Spanish Fiesta

The Argentinian-Spanish artist Sofía Gabanna is one of the most exciting discoveries in Iberian hip hop. 

 Califato ¾, gives traditional Spanish music a radical makeover.

A Spanish-themed concert from the Orchestre National de France with works by Rimsky-Korsakov, Bizet, and María Rodrigo.

Argentinian superstar Nathy Peluso electrifies Bilbao BBK Live.

Maria José Llergo combines flamenco and hip-hop for the Bilbao BBK Live Festival.

With their new approach to tango, these five Argentinian musicians turn traditional gender roles on their head.

Tarta Relena takes a gentle stroll through futuristic sounds and traditional Catalan harmonies.

One of the rising stars of the Spanish independent scene.

Amateur, elegant, melancholy pop from the Basque country.

Post-punk straight from Madrid.

Farewell to a cult Spanish band.

A brand new show from the Ballet Flamenco de Andalucía, the Accademia del Piacere and Fahmi Alqhai.

La Chica heads into orchestral mode with the help of pianist Marino Palma.

A week's musical road trip with Pedro Soler and Gaspar Claus.

Is Rosalia the best thing that could have happened for Andalusian flamenco?

Melenas' pop-influenced krautrock hypnotises the Bilbao BBK Live Festival.

Progressive rock from the Basque lands: Zea Mays play at the Bilbao BBK Live Festival.

The Balkan Paradise Orchestra mixes Balkan brass with dance music in a heady artistic swirl.

The Orchestre National de France celebrates the end of the year with some rousing music.

A week's musical road trip with Pedro Soler and Gaspar Claus.

A brand new show from the Ballet Flamenco de Andalucía, the Accademia del Piacere and Fahmi Alqhai.

The Hradec Králové Philharmonic performs music by Brahms and Dvořák, conducted by Stanislav Vavřínek.

The French National Orchestra, conducted by musical director Cristian Macelaru, performs French repertoire from Berlioz to Offenbach in a festive concert.

This rising star of French music returns to her album ‘La symphonie des éclairs,’ acccompanied by the Orchestre National de Lyon.

Jazz revelation Samara Joy has her Parisian audience spellbound.

A performance of Khatchaturian’s virtuosic violin concerto and Stravinsky’s ground-breaking The Rite of Spring.

The Orchestre National de France, conducted by Cristian Măcelaru, perform Brahms Symphony No. 1 and Beethoven’s Violin Concerto.

How can we have more fulfilling sex? Ronja von Rönne meets couples and singles who have reinvented their sexuality.

Using the latest technology, researchers are discovering the bright colours of ancient Greek art and architecture.  

From queer cake sitting to sex positive tasting evenings, Tracks finds out about food and sexuality.

42-year-old Armen Grigoryan is the youngest barber in the timeless atmosphere of the oldest barbershop in Armenia.

How can you feed yourself self-sufficiently in the desert? An ancient superfood could hold the answer.

How can we age well? Ronja von Rönne trys to find out by talking to chimney sweep Norbert Skrobek, who is close to retirement and Monika Gutte who defies age with a zest for life

Can infinity be defined? is it something that we can feel? And can we express it in a work of art?

Opened in 1932, the art deco cinema is a major venue for film premieres with its huge auditorium.

The UN is in crisis as its Special Rapporteur accuses Israel of genocide in Gaza. Will Palestine be its downfall?

Ancient Greek statues are white, pure and classical, just like the marble they are carved from. False. These statues were painted in fabulous bright colours. Archaeologists and art academics have known this for centuries so why does the white myth endure?