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Music

Rhythm king

The Uruguayan musician on dancing with the devil and why it’s never too late to dedicate yourself to a passion.

  • Issue #162
  • 4 min read
Jorge Drexler browsing vinyl records at Permanent Records in northeast Los Angeles
Music

Culture

The Islamic Arts Biennale’s artistic director, a dedicated women’s sports TV network and the orchestra bringing harmony to Mosul.

  • Issue #161
  • 7 min read
Culture
Architecture

Setting the stage

Part of the city’s scenery in more ways than one, Vega has risen from its socialist roots to provide the perfect home for all kinds of music.

  • Issue #160
  • 4 min read
Interior view of Vega concert hall during performance showing packed audience, multi-level seating, and stage lighting
Music

The next big things

Malaysian singer-songwriter AlexTBH and Belgian-Lebanese artist Tamino represent a new generation of musicians forging distinctive sounds while challenging cultural boundaries in their respective homelands.

  • Issue #159
  • 10 min read
AlexTBH sits at a keyboard in his home studio, surrounded by plants, candles, and a guitar
Music

The Opener

Airlines making middle seats enticing, battling peacocks and poorly disguised Russian spies. Plus: photographer Steven Klein and festive chart hits from across the globe.

  • Issue #159
  • 8 min read
Red Rhätische Bahn train crossing stone viaduct through autumn forest in Swiss mountains
Media

Culture

Public service broadcasting with Mexico City’s Loot radio, Euroman magazine’s editor in chief and the National Opera of Ukraine.

  • Issue #157
  • 5 min read
Woman with curly hair and tattoos DJing with turntables and mixer at Loot radio in Mexico City
Music

Immaculate collection

A great auteur and a fresh film talent vie with super-sized art, musical returns and literary explorations of identity to excite our intellectual curiosity.

  • Issue #156
  • 8 min read
Two people embracing intimately in water in a scene from Claire Denis's Both Sides of the Blade
Music

Setting the tempo

She’s one of Africa’s greatest stars but the legendary singer is still fighting for change for the continent’s youth.

  • Issue #156
  • 4 min read
Woman in vibrant blue patterned African dress with matching head wrap standing in elegant interior space
Music

Summer’s soundtrack

Monocle’s senior culture correspondent has fashioned the ultimate holiday playlist full of fresh releases and timeless classics.

  • Issue #155
  • 4 min read
Summer’s soundtrack

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