This week, go back to our most recent issue Gothic Revival. In this episode, host Joe Williams and Portuguese author Rui Cardoso Martins discuss Rui's novel Deathly Convalescence, translated into English by Joe Williams. Go to Gothic Revival to read an excerpt of the novel. 

We are now accepting submissions for our first ever literary prizes! Check out the submission guidelines here. Submissions accepted until December 20, 2024 at 11:59 pm EST. 

Interested in getting more content from Trafika Europe? Consider becoming a member! Take a look at our Patreon page for information about tiers and benefits. 

Trafika Europe is a non-profit that survives on donations and we are currently fundraising for our first annual translation prize. If you're able, please consider donating to our GoFundMe. You can also donate on our website here. 

Ideas for the future of Trafika Europe? Email administrator@trafikaeurope.org. 

This week, go back to our most recent issue Gothic Revival. In this episode, host Joe Williams and Portuguese author Rui Cardoso Martins discuss Rui's novel Deathly Convalescence, translated into English by Joe Williams. Go to <a href="https://www.trafikaeurope.org/deathly-convalescence-rui-cardoso-martins">Gothic Revival</a> to read an excerpt of the novel. 
We are now accepting submissions for our first ever literary prizes! Check out the submission guidelines <a href="http://www.trafikaeurope.org/prize-submissions">here</a>. Submissions accepted until December 20, 2024 at 11:59 pm EST. 
Interested in getting more content from Trafika Europe? Consider becoming a member! Take a look at our <a href="https://www.patreon.com/trafikaeurope">Patreon page</a> for information about tiers and benefits. 
Trafika Europe is a non-profit that survives on donations and we are currently fundraising for our first annual translation prize. If you're able, please consider donating to our <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/building-literary-community-in-europe?utm_campaign=p_lico+share-sheet&amp;utm_medium=copy_link&amp;utm_source=customer">GoFundMe</a>. You can also donate on our website <a href="http://www.trafikaeurope.org/shop">here</a>. 
Ideas for the future of Trafika Europe? Email <a href="mailto:administrator@trafikaeurope.org">administrator@trafikaeurope.org</a>.

Gothic Revival: Rui Cardoso Martins

This week, we return to our EUPL series. This tenth episode is with Albanian author Rita Petro. Interpreter Sofiana Filipi helps create this English-Albanian bilingual episode. Host Clayton McKee and the author discuss her 2024 EUPL-nominated novel Born Backwards. You can read the excerpt in the original Albanian and in English translation here. 

We are now accepting submissions for our first ever literary prizes! Check out the submission guidelines here. Submissions accepted until December 20, 2024 at 11:59 pm EST. 

Interested in getting more content from Trafika Europe? Consider becoming a member! Take a look at our Patreon page for information about tiers and benefits. 

Trafika Europe is a non-profit that survives on donations and we are currently fundraising for our first annual translation prize. If you're able, please consider donating to our GoFundMe. You can also donate on our website here. 

Ideas for the future of Trafika Europe? Email administrator@trafikaeurope.org. 

This week, we return to our EUPL series. This tenth episode is with Albanian author Rita Petro. Interpreter Sofiana Filipi helps create this English-Albanian bilingual episode. Host Clayton McKee and the author discuss her 2024 EUPL-nominated novel Born Backwards. You can read the excerpt in the original Albanian and in English translation <a href="https://euprizeliterature.eu/author/rita-petro">here</a>. 
We are now accepting submissions for our first ever literary prizes! Check out the submission guidelines <a href="http://www.trafikaeurope.org/prize-submissions">here</a>. Submissions accepted until December 20, 2024 at 11:59 pm EST. 
Interested in getting more content from Trafika Europe? Consider becoming a member! Take a look at our <a href="https://www.patreon.com/trafikaeurope">Patreon page</a> for information about tiers and benefits. 
Trafika Europe is a non-profit that survives on donations and we are currently fundraising for our first annual translation prize. If you're able, please consider donating to our <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/building-literary-community-in-europe?utm_campaign=p_lico+share-sheet&amp;utm_medium=copy_link&amp;utm_source=customer">GoFundMe</a>. You can also donate on our website <a href="http://www.trafikaeurope.org/shop">here</a>. 
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EUPL Author: Rita Petro, trans. Sofiana Filipi

This week, we return to our EUPL series. This ninth episode is with Slovenian author Tina Vrščaj. Host Clayton McKee and the author discuss her 2024 EUPL-nominated novel OnSlope. You can read the excerpt in the original Slovenian and in English translation here. 

We are now accepting submissions for our first ever literary prizes! Check out the submission guidelines here. Submissions accepted until December 20, 2024 at 11:59 pm EST. 

Interested in getting more content from Trafika Europe? Consider becoming a member! Take a look at our Patreon page for information about tiers and benefits. 

