While young artists in neighbouring countries often command attention by the fury with which they try to get rid of traditions, Syrian artists generally seem quite comfortable with their cultural background.
As artistic director of DuoSoloDanse Alioune Diagne took a risk by organising an ambitious, regional contemporary dance event in the former capital of French West Africa, Saint Louis.
From punk musician to neo-traditional folksinger is a radical change. Especially when the musician is a young Chinese with Mongolian roots from Beijing.
Governments around the world should take heed of the 'transformative power' of culture in social, economic and environmental development, a panel of artists, writers and high ranking arts administrators proclaimed last week.
The South African Ministry of Culture launched a contest for the design of a memorial centre focusing on Sarah - Saartjie - Bartmann and her people, the Khoi San in March 2009.
