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?UESTIONS: Christian Sands

Jazz pianist, Christian Sands. With pure grace, passion and skill, Christian creates a sound that is timeless, modern and full of warmth. Expression is draped through each note, providing a true space to stop, listen and breathe.


'Be Water' is his latest creative offering, the album takes its title from the philosophy of martial arts master, Bruce Lee. Like the formidable power of water, Christian Sands has created a tranquil and hypnotic album. Unbound by form or structure, his musical composition and performance flows like water.

Who are the most significant influences on your musical life and career?

It starts with my family. My parents and my younger brother have always been supporters and advocates on creativity and expressing yourself in any way you can. Then it moves to the mentors and teachers I’ve had along the way but I truly think, most importantly, it’s the fans. They keep you honest.

How important is the message in the music? The message in my music really depends on the listener. I want to evoke thought and feeling, taking you on multiple journeys because life is that if you let it be. I believe the more honest communication you have with yourself, the better individual you can be, and the better you can spread positivity through the world.

What is your process to creating music? It comes when it wants to [laugh]. When I create, the inspiration can spark from anything, a conversation I’ve had, a sound I’ve heard, I film I’ve watched. Especially in the time of 2020, there’s a lot to reflect on and document.

What is your life philosophy?  

My philosophy is to be open. There are certain things in life that you can control and certain things that you cannot plan. Be prepared either way as best you can, as honestly as you can and the universe will take care of the rest.



C*LTURE: Linton Kwesi Johnson


Pioneering dub poet and author, Linton Kwesi Johnson used the power of spoken word to highlight police corruption, racism and inequality in British society. Born in 1952 in Jamaica, Linton moved to London in 1963 at a time of racial tensions.


Linton went on to read Sociology at Goldsmiths College, University of London. He joined the Black Panther movement in 1970, organising a poetry workshop and working with Rasta Love, a group of poets and percussionists.


Linton Kwesi Johnson's dub poetry called for an uprising and freedom for people living under the injustices. His haunting chants over a rhythmic baseline reflected the pain and suffering of the people. Linton has influenced a generation of poets, hip-hop artists and political activists. He became the second living poet, and the only black poet, to be published in the Penguin Classics series.


Residing in South London, Linton Kwesi Johnson's poetry for cultural expression and social change still resonates today.



?UESTIONS: Goldi Gold

Expressive, bold and powerful. Artist Goldi Gold uses his creativity as a foundation of unity. Thought provoking, his art is an honest expression of Black culture, with a nod to Hip Hop. A visual illustrator, Goldi Gold has an amour of art, including a clothing line, CDs and more.


A true creative with a real sincerity for what he does. Check, check, check him out!

What does your art represent?

My mission with my art is often to create a relatable reality, as close as possible without getting extremely complex to lose the viewer. To feed them more then enough information with the visuals that they won't feel uncomfortable to ask questions and learn from the experience. Overall, I try to rep for the people and culture.


Who are your major influences?

Honestly I can name a bunch of famous very well know people, but my crew/brothers influences me the most. Off top, Flux, Mr. Soul, Miya, Shah Wonders and Kermin Middleton. Their dedication to their art is alien like. I feed off it to be a better artist constantly.


Then you have talented people like Ash Nash, a thinker. I love the way she thinks which adds to the thought process to be better. Also my humble but very passionate artist peers Lex Boogie, Will Feagins, Keef Cross. All just dedicated in their craft in their own way to influence me heavily.

If your artwork were music, what would it sound like?

It would have to be a dope beat with a change up in the middle. It's the best unexpected 2 for 1 deal you can get when listening to music. That's usually my thought or approach when creating art for the massive. Have them thinking I'm gonna have something one way but give them something different for the win..hopefully. hahaha




What is your vision?

I don't really know, sometimes I stay with a game plan but it's tough to have a vision when you still figuring things out with self. That's why my alone time is very important to me, it helps me figure out what I already know.


I soak everything up day by day, so I won't miss that moment of reflection to projection.  



All images by and courtesy of Goldi Gold

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