The literary superagent who revolutionized 20th century publishing
Agent to six Nobel Prize-winning authors, Carmen Balcells’ turned the publishing industry in their favor
August 9, 2024 10:56 AM
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Culture news and stories from Barcelona and Catalonia
The Latin American literary boom, with strong Catalan influences
Carmen Balcells, agent to Gabriel García Márquez, Mario Vargas Llosa, Julio Cortázar, Pablo Neruda, and many more
August 10, 2024 09:30 AM
Catalan group Figa Flawas' new single joins Spain Top 50 on Spotify
Rosalía's "Millonària" and "SexeSexy" collaboration by Bad Gyal and Mushkaa, other songs that have made it before
August 7, 2024 10:54 AM
Rosalía leaks teaser of new song on social media
Catalan artist shares part of unpublished track
August 6, 2024 01:36 PM
Deal with Hollywood studios over dubbed Catalan films never fulfilled
Agreement for 25 films per year dubbed not met in thirteen years, with 16 highest number achieved in a single year
August 5, 2024 11:53 AM
Why Barcelona is one of the world's most revolutionary cities
Two centuries of activism have shaped the Catalan capital's modern protest culture
August 4, 2024 10:00 AM
Setmana Tràgica: The week Barcelona burned with revolution and became the 'Rose of Fire'
Conscription for 1909 imperial war sparked major uprising in Catalan capital which has had a lasting legacy
August 2, 2024 04:54 PM
30 million Spotify streams Catalan group Oques Grasses’ new album
Group to release vinyl version of 'Fruit del deliri’ on Friday
August 1, 2024 12:26 PM
Catalan artists celebrate Eisner award honoring excellence in comics
'Friday' wins best digital comic for second time
July 31, 2024 05:52 PM
Toquinho brings Bossa Nova's golden era back to life at Porta Ferrada
The composer, one of the last living legends of Brazilian jazz, revisited the greatest hits of his six-decade career
July 29, 2024 06:17 PM
'A House On Fire', one of the most popular Catalan language films of the decade
Dani de la Orden's latest work sells over 150,000 cinema tickets across Spain so far
July 27, 2024 02:02 PM
American rock band Pixies returns to Barcelona in sold-out concert
Singers of 'Where Is My Mind?' and 'Here Comes Your Man' perform in Catalan capital during European tour
July 25, 2024 10:14 AM
English singer Passenger plays intimate but 'amazing' concert in Nits de Barcelona
Michael David Rosenberg will sing in seaside botanical gardens of Cap Roig on Saturday
July 25, 2024 12:20 AM
Katy Perry goes partying in Barcelona
American singer teased her upcoming single 'Lifetimes' in 'Churros con chocolate' party
July 22, 2024 01:44 PM
Kool & The Gang turn Barcelona into a celebration with their timeless hits
Legendary R&B band closes record-breaking Alma Festival with 67,000 attendees over 22 concerts
July 21, 2024 11:47 PM
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