Music, book and film reviews from the last 3 months
Rather than talking about the religion of the Pokot, an ethnic group living in West Pokot and Baringo counties in Kenya, it is better to talk about the specifics of the Pokot’s ‘religious sensibility’ and how it manifests itself. The sensibility is one of the Pokot traditional religiosities, which has changed due to the influence…
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Respect for elders is a core value in the African culture. It comes from the mentality which values the past more than the future. Some people call it a mythical mentality that looks towards the past more than towards the future. In this mentality, things that happened in the past are held in high esteem.…
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The plant is a cornerstone in traditional medicine across tropical Africa, revered for its myriad therapeutic properties. It is well integrated into the fabric of human life, healing, preserving cultural heritage and maintaining ecological harmony. Flueggea virosa, known for its dioecious nature, presents itself as a multi-stemmed shrub or occasionally as a spreading tree, reaching…
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In the northern tip of Colombia and Venezuela, an indigenous ethnic group has survived, proud of its artisanal tradition. From one stitch to another, this is the textile culture of the desert. According to the myths and traditions of the women of the Wayúu community, settled in the Colombian department of La Guajira, on the…
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The Znous are a Tunisian band of the hardcore punk and metal genre with a strong political character. They define themselves as feminists and anti-elitists. We talk to Hamma, the band’s singer and guitarist, about the work of the Znous. Their production began in 2019 with Juna, the single that opens Znousland 1 and traces…
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The ancient art of weaving continues to be the heart of life in the Bolivian highlands, where extraordinary fabrics reflect the cultural identity of Andean communities. The inhabitants of the Bolivian highlands are not nomadic herders but live in permanent settlements on lands where nature is not generous. This has forced them to exploit the…
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On the border with China, the Wa people have created a narco-state that generates billions from drug trafficking. Of the more than 135 ethnic groups that populate Myanmar, only the Wa have managed to create their own autonomous region: effectively a state within a state, with its own laws, schools, roads and a permanent army,…
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It is a versatile plant with a wide range of uses. Its role in traditional medicine has led to its integration into the pharmaceutical industry. The plant, which belongs to the Apocynaceae family, is commonly known as “devil’s pepper”, a name that reflects its potent properties and peculiarities. This shrub or small tree, which can…
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Commonly known as ringworm bush. This herbaceous plant belongs to the Leguminosae family and is widely distributed throughout Africa. The young leaves of Cassia alata are not only consumed as a vegetable after cooking but are also valued for their nutritional value. The roasted leaves serve as a viable alternative to coffee, providing a caffeine-free…
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The Ayoreo are an ethnic group living in eastern Bolivia. There are about 4,000 people and they are distributed in 29 communities. A look at the birth and education of the children. Ayoreo women prefer to give birth in their community because they want to continue with their ancestral practices, which consist of receiving a…
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Nature is seen as a gift from God that helps man to create contact with the spiritual world. Man must live side by side with nature. Nature is a book, which for those who know how to read it, contains advice, warnings against danger and useful knowledge. As a property of God, nature is sacred.…
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As well as training young talent, she lives his art as a form of reclaiming African cultural traditions, challenging colonial narratives and celebrating the richness of diversity. If there is anyone who today represents African art and its soul in its many facets and expressive capabilities, it is Wetewete Liking. A stage name that corresponds…
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“We want to create a federation of international journalistic organisations that collaborate in this effort, starting from the global South,” says Filipino journalist and 2022…
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Once upon a time, there was a leopard. He had a huge walnut tree that was full of nuts. Stingy as he was, however, he forbade…
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Three young Comboni missionaries from three continents share their vocation stories and missionary experiences. Fr Victor Cunanan Parungao from the Philippines reflects on 15 years of…
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