The acclaimed desert blues ensemble Tinariwen, celebrated globally from Saharan wedding ceremonies to Grammy stages, now finds itself living in exile due to escalating violence. Since their formation in 1979, the Tuareg guitar band has maintained a nomadic existence, with bases across Mali, Lib
The Booker-shortlisted author, Daisy Johnson, reflects on her significant literary experiences, from a powerful teenage encounter with Keri Hulme’s 'The Bone People' and the thrill derived from Peter Høeg’s 'Miss Smilla’s Sense of Snow,' to her conscious efforts to steer clear of Dr. Seuss’s 'T
Amy Wang's debut film, Slanted, dives into a provocative body horror concept: a mysterious procedure that allows people of color to become white. This premise is deeply rooted in Wang's personal struggles as an Asian Australian immigrant teen in America. Wang, who moved to the U.S. in 2015,
In a period dedicated to national literacy, educators are observing a significant shift: schools are successfully fostering a vibrant culture of enthusiasm for reading. Through creative strategies such as themed dress-up days, interactive story times, and dynamic book clubs, institutions are wo
Alexandra Căpitănescu’s track, "Choke Me," a contender for Romania’s Eurovision entry, has ignited a strong backlash and calls for its removal. Campaigners have labelled the song’s lyrics as "dangerous" and "reckless," arguing that they appear to glamorize sexual strangulation—a highly perilous
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The Booker-shortlisted author, Daisy Johnson, reflects on her significant literary experiences, from a powerful teenage encounter with Keri Hulme’s 'The Bone People' and the thrill derived from Peter Høeg’s 'Miss Smilla’s Sense of Snow,' to her conscious efforts to steer clear of Dr. Seuss’s 'T
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