Culture
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Photo courtesy of John Cleese.
John Cleese Interview: “Funniness Is about People Not Being Perfect.”
Ahead of his new tour, “Last Time To See Me Before I Die,” which arrives in Barcelona on April 13, we chatted to the Goliath of British comedy about his status in Spain, online offense culture and what to expect from his final live shows. Read more
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Tablao de Carmen. Photo by Tara Shain.
Podcast | Tablao de Carmen
In the first of a series of podcasts focusing on flamenco, we spoke to three people involved with the Tablao de Carmen to get to the heart of flamenco dance. Read more
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Photo courtesy of Amelia Johannsen.
Why a Passion for Handmade Pottery Is on the Rise
Pottery studios offer a healthy, creative outlet, a strong sense of community and artisan products that bring warmth and quality back into our lives. Read more
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Harry Stott interviews Francisco Gaudier Fargas and José Garcia Reyes at the Círculo del Liceo.
Podcast | Un Tallat Amb... The Círculo del Liceo
The Círculo del Liceo is one of Barcelona’s oldest and classiest clubs, welcoming members to their stunning building next to the Teatre Liceu since 1847. We spoke with the club’s President and Vice-President to find out some more about it. Read more
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Tablao de Carmen.
Video | Interviews with Sunchi Echegaray and Josito Fontana
Tablao de Carmen has a fascinating history, all focused on traditional Spanish flamenco culture. Harry Stott spoke to its founder and to its current manager to find out more. Read more
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Photo courtesy of Artte.
One Night in Artte
Wandering the streets of Barcelona one day, I was lured into a small bar by the beautiful waft of jazz emanating from it. It turned out to be one of the best surprises I have ever had. Read more
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In the June 1912 edition of the Harley-Davidson Dealer magazine, a jersey with the logo of the company was announced for the first time, kicking off the now-famous clothing line. Photo by Jaume García.
Harley-Davidson: More Than Motorbikes
Harley-Davidson made its name for world beating motor bikes, but the clothes are equally iconic, worn by everyone from Jack Nicholson to Marlon Brando. We spoke to the head of Barcelona’s Harley-Davidson branch to learn more. Read more
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Boes e Merdules. Photo by Boa Campbell.
FiraMediterrània Manresa
The FiraMediterrània Manresa returns for its 22nd year celebrating Mediterranean performing arts. Local artists take to the stage with numerous artists from across Spain, as well as France, Italy and Macedonia to highlight Mediterranean creativity. Read more
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Photo courtesy of Sonar.
Sonar360º by MEDIAPRO
The audiovisual dome at Sonar 2019 was a bubble of sound and color, where short films were joined by blasting music for an hour long assault on the senses. Read more
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Stevie Van Zandt interviewed by Héctor Cols at Hardrock Cafe Barcelona, June 2019. Photo by Victor Horcasitas.
Video | Interview with Little Steven
See Barcelona Metropolitan's interview with Stevie Van Zandt, founder of Disciples of Soul and former member of Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band Read more
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