From the sun gods of Lamu to the surfers of Rio, what ties all the stories in this issue together is mediation on Maji (water in Swahili). Together, let's explore the movements, myths and memories that draw us all to the shore.

Find heaven among the sand dunes of Mambrui with IAMISIGO

Inside the wonderfully wonky world of this Nairobi sound artist and researcher

Rafaela Pinah takes us to the edges of Rio de Janeiro to create a visual language steeped in beauty 

Inside the wonderfully wonky world of this Nairobi sound artist and researcher

This digital issue of Nataal magazine is dedicated to dance and considers how the body in movement can be a tool for self-expression, for political statement, or simply pure enjoyment.

NICHOLAS HUCHARD

Find heaven among the sand dunes of Mambrui with IAMISIGO

ARMANDO CABRAL

Inside the wonderfully wonky world of this Nairobi sound artist and researcher

SKATEPAL

Rafaela Pinah takes us to the edges of Rio de Janeiro to create a visual language steeped in beauty 

THE BODY IS BEAUTIFUL

Inside the wonderfully wonky world of this Nairobi sound artist and researcher

This digital issue of Nataal magazine is dedicated to dance and considers how the body in movement can be a tool for self-expression, for political statement, or simply pure enjoyment.

NICHOLAS HUCHARD

Find heaven among the sand dunes of Mambrui with IAMISIGO

ARMANDO CABRAL

Inside the wonderfully wonky world of this Nairobi sound artist and researcher

SKATEPAL

Rafaela Pinah takes us to the edges of Rio de Janeiro to create a visual language steeped in beauty 

THE BODY IS BEAUTIFUL

Inside the wonderfully wonky world of this Nairobi sound artist and researcher

This digital issue of Nataal magazine is dedicated to dance and considers how the body in movement can be a tool for self-expression, for political statement, or simply pure enjoyment.

NICHOLAS HUCHARD

Find heaven among the sand dunes of Mambrui with IAMISIGO

ARMANDO CABRAL

Inside the wonderfully wonky world of this Nairobi sound artist and researcher

SKATEPAL

Rafaela Pinah takes us to the edges of Rio de Janeiro to create a visual language steeped in beauty 

THE BODY IS BEAUTIFUL

Inside the wonderfully wonky world of this Nairobi sound artist and researcher