Paris exhibition celebrates Fela Kuti, the rebel king of Afrobeat
The Paris Philharmonie is paying homage to Fela Kuti, pioneer of Afrobeat – a musical current that emerged from Nigeria in a swirl of postcolonial enthusiasm, experimentation and political rebellion....
View ArticleThere’s Music in the Kitchen, No 25
This week on The Sound Kitchen, a special treat: RFI English listeners’ musical requests. Just click on the “Audio” arrow above and enjoy!
View ArticlePrize-winner Victor Moturi
This week on The Sound Kitchen you’ll hear the answer to the question about RFI English correspondent Victor Moturi. There’s “On This Day”, the bonus question and the “Listeners Corner”, Ollia...
View ArticleParis Opera seeks to nurture artistic talent in French Guiana
Seeking out new audiences and fresh talent, the Paris Opera is launching a three-year outreach programme in French Guiana that aims to make it easier for people in the overseas department to pursue...
View ArticleUnconventional Moroccan love story wins prize at Marrakech Film Festival
“The Blue Caftan”, which won the Jury Prize at the Marrakech International Film Festival in November, explores what people are capable of when it comes to love. Through the eyes of a tailor, Moroccan...
View ArticlePolitical veteran Lula’s accomplishments
This week on The Sound Kitchen you’ll hear the answer to the question about Brazil’s president-elect Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. There’s “On This Day”, the bonus question and the “Listeners Corner”,...
View ArticleFrance's Annie Ernaux says Nobel win a 'sign of hope' for women writers
French writer Annie Ernaux said she hoped that her Nobel Prize was "a sign of hope for all female writers", who "have not yet gained legitimacy as producers of written works". She made the comment in...
View ArticleParis exhibition explores kimono, from Japanese icon to global trend
Whether it's adorning samurais and geishas or pop stars and haute couture designers, the kimono is not just a traditional costume but a dynamic piece of fashion. A new exhibition at Paris’ Quai Branly...
View ArticleFuel depot blockades
This week on The Sound Kitchen you’ll hear the answer to the question about the strike by French distribution depot workers at TotalEnergies and Esso-Exxon Mobil. There’s the bonus question and the...
View ArticleFrench comics festival pulls plug on author over incest row
Organisers of France's Angoulême comics festival have said they are cancelling an exhibition dedicated to a popular French author criticised for depicting incest and sexualising children, after he...
View ArticleFreshly elected COP27 attendees
This week on The Sound Kitchen you’ll hear the answer to the question about the two newly elected leaders at the COP27 conference. There’s the bonus question and the “Listeners Corner”, and “Music...
View ArticleNew writer for 40th volume of Asterix comic book series
The Asterix comic book series has a new writer, the novelist and comic book author, Fabcaro, who is working on the 40th volume to be published in 2023.
View ArticleMerry Christmas!
This week you’ll be treated to a story: “The Gift of the Magi” by O. Henry, read by Julie Harris. There’s Christmas music too, so click on the “Audio” arrow above and enjoy!
View ArticleCrafty Bayeux artisans give traditional French lace a modern touch
Artisans in Normandy are carrying on the traditional practice of lacemaking that dates back to the Renaissance. Shedding the dusty image of decorative doilies, the Bayeux Conservatory of Lace has...
View ArticleWelcome to Kalabanté, an African circus in Montreal
When dance, acrobatics and percussion meet, the result is Kalabanté - a circus company created in 2007 by Guinean artist Yamoussa Bangoura. RFI met him at the Nuits d'Afrique festival in Montreal.
View ArticleKora virtuoso Sona Jobarteh bucks West Africa gender trend
The kora – a stringed instrument that combines the features of a lute and a harp – is traditionally reserved for men in West Africa, but that hasn't stopped British-Gambian artist Sona Jobarteh from...
View ArticleThere’s Music in the Kitchen
This week on The Sound Kitchen, a special treat: RFI English listeners’ musical requests. Just click on the “Audio” arrow above and enjoy!
View ArticlePeople under investigation for sex crimes barred from French 'Oscars' ceremony
Organisers of the César Awards, France's version of the Oscars, have said that anyone being investigated for allegations of sexual misconduct will be barred from attending the ceremony next month,...
View ArticleAn unusual Olympics mascot
This week on The Sound Kitchen you’ll hear the answer to the question about the mascot chosen for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. There’s the bonus question and the “Listeners Corner” with Michael...
View ArticleSarcophagus of Egyptian pharaoh Ramses II to make rare visit to France
Nearly half a century after it was first shown in Paris in 1976, the sarcophagus of Pharaoh Ramses II will be back on display in France. On special loan from Egypt, it will be the highlight of a major...
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