Tag: culture
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Ireland is changing. A severe housing crisis in the capital and rising rental prices across the country has led to it having one of the highest numbers of young people still living at home in the EU. Combined with an unreliable job market, this has meant that almost 1 in 10 young people in the…
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As part of the British Library’s hugely successful ongoing exhibition, Beyond The Bassline, Eddie Kadi curated a panel of exciting names in African music to discuss the towering Afrobeats genre in Black British music. Along with Remi Burgz, DJ Abass, Taponeswa Mavunga, Moko and Dbanj, Eddie explored the genre’s journey from Africa to the UK. I sat…
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London-born cultural curator and global phenomenon Boiler Room is back this year with their World Tour. In the 2024 iteration of Boiler Room World Tour, their focus is on championing ‘trailblazing and bubbling’ music communities across 25 cities, platforming local emerging creatives, Boiler Room alumni and other respected personalities in the scene. The music platform…
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Retaining a 100% Rotten Tomato score and being reviewed all over social media and the news, it’s safe to say that Netflix’s Supacell has been a hit with a range of viewers. Personally, I was able to get through it in a single day – I couldn’t help but binge the entire series and before…
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DLT The Recipe…Where do I even begin? What an absolutely fantastic, and incredible, and wonderful, and amazing day – Wow! I could end my article here and those that went would know EXACTLY why those words would be enough. On the 6th of July, the team behind Days Like This Brunch blessed us with such…
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Filmmaker Akwasi Poku presents a powerful and thought-provoking short film ‘The Therapist’ a poignant exploration of black men’s mental health and the often-overlooked role that barbershops play in providing a space for restoration and healing. ‘The Therapist’ takes viewers on a compelling journey into the lives of black men as they navigate the complexities of…
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![Re Up: The latest new music that you need on your playlists featuring [@Ayanna], [@FireboyDML], [@TemsBaby], [@RugerOfficial], [@MyNameIsFrex] & more!](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/photo-output-2-1140x850.jpg)
Here are the tracks we’re really into this week-tap in! Aby Coulibaly – Big Pharma (Withdrawal) Aby Coulibaly has returned with her soulful, new single ‘Big Pharma (Withdrawal). Aby’s vocals shine on the stripped-back instrumental. AshZone – me & you AshZone’s latest offering ‘Me & You’ is an upbeat Garage/Dubstep single. The catchy single will…
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If you’ve heard it once, you’ve heard it every day for the past two years. ‘Community’ is the word naturally driving post-COVID sentiment towards collective engagement, cultural fusions, and the inescapable “We outside” movement of a generation bent on proving they are, indeed, outside. From corporate giants to the intimate corners of our lives, the…
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![Art & Men’s Mental Health unveiled in Xavier Leopold’s first sculpture [@byxaviart]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/www.imago2_.com-41318-1140x850.jpg)
In light of Men’s Mental Health Month, Xavier Leopold presents his first sculpture piece ‘Like a Phoenix Turned To Stone’, which conceptualises his past experiences with mental health and his feelings surrounding almost losing his inner flame. With a strong message about men’s mental health and the personal struggles he faced, Leopold’s passion for art blossomed…
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![Re Up: The hottest new releases that you need this weekend featuring [@IAmOdeal], [@BrazyyBih], [@EssosaJoy], [@Lifesize_Teddy], [@ZukoRosemeid] & more!](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/photo-output-3-1140x850.jpg)
Here are some of the hottest new releases that we’re feeling this week – tap in! Aasher – Betray Me North Carolina native Aasher has returned to the scene with his latest single ‘Betray Me’. The rapper, songwriter and producer’s new single was co-produced with Netherlands beatsmith Woodpecker. ‘Betray Me’ ushers in a new, exciting…