Arts

Music Review

Toumani Diabaté

Malian musician's songs remain sparkling and other-worldly
By Jocelyn Bell May 2008

Music Review

Andy Palacio

Belizean singer-guitarist lifts spirits through African and indigenous music
By Kevin Spurgaitis May 2008

Music Review

Sonu Niigaam

Mumbai artist fuses Indian classical music and Western-style pop
By Alex Zivojinovic May 2008

Music Review

Cesária Évora

Cape Verdean vocalist reaches across cultural divide, sings of life’s sorrows and joys
By David Wilson May 2008

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The Golden Compass, Photo courtesy of New Line Cinema

Scorned on the silver screen

Why does Hollywood hold Christianity in such contempt?
By Kevin Spurgaitis May 2008

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From Liverpool to eternity

New generation embraces the Beatles
By David Macfarlane April 2008

Film Review

For the Bible Tells Me So

Documentary explores sexuality and religion in America
By David Wilson April 2008

Film Review

Ghosts of Cité Soleil

Documentary focuses on two brothers caught in Haitian slum
By Patricia Ingold April 2008

Film Review

The Refugees of the Blue Planet

New documentary shows the plight of refugees
By Jocelyn Bell April 2008

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Protest with a new beat

Once again, politically engaged musicians are singing for change. But this time it’s personal.
By Kevin Spurgaitis April 2008

DVD Review

Route 66 (Box Set)

Classic drama explores the promise of the open road
By Patricia Ingold April 2008

DVD Review

Sony Home Entertainment

Rescue Me (Box Set)

Comedy series singles out heroes in personal crises
By Kevin Spurgaitis April 2008

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