Issue 18: June 2023

In the final section URSA we bring you arts and culture from the heart of Berlin!

Berlin’s Karneval Der Kulturen is a three day festival celebrating the diverse cultures represented by the city’s residents, featuring a parade, performances, international cuisine, and much more. Bear Radio producer Denisa Harbuz spoke with Geraldine Hepp, the festival’s co-director to learn more about this unique festival and its history, and attended the festival herself!

Next, we hear an enticing June event roundup curated by Alice O’Brien including:
Spargelfest
Body Language Summer Party
Jewish film festival
Special Olympics: World Games
48 hours Neukolln
Fête de la Musique

In this month’s artist spotlight we meet Crow Baby, a new musical project from Cherilyn MacNeil (Dear Reader) and Jean-Louise Parker (Academie). Julia speaks with them about their upcoming album, creating music from a place of pure fun, and the music video for their debut single, Robot Gunshot.

Our theme music is from Lucas Carey, with audio from Epidemic Sound. Cover art by Sian Amber Fletcher.

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