Two new artists booked to the this year’s first Clandestino Festival: one a hip hop project from Gothenburg, noted for its harsh social criticism and protest (and for a controversial video directed at politicians in their home town). The second a Swedish-Guatemalan explorer in the fields of electrified cumbia, balkan beat and swing grooves. Are you ready for this year’s most visionary dance party?

Maktskiftet
Five rapper from Gothenburg’s suburbs who recieved strong reactions for their video “Tro, Hopp & Utanförskap”. One politician called it an attack on democracy and suggested they should make a video showing young people who vote instead of storming the Gothenburg City Hall. Maktskiftet is about those who have tried, pursued an education, been good. Who were born in Sweden and speak Swedish, pay Swedish taxes, vote in Swedish elections but still are told that they should go home. The change in leadership is in a sense an expression of despair and lost illusions, but it is also a call to wake up and smell the coffee. | Video | Read more

Understanding a video: In addition to their live performance at Clandestino Festival 4 May, Maktskiftet will also participate in Aktivistsalongen (“The Activist Lounge”), which takes place the same day at 13-19, also at Stora Teatern in Göteborg. A mini-marathon will be held where not only the band themselves but also politicians, scholars and others have the opportunity to discuss the much talked about video for “Tro, Hopp & Utanförskap.” | Aktivistsalongen

DJ Masaya
He moves up a cocktail consisting of transatlantic tones mixed with electronic beats. Swing, Balkan and cumbia rhythms are his specialties, mixed with house, breakbeats and so little reggae … a global party full knökat with beats and energy – the perfect combination for the eclectic, international dance festival that is Clandestino Festival May 4 | Listen | Read more