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A national anthem for South Sudan

How musicians in the region created a new anthem

Edward Burtynsky: Photo Gallery

Stunning aerial photos of the BP oil spill

Femi Kuti

New musical celebrates life of Femi's father, Fela Kuti.

New music from Rumer

Anglo Pakistani singer Rumer talks about her music

AfroCubism - Nick Gold

Music producer Nick Gold on the Malian and Cuban line-up he planned to record in 1996.

Iraqi publishing: picture gallery

Iraqi publishing gets going again

Geoffrey Philp

The Jamaican poet talks about his new collection

Hector Abad

The Latin American wirter talks about his new novel

John Woo

Hollywood film director leaves America for China