Trafika Europe is a non-profit that survives on donations and we are currently fundraising for our first annual translation prize. If you're able, please consider donating to our GoFundMe. You can also donate on our website here. 

Ideas for the future of Trafika Europe? Email administrator@trafikaeurope.org. 

This week, we return to our EUPL series. This ninth episode is with Slovenian author Tina Vrščaj. Host Clayton McKee and the author discuss her 2024 EUPL-nominated novel On Slope. You can read the excerpt in the original Slovenian and in English translation <a href="https://www.euprizeliterature.eu/author/tina-vrscaj">here</a>. 
We are now accepting submissions for our first ever literary prizes! Check out the submission guidelines <a href="http://www.trafikaeurope.org/prize-submissions">here</a>. Submissions accepted until December 20, 2024 at 11:59 pm EST. 
Interested in getting more content from Trafika Europe? Consider becoming a member! Take a look at our <a href="https://www.patreon.com/trafikaeurope">Patreon page</a> for information about tiers and benefits. 
Trafika Europe is a non-profit that survives on donations and we are currently fundraising for our first annual translation prize. If you're able, please consider donating to our <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/building-literary-community-in-europe?utm_campaign=p_lico+share-sheet&amp;utm_medium=copy_link&amp;utm_source=customer">GoFundMe</a>. You can also donate on our website <a href="http://www.trafikaeurope.org/shop">here</a>. 
Ideas for the future of Trafika Europe? Email <a href="mailto:administrator@trafikaeurope.org">administrator@trafikaeurope.org</a>.

EUPL Author: Tina Vrščaj

This week, we return to our EUPL series. This eighth episode is with Hungarian author Réka Mán-Várhegyi. Host Clayton McKee and the author discuss her 2019 EUPL-nominated novel Magnet Hill. You can read the excerpt in the original Hungarian and in English translation here. 

We are now accepting submissions for our first ever literary prizes! Check out the submission guidelines here. Submissions accepted until December 20, 2024 at 11:59 pm EST. 

Interested in getting more content from Trafika Europe? Consider becoming a member! Take a look at our Patreon page for information about tiers and benefits. 

Trafika Europe is a non-profit that survives on donations and we are currently fundraising for our first annual translation prize. If you're able, please consider donating to our GoFundMe. You can also donate on our website here. 

Ideas for the future of Trafika Europe? Email administrator@trafikaeurope.org. 

This week, we return to our EUPL series. This eighth episode is with Hungarian author Réka Mán-Várhegyi. Host Clayton McKee and the author discuss her 2019 EUPL-nominated novel Magnet Hill. You can read the excerpt in the original Hungarian and in English translation <a href="https://euprizeliterature.eu/author/reka-man-varhegyi">here</a>. 
We are now accepting submissions for our first ever literary prizes! Check out the submission guidelines <a href="http://www.trafikaeurope.org/prize-submissions">here</a>. Submissions accepted until December 20, 2024 at 11:59 pm EST. 
Interested in getting more content from Trafika Europe? Consider becoming a member! Take a look at our <a href="https://www.patreon.com/trafikaeurope">Patreon page</a> for information about tiers and benefits. 
Trafika Europe is a non-profit that survives on donations and we are currently fundraising for our first annual translation prize. If you're able, please consider donating to our <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/building-literary-community-in-europe?utm_campaign=p_lico+share-sheet&amp;utm_medium=copy_link&amp;utm_source=customer">GoFundMe</a>. You can also donate on our website <a href="http://www.trafikaeurope.org/shop">here</a>. 
Ideas for the future of Trafika Europe? Email <a href="mailto:administrator@trafikaeurope.org">administrator@trafikaeurope.org</a>.

EUPL Author: Réka Mán-Várhegyi

This week, we return to our EUPL series. This seventh episode is with Bulgarian author Todor Todorov. Host Clayton McKee and the author discuss his EUPL-nominated novel Hagabula. You can read the excerpt in the original Bulgarian and in English translation here. 

We are now accepting submissions for our first ever literary prizes! Check out the submission guidelines here. Submissions accepted until December 20, 2024 at 11:59 pm EST. 

Interested in getting more content from Trafika Europe? Consider becoming a member! Take a look at our Patreon page for information about tiers and benefits. 

Trafika Europe is a non-profit that survives on donations and we are currently fundraising for our first annual translation prize. If you're able, please consider donating to our GoFundMe. You can also donate on our website here. 

Ideas for the future of Trafika Europe? Email administrator@trafikaeurope.org. 

