Culture

The myth of the gendered brain

January 29, 2020

Is there a real difference between men and women’s brains?

New York's Roper Records provided the soundtrack for generations of dancers across the globe

January 28, 2020

During its nearly half-century run, Roper Records released hundreds of high-quality records, cassettes and CDs, which it distributed via mail order to dance professionals in the US and internationally.

Books

'American Dirt' reveals identity bias in publishing industry, critics say

The World

January 24, 2020

The controversy centers around who gets to tell a story, and the people who get to make that decision in America’s book publishing industry.

Music

Ranky Tanky honors Gullah culture with Grammy-nominated album

The World

January 24, 2020

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01/27/2020 - 5:00pm

The World's Marco Werman speaks with Kevin Hamilton and Clay Ross from Gullah music ensemble "Ranky Tanky."

Arts, Culture & Media

Brazilian Netflix film sets off censorship debate

The World

January 22, 2020

The attack against the Porta dos Fundos sketch comedy troupe rattled the country, especially those who are concerned that a growing movement of conservative extremism has found fertile ground in Brazil.

Food

Istanbul’s Asitane restaurant is a ‘gateway’ to the city’s culinary past

The World

January 17, 2020

The restaurant re-creates dishes dating back to the early days of the Ottoman Empire.

Arts, Culture & Media

Alyona Alyona breathes new life into Ukrainian rap scene

The World

January 16, 2020

When Alyona Savranenko turned 12, hip-hop found her in a small rural village. Now Savranenko, a former kindergarten teacher, is one of the top artists in Ukraine.

Arts

Benin negotiates with France to return precious objects taken during colonial war

The World

January 15, 2020

France announced a deadline to return 26 objects taken from Benin in the 1890s amid a growing call for the restitution of African art taken during colonial periods.

Haitian American musician Nathalie Joachim pays tribute to underrepresented women of Haiti

The World

January 14, 2020

Haitian American flutist, composer and vocalist Nathalie Joachim pays tribute to female artists in her new album, "Fanm d'Ayiti," or "Women of Haiti." Joachim tells The World about the women who inspired the songs and the album that's been nominated for a Grammy.

Environment

Can UK communities go 'plastic free' with cultural shift?

The World

January 13, 2020

Canary Wharf was labeled the first plastic-free commercial district in the world. But this shopping center and other communities with this designation actually aren’t plastic-free — yet.

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