From classism in techno clubs to clashing ideals of masculinity in Brazilian «bate bola».

  • Audio Essay by Philipp Rhensius, Fresco Sommer
    At Klang Moor Schopfe 2021, Philipp Rhensius created 12 experimental audio essays. Listen to a podcast inspired by the sound installation of Fresco Sommer.
  • Review by Eric Mandel
    Bryan Littles’ film «The African Cypher» portrays dance subcultures in South Africa of which some have close relationships to cars. For Eric Mandel, this is symbol of man and machine.
  • Short Essay by Pedro Oliveira and Luiza Prado (A Parede)
    «This is Bate Bola» follows the carnival celebrations in Rio’s poor neighborhoods. While watching the movie, research duo A Parede discovered contradicting ideals of masculinity.
  • Podcast by Leila Dee Dougan, Umlilo
    For rapper Umlilo music is freedom and therapy at the same time. In his music he addresses issues of homophobia and bends the common images of gender. «Gender has always been something very natural to me to fuck with», he explains his approach.