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Mali Special
Special report on the music of Mali
Festival in the Desert
A report on Mali's Festival in the Desert
Reading Trends of Children in Africa
Literary rates amongst children in Africa - are they rising or falling?
Kenya Rennaissance
"We are on the brink of a youth cultural revolution". A look at the arts scene in Kenya
Sauti Za Busara Festival
A report from the Sauti Za Busara Swahili Music Festival in Zanzibar
The Rwandan Genocide
A look at artistic interpretations of the horrific events of the Rwandan genocide
Egyptian Traditional Music
An exploration of the folk music of Egypt
The Arts in Zimbabwe
Adapting Ibsen at the Zimbabwean International Arts Festival
Thandiswa Mazwai
Meeting South African singer songwriter Thandiswa Mazwai as she embarks on her solo career
Africans in Rome
The Africans who are helping to shape and enrich the cultural landscape of Rome, Italy
A Play for Children from Sierra Leone
Telling the history of slavery and civil war in Sierra Leone through a play for children
Rap Music Banned in D. R. Congo
Why has the Democratic Republic of Congo banned home and foreign rap music?
Caine Prize 2004
A discussion between the writers on the Caine Prize 2004 shortlist
Arts News Round-up
A summary of arts news from around Africa featuring George Weah and Ng农g末 wa Thiong'o
Zimbabwean Arts
How are the arts in Zimbabwe being affected by the current social and economic upheavals?
Toumani Diabate
Kora player Toumani Diabate and his fears for the future of traditional African music
Flip Exhibition
Why is an art gallery in Cape Town exhibiting Dutch Masters paintings back to front?
Judy Kibinge
A review of the film "Project Daddy" directed by Judy Kibinge
Venance Konan
Why writer Venance Konan fears for the future of the C么te d'Ivoire
Kibaara Kaugi
Kibaara Kaugi and the film causing a stir before it is even released
The Asni Gallery, Addis Ababa
The work of the Asni Arts Gallery in Ethiopia
Yinka Shonibare
Profile of the Turner Prize nominee Yinka Shonibare
Tshepang by Lara Foot-Newton
How do writers and actors tackle difficult and traumatic subjects such as baby rape?
Fela Kute
In search of the real Fela, a look at the life and work of African musician Fela Kute
Tsedenia Gebremarkostos
Ethiopian singer Tsedenia Gebremarkos talks about her music
Taarab Music
Exploring the classical Arabic music form of Tarab in Zanzibar
Hotel Rwanda
Reactions to the Oscar nominated film 'Hotel Rwanda'
Bob Marley
Celebration of the life and work of Bob Marley in the year he would have been 60
Africa Remix Exhibition
A visit to the Africa Remix art exhibition in London
Fespaco 2005 Wrap
A report from FESPACO 2005 as a South African film wins the top award for the first time
South African Comedy
Can jokes bring down a government? A look at South African comedy and politics