This week, we return to our EUPL series. This seventh episode is with Bulgarian author Todor Todorov. Host Clayton McKee and the author discuss his EUPL-nominated novel Hagabula. You can read the excerpt in the original Bulgarian and in English translation <a href="https://euprizeliterature.eu/author/todor-todorov">here</a>. 
We are now accepting submissions for our first ever literary prizes! Check out the submission guidelines <a href="http://www.trafikaeurope.org/prize-submissions">here</a>. Submissions accepted until December 20, 2024 at 11:59 pm EST. 
Interested in getting more content from Trafika Europe? Consider becoming a member! Take a look at our <a href="https://www.patreon.com/trafikaeurope">Patreon page</a> for information about tiers and benefits. 
Trafika Europe is a non-profit that survives on donations and we are currently fundraising for our first annual translation prize. If you're able, please consider donating to our <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/building-literary-community-in-europe?utm_campaign=p_lico+share-sheet&amp;utm_medium=copy_link&amp;utm_source=customer">GoFundMe</a>. You can also donate on our website <a href="http://www.trafikaeurope.org/shop">here</a>. 
Ideas for the future of Trafika Europe? Email <a href="mailto:administrator@trafikaeurope.org">administrator@trafikaeurope.org</a>.

EUPL Author: Todor Todorov

Anna Blasiak and Lisa Kalloo discuss their collaboration on Deliverance in this episode of Trafika Europe Radio. This duo discusses their creative practices and relation to gender and sexuality. Tune in for readings and conversation about their latest collaboration Deliverance, which is a bilingual poetry/photography collection. 

Anna's Website

Lisa's Website

Buy the collection from Holland House

We are now accepting submissions for our first-ever literary prizes! Check out the submission guidelines here. Submissions are accepted until December 20, 2024, at 11:59 pm EST. 

Would you be interested in getting more content from Trafika Europe? Consider becoming a member! Please take a look at our Patreon page for information about tiers and benefits. 

Trafika Europe is a non-profit that survives on donations and we are currently fundraising for our first annual translation prize. If you're able, please consider donating to our GoFundMe. You can also donate on our website here. 

Ideas for the future of Trafika Europe? Email administrator@trafikaeurope.org. 

Anna Blasiak and Lisa Kalloo discuss their collaboration on Deliverance in this episode of Trafika Europe Radio. This duo discusses their creative practices and relation to gender and sexuality. Tune in for readings and conversation about their latest collaboration Deliverance, which is a bilingual poetry/photography collection. 
<a href="https://www.annablasiak.com/">Anna's Website</a>
<a href="https://lisakalloophotography.co.uk/">Lisa's Website</a>
<a href="https://www.hhousebooks.com/books/rozpetanie-deliverance/">Buy the collection from Holland House</a>
We are now accepting submissions for our first-ever literary prizes! Check out the submission guidelines <a href="http://www.trafikaeurope.org/prize-submissions">here</a>. Submissions are accepted until December 20, 2024, at 11:59 pm EST. 
Would you be interested in getting more content from Trafika Europe? Consider becoming a member! Please take a look at our <a href="https://www.patreon.com/trafikaeurope">Patreon page</a> for information about tiers and benefits. 
Trafika Europe is a non-profit that survives on donations and we are currently fundraising for our first annual translation prize. If you're able, please consider donating to our <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/building-literary-community-in-europe?utm_campaign=p_lico+share-sheet&amp;utm_medium=copy_link&amp;utm_source=customer">GoFundMe</a>. You can also donate on our website <a href="http://www.trafikaeurope.org/shop">here</a>. 
Ideas for the future of Trafika Europe? Email <a href="mailto:administrator@trafikaeurope.org">administrator@trafikaeurope.org</a>.

Poet Anna Blasiak and Photographer Lisa Kalloo

This week, we return to our EUPL series. This sixth episode is with Latvian author Daina Tabūna. Host Clayton McKee and the author discuss her EUPL-nominated novel Witches. You can read the excerpt in the original Latvian and in English translation here. 

We are now accepting submissions for our first ever literary prizes! Check out the submission guidelines here. Submissions accepted until December 20, 2024 at 11:59 pm EST. 

Interested in getting more content from Trafika Europe? Consider becoming a member! Take a look at our Patreon page for information about tiers and benefits. 

Trafika Europe is a non-profit that survives on donations and we are currently fundraising for our first annual translation prize. If you're able, please consider donating to our GoFundMe. You can also donate on our website here. 

Ideas for the future of Trafika Europe? Email administrator@trafikaeurope.org. 

