RBMA Berlin 2018

Lectures, photos and story highlights from the 20th edition of the Red Bull Music Academy

Carola Stoiber, “Mad” Mike Banks and Dimitri Hegemann → Discussing the Berlin-Detroit axis with three of its key playersLarry Gold → Philadelphia’s venerated string arranger talks Kanye West, Timbaland and the Philly SoundStudio Science: Brian Jackson on Songwriting and ComposingPan Daijing → The forward-thinking experimental artist discusses her relationship with sound and performanceAmadou & Mariam → One of West Africa’s greatest musical duos discuss living with blindness and inspiring listeners around the worldKara-Lis Coverdale → Blurring the lines between electronic and acoustic music with the Canadian composerReinhold Heil → Blockbuster film scores and one-hit wonders with the multifaceted German producerStudio Science: Marie Davidson on Live PerformancePlanningtorock → Queering sonics with the Berlin-based subverterKevin Saunderson → Techno history, remix theory and pop breakthroughs with a Detroit godfatherDixon and Gerd Janson → The business of DJing with two pillars of German dance musicKitschKrieg → Step into the stark and stripped-back world of the prolific German production trioTitica → The queen of kuduro discusses the boundary-breaking power of her musicObjekt → A DJ and producer dedicated to the intricacies of sound design and emotionsPeter Brötzmann → Fitting and fighting with the German free jazz legendPusha T → The unmistakable rapper talks Clipse, competition and building G.O.O.D MusicDamo Suzuki → The free-spirited vocalist talks about the power of instant composition, good energy, and spiritualityPhoto Highlights from Term Two of RBMA Berlin 2018