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Rosalía's LUX show is a transcendental celebration of the arts
Released last year to conceptual acclaim, LUX is Rosalía’s highly conceptual work that explores female saints, delving deep into medieval histories and even further back in time. Onstage at London’s O2 Arena, the album is translated gloriously - packed with easter eggs that reference the works of Goya and Da Vinci, Hellenistic sculptures and classical architecture.
Fears for women’s rights in Chile as anti-abortion president set to take office
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Fears for women’s rights in Chile as anti-abortion president set to take office
A rally for International Women's Day in Santiago, Chile, on Sunday.Photograph: Esteban Félix/AP Women’s rights activists in Chile are bracing as the most conservative president since the Pinochet dictatorship prepares to take office on Wednesday. José Antonio Kast, a 60-year-old ultra Catholic whose father was a member of the Nazi party, has consistently blocked progressive bids for women’s rights and equality across his three-decade career in politics.
Can you guess our screen time? A priest, pensioner, tech CEO and teenager reveal all Original
‘It’s annoying when friends are on their phone when we meet up’ Dayeon, 16: the teenager who spends less than an hour a day on screens I think my screen time is what adults want their kids to have. I’ve heard some of my friends’ parents tell them, “You should be like that, too.” I got my first phone when I was 12, as my mum wanted to be able to contact me to pick me up from school. When I got it, I had strict screen time rules: it was turned off after an hour. I still don’t use it much.
Galápagos Islands, wildlife haven, faces a sexual violence epidemic: ‘Protection is nonexistent’
A view from Galápagos national park in Galápagos Islands, Ecuador, on 16 February.Photograph: Anadolu/Getty Images El Mango viewpoint on Isla Isabela, the least populated island of the Galápagos archipelago, offers panoramic views of lush mangroves and crystalline shores. But this idyllic spot was also the setting for the darkest of crimes.
“Ponlo en ChatGPT”: los trabajadores que perdieron sus empleos por culpa de la IA
Desde hace diez años trabajo como periodista autónomo; sobre todo colaboro con revistas y sitios web sobre cine. Durante dos años presenté un programa matutino en Radio Cracovia dos veces por semana. Solo era uno de mis trabajos, pero me gustaba mucho. La emisora me despidió en agosto de 2024, junto con una docena de compañeros que también trabajaban a tiempo parcial. Justificaron los despidos diciendo que era por problemas económicos. No me afectó demasiado, ya que tenía otras fuentes de ingresos.
the workers who lost their jobs to AI
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the workers who lost their jobs to AI
There are still no clear regulations covering its use in Poland. I’m not campaigning for regulation because I lost my job to AI: I’m campaigning because I’m worried about the ethics of all of this; about misinformation and deceiving listeners.I’m a realist – I’m not completely against AI. I think it can be used responsibly to do the boring bits of our job. But we can’t substitute complex thinking with machines. AI can’t replace our curiosity, creativity or emotional intelligence.
‘One day I overheard my boss saying: just put it in ChatGPT’: the workers who lost their jobs to AI
‘They called it an experiment aimed at younger audiences’ Mateusz Demski, 31, journalist, Kraków, Poland I’ve been a freelance journalist for 10 years, usually writing for magazines and websites about cinema. I presented a morning show on Radio Kraków twice a week for about two years. It was only one part of my work, but I really enjoyed it. It was about culture and cinema, and featured a range of people, from artists to activists.
Lido Pimienta Shares What Inspired 'La Belleza': How Artistic Freedom, Enya & Indigenous Song Shaped Her New Orchestral Album
Lido Pimienta On her first album in five years, Lido Pimienta uses classical music to explore the connections between her many interests and experiences. |GRAMMYs/May 20, 2025 - 03:46 pm Around five years ago, in the midst of the pandemic, Lido Pimienta received an unexpected invitation to score a piece of music for the New York Ballet. She’d just released her third studio album, Miss Colombia, which earned her a GRAMMY and Latin GRAMMY nomination. "The album did well, but you didn’t really see it.
