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Foltin and the Art of Private Folklore
The band from Bitola describe their approach to music as an irrational process of creating a ‘private folklore’ out of their impressions and dreams, and their latest album as a tonic for apathy and depression.
Turks Bewitch The Balkans With Their Addictive Soaps
Turkish soaps have replaced Latin American shows as must-sees for many TV viewers in the Balkans - tapping into nostalgia for a system of family values that people in the region have lost, and lament.
Clearing the Cultural ‘Mines’ of the Balkan Wars
Kosovo playwright Jeton Neziraj discusses his work on such topics such as nationalism in art, Kosovo-Serbia relations, the links between religion and terrorism, and his new play on the possible independence of Wales.
Bosnia’s Dervishes in a Spin Over Rebuilt Tekke
Muslim followers of Sufi-ism await the reconstruction of their ancient ‘tekke’ – a symbol of the revival of the forgotten dervish tradition in Sarajevo.
Teaching Serbia to Love Modern Dance
The festival that introduced contemporary dance to Serbia is preparing its tenth anniversary with a prestigious programme.
Diagnosing Kosovo
Hamza and Zizek’s “From Myth to Symptom: The Case of Kosovo” deconstructs the NATO intervention and independence.
Half a Century of Watching the Movies
At 73, Belgrade’s oldest cinema operator is celebrating 50 years of work - and is as devoted to his job now as he was on day one.
Albania Struggles to Protect its Vandalized Heritage
While authorities promise action following the shocking destruction of an ancient fresco by blundering thieves, activists and experts remain skeptical of their pledges.
An Odyssey Into One's Own Lost World
Through the story of ancient hero, this play speaks of all the modern wanderers who flee reality and draw up ‘false maps’ to prevent themselves from admitting they are lost.
Battle Rages on Over Bosnian Cultural Icon’s fate
While Sarajevo art lovers celebrate their victory over the Skenderija centre management’s plan to hold a turbo-folk concert, the struggle over the destiny of this emblematic institution is far from over.
Secretive Takeover Leaves Macedonian TV’s Fate in Dark
Journalists at Alfa TV fear layoffs and two current affairs shows have been axed since the station - previously critical of the government - was sold in circumstances, and under terms, that remain unclear.
Serbs Cherish Memory of Favourite Saint
Legends of the prince-turned-evangelist remain dear to the hearts of Serbs, who mark his day on January 27.
Kosovo Textbooks Soften Line on Ottoman Rule
Changes to school textbooks undertaken at the urging of Turkish officials have toned down the language used to describe the imperial experience.
Kosovo Minorities Keep Sound of Music Alive
Music remains a precious tradition - an art form as well as a way of life - for many members of Kosovo's Roma, Ashkali and Egyptian communities.
Macedonia’s Costly Media Campaigns Raise Suspicions
While the government says the 20 million euro it spent in five years on various info-awareness campaigns has educated people, critics are deeply sceptical of their value.
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