This week, we return to our EUPL series. This sixth episode is with Latvian author Daina Tabūna. Host Clayton McKee and the author discuss her EUPL-nominated novel Witches. You can read the excerpt in the original Latvian and in English translation <a href="https://euprizeliterature.eu/author/daina-tabuna">here</a>. 
We are now accepting submissions for our first ever literary prizes! Check out the submission guidelines <a href="http://www.trafikaeurope.org/prize-submissions">here</a>. Submissions accepted until December 20, 2024 at 11:59 pm EST. 
Interested in getting more content from Trafika Europe? Consider becoming a member! Take a look at our <a href="https://www.patreon.com/trafikaeurope">Patreon page</a> for information about tiers and benefits. 
Trafika Europe is a non-profit that survives on donations and we are currently fundraising for our first annual translation prize. If you're able, please consider donating to our <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/building-literary-community-in-europe?utm_campaign=p_lico+share-sheet&amp;utm_medium=copy_link&amp;utm_source=customer">GoFundMe</a>. You can also donate on our website <a href="http://www.trafikaeurope.org/shop">here</a>. 
Ideas for the future of Trafika Europe? Email <a href="mailto:administrator@trafikaeurope.org">administrator@trafikaeurope.org</a>.

EUPL Author: Daina Tabuna

We take a step away from EUPL authors this week and broadcast our first episode related to our most recent issue, Gothic Revival. In this episode, host, Joe Williams, speaks with Dutch author Anne Eekhout and Anglophone translator Laura Watkinson. They discuss Anne's novel, and Laura's translation of, Mary or, the Birth of Frankenstein published by Pushkin Press. This month, it is now out in paperback! You can read an excerpt on our website here. 

We are now accepting submissions for our first ever literary prizes! Check out the submission guidelines here. Submissions accepted until December 20, 2024 at 11:59 pm EST. 

Interested in getting more content from Trafika Europe? Consider becoming a member! Take a look at our Patreon page for information about tiers and benefits. 

Trafika Europe is a non-profit that survives on donations and we are currently fundraising for our first annual translation prize. If you're able, please consider donating to our GoFundMe. You can also donate on our website here. 

Ideas for the future of Trafika Europe? Email administrator@trafikaeurope.org. 

We take a step away from EUPL authors this week and broadcast our first episode related to our most recent issue, <a href="http://www.trafikaeurope.org/gothic-revival">Gothic Revival</a>. In this episode, host, Joe Williams, speaks with Dutch author Anne Eekhout and Anglophone translator Laura Watkinson. They discuss Anne's novel, and Laura's translation of, Mary or, the Birth of Frankenstein published by <a href="https://pushkinpress.com/book/mary/">Pushkin Press</a>. This month, it is now out in paperback! You can read an excerpt on our website <a href="https://www.trafikaeurope.org/mary-anne-eekhout">here</a>. 
We are now accepting submissions for our first ever literary prizes! Check out the submission guidelines <a href="http://www.trafikaeurope.org/prize-submissions">here</a>. Submissions accepted until December 20, 2024 at 11:59 pm EST. 
Interested in getting more content from Trafika Europe? Consider becoming a member! Take a look at our <a href="https://www.patreon.com/trafikaeurope">Patreon page</a> for information about tiers and benefits. 
Trafika Europe is a non-profit that survives on donations and we are currently fundraising for our first annual translation prize. If you're able, please consider donating to our <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/building-literary-community-in-europe?utm_campaign=p_lico+share-sheet&amp;utm_medium=copy_link&amp;utm_source=customer">GoFundMe</a>. You can also donate on our website <a href="http://www.trafikaeurope.org/shop">here</a>. 
Ideas for the future of Trafika Europe? Email <a href="mailto:administrator@trafikaeurope.org">administrator@trafikaeurope.org</a>.

Dutch author Anne Eekhout and translator Laura Watkinson

This week, we are bringing another EUPL author. This fifth episode is with Hungarian author Puskás Panni. Host Clayton McKee and the author discuss her EUPL-nominated novel That Any Might Be Saved. You can read the excerpt in the original Hungarian and in English translation here. 

We are now accepting submissions for our first ever literary prizes! Check out the submission guidelines here. Submissions accepted until December 20, 2024 at 11:59 pm EST. 

Interested in getting more content from Trafika Europe? Consider becoming a member! Take a look at our Patreon page for information about tiers and benefits. 

Trafika Europe is a non-profit that survives on donations and we are currently fundraising for our first annual translation prize. If you're able, please consider donating to our GoFundMe. You can also donate on our website here. 

Ideas for the future of Trafika Europe? Email administrator@trafikaeurope.org. 