‘It’s like putting a whale in a blender’: the rise of deadly ship collisions in Chile
‘It’s like putting a whale in a blender’: the rise of deadly ship collisions in Chile The memory of a blue whale gliding past his small boat haunts Patricio Ortiz. A deep wound disfigured the crustacean’s giant body – a big chunk had been ripped from its dorsal fin. Cargo ships are the only adversary capable of inflicting such harm on a blue whale, he says.
Silence surrounds the disappearance of Chilean grandmother Julia Chuñil. What really happened?
Julia Chuñil Catricura’s home is a wooden cabin nestled within the dense foliage of the hilly Valdivian rainforest. It has no running water, electricity or mobile phone coverage. It is a modest setup – for Chuñil, living here was an act of resistance, a vindication of her rights. Chuñil, 72, is Mapuche, Chile’s largest Indigenous group. A land defender who fought for Mapuche land rights and practised ancestral farming methods and medicinal techniques, she moved to this spot in 2015.
Tour Diary: Inside Nathy Peluso's GRASA Tour, Including Her First U.S. Shows
Nathy Peluso performs in Los Angeles on the GRASA Tour. As the Argentine singer/songwriter continues to take her 'GRASA' album around the world, she shares some of her favorite photos and memories from her first headlining shows in America, as well as a major return to her home country. |GRAMMYs/Apr 4, 2025 - 02:10 pm Nathy Peluso's GRASA show opens with a flourish of drama. A video projection shows the Argentine star on the run, suitcase in hand, with gun-waving agents chasing after her.
Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso Talk 'PAPOTA,' Touring The World And The Importance Of Friendship
CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso Following a viral Tiny Desk concert, the Argentine duo have a new EP and international tour. But they're no overnight success: "We spent many years making music," Paco Amorosos says. "We’re taking in all of this with humor and gratitude." |GRAMMYs/Mar 11, 2025 - 02:14 pm It's hard to imagine any other artist impacted by a Tiny Desk appearance as much as Ca7riel and Paco Amoroso.
how a group of teenagers shaped a genre
08.07.25 Words by: Charis McGowan Photography: Saber, Lovejoy The sound of one of the Netherlands’ only homegrown diasporic sounds blew up clubs without ever troubling the mainstream. Now, thanks to the efforts of Nyege Nyege Tapes and longtime admirers of the genre, bubbling house pioneers including De Schuurman and Shaun D are finally getting the recognition they deserve.
the man who escaped a whale’s mouth
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‘I closed my eyes to brace for impact’: the man who escaped a whale’s mouth
Adrián Simancas had been paddling for two hours in the calm but icy seas of the Strait of Magellan, off the coast of Chilean Patagonia, when something massive emerged from the water and dragged him under. “I saw dark blue and white colours before feeling a slimy texture brush against my face,” the 24-year-old told the Guardian.
How GRAMMY Nominee Mon Laferte Released Her Past To Embrace Her Present
Mon Laferte performs during the Autopoiética Tour Photo: Rick Kern/Getty Images With her intensely personal documentary 'Mon Laferte: Te Amo' and exploratory album 'Autopoetica,' the Chilean Mexican singer has entered a new era. "Everyone is a universe, full of contrasts and contradictions," she says. |GRAMMYs/Jan 30, 2025 - 04:52 pm The 2025 GRAMMYs, officially known as the 67th GRAMMY Awards, will air live on CBS and Paramount+ on Sunday, Feb. 2.
how Netherlands panopticon prisons are being reborn as stunning arts hubs
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Escape from the terrordome: how Netherlands panopticon prisons are being reborn as stunning arts hubs
One of the architectural features that marks out the skyline of Haarlem, a small Dutch city, is a 37.6m-high dome, crowning a rotunda. You might assume it was built for religious purposes – until you notice the bars covering its 230 windows. Operating as a prison from 1899 until 2016, the Koepelgevangenis (“dome prison”) is one of three panoptic penitentiaries built in the Netherlands.
