Magazine

The comedian and performer behind Touretteshero, breaks down some common misconceptions about disability.

A look at Nobel Prize in Literature winners who have appeared at the London venue, including Toni Morrison, Kazuo Ishiguro, Doris Lessing and Orhan Pamuk

An overview of the 2022 Hayward Gallery exhibition which brought together 11 contemporary artists to sample and reimagine Afrofuturism.

Writer and artist Ania Bas discusses her debut novel, Odd Hours, and themes of migration and displacement in this 2022 interview.

The challenges faced by Afghan former British Army interpreters resettled in the UK are discussed by photographer Andy Barnham and researcher Sara de Jong.

A look at the African artists of Grace Jones’ Meltdown; Angélique Kidjo, Kasai Allstars, Oumou Sangaré, Baaba Maal and Desire Marea.

A look at six South London acts who all appeared at Grace Jones’ Meltdown; Skunk Anansie, Big Joanie, Dry Cleaning, Shingai, cktrl and Greentea Peng

Get to know Ayanna Witter-Johnson – cellist, composer and singer – in this short interview about her musical inspirations and favourite collaborations.

Staff picks from the National Poetry Library’s vinyl collection, which contains more than 250 vinyl records and is constantly growing.

Celebrating the first decade of Out-Spoken, one of London’s premiere poetry, spoken word and live music nights.

Enjoy six poems from the National Poetry Library, selected by National Poetry Librarian, Chris McCabe.

The composer and musician, talks to us about her earliest musical memories, and her composition, Neon, in this 2022 interview.