By James Legende 
Lokua Kanza on Talk with Licence:
A Voice of the World, Rooted and Universal
The latest episode of Talk with Licence, produced by Licence Magazine, offers a rare, intimate, and deeply human moment. This special guest episode features Lokua Kanza, a major artist and iconic figure of contemporary African music, who shares in an exclusive interview his journey, inspirations, and continuous artistic quest. A profound and radiant conversation much like his music.
A Voice That Crosses Borders and Touches Souls
For more than three decades, Lokua Kanza has embodied musical elegance and spirituality. A singer, composer, multi-instrumentalist, and arranger, he has established himself as one of the most respected African artists on the international stage. His music, blending folk, jazz, and African traditional rhythms, transcends genres to reach the essence: emotion.
In this episode of Talk with Licence, Lokua speaks candidly. He reflects on a childhood shaped by multiple cultures, his relationship with memory, silence, and the language of music. He also recounts his early struggles, the doubts he had to overcome, and the artistic choices that were sometimes misunderstood but always true to himself.
> “I’ve learned that it’s not force that moves people, but accuracy. What’s said with the heart.” Lokua Kanza
Music as a Bridge Between Worlds
Now based between Paris, Kinshasa, and other cultural capitals of the world, Lokua Kanza represents a generation of artists who reject narrow definitions. At the crossroads of continents and influences, his voice has become the message of a world in dialogue.
In the interview, he shares his vision of a dynamic Africa driven by creativity, authenticity, and the spirit of transmission. For him, culture is not only a heritage to preserve, but a living language to reinvent.
He also speaks about his collaborations with international artists like Youssou N’Dour, Richard Bona, Gaël Faye, and Lauryn Hill, and how each encounter expanded his artistic expression. Without ever losing himself, Lokua Kanza explores, learns, and weaves new musical landscapes.
A Rare Voice in an Exceptional Podcast
Talk with Licence
directed by LorenzoIsaac (Editorial Director), with JenniferDimonekene as Editorial Supervisor and MasterJames as Production Director has established itself as a truly international cultural conversation space. It gives voice to those shaping tomorrow’s world, blending artistic, entrepreneurial, intellectual, and visionary perspectives.
With Lokua Kanza, Talk with Licence offers a suspended moment a sincere and fluid exchange, full of silences as eloquent as words. It is a reminder that artists, beyond their work, carry messages of balance, meaning, and universality.
> “Beauty is when music becomes a prayer.” Lokua Kanza
A Must-Listen Episode
The episode featuring Lokua Kanza is now available on Spotify.
A powerful moment for music lovers, curious minds, and anyone who still believes in the soft power of words and melody.
Listen, share, and let yourself be inspired:
Talk with Licence – Special Lokua Kanza Episode
Available now on Spotify and soon on other platforms.
Interview available on :
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