Oysters are back on British menu - but will red tape stifle the shellfish boom?
You can see them on the specials boards of new restaurants and on chalkboards propped outside bars and pubs. Foodie TikTokers are eating them by the dozen. Healthy, available for £1 and even good for the environment, oysters are experiencing a boom in popularity. But the UK industry is being hampered by a row over the farming of different species, with producers saying they are struggling to expand to meet demand. Brexit has also affected the UK shellfish industry by restricting imports and exports.
how Codenames became the board game of the decade
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“I Like to Dive Into Those Questions That We Still Don’t Have Answers To”, Claudia Piñeiro on ‘Time of the Flies’
Claudia Piñeiro has spent over two decades penning fiction about the lives of women in Buenos Aires, where dark events—affairs, accidents, suicides, and murder—turn their worlds upside down. Piñeiro weaves in the political backdrop of Argentina with the psyche of her characters, giving her stories a rich depth that has earned her accolades as a best-selling author, and the third most translated Argentine author behind Borges and Cortázar.
From Dusty To Chappell: A Timeline Of Lesbian & Queer Girl Pop Icons
(L-R): Dusty Springfield, Indigo Girls, Tegan and Sara, Hayley Kiyoko, Chappell Roan Photos (L-R): Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images, Paul Natkin/WireImage, Valerie Macon/WireImage, Miikka Skaffari/WireImage, Steve Jennings/FilmMagic Chappell Roan's record-breaking success is just one of many ways female and nonbinary stars are helping sapphic pop dominate today's culture — but the subgenre's history traces back to the 1950s. Get to know some of the artists who helped pave the way.
Muslim and minority artists fear for their survival in Geert Wilders’ Netherlands
Ahmad Joudeh broke into a cold sweat when he saw a vandalised poster of himself in Amsterdam with a bullet hole drawn on his forehead. The flyer advertised the professional dancer’s upcoming performance at Amsterdam Pride last July, which should have been a defining moment in his new life — a stark contrast to the Syrian refugee camp where he’d grown up. But the violence of the graffiti brought all the fear back.
In Buenos Aires, Queer Tango Gatherings Are More Important Than Ever
In the bohemian district of Almagro in Buenos Aires, the wistful notes of the tango classic “Vida Mía” drift out a window of a small cultural center. Inside, on a makeshift dance floor, couples move carefully, studying their steps as they dance in the arms of another. All the pairs are same-sex or nongender-identifying: from slickly dressed silver-haired pensioners to artistic university students clothed entirely in black. Some dance with friends, others with lovers.
In Buenos Aires, Queer Tango Gatherings Are More Important Than Ever
A man goes to bed with a beautiful woman, only for her to lift up her skirt to reveal that she is a boy. Elsewhere, a woman must do penance for …
In Buenos Aires, Queer Tango Gatherings Are More Important Than Ever
Daniel Garcia/Getty Images In the bohemian district of Almagro in Buenos Aires, the wistful notes of the tango classic “Vida Mía” drift out a window of a small cultural center. Inside, on a makeshift dance floor, couples move carefully, studying their steps as they dance in the arms of another. All the pairs are same-sex or nongender-identifying: from slickly dressed silver-haired pensioners to artistic university students clothed entirely in black. Some dance with friends, others with lovers.
the forager chef looking to revolutionise Chile’s diet
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‘Instead of crisps, kids could eat snacks from the sea’: the forager chef looking to revolutionise Chile’s diet
‘All I know is it tastes really good.’ Rodolfo Guzmán, owner of Boragó restaurant in Chile, with some cochayuyo seaweed. Photograph: Boragó Rodolfo Guzmán produces a carrot-shaped pod of algae from one of the packed shelves in his test kitchen in the Chilean capital, Santiago: “Put it on your tongue for five seconds,” he instructs. An explosion of salty flavour ensues. “Imagine getting more kids to eat stuff like this!” he says, eagerly.
a new effort offers hope to Pinochet-era international adoptees
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Chile’s stolen children: a new effort offers hope to Pinochet-era international adoptees
Mirjam Hunze was 10 years old when she found out she was adopted from Chile, sparking a lifelong quest to find her biological parents. Photograph: Hunze family Mirjam Hunze grew up in the quiet Dutch town of Lunteren, but always felt too loud, too different, too curious in her strict Protestant household. She was 10 years old when she found out she had been adopted from Chile , sparking a lifelong quest to find her biological family.
