Cultural Corner

MarocAtlasGib4x4's own Alfred Balban joins me as this week's guest to tell us more about what their club does, their targets and of course their upcoming 30th Anniversary Celebration event. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Local poet and author Leyla Costa Gomez is this week's guest on Cultural Corner. She tells us in depth more about her new book Amor es Libertad and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Earlier today local charity GibSams hosted their second Annual Wellbeing at Work Conference onboard the Sunborn. I was able to sit down at the end of the conference with the charity's CEO Brenda Cuby on how the day went, the importance of switching off and how mental health statistics are on the Rock at present.If you are ever need to talk, call GibSams at 116 123. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gibraltar Academy of Dance's Principal Paulette Finalyson is my guest this week to tell us more about their 40th Anniversary Celebrations coming up next week and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former Unite The Union Regional Officer Charles Sisarello joins me on this week's Cultural Corner to commemorate Worker's Memorial Day this weekend and tells me about his book Diary of a Trade Unionist in Gibraltar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Local artist Leslie Gaduzo earlier this week was named as the overall winner at the 60th John Mackintosh Hall Art Competition for his painting named JMH Central Courtyard. I sat down with him to talk about his win, Art on the Rock and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Time of Closure is back on at the Leisure Cinemas for a few days and joining me is its Director Stephen Cumming.You can grab your tickets at the following link:https://www.onlinecinematickets.com/?s=FILMEXGIB&p=details&eventCode=62190 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Renowned local photographer Juan Carlos Teuma joins us on Cultural Corner ahead of his book launch this afternoon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining me this week is the Chairwoman of Gibrael (Gibraltar-Israel Chamber of Commerce) Ayelet Mamo Shay. A business woman, journalist and PhD researcher of small Jewish communities around the world. She moved with her husband and children to Gibraltar from Israel following a job offer. Since arriving in Gibraltar, Ayelet has felt that she has been “cheating” on her country by falling in love with the other country that has welcomed her so warmly- Gibraltar! Despite the challenges and dilemmas of moving to a new country, Ayelet has embraced the opportunities offered by the relocation to become a good ambassador for both her native Israel and Gibraltar.She tells us more about the success of her book 'The Ladies That Rock The Rock' which was launched a year ago this week, the project itself and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joseph Alecio is a committee member of the Fine Arts Gallery. He joins us this week on Cultural Corner to tell us all about Artists for Piece. The event's proceeds will be donated the Ukranian Free People's Dream Charity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining me this week are Gibraltar Cultural Services' Head of Development Davina Barbara & Mark Montovio from The JM Memorial Foundation. They tell me more about how the Confluence of Cultures came to be, the last few weeks where significant events to celebrate the relationship between Gibraltar and Morocco have taken place in the Moroccan city and more.Special thanks to HM Government of Gibraltar's Press Office for arranging this interview. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining us for Episode 4 is Sonia Golt. Sonia will be releasing a book in the next few weeks titled 'Seeking Inspiration' and in this short but very brief interview she tells us more about it and how you can get your hands on a copy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For three years, Martin Nuza, with assistance from the International Cruise Victims Association in the USA, has researched hundreds of true-life crimes aboard cruise ships and now brings a powerful and emotional story in this dramatic novel titled Snatched: The Unforgettable Cruise.Martin joins us on Cultural Corner to tell us about the book, feedback and his future plans as an author. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This past Saturday local poet Jonathan Teuma aka Yanito launched his new book with a very intimate setting. The book is an anthology if you will and features many of his poems which are as diverse as they can be. We had a great chat with him shortly after the event where we dived into a variety of subjects.Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Cultural Corner! On the pilot episode I was honoured to welcome Richard Garcia MBE FRPSL to the show. Richard has penned many books locally but today I was able to talk to him about his latest work Making a Difference: The Life & Times of John Mackintosh.Sit back and enjoy the show :) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.