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Hip Hop in the Holy Land [Full Documentary]

 A documentary about the Israeli and Arab conflict through the lens of Hip Hop music and culture. Learn what kind of MCs the environment in Israel and Palestine breed. Find out their stories.

Inge Druckrey: Teaching to See

A documentary you should watch to know about the intricacies of art and design and the challenges artists/designers face.

Listen to Private Passions on BBC Radio 3 to hear Owen Sheers discussing rugby, music and our project One and All and the poem he has written for it. He reads an excerpt of his beautiful new work, inspired by the Welsh coast, commissioned by Sound UK & Trust New Art.

We recently received a lovely message from our Associate Producer, Constance Brinkley (who pledged over £1,500 through Kickstarter) and thought we'd share it with you. Here's just one of the many reasons people are supporting Paa Joe & The Lion, and we could couldn't be happier about it!

If you'd like to do the same you only have a few days left to get involved. Head to Kickstarter to find out more now.

"I have a love of West Africa and the artists that live in these countries. My brother and his family lived in West Africa for about 10 years on two different occasions and two different countries.

I visited him for 35 days when he lived in Dapaong, Togo and 14 days when he lived in Abidjan, Cote d'ivoire. I have such respect for the people who make their living through art and creativity. I have collected some of the most beautiful work on my visits. I have seen fantasy coffins and admired the work that went into them. I also am a photographer and have done some film work, so when I saw this project it was a "marriage made in heaven" art and a documentary.

I want to help preserve this craft and supporting this project brings awareness to the creativity of the great carpenters of Ghana and their gift of teaching others to carry on with this tradition. Paa Joe's craft needs to continue as an integral part of the local funeral culture and as a craft of creative art. I feel compelled to help you make this happen. Preservation through documentary awareness. Great project. When this is completed, and I know it will happen, I will be making a trip to England to hopefully meet you and the team and see the outcome of my investment. Best wishes to you! Constance"

Our huge thanks to Constance for becoming our Associate Producer and for these beautiful, inspiring words.