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Death of Icon | Tina Turner
Perhaps Tina Turner’s greatest achievement was being an inspiration to women around the world in abusive relationships. Through her example, they could see that it was possible to leave an abusive partner and rebuild their lives.
SXSW 2023
SXSW 2023 proved to be a vibrant celebration of creativity, resilience, and cultural dialogue—offering a compelling counter-narrative to dominant portrayals of the American South. From groundbreaking films and deeply personal interviews to unforgettable musical performances, the festival reminded us of the region’s complexity and its potential for reinvention.
Austin’s SXSW festival 2022
The festival which shows the gentler and more progressive side of Texas returns. SXSW, after a two-year hiatus, mounts its first in-person event and is bigger and better than ever before.
Korea’s Musical Moment
London once again plays host to the annual K music festival. It is a festival which presents some of the most innovative musicians playing anywhere in the world today.
The Phusiris women: Bolivian musicians challenging social mores
The Mujeres Phusiris challenge ancestral prohibitions by reclaiming Andean wind instruments traditionally reserved for men. Through their music, they re-signify Aymara-Quechua tradition, confront patriarchal norms, and become protagonists of a cultural revival rooted in memory, identity, and feminine resistance
Sarah Téibo, the London philanthropist jazz singer
London may be facing uncertainty and division, but its artistic energy remains strong—embodied by jazz-soul singer and philanthropist Sarah Téibo. After her uplifting performance at Pizza Express Holborn, she spoke with Form-Idea about her musical roots in Motown and African rhythms, her message of hope, and the role faith plays in her life. Balancing a full-time finance career and motherhood, Téibo channels her experiences into soulful, inspirational songs. As a Compassion Ambassador and rising voice in the UK music scene, she continues to share joy and resilience through her art.
Open Mic UK
The uniqueness of Open Mic UK was evident from the moment I arrived at this year’s final. The first thing I noticed is that the judges were not seated on stage, but rather in the theatre’s dress circle. They were introduced at the start of every final, with finals divided according to ages, but once introduced you never heard from them again.
Shama Rahman: fusing art & neuroscience
Shama Rahman—musician, neuroscientist and multidisciplinary artist—explores how creativity emerges from the brain, how gesture-based tech shapes performance, and why art and science are inseparable in her work.