The Monocle Weekly
Conversations with authors, artists, and business leaders shaping the world. Monocle’s longest-running show delivers insights and interviews weekly.
Latest Episodes
Singer Giorgio Poi breaks down the meaning behind the music on his new album, ‘Schegge’
We speak with Italian singer-songwriter Giorgio Poi, who’s back with his fourth album, ‘Schegge’, a fitting soundtrack to hot summer days.
Brazil’s singing ambassador: Antonio Patriota discusses diplomacy and his new album ‘Meio do Céu’
We speak with Brazil’s ambassador to the UK, Antonio Patriota. Besides discussing diplomacy, Patriota talks about music and his new album, ‘Meio do Céu’, a great mix of samba, blues and even fado.
Billy Skelli-Cohen, CEO of French hotel group Beaumier, on travel trends and Grand Hotel Belvedere
We speak with Billy Skelli-Cohen, CEO of Beaumier. The rapidly growing group has just added another property to its portfolio, Grand Hotel Belvedere, which is set in the Bernese Alps.
Brazilian superstar Liniker on her album, ‘Caju’, and how her name was inspired by Gary Lineker
We speak with Brazilian superstar Liniker about her latest album, ‘Caju’, her European tour and how her name was indeed inspired by British former footballer Gary Lineker.
A conversation with Yoasobi, Japan’s biggest international act
We speak with Japanese duo Yoasobi about their recent gigs in Europe, how they became the biggest international music act from Japan and the literary origin of their music.
De Beauvoir Jazz Festival
This week we feature the inaugural edition of the De Beauvoir Jazz Festival, taking place in London on 11 and 12 July. We hear from its founder, Payal Wadhwa, and artistic director, Peter Horsfall.
Louane
This week on The Monocle Weekly we speak with French singer Louane, who is representing France in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest with a powerful ballad about her late mother.
Lorcan Finnegan, director of ‘The Surfer’
We speak with Irish filmmaker Lorcan Finnegan about his new film, ‘The Surfer’, a sweaty psychological thriller featuring Nicolas Cage.
Carlita
We speak with Turkish-Italian DJ and producer Carlita about fashion, music and her latest mix compilation for London club Fabric.
Izak Senbahar, owner, The Mark Hotel
We speak with the owner of a New York institution, The Mark Hotel. The hotel on the Upper East Side is preparing to host the stars of the Met Gala.
