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Africa: 50 Years of Music tells the cultural story of a continent

24.09.10
A remarkable 18-CD box set celebrates half a century of African musicianship... more

Old hand Oliveira gives a lesson in filmmaking

06.08.10
Manoel de Oliveira, the only director still working who has made silent films, knows how to tell a story as Eccentricities of a Blonde-Haired Girl proves... more

Gelson Fernandes surprised to net winner against Spain

17.06.10
St Etienne midfielder's strike seven minutes into the second half of yesterday's Group H encounter proved enough for Ottmar Hitzfeld's side to beat the European champions... more

Cape Verde hold Portugal to draw

25.05.10
Portugal were held to a 0-0 draw by Cape Verde in a disappointing start to their World Cup preparations... more

São Tomé alone

12.05.10
Richard Heller swaps political uncertainty at home for deserted beaches, lush rainforests and wildlife galore in São Tomé and Principe, off the coast of West Africa.... more

Serene return of the siren Cesaria Evora

05.05.10
Fans have adored Cesaria Evora for more than 20 years. Her deep contralto is her fortune, but her transparently genuine persona endears her to them even more.... more

CDs of the week

13.11.09
This week's albums include offerings from Leona Lewis, Mariah Carey and world music from Mayra Andrade... more

Russians arrest eight 'pirates' over riddle of missing ship

18.08.09
Eight men were arrested on suspicion of hijacking the Arctic Sea freighter which disappeared near Sweden last month in circumstances that baffled marine authorities... more

Missing 'hijack' cargo ship Arctic Sea and crew found safe

17.08.09
The missing cargo vessel feared hijacked by pirates has been found after a huge search in the Atlantic... more

CDs of the week

06.02.09
Lily Allen returns with a new album that explores the various layers of her personality and the original magic of Van Morrison is in evidence.... more

CDs of the week

09.01.09
Animal Collective begin 2009 with a strong start, Lady Gaga offers an alternative to Gwen Stefani and smoky-voiced Cesaria Evora is a lyrical maverick.... more

Spot the musical difference at Proms

30.07.08
The World Music Celebration, a highlight of the Proms season, is a timely piece of programming from new Proms director Roger Wright.... more

The 25 must-see Proms

16.07.08
The 2008 Proms caters for all tastes, prejudices and proclivities as never before. Here are the moments you can't miss.... more

A filly of soul

17.03.08
African and Brazilian influences give Mayra Andrade's music a quirky edge. Playing at the Barbican hall she oozed soul, says Simon Broughton.... more

CDs of the week

01.02.08
Hot Chip return with a deliciously giddy new album and sleep inducing stuff from Jack Johnson in this week's top CDs.... more

Big in 2008

28.12.07
From pop to classical music to contemporary art, our critics name the young stars who will make their mark in the coming year.... more

Lyrical and melancholy

19.11.07
One of the heart-warming stories of world music, Cesaria Evora left a packed Festival Hall crowd rapturous for more. ... more

Strings sing as guitar masters meet

09.01.07
Jack Massarik enjoys an evening with the two Johns - Etheridge and Williams - in which the jazz and classical guitar worlds meet to good effect.... more


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