Section: Culture
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Forgotten pioneer of British Islam Fatima Cates is being written back into history
More than a century after her death, the rediscovery of an important Victorian figure is inspiring new generations
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From the US to Palestine and beyond, improvised music from around the world finds a home in London
The EFG London Jazz Festival 2024 is set to take over more than 350 venues, forging connections between a worldwide lineup of acclaimed artists
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The Great Mughals: landmark exhibition celebrates the staggering variety of an artistic dynasty
The V&A’s showcase carefully curates the opulent art, manuscripts and fine objects spanning the golden age of the Mughal empire
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Islamic art and the sumptuous Victorian designs of William Morris
A new London exhibition brings items from the artist’s personal collection together with the work they inspired
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The forward-looking fusions of Sheherazaad
The San Francisco-based singer is the latest in a wave of artists winning widespread acclaim with innovative reinterpretations of traditional South Asian music
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Adeel Akhtar represents something quietly revolutionary
The actor returns to lead the long-awaited second season of Showtrial, elevating a series with plot holes and well-worn thriller tropes
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In focus: the roots of Cardiff’s thriving Somali community
In a new series, Hyphen visits the cities, towns and neighbourhoods across the country that British Muslims call home
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A Christian TikToker takes a deep dive into Islam
University student Wilf Lovatt has launched a years-long digital project to study the Qur’an — resulting in an offline journey meeting Muslim communities across the UK
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‘Myths bring us together’: The Halfway Kid on the power of folk music as storytelling and protest
The British-Sudanese singer’s new album explores the beauty and struggles of being part of a large migrant family, while processing the realities of a home torn apart by war
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What a walking tour can teach us about Black Muslim history in Britain
From Westminster to the National Gallery, this guided tour reveals a side of British history that is often glossed over
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The best of Bradford Intercultured festival 2024
From Sudanese cuisine to documentary screenings, the annual event continues with its mission to build connections and create community
