Some Caribbean podcasts to tune into on International Podcast DayRegional podcasts cover every conceivable topic: business, culture, climate change, and moreWritten by Emma Lewis30 September 2024
Russia’s hybrid book censorship and propagandistic agendaCensorship is unconstitutional, but it is not needed if self-censorship takes its placeWritten by Russia Post30 September 2024
Iran’s new president must address repression of artists, dissidents at UN AssemblyRepressive measures continue to be used against political prisoners after they are releasedWritten by Guest Contributor27 September 2024
Trinidad & Tobago renames its premier performance auditorium after trailblazing pianist Winifred AtwellInternationally, she was a household name, but Atwell was less well known in her own countryWritten by Janine Mendes-Franco27 September 2024
A controversial dancehall star appears on a political stage: Why are some Jamaicans concerned?The cult of personality has been playing into Jamaican politics for a long time Written by Emma Lewis22 September 2024
Women’s plight in the Sahel: A central issue in Djaïli Amadou Amal’s worksThe book world’s weak infrastructure is Sub-Saharan literature’s biggest setback Written by Jean SovonTranslated by Laura21 September 2024
Iranian artist Homa Ebrahimpour discusses censorship, sculpture, and defying boundariesHer art 'is part of an underground or alternative art scene in Iran, where many artists continue to create despite restrictions'Written by Omid Memarian21 September 2024
‘Truth deserves to be seen’: Artists decry film censorship in the PhilippinesThe filmmakers asserted there is nothing subversive in the filmsWritten by Mong Palatino19 September 2024
‘The Goat Life’: The film that angered the SaudisA harrowing tale of survival and the dark side of migrant labor in the Gulf.Written by Raseef2215 September 2024
Australian Ghost Nets Art: Indigenous people turning trash into treasureCreating artworks from abandoned, lost and discarded fishing gear to highlight effects of ocean pollutionWritten by Kevin Rennie15 September 2024
Regional Award honoring Milan Mladenović highlights creativity of young rock bands from former Yugoslavia Milan Mladenović was legendary Serbian and Yugoslav alternative rock musician, poet and antiwar movement activistWritten by Global Voices Central & Eastern Europe14 September 2024
Why aren't Caribbean artists better funded?'The continued impact of the colonial project [means] it's very difficult for artists to get support'Written by Janine Mendes-Franco14 September 2024
Does ‘Black Myth: Wukong’ conquer the game world with its free spirit or China’s soft power?The birth of China’s first-ever AAA game despite policy restriction on the gaming sectorWritten by Oiwan Lam14 September 2024
Bridging biology and art: An interview with Nigerian artist Samuel Ubong‘Art is life and biology is the study of life’Written by Pamela Ephraim13 September 2024
Shaping Nepal's reading culture: An interview with Saguna Shah, founder of bOOkahOlicsNurturing a literary community in NepalWritten by Sangita Swechcha8 September 2024
Making documentaries for select audiences: Interview with Nepali filmmaker Rajan KathetTo have a documentary broadcast on Nepali TV, filmmakers often need to buy airtimeWritten by Filip Noubel7 September 2024
Roy Cape, whose music provided the beat of Trinidad & Tobago Carnival, dies leaving a precious legacy'His influence extended far beyond the stage'Written by Janine Mendes-Franco6 September 2024
Jamaican Safiya Sinclair, author of ‘How to Say Babylon,’ reflects on her journey'If I can make Jamaica proud, I’m always happy'Written by Candice Stewart5 September 2024
Cairns fair showcases northern Queensland Indigenous art with styleCairns Indigenous Art Fair celebrates its 15th anniversary with a diverse range of artworksWritten by Kevin Rennie2 September 2024