<p>Combining humour with politics and personal portrayals, this four-part podcast series is made for MigraVoice, an online and print publication. You can find the podcast and online magazine <a href="http://www.magazine.migravoice.eu">here</a>.</p><p>MigraVoice, a project between Are We Europe and Maldita.es, Raseef22, Media Diversity Institute Global, The London Story and Osservatorio Balcani e Caucaso Transeuropa, is co-funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect those of the EU.</p>


<description>&lt;p&gt;Combining humour with politics and personal portrayals, this four-part podcast series is made for MigraVoice, an online and print publication. You can find the podcast and online magazine &lt;a href="http://www.magazine.migravoice.eu"&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;MigraVoice, a project between Are We Europe and Maldita.es, Raseef22, Media Diversity Institute Global, The London Story and Osservatorio Balcani e Caucaso Transeuropa, is co-funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect those of the EU.&lt;/p&gt;
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In this episode, Sasha meets artist Robert Shepherd, a Canadian who has been living in Amsterdam for over a decade, providing a “front-row” perspective on the industry. Shepherd explains how the  open mic community grew after the pandemic and lockdowns, with Amsterdam’s diversity and rich cultural life creating fertile ground.

ARE WE EUROPE

04. With an open mic: From the front row

04. With an open mic: From the front row

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