arts24

By FRANCE 24 English

Culture news from the world's art, food and fashion capital, Paris. Join us every day at 12:15 Paris time for reviews and conversations on what’s arguably the only daily arts programme on TV.

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December 06, 2021 Canadian-born Nigerian singer-songwriter Falana drops hotly anticipated sophomore EP
Born and raised in Canada, Nigerian singer-songwriter Falana has crafted a unique soundscape mixing afrobeat, pop, soul and dancehall influences. Her self-produced 2019 EP "Chapter One" was described by The New Yorker as "changing the sound of global pop". Recording in Jamaica, England, Canada, the US, Portugal, Ghana and Nigeria, Falana has a uniquely global perspective. She recently dropped her hotly anticipated sophomore EP, entitled "Rising". The singer-songwriter told FRANCE 24's Florence Villeminot about the new release, which explores themes like female empowerment.
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13min
December 03, 2021 A regal return to live music: Ayo takes the deluxe edition of 'Royal' on tour
She's known for her soulful blues and folk, with radio-friendly songs whose gentle melodies often belie their powerful messages. Ayo first released her album "Royal" at the beginning of 2020, before the months of lockdown and cancelled concerts that saw her revisit the record and add some extra tracks.
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14min
December 02, 2021 The Fab Four 'Get Back': Director Peter Jackson revisits The Beatles' last album
A three-part documentary plunges viewers into the creative process as The Beatles record their final studio album and prepare for an iconic rooftop performance. "Get Back" has seen director Peter Jackson applauded for handling the sort of archive material that has gone down in pop history.
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12min
December 01, 2021 Film show: Almodóvar's 'Parallel Mothers' evokes bloodlines and national trauma
In his seventh collaboration with actress Penélope Cruz, Pedro Almodóvar focuses on two very different experiences of motherhood. Critic Lisa Nesselson tells us why "Parallel Mothers" draws some outstanding performances and how society seems to be catching up with Almodóvar's explorations of the diversity of the human condition.
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14min
November 29, 2021 Naya Ali: Not having a blueprint enabled me to break through
Quebec's hip-hop scene is buzzing with new exciting acts and Naya Ali is one of its freshest faces, even if she raps in English and not in French. Her latest album “Godspeed: Elevated” is full of self-aware lyrics and confident flow. She stopped by the FRANCE 24 studio to tell us about her first time in France, her sound and her Ethiopian heritage. We also take a look at new music by Venezuelan artist and producer Arca, Burkina Faso chanteuse Kandy Guira and French rockers the Howlin’ Jaws.
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14min
November 27, 2021 Josephine Baker: the world's first Black superstar enters France's Pantheon
Josephine Baker was the world’s first Black superstar - a revolutionary performer, world-famous singer, movie star, spy for the French resistance, and civil rights activist. As she is honoured with a place in France's revered Pantheon monument, Eve Jackson speaks to her son Brian Bouillon-Baker, who tells us what it was like to be the child of one of the most famous performers of the 20th century.
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15min
November 25, 2021 The Offspring is in Paris to present their new album "Let the Bad Times Roll"
They may not be playing France until heavy guitar festival Hellfest takes place in June 2022 but that didn't stop Dexter and Noodles from having a chat with France 24's Marjorie Hache about finally touring their tenth album Let The Bad Times Roll. The writing of which far predates these pandemic times. They also discuss vaccination, addiction and singing in French.
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13min
November 24, 2021 “Happening”: a young woman’s fight for an abortion in 1960s France
Inspired by a novelistic memoir from author Annie Ernaux, “Happening” recounts the predicament of a young woman who decides to terminate an unwanted pregnancy despite the legal and social hurdles that stand in her way.
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13min
November 24, 2021 Sting is back in Paris to present his new album the “The Bridge”
Sting presents his new album released on 19 November 2021, entitled The Bridge. Sting wrote the album "in a year of global pandemic, personal loss, separation, disruption, lockdown and extraordinary social and political turmoil.
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12min
November 17, 2021 Film show: Valérie Lemercier tells Céline Dion's Cinderella story in 'Aline'
Céline Dion's life, love and power ballads come to the big screen as "Aline" tops the box office here in France. Film critic Lisa Nesselson tells us why she was charmed and entertained by Valérie Lemercier's take on Quebec's most famous musical export.
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13min

FAQs about arts24:

How many episodes does arts24 have?

The podcast currently has 2,293 episodes available.