ARMC 22 themes:

Women’s voices: amplifying them in the music business.

Building bridges: exchange between Africa and the world. Independent Africa: developing, understanding and creating new opportunities

RnB/hip-hop showcase. Tuesday at Hallmark House features:

Frenna (Netherlands), who has recently made waves with his solo projects breaking several streaming records on his releases; producer Spanker (Netherlands); singer-songwriter Rimon (Netherlands), known for her versatility, with fresh, mesmerising tracks; Ghanainborn Benny Hunna (Netherlands), who brings new perspectives to the experience of music; and Joya Mooi (Netherlands), who blends genres and stories with powerful lyrics and sweet melodies.

Electronic showcase: Wednesday at Hallmark House features:

Jamiie (Germany), a Berlin-based German/Nigerian producer aiming to cross borders in electronic music, seeking to connect her audience through her atmospheric sets; Blindsmyth (Germany), a freelance artist-producer-DJ who fosters voyages through soundscapes and experimental pop music; MoBlack (Italy), a prominent figure in the Afro House scene, who helped the genre gain prominence by laying foundations and pushing boundaries; South African produceer, songwriter, vocalist and DJ Thandi Draai, who has already been recognised locally and internationally; and MegaBlast (Austria), whose releases are felt throughout the electronic music scene.