Art and development

Sanjoy Ganguly: "We don’t play the script: we script the play"

November 2007 -

The Indian theatre maker has been travelling the world for years, giving workshops and preaching his sermon on theatre.

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Stephen Rwangyezi: 'Be proud of your own culture'

November 2007 -

The main goal for the Ndere Troupe is education through theatre, and quality is essential.

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Uganda's Ndere Troupe mixes cultures

November 2007 -

The secret of the success of the Kampala-based dance/theatre group might be simple but effective: bringing people together.

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Faustin Linyekula and the esthetics of survival

November 2007 -

With his Studios Kabako, the Congolese choreographer creates a network of cultural centres in Kisangani.

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Rwandan women drum their way up

November 2007 -

In Rwanda, only men are allowed to play drums, according to the tradition. However, two years ago a group of ambitious women started the country's first drum group for women.

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Surinam Jazz Festival promotes music education

November 2007 -

"Music education is one of the pillars of the cultural development of each and every individual", says festival director Jan van Charante.

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Art academy opens in Ramallah

October 2007 -

Three years ago a group of concerned artists and art practitioners founded PACA. Their goals: a Palestinian art academy and a national museum of arts.

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Music and social criticism with Women Unite Senegal

October 2007 -

Five songstresses from various regions of Senegal sing about domestic violence and Aids.

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Demolition object becomes exposition area in Burkina Faso

September 2007 -

Les 3A from Ouagadougou has found a new use for old bus wrecks. The aim is to make art and design better known.

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Chilean youth circus strengthens community involvement

August 2007 -

Training at Circo del Mundo ('Circus of the World') gives Chilean youth a better perspective.

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