This week, we are bringing another EUPL author. This fifth episode is with Hungarian author Puskás Panni. Host Clayton McKee and the author discuss her EUPL-nominated novel That Any Might Be Saved. You can read the excerpt in the original Hungarian and in English translation <a href="https://euprizeliterature.eu/author/puskas-panni">here</a>. 
We are now accepting submissions for our first ever literary prizes! Check out the submission guidelines <a href="http://www.trafikaeurope.org/prize-submissions">here</a>. Submissions accepted until December 20, 2024 at 11:59 pm EST. 
Interested in getting more content from Trafika Europe? Consider becoming a member! Take a look at our <a href="https://www.patreon.com/trafikaeurope">Patreon page</a> for information about tiers and benefits. 
Trafika Europe is a non-profit that survives on donations and we are currently fundraising for our first annual translation prize. If you're able, please consider donating to our <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/building-literary-community-in-europe?utm_campaign=p_lico+share-sheet&amp;utm_medium=copy_link&amp;utm_source=customer">GoFundMe</a>. You can also donate on our website <a href="http://www.trafikaeurope.org/shop">here</a>. 
Ideas for the future of Trafika Europe? Email <a href="mailto:administrator@trafikaeurope.org">administrator@trafikaeurope.org</a>.

EUPL Author: Puskás Panni

This week, we are bringing another EUPL author. This fourth episode is with Dutch author Sholeh Rezazadeh. Host Clayton McKee and the author discuss her EUPL-nominated novel I Know a Mountain that Is Waiting for Me. You can read the excerpt in the original Dutch and in English translation here. 

We are now accepting submissions for our first ever literary prizes! Check out the submission guidelines here. Submissions accepted until December 20, 2024 at 11:59 pm EST. 

Interested in getting more content from Trafika Europe? Consider becoming a member! Take a look at our Patreon page for information about tiers and benefits. 

Trafika Europe is a non-profit that survives on donations and we are currently fundraising for our first annual translation prize. If you're able, please consider donating to our GoFundMe. You can also donate on our website here. 

Ideas for the future of Trafika Europe? Email administrator@trafikaeurope.org. 

This week, we are bringing another EUPL author. This fourth episode is with Dutch author Sholeh Rezazadeh. Host Clayton McKee and the author discuss her EUPL-nominated novel I Know a Mountain that Is Waiting for Me. You can read the excerpt in the original Dutch and in English translation <a href="https://www.euprizeliterature.eu/author/sholeh-rezazadeh">here</a>. 
We are now accepting submissions for our first ever literary prizes! Check out the submission guidelines <a href="http://www.trafikaeurope.org/prize-submissions">here</a>. Submissions accepted until December 20, 2024 at 11:59 pm EST. 
Interested in getting more content from Trafika Europe? Consider becoming a member! Take a look at our <a href="https://www.patreon.com/trafikaeurope">Patreon page</a> for information about tiers and benefits. 
Trafika Europe is a non-profit that survives on donations and we are currently fundraising for our first annual translation prize. If you're able, please consider donating to our <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/building-literary-community-in-europe?utm_campaign=p_lico+share-sheet&amp;utm_medium=copy_link&amp;utm_source=customer">GoFundMe</a>. You can also donate on our website <a href="http://www.trafikaeurope.org/shop">here</a>. 
Ideas for the future of Trafika Europe? Email <a href="mailto:administrator@trafikaeurope.org">administrator@trafikaeurope.org</a>.

EUPL Author: Sholeh Rezazadeh

Trafika Europe Radio hosts podcasts of anything and everything literary and cultural related to the continent of Europe. As an accompaniment to our quarterly literary journal and blog, you can access amazing content and riveting literary excerpts. TER began in 2020 with various series, including Women in Translation, French Forays, Eco-Lit, Turkish Sofa, Spotlighting the EU Prize for Literature, and much more! As of 2024, we have remodeled our setup and have done away with the larger themes. Here, you will listen to interviews and exposés about topics from across all of Europe. We look forward to including you in the community! Check out Trafika Europe's website or our Patreon page to become a member for bonus content and materials. 

This playlist is our current playlist full of all new episodes! You can check out the Archive here. 

Europe's literary radio station, free online

Trafika Europe Radio hosts podcasts of anything and everything literary and cultural related to the continent of Europe. As an accompaniment to our quarterly literary journal and blog, you can access amazing content and riveting literary excerpts. TER began in 2020 with various series, including Women in Translation, French Forays, Eco-Lit, Turkish Sofa, Spotlighting the EU Prize for Literature, and much more! As of 2024, we have remodeled our setup and have done away with the larger themes. Here, you will listen to interviews and exposés about topics from across all of Europe. We look forward to including you in the community! Check out <a href="http://www.trafikaeurope.org">Trafika Europe's website</a> or our <a href="https://www.patreon.com/trafikaeurope">Patreon page</a> to become a member for bonus content and materials. 
This playlist is our current playlist full of all new episodes! You can check out <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/trafika-europe-radio/playlists/ter-the-archive">the Archive here</a>. 
Europe's literary radio station, free online

Trafika Europe Radio presents interviews and conversations about all things literature and culture in Europe. Europe's radio station, free online

Trafika Europe Radio

What do we mean when we say "Roma (gypsy) music"? What do the musical forms emerging from diverse Roma communities have in common, and what separates them? In this episode, Joe Williams seeks answers to these questions, speaking to expert musicologists and luminary musicians to try and understand how and why Roma music varies across regions, ethnicities and cultures. This program features interviews with Slovak musicologist Jana Belišová, Hungarian violinist Kálmán Balogh, Serbian singer and composer Dragan Ristić and Turkish clarinetist Ramazan Sesler, and also includes several musical tracks.

