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Europe, Features Faith Martin, European Staff Writer Europe, Features Faith Martin, European Staff Writer

Don’t Dismiss the Kitsch: The Evolution of Turbofolk

In this probing article, CLC staff writer Faith Martin delivers an insightful commentary on the hidden background of Yugoslav Turbofolk. She explores the historical, political and societal facets of this genre and, in doing so, uncovers the secrets of this unique musical movement.

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Please Pardon our French

In this acerbic commentary, Staff Writer Chiara Lewis critiques British attitudes towards language learning based on her observations from her time in Paris.

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​​Bas(qu)ing in Difference: the Beauty of the Basque Identity I: The Enigma of Euskera

In the first instalment of her column, European columnist Freya John explores the mystery of Euskera, the language of the Basque Country. From its linguistic background, to its sociopolitical significance, John offers an insightful overview of this minor language.

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Le donne silenziate: the foundations of the Italian patriarchy

Le donne silenziate: in this first instalment, Hannah Burfield focuses on the general background of unequal power dynamics within Italy. She expands on traditionalism, in anticipation of the 20th century emergence of feminism

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