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7 Nobel Prize in Literature winners who’ve appeared at the Southbank Centre
Portrait of writer Orhan Pamuk sitting at his desk
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7 Nobel Prize in Literature winners who’ve appeared at the Southbank Centre

A look at Nobel Prize in Literature winners who have appeared at the London venue, including Toni Morrison, Kazuo Ishiguro, Doris Lessing and Orhan Pamuk
5 things to know about In the Black Fantastic
Installation view of Wangechi Muto works, In the Black Fantastic at Hayward Gallery, 2022. Copyright the artist_ Photo_ Zeinab Batchelor, Courtesy of the Hayward Gallery
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5 things to know about In the Black Fantastic

Get an overview of In the Black Fantastic, the Hayward Gallery exhibition which runs 29 June to 18 September, 2022
Ania Bas on Odd Hours, migration and displacement
Author Ania Bas, smiling and wearing glasses in a portrait photograph by Ashley Carr
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Ania Bas on Odd Hours, migration and displacement

Writer and artist Ania Bas discusses her debut novel and themes of migration and displacement in this interview with the Southbank Centre
They are here, because we were there: Afghan interpreters in the UK
Black and white portrait of Afghan interpreter. Image is pixelated and blurred to allow for anonymity of the subject.
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They are here, because we were there: Afghan interpreters in the UK

The challenges faced by Afghan former British Army interpreters resettled in the UK are discussed by photographer Andy Barnham and researcher Sara de Jong
Meltdown 2022: Sounds of Africa
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Meltdown 2022: Sounds of Africa

A look at the different African artists appearing at Grace Jones’ Meltdown festival; Angélique Kidjo, Kasai Allstars, Oumou Sangaré, Baaba Maal and Desire Marea.
Meltdown 2022: Sounds of South London
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Meltdown 2022: Sounds of South London

A look at six acts from South London all appearing at Grace Jones’ Meltdown; Skunk Anansie, Big Joanie, Dry Cleaning, Shingai, cktrl and Greentea Peng
Ayanna Witter-Johnson on inspiration and collaboration
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Ayanna Witter-Johnson on inspiration and collaboration

Ayanna Witter-Johnson – cellist, composer and singer – gives a short interview about her musical inspirations and favourite collaborations.
Vinyl Countdown: Introducing the National Poetry Library’s Vinyl Collection
National Poetry Library Vinyl Collection, and turntable
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Vinyl Countdown: Introducing the National Poetry Library’s Vinyl Collection

The National Poetry Library’s Vinyl Collection contains 250 vinyl records and is constantly growing with recordings of contemporary and established poets
‘It’s beautiful to have experienced the journey’: 10 years of Out-Spoken
Out-Spoken host poet Joelle Taylor
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‘It’s beautiful to have experienced the journey’: 10 years of Out-Spoken

Celebrating the first decade of Out-Spoken, one of London’s premiere poetry, spoken word and live music nights.

6 poems for Mental Health Awareness Week
Caleb Femi: poet
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6 poems for Mental Health Awareness Week

Enjoy six poems from the National Poetry Library, selected by National Poetry Librarian, Chris McCabe.

Meet the composer: Hannah Peel
Hannah Peel faces the audience after performing on stage with Tubular Brass at the Southbank Centre
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Meet the composer: Hannah Peel

Hannah Peel, composer and musician, talks to us about her earliest musical memories, and her new composition Neon in this interview.
Meet the musician: Marin Alsop
Marin Alsop, conductor
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Meet the musician: Marin Alsop

Marin Alsop, the internationally recognised conductor, discusses what she would change about classical concerts and recommends music for newcomers in this short interview
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