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Senegal dance festival undeterred by controversy

August 2009 -

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.

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MASA is back

August 2007 -

MASA, the Marché des Arts du Spectacle Africain in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, has provided Africa with a showcase for its performing arts and a forum for continental unity since 1993. The festival takes place in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, and is also going on the road for the first time.

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Musée National du Mali: Art conservation, research and prevention

March 2007 -

Mali's National Museum is a lively and active institution that plays a prominent part in combating art theft and cultural heritage trade in the region. A portrait of the winner of the Prince Claus Award in 2006.

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Lam Tungwar: from child soldier to rapper

January 2007 -

"Drop your gun and go to school", Youssou N'Dour once sang to the child soldiers of his continent. But what can you do if you are enticed by the promise of an education and the promise proves to be false?

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Michael Mel: "I had to re-learn my own language"

December 2006 -

He is professor of visual arts at the University of Goroka, Papua New Guinea, and he writes plays. Michael Augustine Mel, laureate of the Prince Claus Fund, acquired fame for his writings which include Chanted Tales.

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Alternative music scene gains ground on Cuba

December 2006 -

Alternative music is having a hard time on Cuba: no record label will sign on rock, punk, rap or reggae. "Not Cuban" is their verdict.

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Co-funding: culture suffers hard blows in the Netherlands

October 2006 -

Dozens of organizations in the Netherlands participate in development cooperation. Their work varies from health care to home construction, and a number are involved in cultural activities. They are primarily financed by the government. This year, all of the subsidy schemes were placed under the rule of the MSF: the co-funding system.

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Malawi centre will store cultural heritage

February 2006 -

A cultural centre is under construction in southern Malawi. The centre is intended to become the place where Malawians and foreigners can keep up to date with reference to the Lower Shire's natural and cultural heritage.

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