What do we mean when we say "Roma (gypsy) music"? What do the musical forms emerging from diverse Roma communities have in common, and what separates them? In this episode, Joe Williams seeks answers to these questions, speaking to expert musicologists and luminary musicians to try and understand how and why Roma music varies across regions, ethnicities and cultures. This program features interviews with Slovak musicologist Jana Belišová, Hungarian violinist Kálmán Balogh, Serbian singer and composer Dragan Ristić and Turkish clarinetist Ramazan Sesler, and also includes several musical tracks.

Roma (gypsy) crossover music—The Joe Show 5

Joe Williams hosts a panel of authors from countries belonging to the former Yugoslavia who lived through the dissolution of the country. They discuss how they have sought to make sense of their experiences with the conflict by recreating them in their work, and they share insights on the capacity, and limitations, of literature for processing trauma and constructing healing, transformational narratives for the region. Featuring regional literary lights Ivana Bodrožić from Croatia (author of The Hotel Tito; program coordinator of the Zagreb Book Festival), Slovenian author Goran Vojnović (Southern Scum Go Home; Yugoslavia, My Fatherland) and Bosnian poet and author Faruk Šehić (Quiet Flows the Una, awarded the EU Prize for Literature).

You can also enjoy an excerpt from Yugoslavia, My Fatherland in Trafika Europe 5: Slovenian Interlude, and a full-length conversation with Goran Vojnović and translator Olivia Hellewell on his latest novel in English, The Fig Tree, as the 31 October 2021 episode of The Middle Ground on Trafika Europe Radio (52-minute audio). A generous excerpt from Faruk Šehić’sQuiet Flows the Una appears in Trafika Europe 7.

Joe Williams hosts a panel of authors from countries belonging to the former Yugoslavia who lived through the dissolution of the country. They discuss how they have sought to make sense of their experiences with the conflict by recreating them in their work, and they share insights on the capacity, and limitations, of literature for processing trauma and constructing healing, transformational narratives for the region. Featuring regional literary lights Ivana Bodrožić from Croatia (author of The Hotel Tito; program coordinator of the Zagreb Book Festival), Slovenian author Goran Vojnović (Southern Scum Go Home; Yugoslavia, My Fatherland) and Bosnian poet and author Faruk Šehić (Quiet Flows the Una, awarded the EU Prize for Literature).
You can also enjoy an excerpt from Yugoslavia, My Fatherland in <a href="https://cld.bz/S3Dzky/43">Trafika Europe 5: Slovenian Interlude</a>, and a full-length conversation with Goran Vojnović and translator Olivia Hellewell on his latest novel in English, The Fig Tree, as the 31 October 2021 episode of <a href="https://trafikaeurope.org/podcast/the-middle-ground">The Middle Ground</a> on Trafika Europe Radio (52-minute audio). A generous excerpt from Faruk Šehić’s Quiet Flows the Una appears in <a href="https://cld.bz/ks1JNyo/160">Trafika Europe 7</a>.

Pan-former-Yugoslavia - progress in literature—The Joe Show 4

In this episode, host Joe Williams explores new voices participating in Ireland's grand literary heritage – migrants to the country from all over, using literature to negotiate and make sense of their relationship with their new homeland. Joe talks to publishers and authors to understand how Ireland has changed in recent years and how writers born outside of Ireland are responding to the need for literature capable of documenting and engaging with the new Irish context and the experiences of those who exist within it.

Includes Pat Boran, Rafael Mendes, Mahito Henderson, Gonchigkhand Byambaa, and Neo Florence Gilson

In this episode, host Joe Williams explores new voices participating in Ireland's grand literary heritage – migrants to the country from all over, using literature to negotiate and make sense of their relationship with their new homeland. Joe talks to publishers and authors to understand how Ireland has changed in recent years and how writers born outside of Ireland are responding to the need for literature capable of documenting and engaging with the new Irish context and the experiences of those who exist within it.
Includes Pat Boran, Rafael Mendes, Mahito Henderson, Gonchigkhand Byambaa, and Neo Florence Gilson

Ireland's immigrant authors—The Joe Show 3

Join host Joe Williams as he takes a deep dive into the Basque country’s rich oral traditions, specifically the little-known art of Bertsolaritza, in which performers improvise poetry within prescribed frameworks of meter, cadence, and melody. Joe explores differences in style and content among various regions of the Basque country. Bertsolaritza is emblematic of Basque cultural identity, and young generations of performers are working to ensure the form remains relevant while guarding its legacy. With Bertsolaritza performers and researchers Joxerra Garcia Garmendia, Maialen Lujanbio, and Miren Artetxe Sarasola.

