The Arts Hour

Madonna on her album Confessions II

July 10, 2026·47 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Global superstar Madonna talks about her new album, Confessions II and her relationship with dance Nikki Bedi meets Italian Director Francesco Sossai to discuss Italian masculinity in his film, The Last One for the Road and critic Bidisha joins Nikki to reflect on other cultural highlights of the week.Australian dancer and choreographer Meryl Tankard on reviving a 1978 Pina Bausch dance piece with the original dancers. Chinese born American author Canwen Xu on her satirical debut novel, Boring Asian Female. Hollywood actor Olivia Wilde on her latest film, The Invite, which she also directed.Indian artist Bharti Kher on fellow artist and country woman, Mrinalini MukherjeePlus, music from Sudanese singer Sulaf .(Photo: Madonna wears a light blue silky dress and a crystal necklace, her long blonde hair parted in the middle. Credit: Santiago Felipe/GC Images)Presenter: Nikki Bedi Producer: Ciaran Bermingham

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