Silent Cinema Galway: Bringing the Splendour of Early Films to Modern Times
An interview with Adam Scheffler, founder of Silent Cinema Galway, celebrating silent cinema through film screenings. live music and special events.
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Moving Towards Vanishing: An Interview with Poet-Photographer Lucien Zell
The multifaceted artist talks about his current photographic exhibition, which runs in Bratislava from February 18th to March 15th, 2025.
Ireland’s Top Music Festivals in 2025
Irish Music Festivals in 2025: An Overview Welcome to the ultimate guide for Ireland’s Top Music Festivals in 2025! You’ll discover that the Irish music scene this year is bursting with energy and variety. You can experience all sorts of…
Zamrock: An Introduction to Zambia’s 1970s Psychedelic Rock Revolution
The Emergence of Zamrock: A Post-Colonial Sound Zambia achieved independence from British colonial rule on October 24, 1964, marking a significant turning point in the nation’s history. Buoyed by its newfound sovereignty, Zambia took control of its lucrative copper and…
Dublin Pottery Making: Dublin’s best new pottery studio
Dublin and Pottery While Dubliners do love spending time in the pubs and clubs of the city, a different kind of creative energy is taking hold: pottery is experiencing a vibrant resurgence. Gracing the city in November 2024, the newly…
Cumbia: An Introduction to the Infectious Beat of Latin America
The Origins of Cumbia: From Ritual to Revelry Cumbia is a percussion-heavy Latin American musical genre blending African, Indigenous and Spanish influences, symbolizing centuries of cultural exchange and resilience in the region. Originating in the Afro-Caribbean coastal communities of Colombia…
5 BEST PLACES TO GET A PIZZA SLICE IN DUBLIN
Pizza: a dish beloved by all. No matter the diet, a perfect cheesy slab of dough is needed every once in a while. Here’s your guide for a killer slice in Dublin. Here are the top 5 best spots in…
City Pop: An Introduction to the Soundtrack of Japan’s 1980s Urban Life
The Rise of City Pop: Japan’s Economic Boom and a New Musical Landscape The origins of City Pop trace back to the transformative 1970s in Japan, a period marked by profound change and renewal. Following the devastation of World War…
Anatolian Rock: An Introduction to Turkey’s Psychedelic Music Scene
The Roots and Rise of Anatolian Rock: A Fusion of East and West Anatolian Rock offers a captivating fusion of traditional Turkish folk music and Western rock elements, reflecting Turkey’s unique position as a cultural crossroads between Europe and Asia. Emerging…