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The Musician, The Mother and The Myth: Sona Jobarteh

Some traditions need to be broken in order to be restored. At an intimate night at The Roundhouse, London, Gambian artist Sona Jobarteh - the first female professional kora player from a griot family, extends the role of the mother through music and myth.

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Vipassana Meditation: 10 Days of Dhamma Service

The entire experience of serving a course where others have come to carry out deep internal work by means of meditation is like no other. A sense of fulfilment starts from knowing that you have in fact gained from your own sitting-course experience, and the want to assist in providing a similar ample space for others to experience the same happiness, peace and liberation that you had experienced previously - if only for ten days.

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Young Barbican Takeover

The Young Barbican Takeover was a jam-packed day of immersive events, live music and workshops around ‘Euphoric Futures’ - an inclusive celebration of hope. Artist Sam Winston offered renewed ways to visualise our relationship with our environments.

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Hey It’s Okay: Jordan Hulse

Feelings of loneliness and disconnection have intensified since the pandemic. As we channel kinder thoughts this year, we’re celebrating Life Coach Jordan Hulse, Founder of Hey It’s Okay - a community led by a mission to help to make people feel less alone.

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AIR® Aerial Fitness: Kyla Bancroft

It's Women's Month and we can’t help but champion Kyla Bancroft: Owner and Master Trainer at AIR® Aerial Fitness, Los Angeles. With a professional ballet background, Kyla shares lessons on her success including adaptability, staying true to your values and community.

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An Artist’s Perspective: Madison McFerrin

Briggs sat down with Madison McFerrin - an American singer, songwriter and producer. Madison delved into her influences, her relationship with music, how residing in different US states over time has influenced her journey and helped shape her community - as well as new video visuals for her single ‘God Herself’ off her debut album “I Hope You Can Forgive Me”.

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Emerging: Ciara Ingram

It’s Women’s History Month, and we’re celebrating women and change makers all month, every month. Next up is Ciara Ingram, producer, script writer and founder of Emerging - an award winning web-series inspired by underrepresented stories. Previously a creator at SLAM magazine, Ciara’s work taps into creativity with an athlete's mindset.

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Silhouette Pole and Pilates: The Treacherous Twins

To celebrate International Women’s Day, we caught up with the founding duo of Silhouette - a boutique movement space in Toronto. Lisa and T’yawne share more about breaking the stigma around pole dancing, working beside their bestie, and building a diverse, body positive community.

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An Artist’s Perspective: Kara Jackson

To kick start Women’s History Month, Briggs sat down with Kara Jackson ahead of her debut album - Kara unravelled stories from her journey so far, including her sonic influences, how the creative scene in Chicago has inspired her growth and the healing experience of art in community.

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Honouring Our Lineages: Diaspora Dialogues

An intimate, multi-sensory series of conversation, sounds and food, honouring the depths of African identity, ancestry and migration. Hosted by DemiMa with guest Swiss, we’re taken on a journey through the lens of the Artist.

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Salut Sunday: Rianna Norbert-David

We sat down with storyteller, artist and museum curator Rianna Norbert-David, founder of Salut Sunday. Rianna holds spaces rooted in community care, rest, and recovery, whilst giving voice to hidden histories.

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Condé Nast Showcase: London Fashion Week

In the heart of London’s Soho, Condé Nast College of Fashion and Design presents a bold exhibit of graduates as part of London Fashion Week. Creators Alexa Herrera, Sophie Wang and Julian Pinar Díaz showcase their work - an unapologetic celebration of identity, sustainability and the limitless freedom of fashion.

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