Watch the video for European Youth

This collaboration from two European capitals encompasses six languages, and an array of musical styles. Cross Culture presents European Youth:

This project was funded by the European Commission programme Youth in Action.

What the Madrileños got up to in London...

For the past two weeks, 8 young musicians and artists based in Madrid have been in London, working with young local artists to create a song looking at what it means to be a young person living in Europe. 

At Bollo Brook Youth Centre in Acton

The project was based at Bollo Brook Youth Centre in Acton- and we'd like to thank everyone there- especially Colin and all the young people who participated for making the Madrileños feel so welcome.

Recording in the studio

Watch this space for the music video produced by the London/Madrid collaboration...

New project for 2013: International Youth Exchange

8 young musicians from Madrid will be coming to London between 2-12 September 2013. We're inviting London-based young musicians and artists to come and collaborate with them and contribute to a song and accompanying video promoting European youth and diversity. The sessions will be held at Bollo Brook Youth Centre in Acton.

Music video: Kyroe

With a charismatic and unpredictable flow, rapper Kyroe uses his b-boy background to give an electric energy to his rapping. Kyroe's tribute to Kendrick Lamar's She Needs Me features Ryan Bassie (bass), Maddi Eme (guitar) and Wavy T (drums), giving the song a whole new acoustic spin. 

Watch the video filmed in Ealing and central London:

  

Kyroe's Youtube Channel and Soundcloud

Music video: Rish

Hailing from Southall, west London, Rish is a rapper with a playful, grime-influenced style. Ranging from sensitive to aggressive, Rish's lyrics paint a picture of life as a young man trying to make sense of the modern world and all its complications. 

His video for Hoodrap Freestyle features some of the biggest symbols of his hometown London:

Listen to other tracks at Rish's Youtube Channel

Music video: Vikz

Vikz is a rapper and producer from Southall, west London who participated in the Young Artists' Network. With passionate, concious lyrics and accomplished self-produced beats, Vikz is definately one to watch. 

Here is the video for his track Bop to the Beat, filmed in Ealing and central London at the Old Vic Tunnels. 

Check out more of Vikz' music on his Youtube Channel

Recording at Westside

Musicians Ryan Bassie, Maddi Eme and Wavy T with rapper Kyroe recorded a song at Westside studio. Here is how they got on: