Artbeat Episodes Episode guide
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Kobina Setchi
A profile of Ghanian writer Kobina Sekyi
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Healing Power of Paint
An artist's project to improve the environment of hospitals in Mozambique
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African Literary Prizes
The African literature prizes hoping to raise the profile of African literarture
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African Soap Operas
The rise of soap operas promoting social awareness issues in Africa
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The Role of Song in the Struggle Against Apartheid
'The revolution in South Africa was the only revolution done in four part harmony'
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The Power of Storytelling
The power of storytelling in feminism
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What is Your Mother Tongue?
Reading and writing in Africa's rich and complex linguistic environment
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Dak'Art Contemporary Art Festival
A visit to Senegal as the Dak'Art gets into full swing
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The Arts in Lusaka, Zambia
How the arts are thriving in Zambia
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Performance Plus: Alexandria Library
Can the new Bibliotheca Alexandrina in Egypt replicate the ancient Alexandria Library?
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Afro-Asian Love
Interracial relationships in Kenya explored in an African Performance play
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African Performance - Meet The Winners
Report on the winning writers and plays from the African Performance Competition
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Femi Elufowoju Junio
An interview with African Performance judge, Femi Elufowoju Junio
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Uganda Music Scene
A special report on the music scene in Uganda
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Art Theft
The 4th largest criminal activity in the world - art theft and the looting of museums
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Musicians Returning to Burundi
Exploring the power of music to heal a war-ravaged country, with Jean-Christophe Matata
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Souad Massi
Algerian singer Souad Massi talks about her music
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Ethiopian Music
A look at the musical heritage of Ethiopia
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The Life of Kiki Gyan from Osibisa
The sad decline of former Osibisa keyboard player Kiki Gyan
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The Amata Family
A profile of Nigeria's acting dynasty, the Amata family
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Rhythms of the Body: Part Five
Music and dance in South Africa with a profile of Gregory Vuyani Maqoma
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Rhythms of the Body: Part Four
'If you take away the music and the dance the village is going to disintegrate'
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Rhythms of the Body: Part Three
Music and dance in African communites
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Rhythms of the Body: Part Two
A Look at rhythm and beat in African music and dance
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Rhythms of the Body: Part One
A close look at dancing and what it means to African life
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Notable Ghanaians in Accra
Artbeat meets three famous performers in Accra, Ghana
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The State of Cinemas in Africa
A tour of African cinemas including those in Egypt, South Africa, Senegal and Kenya
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Mozambique
Where do the arts fit in when Mozambique is experiencing hardship?
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South Africa's Golden Age of Music
A look back at South Africa's golden age of music
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About The Assassin - Part 1
Reflecting on the assassination of South African President Hendrik Verwoerd