Artbeat Episodes Available now
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Kora All African Music Awards
Controversy at the Kora All African Music Awards 2000
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Patrice Naiambana
Actor Patrice Naiambana talks about his ambitions for his work and his new show in London
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Womex World Music Trade Fair
A report from the Womex world music trade fair in Berlin, Germany
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Lagos Drama
What is the state of theatre in Lagos, Nigeria as the popularity of video is booming?
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John Collins - African Music Expert
An interview with the man described as 'an encyclopedia of African music' - John Collins
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40 Years of Independence in Nigeria
Celebrating the arts in Nigeria on its fortieth anniversary of independence
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Swaziland
The music and culture of Swaziland
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Edinburgh Festival
A visit to 'the largest international theatre extravaganza in the world'
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Nikolai Gogol goes to Liberia
Why Gogol's play 'The Government Inspector' is so relevant for Liberia
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Chief Z.O.Oloruntoba
Artist Chief Z.O.Oloruntoba explains why his paintings are good for people's health