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African pride with Nigeria's Femi Kuti and Kenyan Makadem
26/11/2010 - World Tracks

African pride with Nigeria's Femi Kuti and Kenyan Makadem

In an exclusive exchange, Nigerian singer-saxophonist Femi Kuti denounces corruption, military dictatorship and nepotism, as he releases another vitriolic album.

Skunk Anansie and Cypress Hill at Rock en Seine
29/08/2010 - Focus on France

Skunk Anansie and Cypress Hill at Rock en Seine

With a line-up to die for, Paris's Rock en Seine festival this weekend gives French fans a last chance to party before the hordes return to the capital.

28/08/2010 - France - Rock en Seine interview

Cypress Hill - Love the snails and the dope, but not Arizona's law

American Latino hip-hop stars Cypress Hill rocked the stage at the opening night of Paris’s Rock en Seine festival Friday.

06/08/2010 - Haiti

Musician Wyclef Jean bids for Haitian presidency

Hip hop musician Wyclef Jean has officially entered the race to become president of Haiti, saying he was inspired to do so by January’s devastating earthquake.

Malian designer Xuly Bët encourages new talent in Paris
09/07/2010 - Culture in France

Malian designer Xuly Bët encourages new talent in Paris

Malian fashion designer, Xuly Bët, has opened his boutique to up and coming talent. For a couple of months, their work is displayed among his sophisticated and buoyantly funky outfits.

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