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From the aesthetic, rules and songs of the Milanese Ultra Movement to the aesthetic of the revolution in Cairo: how the highest form of fan support in the world took on a revolutionary zeal. 

The sonic legacy of the Caribbean diasporic community through sound system culture: seventy years of city history shaped by low frequencies, improvised clubs, blues dances, and constant genre blending.

From the introduction of the Greek Afro-descendant community to the construction of an artistic and militant community project: The AfroGreeks attempts an archive of self-determination, affirmation, and resistance across Patission Avenue.

The largest Dominican community in Europe is in the Umberto I neighborhood of La Spezia. Amidst picca pollo and béisbol, car sound system gatherings take place, where the one with the highest dB wins.

Grime’s history goes beyond music: it’s rooted in economic disparity, racialization, and urban oppression. Faced with state antagonism, marginalized communities turned to music as an act of resilience, carving out space and voice amid the suffocating pressures of city life.

When we talk about live arts, that is, “arts performed live,” what are we referring to? A story that began in the 1970s in Bologna (Italy), and completely changed the practices and conceptualization of contemporary art.

To speak authoritatively about tradition, you need to have tasted it deeply, especially when it comes to cult foods like Roman-style pizza. That’s why it seems just fitting to turn to Jacopo Mercuro, the pizzaiolo behind the acclaimed 180 Grammi, to dive into the world of traditional pizzerias that have shaped Testaccio’s culinary backbone.

Rome’s culinary tradition is ancient. Classic dishes are tied to legendary names—chefs and creators of recipes who, then as now, continue to reinvent one of the world’s most renowned cuisines. In the Testaccio neighborhood, three restaurants stand out at this level: Checchino, Flavio, and Piatto Romano.