‘I play with happiness’: the table tennis star making her Olympic debut at 58
Zhiying Zeng first started playing table tennis as a child before she took the sport up again during the Covid pandemic. Photograph: Rodrigo Arangua/AFP/Getty Images Zhiying Zeng isn’t fussed about travelling to Portugal’s world-class table tennis training facility, the Mirandela Center, to prepare for Paris alongside her Olympic cohorts. “I’d prefer to train here,” she says, gesturing to her surroundings in a Santiago de Chile sports complex.
The AI artist who used Bad Bunny’s voice — and shot to fame - NewsBreak
When Mauricio Bustos, 30, created the song “NostalgIA” in his humble apartment in downtown Santiago, he never expected that the Puerto Rican reggaeton and trap superstar Bad Bunny would actually pay it any mind. It was October 2023 and Bustos was publishing tracks on his YouTube channel, where he'd developed a modest fanbase that supported his career as an unsigned artist. But “NostalgIA” hit different, and exploded on social media.
The AI artist who used Bad Bunny’s voice — and shot to fame | Flipboard
Kendall Jenner 1 day ago KEN YOU BELIEVE IT? Kendall Jenner poses naked on sun lounger after rekindling romance with boyfriend Bad Bunny The US Sun - Ekin Karasin, Assistant Entertainment Editor • 1d KENDALL Jenner has re-posted a photo of herself sunbathing totally naked.
Meet The Artists Bringing Back UK Jungle: Nia Archives, SHERELLE & More
Shy One Photo courtesy of Prism Artists First developed in the 1990s, a new generation of UK musicians — particularly queer individuals and women of color — are reviving jungle music. From Tim Reaper to PinkPantheress, envelop yourself in the experimental sounds of the genre. |GRAMMYs/Jul 8, 2024 - 03:19 pm In the early 1990s, a bombastic new type of music was emerging in the underground Black British scene of London.
Dozens of Alaska Rivers are Turning an Eerie Orange
Deep in northern Alaska’s Brooks Range, a network of pristine rivers snakes its way through 600 miles of tundra and glacial valleys. While the waters normally run a cool, crystal blue, scientists have noticed an alarming trend: Dozens of the range’s rivers have taken on an eerie shade of muddled orange. The reason for the change in color was as alarming as its hue: The waters are rusting.
A queer dance champion's guide to experiencing queer tango in Buenos Aires
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A queer dance champion's guide to experiencing queer tango in Buenos Aires
A queer dance champion's guide to experiencing queer tango in Buenos Aires Hernán Blanco Tango champion Anahi Carballo dances with Natalia Fures (Credit: Hernán Blanco) Tango dancer Anahí Carballo believes any two can tango. Here is her guide to Buenos Aires's queer tango scene, from Muchaches in the barrio to the Tango World Championships.
Rinascimento lesbico
“Potrei mangiarmela per pranzo / Sì, lei balla sulla mia lingua, ha il sapore della donna giusta per me”. Dice più o meno così il ritornello di una delle canzoni pop dell’anno, Lunch di Billie Eilish. E di recente molte altre artiste cantano l’amore lesbico, con testi pieni di lingue, carezze, cosce e sapori. St Vincent rivela il suo appetito nel brano Flea: “Sono come una pulce affamata / Salto sul corpo caldo di qualcuno… Ti guardo e vedo carne”.
