In this episode of «Long Take: Life as an Artist», we meet young Bangladeshi hip-hop artists Gold Cube, Paital, and RizwanOnTheBeat. Through their lyrics and beats, they tackle social issues and shed light on the challenges young people face in Bangladesh.
From classism in techno clubs to clashing ideals of masculinity in Brazilian «bate bola».
- Audio Essay by Philipp Rhensius, Fresco SommerAt Klang Moor Schopfe 2021, Philipp Rhensius created 12 experimental audio essays. Listen to a podcast inspired by the sound installation of Fresco Sommer.
- Review by Eric MandelBryan Littles’ film «The African Cypher» portrays dance subcultures in South Africa of which some have close relationships to cars. For Eric Mandel, this is symbol of man and machine.
- Short Essay by Pedro Oliveira and Luiza Prado (A Parede)«This is Bate Bola» follows the carnival celebrations in Rio’s poor neighborhoods. While watching the movie, research duo A Parede discovered contradicting ideals of masculinity.