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South African Identity
What it's like to be identified as 'coloured' in South Africa
Arts and the Mozambique Floods
After the floods in Mozambique, what is the relationship between hardship and creativity?
The Island
The revival of South Africa's most famous political play, 'The Island'
Songs and Soldiers
What role has music played in the poltical changes happening in Cote D'Ivoire?
African Hairsyles
Exploring the artistry and political significance of African hairstyles
Fiction in the City
How writers and readers tackle the urban landscape in crime writing fiction
South African Music
Exploring the role of music in South Africa today and the new sounds of the townships
Taarab Music
To Zanzibar and Mombasa in search of Taarab music from Tanzania and Kenya
Malawian Music
What music means to the people of Malawi
Miriam Makeba
'The Empress of African music' - a profile of South African singer Miriam Makeba
Zimbabwean Music
Examining the mood in Zimbabwe through its music
Music and Politics
A discussion on the role of music in the politics of Africa
Chief Z.O.Oloruntoba
Artist Chief Z.O.Oloruntoba explains why his paintings are good for people's health
Nikolai Gogol goes to Liberia
Why Gogol's play 'The Government Inspector' is so relevant for Liberia
Edinburgh Festival
A visit to 'the largest international theatre extravaganza in the world'
Swaziland
The music and culture of Swaziland
40 Years of Independence in Nigeria
Celebrating the arts in Nigeria on its fortieth anniversary of independence
John Collins - African Music Expert
An interview with the man described as 'an encyclopedia of African music' - John Collins
Lagos Drama
What is the state of theatre in Lagos, Nigeria as the popularity of video is booming?
Womex World Music Trade Fair
A report from the Womex world music trade fair in Berlin, Germany
Patrice Naiambana
Actor Patrice Naiambana talks about his ambitions for his work and his new show in London
Kora All African Music Awards
Controversy at the Kora All African Music Awards 2000
Human Rights in Theatre
Exploring theatre, censorship and democracy in Uganda and Sierra Leone
Kenya
A looks at the arts in Kenya, including books, comedy and music
Central African Republic (CAR)
A look at how the arts are faring in Central African Republic (CAR)
Four African Composers
African composers exploring African musicology with new forms of music
Ivory Coast
Songs and soldiers on the Ivory Coast
Gambian Music and Arts
Are the arts in Gambia suffering or benefiting from the influx of tourists?
FESPACO Film Festival
A review of the 17th Pan-African Film and Television Festival, FESPACO
Macmillan African Writers Prize
The launch of Macmillan Writer's Prize for Africa
Commonwealth Writer's Prize
Report from the Anglophone African Writers' Prize event in Johannesburg