Gnawa Diffusion are a French/North African band that combine elements of traditional gnawa music with rai, reggae, rock, funk and soul. The lead singer's lyrics are often controversial. Themes range from... more inside

Few films can claim a change in government policy among their achievements. But Indigenes (Days Of Glory) by Rachid Bouchareb has made an impact at the highest level. The 128-minute film focuses on the... more inside

Two great Jewish musicians from the city of Oran in Algeria: Maurice el Medioni - a great piano player known as the Ruben Gonzales of the Maghreb who mixed andalusian music with rai, jazz, boogie woogie... more inside