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Cuban musician Pablo Milanés dies at the age of 79

One of the founding members of the Nueva Trova genre, Milanés was upheld as a cultural ambassador for Fidel Castro's revolution.

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Saudi’s diverse cultural calendar is full of surprises

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From nomads and flower men to pop-rock bands and techno DJs, all walks of life are shaping the cultural scene in the Kingdom

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What is Germany's Kulturpass?

The government is aiming to get young people out of their stay-at-home pandemic habits.

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Canadian campaign on domestic violence triumphs at the Care Awards

The Care Awards celebrate the most creative advertising campaigns in the field of social care and enviroment.

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A passion for independent film: Rami Yasin

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In this episode of Meet the Locals, we meet Rami Yasin, a filmmaker and the founder of Breakout Films

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Climate activists glue themselves to works by Spanish master Goya

Two climate activists have glued themselves to the frames of two famous paintings in Madrid's Prado Museum.

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Climate activists throw soup at Van Gogh painting in Rome

A painting by the Dutch master Vincent van Gogh on exhibition in Rome is the latest masterpiece targeted by climate activists

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From attorney to Turner? Angolan artist Guilherme Mampuya

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A world away from the day job as a legal advisor he quit two decades ago, artist Guilherme Mampuya, splashes a riot of colours on the canvas in his studio. Combining African and Angolan motifs with those from the giants who inspired him, like Picasso, Dali, and Dubuffet.

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Evgeny Afineevsky's new documentary shows horrors of Ukraine war

Oscar-nominated director, Evgeny Afineevsky, is now putting a spotlight on a historic moment for Ukraine – Russia’s full-scale invasion.

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French author wins coveted Prix Goncourt for intimate book

French author Brigitte Giraud wins France's top literary prize for her novel "Vivre Vite," which dives into her personal tragedy.

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A Living Culture: Culture Summit Abu Dhabi 2022

In this next episode of Cult, we head over to the United Arab Emirates’ capital and the latest edition of Culture Summit Abu Dhabi. After 2 years online, the international event is back in person, gathering cultural thought leaders from around the world to debate this year’s theme - A Living Culture

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Going to Nashville? Here’s everything you need to see.

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If you’re looking to broaden your mind and fill your soul ‘Music City’ has plenty to offer.

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A cinematic love letter to "barefoot diva" Cesária Évora

A faithful portrait of the most famous voice in Cape Verde: on stage and off.

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UN tracking Ukraine's cultural damage with satellite imagery

Since the beginning of Russia's invasion on February 24, damage to 207 cultural sites in Ukraine has been verified.

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No TikTok: Sacred sites in Nepal start to ban the video-sharing app

Sacred sites in Nepal have started to ban TikTok as the social media app gains popularity in the country.

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Matisse's "The Red Studio" takes pride of place in Denmark display

For the first time in more than a century, many of the paintings and sculptures in Henri Matisse’s 'The Red Studio' have been brought together for a new exhibition.

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Shock and nostalgia: Here’s what travellers will be chasing in 2023

New research has revealed the top travel trends for 2023 - and it’s ‘good news’ for the industry, says Booking.com.

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Transcending disability through dancing

Gladys does not go beyond her disability, she dances with it, her wheelchair becoming an integral part of the creation.

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Fruitful artistic collaboration in France-Portugal Cross Season

Creative artists from two closely linked nations collaborate to produce plays, works of art, and cinema projects as part of the France-Portugal 2022 Season initiative.

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Singer Joyce Sims dies aged 63

The singer had a career which spanned decades and had multiple top chart hits on both sides of the Atlantic.