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Review: Cocktails and Cinquains #2

Review: Cocktails and Cinquains #2

Cocktails and Cinquains returned for a second event at Contact, following its debut at Keisha Thompson’s welcome party
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Dean Blunt – Black Britain’s Provocateur Poet

Dean Blunt – Black Britain’s Provocateur Poet

Sam Dynes explores the music of the alternative cult artist Dean Blunt and how his music acts as an archive of black musical history.
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In conversation with: Lemn Sissay

In conversation with: Lemn Sissay

Lemn Sissay, the Chancellor of UoM, tells us his thoughts on Black History Month, his job as Chancellor and writing his memoir
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Review: One Mic Stand

Review: One Mic Stand

Margherita Concina reviews Contact and Young Identity’s One Mic Stand
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K-pop in crisis: a controlling, corporate culture

K-pop in crisis: a controlling, corporate culture

Beneath a happy, energetic K-Pop exterior lies a draconian, corporate underworld
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Student Poet Interview: Ryan Norman

Eliza Slawther interviews student poet Ryan Norman
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Live: George the Poet

Rapper, spoken word artist and political activist George the Poet displays his skill with words in a charming performance
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Dylan Thomas’ Centenary

May Dylan Thomas’ death have no dominion
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Turner Prize 2013: Yiadom-Boakye

In the run up to the Turner Prize being announced on December 2nd, The Mancunion Arts & Culture brings you introductions to the four 2013 nominees. This week Matilda Roberts introduces Lynette Yiadom-Boakye…
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Celebrating the life and work of Seamus Heaney

Elizabeth Mitchell pays tribute to the great Irish poet
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