CINEMA-JAZZ: A Great Day in Harlem

One of the rarest events in the jazz world was recorded for posterity back in 1958. Some of the finest jazz musicians of all time turned up for an impromptu photographic session at, for them, the unearthly hour of 10.00 am.

CULTURE-INDIA: Art Versus Tourism – Battle Lines Drawn

The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), responsible for preserving historical monuments, is up in arms against the government's tourism promotion policy that it feels will damage the nation's cultural heritage.

DANCE: A Bit of Brazil in Ireland

The rhythmic beat of Brazilian music is overtaking the traditional 'Irish jig' in Dublin and the Irish are taking to the sensuous moves of the samba and the lambada.

DANCE-JAMAICA: New Dance Angers Rastafarians

Dancing in Jamaica can be hazardous to your health - particularly if you're caught up with the latest craze called 'Mock-the-Dread'.

CINEMA-AFRICA: Film Giants Clash

Two of Africa's best known film makers are having a very public and somewhat unpleasant quarrel that could have serious consequences for the future of the cinema industry on the continent.

CULTURE-SINGAPORE: No Sex Please, We’re Singaporean

The Singaporean editions of popular glamour magazines are tame by comparison to their western counterparts: no daring semi-nude covers here, the articles are tittilating but safe, the advice and agony columns are wholesome.

CULTURE-ZIMBABWE: City Rises from the Ashes

The former 19th century Ndebele city of old Bulawayo, built in 1870 and burnt down 11 years later on the order of King Lobengula, is to be resurrected from its ashes -- literally.

CULTURE-USA: Coming To Terms with Muslim Sentiments

In the eyes of a prominent U.S. media mogul, the theme song to 'The Flintstones' could attract the wrath of Muslims worldwide.

ART: Missing Vukovar Museum Art Collection Found in Serbia

A valuable art collection taken from the shattered Croat town of Vukovar has been traced to a museum in Serbia with help from a noted European art expert.