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Review | Rahman Mammadli — psychedelic Azerbaijani guitar that mixes traditional with contemporary
The short set highlights Rahman Mammadli’s soulful guitar solos and unique, traditionally-influenced playing style.
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Review | Taming the Garden — an insightful documentary on power and vanity in Georgia
Salomé Jashi’s cautionary tale on power, vanity, and uprooted trees feels more prescient than ever.
Caucasus Datablog
Datablog | Increasing optimism for the future in Armenia and Georgia
Armenians were generally more optimistic than Georgians, though both have seen an increase since 2017.
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Review | Words of War — A compelling personal story that misses an opportunity to say more
Words of War is carried by a strong leading performance from Maxine Peake, who does credit to Anna Politkovskaya’s fearlessness as a reporter.
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Review | My Magical World — A rural Azerbaijani look at inequality and the quest for fame
Writer-director Elvin Adigozel examines the dark side of fame and showbiz in his latest film, a tragicomic psychodrama set in rural Azerbaijan.
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Review | Skazz at Tbilisi’s Junkyard — proof Georgia’s punk scene is still flourishing
Skazz’s punk set in Tbilisi showed how Georgia’s underground still thrives — raw sound, dark lyrics, and a crowd full of heart.
Caucasus Datablog
Datablog | Armenians and Georgians lack confidence in their ability to influence politics
While both Armenians and Georgians lack confidence, Armenians were significantly less willing to participate in politics.