Join host Joe Williams as he takes a deep dive into the Basque country’s rich oral traditions, specifically the little-known art of Bertsolaritza, in which performers improvise poetry within prescribed frameworks of meter, cadence, and melody. Joe explores differences in style and content among various regions of the Basque country. Bertsolaritza is emblematic of Basque cultural identity, and young generations of performers are working to ensure the form remains relevant while guarding its legacy. With Bertsolaritza performers and researchers Joxerra Garcia Garmendia, Maialen Lujanbio, and Miren Artetxe Sarasola.

On Basque Bertsolaritza—The Joe Show 2

In this new series, The Joe Show, host Joe Williams takes documentary-style deep dives into European literary communities. Join us in this premiere episode as Joe discovers how fado has evolved from an anonymous folk tradition into a highly literary, musical, and often political form. Joe travels between the two bastions of Portuguese fado, the cities of Coimbra and Lisbon, to speak on location with performers, authors and experts on fado's distinct regional variations. Guests include fado singer João Farinha; poet, lyricist, and editor Maria do Rosário Pedreira; fado singer Hélder Moutinho, and performers Lina & Raül Refree.

You can enjoy a brief video teaser for this episode on our Facebook page

In this new series, The Joe Show, host Joe Williams takes documentary-style deep dives into European literary communities. Join us in this premiere episode as Joe discovers how fado has evolved from an anonymous folk tradition into a highly literary, musical, and often political form. Joe travels between the two bastions of Portuguese fado, the cities of Coimbra and Lisbon, to speak on location with performers, authors and experts on fado's distinct regional variations. Guests include fado singer João Farinha; poet, lyricist, and editor Maria do Rosário Pedreira; fado singer Hélder Moutinho, and performers Lina &amp; Raül Refree.
You can enjoy a brief <a href="https://facebook.com/TrafikaEurope/videos/237894088162269">video teaser</a> for this episode on our Facebook page

On Portuguese Fado—The Joe Show 1

Join us for another deep-dive audio documentary with host Joe Williams! Here Joe explores rebetiko, a musical form which emerged from Greek's urban working classes and refugee populations in the early 20th century and reflected the difficult social realities these communities faced. Joe speaks to musicians from the current crop of rebetiko players to understand the form's origins, cultural significance and relevance to the contemporary Greek context – with guest performers Despina Psatha, Andria Antoniou, Manolis Taouxis, and Vangelis Petriniotis

Join us for another deep-dive audio documentary with host Joe Williams! Here Joe explores rebetiko, a musical form which emerged from Greek's urban working classes and refugee populations in the early 20th century and reflected the difficult social realities these communities faced. Joe speaks to musicians from the current crop of rebetiko players to understand the form's origins, cultural significance and relevance to the contemporary Greek context – with guest performers Despina Psatha, Andria Antoniou, Manolis Taouxis, and Vangelis Petriniotis

Greek rebetiko music—The Joe Show 6

In this episode, Clayton McKee speaks with Isabelle Wéry about her novel, Marilyn Deboned, awardee of the 2013 EU Prize for Literature. They discuss Isabelle’s theater career and how it intersects with fiction writing. They also discuss perceptions of gender, identity, and sexuality in experiencing and making sense of our world. 

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In this episode, Clayton McKee speaks with Isabelle Wéry about her novel, Marilyn Deboned, awardee of the 2013 EU Prize for Literature. They discuss Isabelle’s theater career and how it intersects with fiction writing. They also discuss perceptions of gender, identity, and sexuality in experiencing and making sense of our world. 
Please like, comment, and share this podcast to help us find a larger audience. If you're financially able, you can contribute to our <a href="https://www.patreon.com/trafikaeurope">Patreon</a>, our <a href="https://gofund.me/cf750a35">GoFundMe</a>, or make a one-time donation by emailing <a href="mailto:trafikaeurope@gmail.com">trafikaeurope@gmail.com</a>. Thanks for listening!  <a href="https://patreon.com/TrafikaEurope" rel="payment">Support the show: https://patreon.com/TrafikaEurope</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Isabelle Wéry: Marilyn Deboned—Spotlighting the EUPL 51

In this episode, Clayton McKee speaks with German-French author Anne Weber and translator Neil Blackadder about the novel Fatherland. Anne discusses her relationship to both French and German languages and the exploration of the past in her writing. Neil discusses his translation work of Anne’s novel as well as his career more generally. You can read an excerpt of Fatherland in TE23: Double Feature.

