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Rakhi Singh performs an Improvisation into Nicola Matteis’ Alia Fantasia
Rakhi Singh plays the violin on stage in an empty Queen Elizabeth Hall
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Rakhi Singh performs an Improvisation into Nicola Matteis’ Alia Fantasia

Rakhi Singh, violinist and co-founder of Manchester Collective performs an Improvisation into Nicola Matteis’ Alia Fantasia in an empty Queen Elizabeth Hall
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.
My Mixtape: Dave Okumu
Dave Okumu performs; the words 'My Mixtape' are imposed over the image
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My Mixtape: Dave Okumu

Singer, songwriter, producer, guitarist; the talented Dave Okumu looks ahead to his Meltdown concert at the Southbank Centre with this specially curated Spotify playlist
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
Ayanna Witter-Johnson: My Mixtape
Ayanna Witter-Johnson holds her cello against a yellow background; the words 'My mixtape' sit over the top of her
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Ayanna Witter-Johnson: My Mixtape

Ayanna Witter-Johnson, composer, cellist and singer, picks out a selection of her favourite dancehall, soul and RnB tracks to curate a special playlist.
‘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.

David Byrne & Atomic Bomb! The music of William Onyeabor
Hilda Tloubatla of Mahotella Queens and David Byrne perform on stage during Atomic Bomb! The music of William Onyeabor at Meltdown 2015
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David Byrne & Atomic Bomb! The music of William Onyeabor

Watch this iconic concert celebrating of the music of William Onyeabor that featured as part of David Byrne’s 2015 Meltdown festival
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.
Deborah Levy on Louise Bourgeois: The Woven Child
  Installation view of Louise Bourgeois: The Woven Child at Hayward Gallery, 2022.
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Deborah Levy on Louise Bourgeois: The Woven Child

Deborah Levy, the playwright, poet and novelist, walks us through Louise Bourgeois’ Hayward Gallery exhibition in this video interview.
Louise Bourgeois: The Woven Child: Ralph Rugoff exhibition tour
  Installation view of Louise Bourgeois: The Woven Child at Hayward Gallery, 2022.
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Louise Bourgeois: The Woven Child: Ralph Rugoff exhibition tour

Louise Bourgeois: The Woven Child; get an insight into the Hayward Gallery exhibition courtesy of a video tour from the gallery’s Director, Ralph Rugoff.
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