Brought to you by Eat Spain, Drink Spain The full diversity of Spanish dining awaits Dublin diners. Full-bodied red wines, perfectly cured meats, indulgent desserts, and more tapas than our hearts can handle – Spain’s reputation for fine food and drink is among the best in the world. And while the sites and sounds of […]
Brought to you by Roe & Co. Over 18s only. Please drink responsibly. And it’s home to my new favourite cocktail. As a Dublin 8 resident, I frequently pass the gates of the Roe & Co Distillery on cycles into town. The building is impressive – it looms over one of my favourite streets – […]
Brought to you by Aer Lingus College Football Classic Game faces on, our capital city is about to come down with a serious case of football fever. Football stars, cheerleaders, marching bands – the full American football experience is about to come to Dublin. Taking place on Saturday August 29th in Dublin’s Aviva Stadium, the […]
So you've already seen the Guinness ad with John Hammond, right?
The pioneering talent scout spurned racial divisions in 1930s New York, famously describing himself as “the sometimes intolerant champion of tolerance” – and this series of short films featuring contemporary artists shows us just how fresh his legacy remains, several decades on.
The films star contemporary artists like Rudimental and Lianne La Havas, who tell John Hammond’s story through their eyes.
Next up, Lady Leshurr, an incredible and unique rap artist, weighs in on Hammond's valiant efforts...
Leshurr is a great contemporary artist and it is clear to see that Hammond’s legacy resonates with her. She bases the roots of her music in the music of the past and in the film discusses how music and lyrics continue to be a force for change, referencing society and culture in a completely original way.
Serious talent!