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Rakhi Singh performs an Improvisation into Nicola Matteis’ Alia Fantasia
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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