At the Barbs

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

  1. 12/14/2022

    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 here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  2. 12/07/2022

    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 here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  3. 11/23/2022

    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 here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  4. 11/16/2022

    At the Barbs with Koby Adom

    Joining Robert At the Barbs this week is revered director and writer Koby Adom. They went to see To What End, the coming together of six inspiring short performances that blend dance and live music in a truly experimental way. As well as the show, the pair explore their Ghanaian heritage, the strength and depth of African storytelling, the growing influence of African talent on mainstream media from Black Panther to Burna Boy, and celebrate the power of art to connect new people irrespective of background.  You can find out more about the show here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  5. 11/09/2022

    At the Barbs with Swarzy Macaly

    Joining Robert Bruce At the Barbs this week is presenter and entertainer Swarzy Macaly. The duo delve deep into Carolee Schneemann: Body Politics, the continuing media focus on body image, Beyonce, creating art in defiance of your audience, and everything from cancel culture to artist Kazvare Made It. You can find out more about the exhibition here. Warning: This episode contains conversation surrounding extreme racial violence and harassment of minors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Information

  • Creator
    Barbican Centre
  • Years Active
    2022
  • Episodes
    5
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Barbican Centre
  • Show Website
    At the Barbs