23 February Lory Bonavia, Roy Zuckerman, Ann Allen

Lory Bonavia, dance instructor at the Basel Tango Schule shares her enthusiasm for the Argentinian Tango with Maria and gives us all the low-down on the tango scene in Basel -  where  and when to practice and where to learn more about the Tango. If you're inclined to see just what its all about, try the introductory practice session every Monday at the school grounds in the Clarahof. Upcoming Tango events in Basel include the International Tango Festival during Easter, and a seminar by world masters of the Argentinian Tango Gustavo Naveira and Giselle Anne.

Amy interviewed Roy, who just returned from a long weekend at  the 60th International Film Festival, the Berlinale.  In spite of the sub-zero weather, there was plenty to do, including sampling the many film offerings,  visiting world class museums on Museum Isle  and the  architecturally reknowned Jewish Museum, checking out the renovated Potsdamer Platz and enjoying great restaurants. Highly recommended are the Circus Hotel in the Mitte, part of former East Germany, the restaurants  Dudu  (Asian Fusion) and Rosa Caletta.  (Jamaican). A vibrant city, Berlin is easily accessed from Basel by plane or train.

Matt speaks with  Ann Allen, director of the medieval dance and music festival Nox Illuminata, from March 3-6th.  There is nothing quite like it anyplace else in the world: a four day festival of the senses, with music from the middle ages to baroque with a twist of with modern hip hop beats, brasilian grooves and jazz harmonies.... add a splash of decadent decoration, some innovative staging, a glass of champagne or two and you have a pretty good idea of what Nox Illuminata is all about.

Next week - we'll have a special simulcast of The English Show courtesy of a cooperation between Radio X and World Radio Switzerland. We'll be broadcasting live from the Mr. Pickwick Pub on Stenientorstrasse - the movie theater street. Come on down to the pub if you'd like to see us in action.

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