Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco speaks to South African musician Bongeziwe Mabandla, who cleverly mixes electro with African folk and soul. They discuss Mabandla’s latest album, ‘amaXesha’, and South Africa’s music scene.

Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco speaks to South African musician Bongeziwe Mabandla, who cleverly mixes electro with African folk and soul. They discuss Mabandla’s latest album, ‘amaXesha’, and South Africa’s music scene.

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We speak with Brazilian musician Lucas Santtana about his new album, ‘Brasiliano’, an ode to the unique language spoken in Brazil, featuring collaborations with the likes of Gilberto Gil and Rachel Reis.

We speak with Brazilian musician Lucas Santtana about his new album, &lsquo;Brasiliano&rsquo;, an ode to the unique language spoken in Brazil, featuring collaborations with the likes of Gilberto Gil and Rachel Reis.

Lucas Santtana on his 10th album, ‘Brasiliano’, a celebration of the languages of Brazil

After five decades shaping London’s most iconic dining rooms, Jeremy King and his longtime collaborator, Shayne Brady, tell Monocle how they’re rethinking restaurant interiors and embracing evolving tastes. 

After five decades shaping London&rsquo;s most iconic dining rooms, Jeremy King and his longtime collaborator, Shayne Brady, tell Monocle how they&rsquo;re rethinking restaurant interiors and embracing evolving tastes.&nbsp;

Restaurateur Jeremy King breathes new life into Simpson’s in the Strand

We speak with Australian singer Sam Quealy about her latest album, ‘Jawbreaker’. It’s a delicious mix of synthy electro and nostalgic disco, and a fun dose of Quealy’s high-kicking stage presence. 

We speak with Australian singer Sam Quealy about her latest album, &lsquo;Jawbreaker&rsquo;. It&rsquo;s a delicious mix of synthy electro and nostalgic disco, and a fun dose of Quealy&rsquo;s high-kicking stage presence.&nbsp;

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