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Sharleen Opia

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London
As seen in: Varsity, The Cambridge Language Collective
Covers:  Music, Travel, and their intersections.

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Sharleen Opia’s Biography

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As a freelance creative and multilingual writer, I have had my written works published in Varsity, the Cambridge Language Collective, and Frame Light. Mainly writing about music, travel, and its intersections, I construct vivid stories and narratives around cultures and cultural production.

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A Journey through the UK's Alternative Hip Hop Scene

A Journey through the UK's Alternative Hip Hop Scene

Sharleen Opia explores UK alternative hip hop and how it could be the genre of the future

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Carnival, Sound Systems and African Music in Barranquilla - The Cambridge Language Collective

Carnival, Sound Systems and African Music in Barranquilla - The Cambridge Language Collective

Sharleen Opia delves into the world of carnival, with a particular focus on its music, and uses her first-han…

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A Photodiary of Medellín's Comuna 13 - The Cambridge Language Collective

A Photodiary of Medellín's Comuna 13 - The Cambridge Language Collective

Sharleen Opia takes us with her on a colourful photographic tour of the delights of Comuna 13, a bustling nei…

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Musician and Newnham alum Talulah on language, music and collaboration

Musician and Newnham alum Talulah on language, music and collaboration

Sharleen Opia explores how Talulah's debut EP Solas weaves genre-blending sounds, collaboration, and a bold f…

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The meditative playlist to bring you peace this winter

The meditative playlist to bring you peace this winter

Music editor Sharleen Opia curates a selection of meditative ambient tracks to accompany you during the winte…

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Travelling through Cambridge's global music scene

Travelling through Cambridge's global music scene

Sharleen Opia speaks to the DJs and radio hosts bringing global music to Cambridge

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The Genre of 2021: A Journey through the UK’s Alternative Hip Hop Scene

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By Sharleen Opia
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Sharleen Opia explores UK rap and how it could be the genre of the future The UK chill rap scene has almost become the antithesis of the mainstream UK rap scene, swapping heavy beats and memorable choruses with a meditative, soft and atmospheric sound.
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Musician and Newnham alum Talulah on language, music and collaboration

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By Sharleen Opia
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Talulah, a recent History graduate from Newnham, is a multi-faceted sound artist whose creative work encompasses DJing, sound design, and singing. As a DJ, Talulah is known for their effortless blends, describing their sound as “genre-blending,” mixing songs from across the globe and various genres to create eclectic yet unified experiences at student events like ArcSoc, as well as at Greenman Festival this past summer.
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The meditative playlist to bring you peace this winter

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By Sharleen Opia
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Ambient music, natural soundscapes, affirming mantras, and guided meditations can bring the sensory grounding that we need in times of stress or sadness. Let this playlist be an accompaniment to your morning or evening routine, study, or an auditory oasis during a difficult time.
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