Hope smells like dance sweat and fabric softener
“It’s all about the rhythm and the love.” Sweden-based musician and spoken word artist Joshua Idehen guarantees both packed dance floors and plenty to think about. Standing on stage like a beacon of hope, he banishes life’s mundane setbacks with infectious optimism. This previously led to a successful collaboration with Alabaster DePlume. The viral track Mum Does The Washing perfectly captures Idehen’s socially critical perspective on everyday life. He throws rhythmic lyrics and razor-sharp beats into the spin cycle, then hangs an uncompromising message out to dry.
The seemingly simple metaphor of a mother doing the laundry offers surprisingly insightful reflections on political movements. Big loads or small loads, it all comes down to the love your mum puts into it. With tireless energy, the charismatic musician draws the audience into a collective dance-therapy session that would leave even Sigmund Freud sprawled out on the couch – to rest, that is.
