Podcast
From The Bloc
Hosted by Ella Natalia Hopkins · EN
From The Bloc is a new podcast that puts a spotlight on Central and Eastern Europeans living in the UK. Producer and presenter, Ella Natalia Hopkins, interviews musicians, actors, directors, photographers, presenters, dancers and other creatively-minded people from CEE backgrounds.
Podcast guests talk about their creative projects, inspirations and life in the UK. They also share funny stories about being a migrant in the Western world.
Through the authentic and optimistic stories, the podcast aims to bring Central and Eastern European culture closer to the British audience and build a stronger sense of community amongst the CEE diaspora.
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S2 Ep4 - Andriy
Dec 12, 202300:42:06Tap to summarizeAndriy Kyrychenko is a Ukrainian musician based in London. Originally from Kharkiv, he started his musical career as a singer and song-writer in a local rock band. Over the course of years he got involved in experimental electronic music projects and gained recognition among fans all over the world. On the podcast Andriy tells Ella how war separated him from his country and family and how he finds living in the UK.Podcast produced by DJ Dean Leon at Riddim Life Records. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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S2 Ep3 - Noemi
Nov 8, 202300:37:57Tap to summarizeIn this episode Ella is talking to Noemi Gunea, a Romanian actress, model and artist. She went to a drama school in Bucharest and got a role in Cannes winning film 'Beyond the Hills' by a legendary director Cristian Mungiu. She then moved to Paris to study acting and pursue a career in modelling. Noemi worked with some huge fashion brands, such as Burberry, Paul Smith and Belstaff. She is now based in London and keeps working as an actress, artist and academic. Podcast produced by DJ Dean Leon at Riddim Life Records. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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S2 Ep2 - Rebeka & Joanna
Oct 18, 202300:34:26Tap to summarizeIn this episode Ella talks to two friends and collaborators, Joanna Woznicka and Rebeka Dio. Joanna is a Polish producer and playwright with a passion for new writing, community engagement, and migrant theatre. Her shows have been critically acclaimed and her most recent short film, SILENCE AND HER ROOMMATE, was broadcast on BBC Four. Originally from Hungary, Rebeka is a co-founder of TRANSIT a London-based queer multidisciplinary arts collective. TRANSIT performances aim to cultivate an environment where varying cultures and lived experiences can come together.Recently, Joanna and Rebeka produced a show, Places I Never Think About, which has been a part of Camden Fringe festival.Podcast produced by DJ Dean Leon at Riddim Life Records. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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S2 Ep1 - Lara Julian
Sep 21, 202300:33:34Tap to summarizeThis episode features Lara Julian - an established artist and a Russian refugee based in London. Lara uses a diverse range of media to visualise colour as matter and energy. She exhibited widely in both solo and group shows in London, Amsterdam, Venice and New York.Born and raised in Siberia, Lara had a successful career in the banking industry before dedicating herself to painting. She took a dramatic decision to leave her hometown, divorce her husband, change names and pursue her dream of being an artist. On the podcast we talk about self-discovery, identity and the process of finding your own voice.You can follow Lara Julian on Instagram @larajulian_artistPodcast produced by DJ Dean Leon at Riddim Life Records. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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S1 Ep6 - Simona & Rebeka
Aug 2, 202300:38:16Tap to summarizeThe last episode of Season 1 features the Founder of the Slovak Theatre in London, Simona, and the organisations Co-Manager, Rebeka. The theatre is a nonprofit initiative that supports Slovak and Czech artists living in London. Apart from performing regularly in the UK, the theatre crew often travels around Europe and visits local communities in other countries. Check out their story now!Podcast produced by DJ Dean Leon at Riddim Life Records. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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