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The Dutch ensemble bringing Arab-Andalusian music into the classical mainstream
The Amsterdam Andalusian Orchestra began as a way of connecting musical heritage to the present. Now it is challenging ideas of what belongs in the canon
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Rami Ismail is on a mission to change who gets to make video games
The gaming industry’s money and opportunities are concentrated in the west. The Dutch-Egyptian developer wants where you live to matter less than what you want to make
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Five halal food influencers to follow before your next trip to Europe
Meet five of Europe’s biggest halal food creators and discover where they recommend eating in the Netherlands, Germany, Italy, Belgium and Spain
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What happened when the far right governed the Netherlands?
Geert Wilders’ party promised the toughest asylum regime ever and blamed migrants for the housing crisis. The government collapsed within a year — but its politics did not disappear
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The Amsterdam venue turning audiences into storytellers
At Mezrab, an open, participatory model is reshaping who gets to tell stories — and how culture is made in the city
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Third Culture Kids: the diasporic DJs reshaping Amsterdam nightlife
Moataz Rageb started organising parties to share his love of Arab music with the world. Now he’s building an entire scene
