Lagos Photo 2015: the Africa beyond iconographic stereotypes
In the Nigerian island of Lagos, 35 photographers capture the hidden face of the African continent and its peoples until 27 November.
Björk shares a video calling for action to save Iceland’s Highlands
Björk shares a video against the building of power plants in the unspoiled landscapes of Iceland’s Highlands.
Aguas de Oro. The documentary about a Peruvian woman standing alone against the giants of mining
A woman doesn’t want to leave her land in the Peruvian Andes despite pressure from those who want to expand one of the world’s largest gold mines, in the documentary Aguas de Oro.
Alaa Arsheed. Let me tell you my journey from Syria to Italy through the violin
Alaa Arsheed is a Syrian violinist who came to Italy to fulfill a dream: that of playing in Europe. His first album, Sham, is available on Soundcloud.
Astronaut Chris Hadfield recorded an album in space
Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield releases the first album ever to be recorded in space. And it includes a cover version of “Space Oddity” by David Bowie.
Why cultural blue helmets are necessary
Se ne parla dallo scorso agosto: creare dei Caschi blu della cultura per intervenire a salvare il patrimonio mondiale in caso di guerra. Ecco come dovrebbero essere costituiti e a cosa servirebbero
The playlist to appease animals
Rescue Animal MP3 Project donated a 30 hour long playlist to more than a thousand sanctuaries to help animals relax.
Witness the most unique sporting event of the year. It’s the 2015 World Indigenous Games in Brazil
50 tribes, 11 sports, 9 days. The city of Palmas hosts the first World Indigenous Games, an event that preserves it joy even in a country where its participants are second class citizens.
The European Union cuts subsidies to bullfighting
Il Parlamento europeo ha deciso di eliminare i fondi destinati agli allevamenti di tori per la corrida.
Israel, an Arabic song tops the charts
The Arabic song “Habib Galbi”, performed by three sisters of Yemeni background, climbs music charts in Israel.