The Monocle Weekly

Monocle speaks with Belgian singer-songwriter Angèle about her unconventional upbringing, what inspires her songwriting and her summer playlist. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We speak with Roland Hamberger, managing director of Rosewood Vienna, about the wonders of Vienna and hospitality.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We speak with Mexican chef Santiago Lastra from Michelin-starred Kol. We discuss his cookbook, Mexican Soul: A New Style of Cooking and the menu inspired by Tate Modern’s exhibition ‘Frida: The Making of an Icon’.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We speak with Keith Jopling about his two books on the music industry, ‘Body of Work’ (about the importance of the album) and ‘Riding the Rollercoaster’ (about surviving the music business).  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We speak with singer and classically trained cellist Kelsey Lu about new album 'So Help Me God'. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We speak with chef Meedu Saad, known for his work at Kiln, about his debut restaurant, Impala, also in London’s Soho. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We speak with Parisian restaurateurs Laetitia and Arthur Cohen, owners of Bar Omi and Ojii, among others. We hear about their expansion plans and great Japanese food. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We speak with Reiko Sakata, general manager of the Imperial Hotel Kyoto, which opened its doors this spring. We hear about the hotel’s opening, its new spa and what the location means to the hospitality group. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We speak with Franco-Brazilian duo PPJ (Páula and Povoa), who just released EP ‘Joker’, an eclectic mix of baile funk, techno and electro. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are in Paris to speak with chef Jean Costantini from A Casaluna, a restaurant serving authentic Corsican food. He also discusses his latest book, ‘Corsica’.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We head to Paris to speak with Frédéric Antelme, managing director of one of France’s most distinguished radio stations, Radio Nova. We discuss its increasing success and music curation.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We speak with Beninese singer Angélique Kidjo about her new album ‘Hope!!’. The influential artist discusses her music and collaborations with Pharrell Williams, Iza and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We speak with Brazilian actor Rodrigo Santoro on his role in ‘The Blue Trail’, a dystopian production about ageing by Gabriel Mascaro. Plus: his upcoming role in Netflix series ‘Brazil ’70: The Third Star’. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We speak with musician Thundercat about his first album in six years, ‘Distracted’. Plus: his love for Brazilian music and Japan, and why boxing has been a revelation for him.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We speak with writer and consultant Richard Lapper about his new book, ‘Lula! The Man, The Myth and a Dream of Latin America’.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We speak with Alexis Taylor about his new solo album and most revealing work yet, ‘Paris In The Spring’. We discuss the record’s musical influences and 25 years of Hot Chip. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We speak with British singer Jessie Ware about her upcoming album, ‘Superbloom’, and how it connects with her very first release, ‘Devotion’, and her successful food podcast, ‘Table Manners’. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We speak with Brazilian cultural entrepreneur Filipe Assis, founder of Aberto, an exhibition platform that brings architecture to life with plenty of art and design. The fifth edition features Eduardo Longo’s Casa Bola. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We speak with Argentinean duo CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso about their new album, ‘Free Spirits’, which features a collaboration with British musician Sting as their ‘spiritual mentor’. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We speak with Xavier Padovani, partner and director of Experimental, on the reopening of the company’s ECC cocktail bar in London’s Chinatown and its upcoming property in Rome. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We speak with Brazilian musician Lucas Santtana about his new album, ‘Brasiliano’, an ode to the unique language spoken in Brazil, featuring collaborations with the likes of Gilberto Gil and Rachel Reis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After five decades shaping London’s most iconic dining rooms, Jeremy King and his longtime collaborator, Shayne Brady, tell Monocle how they’re rethinking restaurant interiors and embracing evolving tastes.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We speak with Australian singer Sam Quealy about her latest album, ‘Jawbreaker’. It’s a delicious mix of synthy electro and nostalgic disco, and a fun dose of Quealy’s high-kicking stage presence.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We speak with Swedish singer Cobrah about her new album, ‘Torn’. The pop provocateur stopped by our studio to talk about her unapologetically bold record. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We speak with Tom Marchant, co-founder of luxury travel company Black Tomato. We discuss how the industry is changing and the destinations to keep an eye on.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.