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Soweto Kinch: ‘I’ve been reflecting on the meaning of the word apocalypse’
A person wearing all black and red trainers looking up and holding two saxophones
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Soweto Kinch: ‘I’ve been reflecting on the meaning of the word apocalypse’

An in-depth interview with Soweto Kinch as the jazz saxophonist and rapper talks about the past, present, and the Soundtrack to the Apocalypse.

Meltdown 2022: Sounds of Africa
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Meltdown 2022: Sounds of Africa

A look at the African artists of Grace Jones’ Meltdown; Angélique Kidjo, Kasai Allstars, Oumou Sangaré, Baaba Maal and Desire Marea.

Meltdown 2022: Sounds of South London
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Meltdown 2022: Sounds of South London

A look at six South London acts who all appeared at Grace Jones’ Meltdown; Skunk Anansie, Big Joanie, Dry Cleaning, Shingai, cktrl and Greentea Peng

‘It’s beautiful to have experienced the journey’: 10 years of Out-Spoken
Out-Spoken host poet Joelle Taylor
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‘It’s beautiful to have experienced the journey’: 10 years of Out-Spoken

Celebrating the first decade of Out-Spoken, one of London’s premiere poetry, spoken word and live music nights.

Heather Morris on The Tattooist of Auschwitz & Cilka’s Journey
Author Heather Morris wears all black; she is standing on a path between two white concrete walls
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Heather Morris on The Tattooist of Auschwitz & Cilka’s Journey

Heather Morris, bestselling author of The Tattooist of Auschwitz and Cilka’s Journey discusses how the books emerged from the story of Lale Sokolov.

Anthony Anaxagorou: poetry, performance & providing positive platforms
Poet Anthony Anaxagorou stands in the National Poetry Library at Southbank Centre
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Anthony Anaxagorou: poetry, performance & providing positive platforms

Poet Anthony Anaxagorou on his journey from Slam to spoken word, supporting Akala, publishing poetry and establishing the live night Out-Spoken.

Kurt Masur: the conductor who brought down a country
Kurt Masur conducts the London Philharmonic Orchestra on tour in Germany
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Kurt Masur: the conductor who brought down a country

The remarkable story of how Kurt Masur, Kapellmeister (conductor) of Leipzig’s Gewandhausorchester, helped bring about the end of East Germany.

John Grindrod: How to love the brutalist architecture of the Southbank Centre
A black and white photo of a building with layered concrete structures and sharp angles.
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John Grindrod: How to love the brutalist architecture of the Southbank Centre

The author of How To Love Brutalism discusses the brutalist architecture of our Queen Elizabeth Hall and Hayward Gallery.

Patrisse Cullors on Black Lives Matter, speaking out and Donald Trump
A woman wears a sleeveless collared shirt against a blurred, leafy background.
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Patrisse Cullors on Black Lives Matter, speaking out and Donald Trump

Activist and author Patrisse Cullors discusses making a stand, social media, founding Black Lives Matter and the presidency of Donald Trump.

Antonythasan Jesuthasan: from migrant to moviestar
Portrait of Antonythasan Jesusthasan
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Antonythasan Jesuthasan: from migrant to moviestar

The remarkable story of Antonythasan Jesuthasan and his journey from Tamil child soldier to acclaimed writer, to film star.