The Monocle Weekly

The Monocle Weekly

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The sound of summer: Franco-Brazilian duo PPJ

We speak with Franco-Brazilian duo PPJ (Páula and Povoa), who just released EP ‘Joker’, an eclectic mix of baile funk, techno and electro.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

A celebration of Corsican food with chef Jean Costantini

We are in Paris to speak with chef Jean Costantini from A Casaluna, a restaurant serving authentic Corsican food. He also discusses his latest book, ‘Corsica’. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Frédéric Antelme: the man behind France’s Radio Nova

We head to Paris to speak with Frédéric Antelme, managing director of one of France’s most distinguished radio stations, Radio Nova. We discuss its increasing success and music curation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Angélique Kidjo: The queen of African music is back with ‘Hope!!’

We speak with Beninese singer Angélique Kidjo about her new album ‘Hope!!’. The influential artist discusses her music and collaborations with Pharrell Williams, Iza and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Brazilian actor Rodrigo Santoro on his role in award-winning ‘The Blue Trail’

We speak with Brazilian actor Rodrigo Santoro on his role in ‘The Blue Trail’, a dystopian production about ageing by Gabriel Mascaro. Plus: his upcoming role in Netflix series ‘Brazil ’70: The Third Star’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.