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With its never-ending corridors, beautiful auditoria and recording studios with arguably the best acoustics in the world, the Berlin Funkhaus was the biggest and most advanced centre for radio broadcasting in the German Democratic Republic. Music publisher Elisabeth Heller, who worked there during its heyday, is our guide.

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Gymnastics

In 1973 choreographer and dancer Carolyn Carlson brought an breath of American fresh air into the Paris Opera. In true hippy style she brought barefoot dancing, improvisation and a relaxed attitude. Not everyone was ready for change.

Carolyn Carlson: The Day They Danced Barefoot at the Paris Opera

The humble accordion may not have a reputation as the coolest instrument on the block. But in the hands of Mario Batkovic it takes on another dimension. Since 2017 the Bosnian accordionist has been wowing audiences and recording film and game scores, notably for hit survival game, Red Dead Redemption 2.

Mario Batkovic: Superstar Accordionist

The humble accordion may not have a reputation as the coolest instrument on the block. But in the hands of Mario Batkovic it takes on another dimension.

A simple hut on the Côte d‘Azur shows all of Le Corbusier’s architectural genius.

Le Corbusier and his Cabin

During the Covid pandemic, techno went big online. Whether on TikTok, in the charts or analogue at raves: Generation-Z is addicted to raving. Tracks meets rapper Ski Aggu and DJs Tham and Alva and asks what all the hype means for the techno scene.

Techno & TikTok

Whether on TikTok, in the charts or analogue at raves: Generation-Z is addicted to raving. Tracks finds out what all the fuss is about. 

Tracks Inside

Through our clothes, we assert our identity and our convictions and take part in the debates that drive our society. The decision to wear or not to wear becomes political. In this episode, Tracks East takes an in-depth look at the political dimension of fashion.

Fashion as Identity

Through our clothes, we assert our identity and our convictions and take part in the debates that drive our society. 

Tracks East

Following the invasion of Ukraine, the West imposed strict sanctions on Russia, which led to more than a thousand foreign companies leaving the country. Yet Western products continue to circulate in Russia, where the black market is flourishing. Many are getting rich out of this illicit trade in illegal goods.

Russia's war profiteers

Western products continue to circulate in Russia despite sanctions and many are getting rich from this elicit trade.

Afrobeat or afrobeats, a more general overarching term, is taking the world by storm. Nigerian artists are at the forefront of a genre that is gaining recognition in Europe. Tracks goes to Berlin to meet singer Rose May Alaba at the Afrobeats Festival.

The Power of Afrobeat

Afrobeat or afrobeats is taking the world by storm. Tracks goes to Berlin to meet singer Rose May Alaba at the Afrobeats Festival.

Tracks

Influencers and musicians in Germany are stepping into the Mixed Martial Arts ring to fight in front of sell-out crowds. What does this mean for professionals in the sport?

Influencers in MMA

In Berlin, clubs and alternative spaces are closing and rents are soaring. But in one of the capital's richest districts, there is resistance. On the shores of Rummelsburg lake, behind Ostkreuz station, alternative groups have built makeshift barges in defiance of the Berlin property market.

Berlin's Floating Alternative Scene

In Berlin, clubs and alternative spaces are closing and rents are soaring. But in one of the capital's richest districts, there is resistance

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Gymnastics

Spotify for the GDR

Gymnastics

Carolyn Carlson: The Day They Danced Barefoot at the Paris Opera

Gymnastics

Mario Batkovic: Superstar Accordionist

Gymnastics

Le Corbusier and his Cabin

Tracks Inside

Techno & TikTok

Tracks East

Fashion as Identity

Tracks East

Russia's war profiteers

Tracks

The Power of Afrobeat

Tracks

Influencers in MMA

Tracks

Berlin's Floating Alternative Scene

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All videos

Gymnastics

Spotify for the GDR

Gymnastics

Carolyn Carlson: The Day They Danced Barefoot at the Paris Opera

Gymnastics

Mario Batkovic: Superstar Accordionist

Gymnastics

Le Corbusier and his Cabin

Tracks Inside

Techno & TikTok

Tracks East

Fashion as Identity

Tracks East

Russia's war profiteers

Tracks

The Power of Afrobeat

Tracks

Influencers in MMA

Tracks

Berlin's Floating Alternative Scene

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