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At the Barbs

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by Barbican Centre

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Join DJ and presenter, Robert Bruce for this six part series, At the Barbs, as he delves into the best of creativity at the Barbican Centre with some of the freshest names from the world of film, music, and even football. From Brutalism to Beyonce, Schneemann to Social Media, this podcast is going to challenge the way you see and think about art, blur the lines of culture and turn your expectations inside out.<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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December 14, 2022

At the Barbs with Komali Scott-Jones

Komali Scott-Jones, a maker and shaper of the British music industry, joins Robert at the Barbs this week for an incredible spoken-word performance by poet and creative force Rupi Kaur. The show included works from throughout Rupi's back catalogue and led to a wider discussion on the role of roots on identity, the Windrush generation and the power of the written word. You can find out more about the show<a href="https://www.barbican.org.uk/whats-on/2022/event/rupi-kaur" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> here</a>.<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

December 7, 2022

At the Barbs with Jelani Blackman

For our fifth episode of At the Barbs we invited one of the most exciting rappers around, London-born Jelani Blackman, to join Robert and see The UK Drill Project. Developed by acclaimed theatre collective Highrise Entertainment, the show seeks to challenge myths and expectations about UK Drill music and its links to youth violence. With this scene often portrayed through a narrow media lens, this episode digs deep into what the scene is truly like. You can find out more about the show<a href="https://www.barbican.org.uk/whats-on/2022/event/highrise-entertainment-the-uk-drill-project" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> here</a>.<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

November 23, 2022

At the Barbs with Miraa May

This week the ‘Tottenham songbird’ herself, Miraa May, joins Robert to discuss the incredible debut performance by pianist Isata Kanneh-Mason. Alongside Isata’s performance they delve into the relationship between classical music and mainstream culture, learning your craft, creativity and self-awareness, womanhood and influences ranging from Ben Howard to Teedra Moses to Ultimate Guitar. You can find out more about the show <a href="https://www.barbican.org.uk/whats-on/2022/event/isata-kanneh-mason" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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What is At the Barbs?: Join DJ and presenter, Robert Bruce for this six part series, At the Barbs, as he delves into the best of creativity at the Barbican Centre with some of the freshest names from the world of film, music, and even football. From Brutalism to Beyonce, Schneemann to Social Media, this podcast is going to challenge the way you see and think about art, blur the lines of culture and turn your expectations inside out.<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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