Issue Two of Seen includes features on AFRODEUTSCHE, photography from Alina Akbar and writing from Dhruva Balram, Stephanie Ewurama (aka SCAPA), Jad Ghazali and Dr Zakiya McKenzie.

Inside, you’ll find stories on a project linking Mancunian and Palestinian artists, the ethics of sampling, and a reggae orchestra led by a visually impaired Jamaican musician. Longreads include a review of a Ghanaian festival, a think-piece on solidarity and protest sounds in South Asia and the diaspora, and an exploration of social media platforms shaping beauty standards. A review of our WOMEX 2024 panel is also featured.