Easter wouldn’t be Easter without a bunny, egg hunts, and festive baskets. Alongside the religious significance of Easter, the story...
Culture
On Stage but Out of the Spotlight − the Quiet Struggle of Being an Opening Act
I grew up playing in a lot of different bands, and my bandmates and I always held onto the belief...
Pikachu Protesters, Studio Ghibli Memes and the Subversive Power of Cuteness
In Antalya, Turkey, in the early hours of March 27, 2025, Pikachu was spotted fleeing the police, making a getaway...
Dice, Desire, and Destiny: Annabelle Lopez Ochoa’s Carmen Takes Center Stage
When Annabelle Lopez Ochoa set out to reimagine Carmen, she wasn’t looking to revive the well-worn story of a fiery...
Meet the Mexican Soldier Trying to Revamp a Musical Genre Accused of Glorifying Cartels
At a Mexican military base, Captain Eduardo Barrón picks up not a rifle but a microphone. Swaying boot-to-boot, he belts...
The ‘Courage to Be’ in Uncertain Times − How One 20th-Century Philosopher Defined Bravery
Over the past few weeks, as negotiations for a ceasefire in Ukraine drag on, I’ve thought back to Feb. 28,...
What Ancient Animal Fables from India Teach About Political Wisdom
In today’s volatile world, where wars can be fought over territory, commerce can be abruptly subjected to tariffs, and friendly...
Amadou Bagayoko: The Blind Malian Musician Whose Joyful Songs Changed West African Music
Amadou Bagayoko (1954-2025), Malian guitarist, singer and composer of the famed duo Amadou & Mariam – known as “the blind...
