she released the single "Saraba (a tribute to my ancestors) which is the first taste from her debut album "Rituals" which will be released on October 18: Joel Ring on cello and Xander Crook on percussion.

Rana is an up-and-coming artist from Oslo. So far, she has been mostly involved in the r&b genre, but also plans to explore other music genres. One of her songs "Make Me Wanna" was featured in the Norwegian TV series "Blodsbrødre" which is shown on both TV2 Play and Netflix, and has also been recommended on NRK Urørt.

If Millie Jackson, Roxanne Shante, OutKast and Monty Python had a baby in the year 3030, they'd have Shasta Geaux Pop! A glamorous, uncensored and hilarious hip-hop icon who is simultaneously irreverent and uplifting, Shasta is the real deal with her gospel of laughter and free-flowing emcee style. Tackling uncomfortable topics with satire, infectious energy and sexy southern swagger, her homage to classic 80s/90s hip hop teleports the listener to new heights.

NASHA is a multidisciplinary artist and DJ from New Jersey. The Oslo-based DJ is a music lover who draws inspiration from the many cultures she is connected to; from Jersey club to electronica, jungle, dancehall and more. Anything is simply possible with her behind the decks.

DJ Blitz is an Oslo-based DJ known for her house and hip hop tracks. Inspired by West and South African music as well as hip hop, she will bless your ears with deep house, hip hop, trap, amapiano, afrobeats and more.

All Hail The Queen is a monthly concept on Melahuset that presents female hip hop and r&b artists in Norway.