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Baaba Maal. Photo by Matthew Donaldson

21 May 2023 4 minute read

Baaba Maal’s impact extends far beyond music

Senegalese singer-songwriter Baaba Maal speaks to Graeme Green about music making a difference.

Mohamad Hafez

8 Feb 2023 4 minute read

The interview: Mohamad Hafez

The Syrian-American architect and artist about the power of nostalgia and his lifelong homesickness for Syria.

A young man sits in a court room with his head against the wall. There is a security office just visible in the background.

13 Oct 2022 3 minute read

Commemorating Hong Kong’s lost youth

Husna Ara finds Blue Island a confused documentary, bogged down by form and lacking in political...

Roman Iagupov on the left a man with a blue and red t-shirt, a black basebal cap and sunglasses. He holds drum sticks. On the right another man plays guitar. He also wears sunglasses and headphones. They are both on stage.

5 Sep 2022 4 minute read

‘We’re on the edge of cultures’

Moldovan Eurovision veterans Zdob și Zdub have been on quite the musical journey. Conrad Landin speaks to...

31 May 2022 3 minute read

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The alternative film review

Malcolm Lewis on two standout releases in world cinema.

Four women stand outside with their arms around each other. They all have short hair. One wears sunglasses. There is a viaduct in the background.

25 May 2022 2 minute read

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The alternative music review

Louise Gray reviews Strike by Lining Time and Together for Ukraine by Various Artists.

Steve Chandra Savale speaks to Subi Shah about music for spiritual change and social justice.

16 May 2022 3 minute read

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Spotlight: Steve Chandra Savale of Asian Dub Foundation

Steve Chandra Savale speaks to Subi Shah about music for spiritual change and social...

25 Mar 2022 5 minute read

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The alternative film review

Malcolm Lewis weighs up a selection of independent and studio-produced films from the global zeitgeist.

Photos of Monoswezi and Bishi

29 Dec 2021 3 minute read

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The alternative music review

Louise Gray reviews albums from musician, composer and sitar player Bishi and multi-national quintet...

24 Dec 2021 3 minute read

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The alternative film review

Malcolm Lewis on Karim Aïnouz and Céline Sciamma's most recent contributions to parallel cinema.

Yinka Shonibare sits in a wheelchair smiling

21 Dec 2021 4 minute read

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Spotlight: Yinka Shonibare

The acclaimed – and playful – sculptor Yinka Shonibare impresses on Subi Shah his love for...

14 Sep 2021 4 minute read

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Spotlight: Peggy Seeger

Folk music royalty Peggy Seeger speaks to Louise Gray about her life, her music, and her...

Bank Job

4 Aug 2021 4 minute read

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Hot docs

Richard Swift shares highlights from the 2021 international documentary festival in Toronto.

2 Jun 2021 2 minute read

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We’ve saved New Internationalist’s stories

When the pandemic threw our future into uncertainty we turned to our readers and co-owners for help. Over 1,800 people...

17 May 2021 2 minute read

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Why I contribute to New Internationalist

Photojournalist Julio Etchart reflects on the benefits of submitting work to a truly independent publisher...

16 May 2021 3 minute read

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We’re one third of the way to funding our Covid rescue-plan

Over 715 people have signed up for a personal stake in New Internationalist’s independent journalism. Become a co-owner and...

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