Category: Arts & Culture Interviews
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Wars are not an easy subject to portray through the medium of theatre; being unable to rely on some of the visual identifiers that audiences associate with the topic can prove to limit. However, in ‘Under The Kunde Tree,’ the underexplored history of the Cameroonian Independence War is dynamically tackled by merging the personal and…
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In November 2021, Sundown Kiki took over The Young Vic with a show that merged ballroom culture with theatre in its celebration of queer South London. Working with an all LGBTQ+ cast of Black and global majority talent, it originated as part of the Participation youth programme run by Taking Part – the theatre’s Creative Engagement department, but after…
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Spiderman Across the Spider-verse is the latest Marvel release based on a Puerto Rican, African American teenager Miles Morales, and his adolescent struggle to juggle school and his Spiderman duties. The film is a sequel to Spiderman Into the Spider-verse, where we see a slightly younger Miles Morales united with a team of other Spidermen…
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![A QUICK TING WITH TSKENYA-SARAH FRAZER [@tskenya]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/BBB-cover-1140x850.jpg)
Giving an education where it’s needed, Tskenya-Sarah Frazer is the most recent author in the series to debut her ‘Quick Ting On‘ Black Business. The groundbreaking non-fiction book series created by publisher Magdalene Abraha in 2020 is the start of something great. Focused on covering topics specifically aimed at the Black British community, the A Quick Ting On series…
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![Halle Bailey’s [@hallebailey] performance in the Little Mermaid is nothing short of perfection](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Screenshot-2023-05-25-at-16.41.38-1140x850.png)
Famously known for her iconic rise in music with her sister, Halle Bailey has remarkably risen as a lead actress to watch this year with her performance as Ariel in Disney’s The Little Mermaid. Despite the racist slander and online back-and-forth regarding Disney’s progressive casting of a black lead for the white fictional character, all…
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![India Bharadwaj’s [@indiaofalltrades] Photos Bring Culture and Emotion to the Forefront](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/IB2-1140x850.jpg)
India Bharadwaj is a 25-year-old photographer who bridges East and West in her work. Her portfolio seamlessly oscillates between women in lehengas and campaigns for multinational companies. GUAP sat down with India to explore how her culture strengthened her creativity and career. GUAP: What motivates your creative eye? India: I’ve always had one foot in India and…
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![Coco Jones [@cocojones] is reviving Hilary Banks](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Screenshot-2023-05-10-at-13.46.17-1140x850.png)
The Bel-Air spin-off has revived many of the characters we used to see on our screens. The show managed to capture a blend of nostalgia with modernity – although the characters are the same, their challenges and quirks aren’t. In celebration of this new season, we spoke with Coco Jones to discuss what to expect…
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![Raf Saperra Is Here To Shift Culture [@rafsaperra]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/ACE-0Q7A6321-1140x850.jpg)
Seamlessly fusing cultures and sounds, Raf Saperra’s debut mixtape, Ruff Around The Edges, is gaining acclaim globally. GUAP sits with the artist to dig deeper into his creative process and journey. GUAP: There’s a lot out there about your musical journey. But, it’s a lesser-known fact that you’re a director of music videos, such as that of the late…
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Playwright Mojisola Adebayo has showcased groundbreaking theatre globally for decades. In her latest work, she takes over the ICA ahead of a national tour: STARS is a new play exploring pleasure, all performed by actress Debra Michaels alongside DJ Bradley Charles. Over the ninety minutes show, the audience follows Mrs, an old lady going into outer space in search of her orgasm.…
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What comes to mind when you think of a football fan? Probably not someone like Sterling Rose Kelly, a young, genderfluid, anarchic artist and post-punk bassist. Sterling is taking centre stage in the new Converse X Liverpool FC (LFC) partnership which celebrates the rich creativity and diversity of football fans; a new generation who express…