‘I could eat that girl for lunch’: the sexually explicit queer female pop topping the charts
Billie Eilish, centre, with clockwise from bottom left: King Princess, the Japanese House, Peach PRC and Girli.
On 'Sayonara,' Álvaro Díaz Embraces The Sadness Of Love Lost
Known for his vulnerable style of reggaeton, Álvaro Díaz’s sophomore album ‘Sayonara’ says "goodbye to the happiness you thought you found." |GRAMMYs/May 22, 2024 - 01:29 pm Álvaro Díaz has a twinkle in his eye — he knows he’s onto something special. "It’s crazy that it’s an alternative album, but also the most reggaeton I’ve ever made," Díaz says of his recently-released sophomore album, Sayonara. "It’s both worlds.
‘Moai designs are getting lost’: extreme weather chips away at Easter Island statues
Unesco conservators assess damage to moai burned by a huge wildfire that swept across Rapa Nui, also known as Easter Island, in 2022 after historic levels of drought. Photograph: Unesco The Ahu Tahai moai, on the east side of Rapa Nui, also known as Easter Island, is an impressive 4.5 metres high. Carved from a soft volcanic rock, the statue looks out solemnly over the island, with its back to the bay.
Museum in Germany Finds Skeleton That May Have Been Considered a Zombie
Skeletal remains with rods clamped across their necks, dirt in their mouths, or spears pinning down their body: These are just a few tactics that Europeans of the past used to ward off the resurrected dead—or zombies, if you will. Several archaeological sites have pointed to “revenant” graves across Europe, where there’s evidence that people were worried about the dead coming back, spanning 18th-century Polish vampires to Ancient Greek zombie burials.
5 Artists Leading A New Wave Of Latin Trip-Hop & Downtempo: Céu, Natalia Clavier & More
Luiza Lian As Latin GRAMMY winner Mon Laferte embarks on a U.S. tour of her new, trip-hop flavored album 'Autopoetica,' get to know five acts who are also fusing traditional Latin rhythms with downtempo beats. |GRAMMYs/May 6, 2024 - 01:54 pm The explosive Latin music scene is moving in many directions: from brassy corridos tumbados to pounding perreo tracks. Yet another, slower movement is quietly brewing: Latin trip-hop and downtempo.
Rabbits Are Creatures of the Underworld According to Ancient Fears
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Leporiphobia or Fear of Bunnies Has a Long History, Linking Rabbits and Death
Fuzzy tails, wide eyes, long and distinguishable ears, and an ever-twitching nose—the rabbit seems fairly unassuming at first glance. Yet ancient beliefs about the Leporidae family refer to the creature as something crafty, otherworldly, and a bit spooky. It turns out rabbits provoke an ancient fear, one that has rippled in civilizations across the globe, from ancient Egyptians to Celtic peoples. For many, it’s okay, maybe even wise, to be afraid of bunnies.
Six Artists Reimagining Flamenco For A New Generation: María José Llergo, Maka, Mëstiza & More
(From left) Maka, La Plazuela, Mëstiza; María José Llergo; C. Tangana, Queralt Lahoz Photos: Atilano Garcia/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images; Ricardo Rubio/Europa Press via Getty Images; Juan Naharro Gimenez/Getty Images; PABLO GALLARDO/REDFERNS; Aldara Zarraoa/WireImage; Mario Wurzburger/WireImage Contemporary artists like La Plazuela, Queralt Lahoz, and C. Tangana are transforming flamenco by blending traditional roots with innovative sounds and global influences.
The World’s Most Remote Triathlon Involves Bird Eggs, a Volcano, and Bananas
A clutch of rafts floats on the ocean horizon, just visible from the shore of Rapa Nui. It’s hard to determine from this distance, but they vaguely define the starting point of one of the island’s most anticipated events: an annual triathlon. But this is no ordinary triathlon. Spectators on shore point with outstretched fingers to the nearing athletes as they furiously raft towards land. Paddling past the numerous sea turtles that glide around the bay, Tumaheke Durán Veri Veri arrives first.
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