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Focusing on questions of identity and conflict in the (mostly) post-socialist world, Tracks East approaches difficult issues from new vantage points to shed light on our complex present.

Russian artists have two choices: silence, or exile. There's been a mass creative exodus in recent weeks, including Russian rap stars like Face and Oxxxymiron. Art rockers IC3PEAK post protest videos that would get them arrested in Russia. TikTok star Nikita Sass bravely continues to post his opinion and stays. Few dare to do that.

Russian Artists Against the War

Russian artists have two choices: silence, or exile

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Thirty years after the end of apartheid, South Africa still faces many challenges. The generation born after Nelson Mandela came to power in 1994 struggles with poverty, unemployment, and a lack of prospects. But music, which plays a major role in South African society, is a cause for hope in the rainbow nation.

South Africa: 30 Years after Apartheid

The generation born after Nelson Mandela came to power in 1994 struggles with poverty, but musical creativity gives hope.

How do you survive when prices are going up every day? In Argentina and Lebanon, two nations where inflation rates are running at over 200%, Tracks East meets people it by economic crisis.

Lebanon and Argentina: Surviving Hyperinflation

Tracks East meets people in Argentina and Lebanon, two nations where inflation rates are running at over 200%.

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