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In this episode, Clayton McKee speaks with German-French author Anne Weber and translator Neil Blackadder about the novel Fatherland. Anne discusses her relationship to both French and German languages and the exploration of the past in her writing. Neil discusses his translation work of Anne’s novel as well as his career more generally. You can read an excerpt of Fatherland in<a href="https://cld.bz/users/user-N5y4U8g/Trafika-Europe-Quarterly/TE23-Double-Feature/144-145/" data-ogsc=""> TE23: Double Feature</a>.
Please like, comment, and share this podcast to help us find a larger audience. If you're financially able, you can contribute to our <a href="https://www.patreon.com/trafikaeurope">Patreon</a>, our <a href="https://gofund.me/cf750a35">GoFundMe</a>, or make a one-time donation by emailing <a href="mailto:trafikaeurope@gmail.com">trafikaeurope@gmail.com</a>. Thanks for listening!  <a href="https://www.patreon.com/trafikaeurope" rel="payment">Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/trafikaeurope</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Anne Weber and Neil Blackadder: Fatherland—Women in Translation 59

In this episode, Clayton McKee speaks with Martina Vidaić about her novel, Bedbugs, the winner of the 2023 EU Prize for Literature . They discuss relationships with others, the important of place/space, and how things are remembered. 

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In this episode, Clayton McKee speaks with Martina Vidaić about her novel, Bedbugs, the winner of the 2023 EU Prize for Literature . They discuss relationships with others, the important of place/space, and how things are remembered. 
Please like, comment, and share this podcast to help us find a larger audience. If you're financially able, you can contribute to our <a href="https://www.patreon.com/trafikaeurope">Patreon</a>, our <a href="https://gofund.me/cf750a35">GoFundMe</a>, or make a one-time donation by emailing <a href="mailto:trafikaeurope@gmail.com">trafikaeurope@gmail.com</a>. Thanks for listening!  <a href="https://patreon.com/TrafikaEurope" rel="payment">Support the show: https://patreon.com/TrafikaEurope</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Martina Vidaic: Bedbugs—Spotlighting the EUPL 50

In this episode, Andrew Singer speaks with Lusine Kharatyan about her EUPL-recognized novel, A Syrian Affair. They discuss research writing and fiction writing, as well as why Lusine is drawn to the latter. Lusine also describes Armenia and Armenian language in relation to the European continent.

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In this episode, Andrew Singer speaks with Lusine Kharatyan about her EUPL-recognized novel, A Syrian Affair. They discuss research writing and fiction writing, as well as why Lusine is drawn to the latter. Lusine also describes Armenia and Armenian language in relation to the European continent.
Please like, comment, and share this podcast to help us find a larger audience. If you're financially able, you can contribute to our <a href="https://www.patreon.com/trafikaeurope">Patreon</a>, our <a href="https://gofund.me/cf750a35">GoFundMe</a>, or make a one-time donation by emailing <a href="mailto:trafikaeurope@gmail.com">trafikaeurope@gmail.com</a>. Thanks for listening!  <a href="https://patreon.com/TrafikaEurope" rel="payment">Support the show: https://patreon.com/TrafikaEurope</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Lusine Kharatyan: A Syrian Affair—Spotlighting the EUPL 49

Trafika Europe Radio hosts podcasts of anything and everything literary and cultural related to the continent of Europe. As an accompaniment to our quarterly literary journal and blog, you can access amazing content and riveting literary excerpts. TER began in 2021 with various series, including Women in Translation, French Forays, Eco-Lit, Turkish Sofa, Spotlighting the EU Prize for Literature, and much more! As of 2024, we have remodeled our setup and have done away with the larger themes. Here, you will listen to interviews and exposés about topics from across all of Europe. We look forward to including you in the community! Check out Trafika Europe's website or our Patreon page to become a member for bonus content and materials. 

This playlist is our Archive playlist. All new episodes from 2024 on will be posted on Trafika Europe Radio. 

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Trafika Europe Radio hosts podcasts of anything and everything literary and cultural related to the continent of Europe. As an accompaniment to our quarterly literary journal and blog, you can access amazing content and riveting literary excerpts. TER began in 2021 with various series, including Women in Translation, French Forays, Eco-Lit, Turkish Sofa, Spotlighting the EU Prize for Literature, and much more! As of 2024, we have remodeled our setup and have done away with the larger themes. Here, you will listen to interviews and exposés about topics from across all of Europe. We look forward to including you in the community! Check out <a href="http://www.trafikaeurope.org">Trafika Europe's website</a> or our <a href="https://www.patreon.com/trafikaeurope">Patreon page</a> to become a member for bonus content and materials. 
This playlist is our Archive playlist. All new episodes from 2024 on will be posted on Trafika Europe Radio. 
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