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“Under the Mango Tree – Talks from the Vila Sul Residency” is an English-language podcast exploring artistic perspectives on the Global South. The series brings together conversations with international artists from the Vila Sul Residency of the Goethe-Institut Salvador-Bahia, who develop their projects during their stay in Salvador, Brazil. Each episode takes a specific theme and approaches it from a transcultural perspective, turning it into a personal conversation about art, society, and creative processes. In 2026, the series is guided by the overarching theme “Fabrics of Narratives.” Enjoy listening – here, on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you listen to your podcasts.

About the project

SEASON 1

Episode 4: Under the Mango Tree with Dudu Quintanilha and Maria José Murillo

Episode 4  of “Under the Mango Tree – Talks from the Vila Sul Residency” brings together Dudu Quintanilha, a Brazilian-Argentinian visual artist based in Berlin, and María José Murillo, a weaver and textile artist born and raised in southern Peru. Both artists joined the Vila Sul residency programme of the Goethe-Institut Salvador-Bahia from March to May 2026.

Episode 3: Under the Mango Tree with RÊVE ULTIME / Alexandre Craigh and Ankit Ravani

Episode 03 of “Under the Mango Tree – Talks from the Vila Sul Residency” brings together RÊVE ULTIME / Alexandre Craigh, a multidisciplinary artist from Canada, and Ankit Ravani, a visual artist and puppeteer from India. Both artists joined the Vila Sul residency programme of the Goethe-Institut Salvador-Bahia from March to May 2026.

Episode 2: Under the Mango Tree with Henry Weekes and Camille Banville

Episode 2 of Under the Mango Tree – Talks from the Vila Sul Residency brings together musician and composer Henry Weekes (UK/Germany) and puppeteer Camille Banville (Canada), who were residents at the Vila Sul Residency of the Goethe-Institut Salvador-Bahia between September and November 2025.

Episode 1 - Under the Mango Tree with Karina Griffith and Nyancho NwaNry

Episode 1 of “Under the Mango Tree – Talks from the Vila Sul Residency” brings together film programmer and researcher Karina Griffith (Canada/Guyana/Germany) and documentary filmmaker Nyancho NwaNri (Nigeria), who were residents at Vila Sul Residency of the Goethe-Institut Salvador-Bahia between September and November 2025.

Episode 0: Under the Mango Tree - Trailer

In Episode 0, we introduce our new podcast,Under the Mango Tree – Talks from the Vila Sul Residency. Hosted by Aldri Assunção, actor, playwright and TV host, the podcast brings listeners into conversation with artists taking part in the Vila Sul Residency program of the Goethe-Institut Salvador-Bahia, offering insights into their work, experiences, and creative journeys.