Riz Khan - Katie Melua - 26 Feb 08
One of Britain’s top selling female artists talks about her new album.
Singing for Somalia - 17 Nov 07
Music is the means by which a group of young Somali refugees are trying to get the message out about their war-ravaged country. Their songs reflect a deep desire for peace and the chance to return to homes they fled half a lifetime ago.Mohammed Adow reports from Nairobi.
Indonesia’s presidential pop idol - 29 Oct 07
He’s hardly got one of the most memorable stage names…but that hasn’t stopped Indonesia’s President, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, from launching a side career in music.He’s releasing an album of songs he’s written himself. From Jakarta, Step Vaessen, reports on the president who really does call the tunes.
Indonesia’s presidential pop idol - Oct 29
He’s hardly got one of the most memorable stage names…but that hasn’t stopped Indonesia’s President, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, from launching a side career in music.He’s releasing an album of songs he’s written himself. From Jakarta, Step Vaessen, reports on the president who really does call the tunes.
Witness - Singing Barber of Mosul - Part 2
It’s not safe to be shaving beards and singing pop songs in the northern Iraqi town of Mosul.