Music Industry Insights Worldwide: Shaping Equality & Diversity in Music & Entertainment
Harmonizing Voices: Global Perspectives on Equality & Diversity in the Music and Entertainment Industries with Saskhia Menendez & Special Guests
Hosted by Saskhia Menendez, award-winning advocate and music industry leader, Music Industry Insights Worldwide dives deep into the evolving world of equality and diversity in the music and entertainment industries. Through candid conversations with special guests, including trailblazing artists, producers, and industry experts, this podcast explores the stories, struggles, and successes of those dedicated to creating a more inclusive and equitable industry.
Whether you're an artist, industry professional, or music enthusiast, you’ll gain unique insights into the challenges faced by marginalized communities and how we can build a future of opportunity and representation.
Alongside the podcast, Saskhia is set to release her interactive educational book (available soon), offering valuable tools, resources, and strategies to empower the next generation of artists and industry professionals. She’s also a passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion, with recognition from the Global Diversity & Inclusion Honors and a Trans Charter to help support marginalized voices in music.
Join us in reshaping the global music scene, one voice at a time.
Music is a universal language that transcends boundaries, connects cultures, and touches our deepest emotions. It has the power to change lives, challenge norms, and inspire social change. However, as we celebrate the incredible diversity of voices and talents within the music industry, it's essential to acknowledge that the path to equality, diversity, and inclusion has not always been harmonious.
In this podcast, we aim to spotlight the stories, struggles, and successes of those working tirelessly to make the music industry a more inclusive and equitable space for all. We will delve into the experiences of artists, producers, managers, and industry professionals who are breaking barriers, pushing boundaries, and reshaping the landscape of the music world.
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So, whether you're a music enthusiast, an industry insider, or someone looking to be inspired, "Harmonizing Voices" is your guide to the evolving and ever-inspiring world of music industry equality, diversity, and inclusion.
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Music Industry Insights Worldwide: Shaping Equality & Diversity in Music & Entertainment
Don Dada -South African Reggae & Hip-Hop Artist on Music, Mandela & African Culture
Menelik Nesta Gibbons aka Don Dada is a multi-Platinum Reggae-Hip Hop artist and Voting Member of the Recording Academy®, the esteemed organization behind the GRAMMY Awards®. Based in Johannesburg, South Africa, Don Dada is recognized for breaking boundaries between reggae, hip-hop, and African consciousness, using music as both art and activism.
Accolades include:
- First South African signed to Bob Marley’s Tuff Gong International Distribution
- Commissioned by MTN & Content Connect Africa to create the official 2017 Mandela Birthday Song
- Invited to perform at the prestigious Bob Marley Annual Commemoration Stage in 2019
- His album Alkebulan was declared an important part of Black History by the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC)
- Featured for his induction into the Recording Academy as a cultural ambassador
Beyond music, Don Dada actively contributes to the African Millennium Goals, working with the Johannesburg Moral Regeneration Movement, engaging with schools, addressing social ills, and empowering youth to pursue higher academic and moral excellence.
✨ Episode Description
In this powerful episode of Music Industry Insights Worldwide, we sit down with Don Dada – Menelik Nesta Gibbons, South Africa’s reggae-hip hop pioneer and international cultural voice. From Johannesburg to the global stage, Don Dada’s journey reflects resilience, artistry, and a mission to uplift communities.
We discuss:
- His double album The Heart & The Mind – balancing emotion and reason in art
- How reggae and hip-hop connect Africa to the world
- Performing tributes to Nelson Mandela and Bob Marley’s legacy
- His current project Forward We Continue and what it means for Africa’s music scene
- Why music, activism, and community empowerment cannot be separated
