Monocle’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco speaks with the founder of Ostinato Records Vik Sohonie, who just released a new compilation entitled ‘Synthesizing the Silk Roads: Uzbek Disco, Tajik Folktronica, Uyghur Rock & Crimean Tatar Jazz from 1980s Soviet Central Asia’

Monocle’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco speaks with the founder of Ostinato Records Vik Sohonie, who just released a new compilation entitled ‘Synthesizing the Silk Roads: Uzbek Disco, Tajik Folktronica, Uyghur Rock &amp; Crimean Tatar Jazz from 1980s Soviet Central Asia’

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From Uzbek disco to Tajik folktronica, we explore the sounds of 1980s Soviet Central Asia

Fernando Augusto Pacheco speaks with Charles de Montalivet, UK managing director for Shiseido, about the current landscape of the beauty and wellness market and the company’s plan for growth.

Fernando Augusto Pacheco speaks with Charles de Montalivet, UK managing director for Shiseido, about the current landscape of the beauty and wellness market and the company’s plan for growth.

Charles de Montalivet, Shiseido

Monocle’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco speaks with leading Brazilian fashion voice Lilian Pacce, UNWTO sustainability specialist Camila Villas and Brazilian designer Marilia Biasi, curators of ‘Brazil: Creating Fashion for Tomorrow’. The exhibition is being held at the Embassy of Brazil in London until Tuesday 17 of September. This year’s theme is ‘A Chain of Women’.

Monocle’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco speaks with leading Brazilian fashion voice Lilian Pacce, UNWTO sustainability specialist Camila Villas and Brazilian designer Marilia Biasi, curators of ‘Brazil: Creating Fashion for Tomorrow’. The exhibition is being held at the Embassy of Brazil in London until Tuesday 17 of September. This year’s theme is ‘A Chain of Women’.

Lilian Pacce, Camila Villas and Marilia Biasi, ‘Brazil: Creating Fashion for Tomorrow’

Monocle’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco speaks with Danish award-winning director Susanne Bier to discuss her latest series, ‘The Perfect Couple’, on Netflix. It’s a new must-watch murder-mystery with an incredible cast that includes Nicole Kidman, Liev Schreiber and Isabelle Adjani. 

Monocle’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco speaks with Danish award-winning director Susanne Bier to discuss her latest series, ‘The Perfect Couple’, on Netflix. It’s a new must-watch murder-mystery with an incredible cast that includes Nicole Kidman, Liev Schreiber and Isabelle Adjani.

From Uzbek disco to Tajik folktronica, we explore the sounds of 1980s Soviet Central Asia

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