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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
Affairs

The Opener

Heads of state left hanging, a new audience for James Blunt and an Argentinian exodus.

  • Issue #152
  • 9 min read
Police car with music notes and truck illustrating protest music tactics
Affairs

The opener

Huge flags and enormous skyscrapers, furry babies and political bedding – we round up some global goings-on.

  • Issue #146
  • 7 min read
The opener
Urbanism

Come together

Pandemic travel restrictions offered the Uruguayan resort of José Ignacio time for a rethink. Now local firms are working in tandem to overcome obstacles and elevate the town's offering for visitors.

  • The Entrepreneurs #4
  • 10 min read
Come together
Architecture

Give us a wave

Eladio Dieste made brick beautiful. Now the Uruguayan’s curved aesthetic is proving to be more relevant than ever.

  • Issue #136
  • 1 min read
Interior view of Cristo Obrero church showing dramatic natural light filtering through curved brick walls and windows
Food & Drink

Message in a bottle

We recommend a few tipples to try plus top cellars that we think you should know, from Old World classics to must-trys from Lebanon and Uruguay.

  • Issue #134
  • 6 min read
Bottle of Rabl Zweigelt Titan red wine from Austria with black label and bird emblem.
Retail

Ahead of the pack

Whether you’re making for the shore, the slopes or the city, these four dedicated travel shops have enough covetable stock to really stretch your baggage allowance.

  • The Escapist #1
  • 9 min read
Ahead of the pack

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