RFI English2 days agoBeauty and the blight: a photographer's quest to expose an ecological disasterRFI - Ollia HortonFor decades, swathes of France's coastline have been regularly swamped by toxic green algae, especially in Brittany. Scientists say it forms due to a glut of chemical waste from intensive farming that spills into the sea. One young photographer is exposing the problem from an unusual and …
RFI English3 days agoThe Sound Kitchen - Four for threeRFI - Susan OwensbyThis week on The Sound Kitchen you’ll hear the answer to the question about the number of medals won by French Paralympians in the triathlon events at the 2024 Paris Paralympics Games. There’s “On This Day”, “The Listener’s Corner”, Ollia Horton’s “Happy Moment”, and Erwan Rome’s “Music from …
RFI EnglishCameroon's Blick Bassy seeks to unite new generation of African music makersRFI - Melissa ChemamComposer, singer and songwriter Blick Bassy makes music that celebrates his multiple identities: as a Cameroonian living in France, a polyglot, a travelling artist, and a Pan-Africanist. RFI met him in Paris to discuss his latest album, as well as a new project to unite music makers from across the …
RFI EnglishThe Sound Kitchen - Counting the heroesRFI - Susan OwensbyThis week on The Sound Kitchen you’ll hear the answer to the question about the number of Paralympians in the 2024 Paris Paralympics Games. There’s “On This Day”, “The Listener’s Corner”, great music, and of course, the new quiz and bonus questions too, so click on the “Play” button above and enjoy! …
RFI EnglishMoroccan artist’s fusion of heritage and herbalism provides a soft return to earthRFI - Ollia HortonThe exhibition "Tomorrow is Cancelled - Art and Views on Moderation" brings together 23 contemporary artists who confront humanity’s relationship to the environment using different mediums. Rita Alaoui’s video installation explores her Moroccan family heritage and pays tribute to the art of using …
RFI EnglishCatherine Deneuve to host 50th edition of César cinema awards in 2025RFIFrench actress Catherine Deneuve has been chosen to chair the 50th César awards - the equivalent of the Oscars in France. The ceremony will take place on 28 February 2025 at the Olympia theatre in Paris. "Who better than an extraordinary actress to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Césars?", the …
