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ART-KENYA: Popular Local Curio Market Destroyed
Nairobi's popular art and curio market, a "must" for most tourists to Kenya, is no more. Nairobi City Council workers moved in at midnight one day last month and flattened the stalls that provided the major livelihood of scores of small traders and artists alike.CINEMA-PERU: ‘Don’t Tell Anyone’ Exposes Homophobia
The movie 'Don't Tell Anyone' explores an issue that is taboo in many cinemas of the world: It puts the spotlight on homophobia, in this case in Peru, and a young bisexual's search for his identity on the fringes of middle class society.TELEVISION-US: ‘South Park’ the Latest in Vulgarity
Parent groups and religious organisations have discovered something more reprehensible than rap music on U.S. airwaves - it's a TV cartoon show which focuses on foul- mouthed children telling dirty jokes.MUSIC-HUNGARY: Communism Returns to the Hit Parade
Would you believe a simple march tune performed by a symphonic orchestra, with an enlarged drum section, and sung by a strong male choir could be on any country's hit parade in 1998?MUSIC-JAMAICA: More Wanted than Just a Pretty Place
With its impressive luxury hotels and sprawling, sandy beaches, Montego Bay has been a tourist magnet for years but the resort has not been as accomodating lately to major music festivals.BOOKS-URUGUAY: Anchorena’s Life of Power and Adventure
The veil shrouding the life of Argentine millionaire Aaron Anchorena, a philanthropist whose legacy to Uruguay includes the presidential country retreat, is partially lifted in a new book now on sale here.MUSIC-JAMAICA: Maxi Priest Ties Again
Five years ago reggae singer Maxi Priest was on top of the world. The British-born vocalist had racked up an impressive list of hit singles and three successive gold albums and seemed destined to achieve the role of superstar - vacant since the death of Bob Marley in 1981.TV-ARGENTINA: TV Program Plays Match-Maker
For 27 years the weekly television show "I Want to Get Married" has been successful in helping people do just that. So successful in fact that the programme will now be aired daily.THEATRE-ZIMBABWE: Theatre in the ‘Hood.’
Neighbourhood theatres are mushrooming in Harare's congested urban areas as artists try to interpret local life to an audience unused to seeing any performance on the stage.CINEMA-USA: Native Americans Tell it Like it is
For years, Hollywood movie-makers have had their own ideas on depicting the life of American Indians. Countless westerns have featured Indian tribes either battling "cowboys" or the U.S. cavalry.CULTURE-RUSSIA: Russian Art Treasures, Looted With Ease
The theft of priceless Russian cultural artifacts is on the increase, driven by a highly lucrative market for smuggled art treasures in the West and encouraged by the ease with which thieves can operate in museums and churches.BOOKS-SOUTH PACIFIC: ‘Paradise’ Samoan Style
Say "South Pacific" and chances are the images that appear in most people's minds consist of swaying palm trees, impossibly blue waters and half-naked men and women without a care in the world.ARTS-ENTERTAINMENT – 5.
A collection of essays sprinkled with history, nostalgia and longings comprise "Fair Play" a novel approach to peace which is discussed through football.MUSIC-KENYA: Top Greek Singer Charms Kenyan Fans
During her first visit to Kenya this month, top Greek singer, Nana Mouskouri, charmed Kenyans by adding songs in their national language, Kiswahili, to her extensive repertoire.MUSIC-VENEZUELA: Simon Diaz, 70 and Still Going Strong
Venezuela's musical icon Simon Diaz - the man who first sang "Caballo Viejo" (Old Horse), the most popular song in the nation for more than 30 years - turned 70 this month and has no thoughts of quitting the stage.MUSIC-SRI LANKA: “Gypsies” Bring All People Together
Thousands of adoring fans ranging from old men and grey-haired women to young couples with infants and youths in jeans and girls in minis, are preparing for the latest tour of the "Gypsies" - Sri Lanka's best-loved band.MUSIC-JAMAICA: Trouble in Festival-land
With crowds dwindling and the big reggae stars bypassing local festivals, promoters of the annual Reggae Sumfest festival are looking overseas for top rhythm and blues performers to make their programme more attractive.CULTURE-GHANA: ‘Witches’ Refuse To Go Home
More than 100 women, branded as "witches" by their communities, recently were set free from a camp where many have lived for most of their adult lives.CULTURE-ITALY: Straightening the Leaning Tower of Pisa
Italy is taking steps to straighten its famous leaning Tower of Pisa but only by 40 cms, compared to the four and-a-half metres the building is off kilter.MUSIC-JAMAICA: Maverick Magnate’s New Venture
Chris Blackwell always has had a bit of the maverick in him; so it is no surprise that the entertainment magnate's latest venture borders on the cutting edge of show business.ARTS-RUSSIA: Bolshoi Ballet Learns New Steps
After enduring a tumultuous 200 years of dramatic historical events, Moscow's Bolshoi Theatre is ready for a new look to continue as a major force in the world of ballet.« Previous Page — Next Page »
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